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0x14: TC workshop
by Jamal Hadi Salim 08 Jan '20

08 Jan '20

The PC has accepted a new workshop session. Jamal Hadi Salim will chair the TC workshop. There will be face to face discussions on different Traffic Control topics. Current WAG agenda (subject to update): - locking changes in tc filters/actions - Hardware control Performance improvements - New features requests/improvements - tdc esting Progress For more details: https://netdevconf.info/0x14/session.html?workshop-Traffic-Control cheers, jamal

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0x14: Media sponsor! LWN
by Jamal Hadi Salim 07 Jan '20

07 Jan '20

We'd like to announce LWN.net as our media sponsor. Thank you for the support LWN! cheers, jamal

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0x14: New workshop, Switch ASIC Hardware Offload
by Jamal Hadi Salim 04 Jan '20

04 Jan '20

Roopa Prabhu and Jiri Pirko will chair the netdev 0x14 Switch ASIC hardware offload workshop. Network Operating Systems(NOS) based on Linux-native hardware offload for network switching ASICs continue to gain traction. Recent inductees include the announced project DENT [1] that brings together switch ASIC vendors, distributors, system integrators and users. This workshop is similar in spirit to previous switchdev workshops. Workshop topics (Work in progress): - Discuss switchdev driver updates since last netdev0x13: - Mellanox mlxsw driver updates - New Networking features and use-cases - Open issues and challenges - New vendors - Supporting new features down the pike: - Eg: EVPN-MH, port security, dynamic NAT and others - Operationalizing Linux networking Automation and DevOps [1] https://www.linuxfoundation.org/press-release/2019/12/dent-launches-to-simp… More information: https://netdevconf.info/0x14/news.html?switch-ASIC-hardware-offload-worksho… cheers, jamal

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0x14: First Tutorial! How to add XDP support to a NIC driver
by Jamal Hadi Salim 03 Jan '20

03 Jan '20

Lorenzo Bianconi et al will provide a tutorial on how to add XDP support to a NIC driver. They will start with the basics and lead to the challenging issues a driver author would have to deal with. The mvneta driver (Marvell Armada 3700LP chip on Marvell ESPRSSObin board) will be used as an example. The tutorial will be interactive and dissect code samples while describing architectural challenges. More information: https://netdevconf.info/0x14/news.html?add-XDP-support-to-a-NIC-tutorial-ac… cheers, jamal

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0x13: First Session! Wireless Workshop
by Jamal Hadi Salim 02 Jan '20

02 Jan '20

Johannes Berg and Kalle Valo will chair the netdev 0x14 wireless workshop. Various ongoing work items (e.g. 802.3/802.11 encaps offload) and upcoming changes (e.g. eBPF and 802.11ax integration) will be part of the agenda. More information: https://netdevconf.org/0x14/news.html?wireless-workshop-accepted cheers, jamal

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0x14: Bronze Sponsor! ZEVENET
by Jamal Hadi Salim 31 Dec '19

31 Dec '19

ZEVENET is back as a sponsor! Thank you for the Bronze. We could not do this without your support ZEVENET. https://www.netdevconf.org/0x14/news.html?bronze-sponsor-zevenet cheers, jamal

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0x14: First sponsor! secunet
by Jamal Hadi Salim 30 Dec '19

30 Dec '19

We are pleased to announce secunet as our first Netdev 0x14 sponsor with a bronze. Secunet has been a very strong supporter of the netdev conference. We thank you. More information: https://www.netdevconf.org/0x14/news.html?bronze-sponsor-secunet cheers, jamal

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Alternative Hotel List
by Christie Geldart 24 Dec '19

24 Dec '19

Hello, Here is the list of alternative hotels within close proximity to the conference. Coast Coal Harbour Vancouver Hotel by APA 1180 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5 https://www.coasthotels.com <https://www.coasthotels.com/> 190 meters from the Conference — 2 minute walk Rates for March 15th-March 21st starting at $214CAD (subject to change in prices based on availability) Days Inn by Wyndham Vancouver Downtown 921 W Pender St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1M2 https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/en-ca/days-inn/vancouver-british-columbia/day… 400 meters from the Conference — 6 minute walk Rates for March 15th-March 21st starting at $179CAD (subject to change in prices based on availability) Vancouver Marriott Pinnacle Downtown Hotel 1128 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6E 4R5 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/yvrdt-vancouver-marriott-pinnacle-do… 140 meters from the Conference — 2 minute walk Rates for March 15th-March 21st starting at $388CAD (subject to change in prices based on availability) EXchange Hotel Vancouver - An Executive Hotel 475 Howe St, Vancouver, BC V6B 2B3 https://www.exchangehotelvan.com 600 meters from the Conference — 8 minute walk Rates for March 15th-March 21st starting at $241CAD (subject to change in prices based on availability) Auberge Vancouver Hotel 837 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC V6C 1B6 https://www.aubergevancouver.com 450 meter from the Conference — 6 minute walk Rates for March 15th-March 21st starting at $233CAD (subject to change in prices based on availability) Hotel Le Soleil 567 Hornby St, Vancouver, BC V6C 2E8 https://www.hotellesoleil.com/vancouver/home/ 550 meters from the Conference — 8 minute walk Rates for March 15th-March 21st starting at $259CAD (subject to change in prices based on availability) Best Regards, Christie Geldart Event Coordinator, NETDEV 0x14 (514) 746-0223

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Hotel guest room issues
by Christie Geldart 23 Dec '19

23 Dec '19

Hello, This is an update for the hotel guest rooms. We have been informed that as of Friday, the hotel guest room block has been completely booked. We have been informed that are still rooms available for March16-March 19 at the discounted rate. I will send out alternative hotel options in the coming days. We apologize for the inconvenience; we did not anticipate that the room book would book out this fast. Christie Geldart Event Coordinator, NETDEV 0x14 (514) 746-0223

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CFS for Netdev 0x14 open!
by Jamal Hadi Salim 20 Oct '19

20 Oct '19

We are pleased to announce the opening of Call For Submissions(CFS) for Netdev 0x14. For overview of topics, submissions and requirements please visit: https://netdevconf.info/0x14/submit-proposal.html For all submitted sessions, we employ a blind review process carried out by the Program Committee. Please refer to: https://www.netdevconf.info/0x14/pc_review.html Important dates: Closing of CFS: Wed, January 15, 2020. Notification by: Mon, January 20, 2020 Conference dates: Tue, March 17 to Fri, March 20, 2020. cheers, jamal

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