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
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
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
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
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
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
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