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Explore the shift from hardware to software in networking with network virtualization, enabling IT transformation and innovation. Learn how Nicira's solutions redefine the operational paradigm and lead the way in the cloud era.
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Network VirtualizationUnlocking the IT Transformation Alan S. Cohen Vice President, Marketing
Network Virtualization Network is the 3rd and Final Leg in the Virtualization/Cloud Trifecta • $100B IT Transformation • Time to bring the operational state of the network to the level of compute…unlocks compute and storage virtualization driving cloud Networking is Shifting from Hardware to Software • Intelligence, control and services moving to software • Hardware moving to Layer 3 Fabric (packet forwarding) Nicira’s Network Virtualization Decouples Network Hardware from Software • Changes the CAPEX equation • Reinvents the operational paradigm • Creates a platform for innovation (services)
The Biggest Transformation IT in 30 Years Any Location Any Application / Data Enterprise Data Centers Service Provider Multi-Tenant Cloud Multi-Data Center
The Network is the Barrier to Cloud Any Location Any Application / Data Compute & Storage Virtualization Decoupled Compute Storage • Inflexible Workload Placement & Mobility • Limited Multi-Tenancy • Poor Programmatic Control Applications Are Still Bound to PhysicalHardware & Topology Barrier to Cloud Network
Network Virtualization Unlocks “The Trifecta” Any Location Any Application / Data Compute & Storage Virtualization Decoupled Compute Storage Network Virtualization Decoupled Network
What is Network Virtualization? Compute & Storage Virtualization Compute Storage Network Virtualization Network
Key Capabilities for Enterprise and Government Multi-Tenant Clouds L2 WAN MGT $/Service/Port/Hour Open Platform API RESTful API WAN