Conventional networks have been around for decades,
proprietary protocols, interoperability issues have plagued network engineers
to utilize multi-vendor architectures. ASIC based network switches and
routers have come a long way but are reaching speed and compatibility constraints.
Software Defined Networking looks to be the network architecture of the future
and is being driven by customers.
Moderator: David Tremont, Director of Infrastructure, Bracewell &
Speaker: Jarrod Mills, Data Center Principal Consultant at Accudata Systems
Jarrod’s focus is designing, implementing, and troubleshooting Data Center and
Cloud networks. He has a strong background in implementation, design, and
configuration of large enterprise networks. Jarrod has been working with Cisco
and Juniper Systems routing and switching products for 15 years and has been
working in the IT industry for more than 18 years. He has an in-depth
understanding of multi-vendor converged infrastructure designs and products.
He is a CCIE in 4 areas of practice; Data Center, Security,
Route Switch and Service Provider. Jarrod also earned his JD at Texas
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