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The Future Of Networking On Display At Interop: Page 2 of 2

Saying there is a lot of change in networking is like saying the sun is hot. Virtually every aspect of networking in the LAN and the WAN is developing new core protocols and technologies to meet growing demand. Networking isn't just about bigger, faster, denser. The changes are about smarter networking that discovers optimal paths from point to point, ensuring zero packet loss. The changes are being driven by (and are driving) server, storage and network virtualization. And the changes are about
Mike Fratto
April 29, 2011

While you can expect to see plenty of discussion on IPv6 in the networking tracks, the dedicated "How Do We Finally Get to IPv6?" session headed by John Curran should be a good starting point. Also be sure to take a tour of the InteropNet, where the guide, one of the show engineers, will explain how InteropNet designed and deployed a dual stack IPv4/IPv6 network and then go check out the dedicated IPv6 InternetLab areas. Thursday morning, check out "InformationWeek Analytics--IPv6: Moving to the Next-Generation Internet," where our own analytics contributors will discuss their experiences with IPv6 migration strategies.

What's in store for the future? Check out the OpenFlow demo. OpenFlow is a protocol that allows a centralized controller to configure and update OpenFlow edge switch forwarding tables. With OpenFlow, the controller can determine the optimal path through the network based on shortest distance, access controls, bandwidth or other constraints. While OpenFlow is still a research tool, NEC has recently announced edge switches that make use of it, and other networking vendors are going to be supporting Open Flow it in the lab. Wednesday's "The Real Next Generation Network" is a deep dive into OpenFlow.

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