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                                     Open vs Open-source: A Paradigm Shift in Networking The networking industry saw a huge number of startups evolve in the last decade. Unfortunately, the vast majority of them did not deliver on the promise of creating a truly open and disaggregated networking ecosystem, which is evident from the consolidation that followed their evolution. Fortunately, two broad concepts in networking were clear winners: 1) Software Defined Networking (SDN), and 2) Disaggregation in Networking solutions. SDN started off well with controller (NSX) and non-controller (EVPN) based methods and is now used as the basis of orchestrating VPC (Virtual Private Cloud) networks in public clouds. Disaggregated Networking as a concept was popularized by companies such as Cumulus, which helped immensely in generating the demand for standards-based solutions across multiple ASIC and Switch...

  SONiC Today, the open source and network communities recognize SONiC as the next ‘big thing’ to accelerate innovation and growth. And that’s undoubtedly true. SONiC is fundamental in building next-generation networks. However, deploying and monitoring a SONiC network is not a cakewalk that simply requires a “download, install and complete” approach. Through this article, I, Krupakar Annam, would like to share my journey with SONiC, and how it can empower enterprises across the globe. With a burning passion for innovation and a drive to make a real impact, I eagerly took on the challenge of leading the development team. And let me tell you, it has been an exhilarating journey. What sets our product ideas apart is that we’re not building yet another SONiC Distro or a yet another NetOps solution. In fact, making a Distro has never been a part of our plan. Our main focus is to enable customers to migrate and manage SONiC at a reasonable cost along with a lightning-fast speed. It’s a ...

  VXLAN Overlay Fabric Test Automation Suite (FTAS) — a solid set of test cases designed with precision to assess SONiC’s readiness for deployment is ever evolving. Our ongoing dedication to getting better has shaped FTAS, growing with valuable customer input and incorporating new features in sync with the latest SONiC releases. Exciting news on our journey — FTAS 2.3 is now live! This version comes with a bunch of improvements, all geared towards making SONiC assessment even better and smoothing out pre-deployment testing. Let’s dive into what’s new and how it can elevate your testing experience! Let’s delve into the key enhancements introduced in FTAS 2.3 Data Center Interconnect Data Center Interconnect (DCI) harmonizes a sophisticated integration of advanced technologies. EVPN (Ethernet VPN), VXLAN (Virtual Extensible LAN), and MCLAG (Multi-Chassis Link Aggregation Group) collectively contribute to the intricate network orchestration. EVPN dynamically manages control plane oper...