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0x14: XDP and the cloud: Using XDP on hosts and VMs
by Jamal Hadi Salim 17 Jan '20

17 Jan '20

David Ahern will give a tutorial on integrating XDP in a cloud deployment with VMs and containers. The tutorial will interactive with source dissection and live demos (with the source code available later from github). David will look at the current state of XDP through the lens of cloud hosting, discussing the advantages, trade-offs, and limitations of using XDP on the host with the v5.4 kernel (latest LTS). This tutorial covers: - configuration of the host, - walks through an L2 forwarding program, - management of the fdb and device maps using bpftool, - simple per-VM/container ACL via eBPF, - XDP forwarding in the egress path, and - using XDP in VMs running on the host. More info: https://netdevconf.info/0x14-staging/session.html?tutorial-XDP-and-the-cloud cheers, jamal

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0x14: Bronze Sponsor, Mojatatu!
by Jamal Hadi Salim 17 Jan '20

17 Jan '20

Mojatatu has been a solid supporter of the Netdev conference since 0.1! We appreciate their support and welcome them back as a Bronze Sponsor for Netdev conf 0x14. https://www.netdevconf.org/0x14/news.html?bronze-sponsor-mojatatu-networks cheers, jamal

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0x14: updates on CFS and registration
by Jamal Hadi Salim 16 Jan '20

16 Jan '20

Hi, Two announcements: 1) CFS closed last night. We are not re-opening. The PC is dilligently reviewing the large number of very exciting submissions we have received. Given the amount of submissions - we are moving the final accept/reject decisions from the 20th Jan to 1st of February. If you submitted and dont get a a response or feedback by the 20th, please bear with us. 2) We are trialing new registration software. Our original plan was to open up registration by the 10th of January. The new setup is still undergoing testing. We plan to open it up as soon as possible and will update you. As you all know - we _never_ close our registration. So fear not that there is a spot for you. cheers, jamal

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0x14: First Talk Accepted, SONiC and Linux
by Jamal Hadi Salim 13 Jan '20

13 Jan '20

The Program Committee has accepted the first nutsnbolts talk. In this talk, Guohan Lu and Matty Kadosh are going to introduce SONiC, a Linux based open source NOS (https://azure.github.io/SONiC/). They will discuss the SONiC architecture, its integration with FRR and kernel routing stack and the current status of SONiC. They will go over some of the challenges they faced and how they resolved them and then further discuss outstanding issues in Linux Networking that the SONiC community is still facing. More importantly, the SONiC community will take this opportunity to provide feedback to the Linux Networking community as well as solicit feedback on outstanding challenges. More info: https://netdevconf.info/0x14/session.html?talk-sonic-and-linux cheers, jamal

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0x14: New workshop accepted, IOT Networking
by Jamal Hadi Salim 10 Jan '20

10 Jan '20

Stefan Schmidt will chair a working session with face to face discussions on IoT related MAC layers, header compression and routing protocols. Final agenda will be ready by conference time. Currently, - Discuss needed kernel interfaces for RPL implementations (unstrung, rpld) - ieee802154 and 6lowpan subsystems - More subsystems depending on attendees CAN, LoRa, etc. please contact Stefan to request for a slot for the above or new relevant topics. More info: https://netdevconf.info/0x14/session.html?workshop-iot-networking cheers, jamal

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0x14: Bronze sponsor! MobiledgeX
by Jamal Hadi Salim 09 Jan '20

09 Jan '20

We are pleased to announce Bronze sponsorship from MobiledgeX. Thank you for your support, MobiledgeX! More info: https://netdevconf.info/0x14/news.html?sponsor-bronze-mobiledgex cheers, jamal

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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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New domain for website and email lists
by Jeremy Carter 01 Oct '19

01 Oct '19

Hi, We are in the process of migrating the server to a new domain netdevconf.info please bear with us and report in case of any glitches. We expect this process will take some time to smoothen out. The new email list address is people(a)netdevconf.info The old list should continue to work in the interim. We are also migrating the web site as well as our other email lists. If you notice any links that have not been converted please let us know. ~Jeremy Carter

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0x14: Hotel link available
by Jamal Hadi Salim 21 Sep '19

21 Sep '19

Link for discount registration to hotel is now available, see: https://netdevconf.org/0x14/news.html?conference-hotel-location cheers, jamal

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0x14: Conference Hotel Location Announcement
by Jamal Hadi Salim 05 Sep '19

05 Sep '19

We are happy to announce that Netdev 0x14 will be held at Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront in downtown Vancouver (https://www.pinnacleharbourfronthotel.com/). As a reminder, the dates are March 17-20, 2020. We will be sending a link for a reduced rate hotel booking when it is made available to us (in the next few days). Details will always be posted on the website: https://netdevconf.org/0x14/index.html cheers, jamal

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OVH Infrastructure sponsor
by Jamal Hadi Salim 31 Jul '19

31 Jul '19

We would like to thank OVH for extending the infrastructure sponsorship they have been providing us. OVH, we appreciate you! cheers, jamal

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Re: [NetDev-People] OVH Infrastructure sponsor
by Christoffer Hansen 31 Jul '19

31 Jul '19

On 31/07/2019 15:10, Dave Taht via people wrote: > I am curious if you have your own "real" IPv4 and IPv6 address space > and BGP number? Get temp. ressources(?) https://www.ripe.net/publications/docs/ripe-587

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Re: [NetDev-People] OVH Infrastructure sponsor
by Dave Taht 31 Jul '19

31 Jul '19

I am curious if you have your own "real" IPv4 and IPv6 address space and BGP number? I'd like to volunteer next year to help setup the wifi. On Wed, Jul 31, 2019 at 5:53 AM Jamal Hadi Salim via people <people(a)netdevconf.org> wrote: > > > We would like to thank OVH for extending the infrastructure sponsorship > they have been providing us. > > OVH, we appreciate you! > > cheers, > jamal > _______________________________________________ > people mailing list > people(a)netdevconf.org > https://lists.netdevconf.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/people -- Dave Täht CTO, TekLibre, LLC http://www.teklibre.com Tel: 1-831-205-9740

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NIC Deep Dive Video available
by Jamal Hadi Salim 27 Jul '19

27 Jul '19

If you missed the streaming session for IETF 105 note that the video for "Deep Dive on NICs" is available online at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHM7RVk3-yk cheers, jamal

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remote participation
by Jamal Hadi Salim 23 Jul '19

23 Jul '19

Sorry for the short notice: The remote participation link has changed (only if you are registered and want to ask questions): http://www.meetecho.com/ietf105/placeducanada The live streaming is at: https://www.ietf.org/live/ietf105-deep-dive/ cheers, jamal

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IETF 105, Montreal
by Jamal Hadi Salim 22 Jul '19

22 Jul '19

If you are going to be at IETF 105 in Montreal, here are some interesting events: 1) There is a hackathon tomorrow which is free to participate in (registration required): https://www.ietf.org/how/runningcode/hackathons/105-hackathon/ If you look at the projects you may recognize some people, example: Look at "IOAM IPv6 options" There are a lot of other projects and endless supply of food and drinks. 2) Come see some of our very own give an amazing dive into how NICs work on Tuesday. https://datatracker.ietf.org/meeting/105/materials/agenda-105-tdd-01 cheers, jamal

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