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Technology Tracks

Data Centre & Virtualisation

The Data Centre and Virtualisation track will explore issues like infrastructure simplification and flexibility through consolidation and virtualisation, business continuance and policy-based automation of application provisioning that are enabled through an intelligent network fabric connecting all components of the next generation data centre.

With the release of Cisco's UCS platform, this creates unprecedented opportunities for high performance computing applications, utility computing and database clustering in the data centre.

The sessions in this track will focus on Cisco's data centre architecture and solutions that are built around three interconnected pillars:

  • A unified fabric to carry both Ethernet and storage traffic across the data centre
  • Unified computing to provide stateless computing facilities allowing rapid application deployment
  • Application fluent network architecture

The Data Centre and Virtualisation track is targeted for Enterprise IT managers, network architects, system integrators and data centre storage managers.

Most sessions assume a basic understanding of a combination of routing and switching, storage networking, application environments and server architectures. For those new to these technologies, we suggest attending the data centre techtorials or visit the Cisco Networkers on-line portal which hosts a number of introductory sessions. Product knowledge is not needed, unless specifically stated in the session abstract or prerequisites.

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Mobility

The Mobility track investigates Cisco's Unified Wireless Network technology and introduces concepts around the Borderless Network.

This stream will focus on design, deployment, management and troubleshooting of secure wireless networks, exploring such technologies as 802.11n, voice and video over wireless, wireless LAN security, spectrum intelligence, and mobility services.

The in-depth technical discussions examine the way in which these technologies apply across the entire network; they explore the implications of the Borderless Network and both the challenges and opportunities mobility creates.

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Network Management Systems

The Network Management Systems track is focused on helping you get more value out of your existing Cisco network by exploring the rich set of Cisco IOS features and innovations, while also discussing Network and Service Management methodologies.

We will cover diverse topics such as Cisco IP Service Level Agreement (IP SLA), Smart Call Home, NMS troubleshooting methodologies and Configuration Management and Compliance.

We will also examine NMS design and architecture principles allowing organisations to obtain a better understanding of service orientated networks as well as tackle the issues involved in managing Enterprise networks.

The principles behind data centre management and operations, will also be covered, highlighting the difference between management and operations, the importance and role of people, process and technology to build the necessary systems. Also addressed will be the role of an operations centre and the necessary tools and interactions with various processes and frameworks like ITIL (IT Infrastructure Library).

Learn from the experts! The speakers in this track include NMS subject matter experts, systems and consulting engineers, as well as experts from the Cisco TAC. Look out for the Meet the Expert program throughout the event for further information.

Most sessions assume a basic understanding of network management technology. Product or specific technology knowledge is not necessary, unless specifically stated in the session abstract or pre-requisites.

This track is for you if you are responsible for designing, maintaining or troubleshooting your network. Technology specific NMS sessions (e.g. EEM, UC Management) will also be included as supplements to the other technology tracks.

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Routing & Switching

The Routing and Switching track, whilst being anchored in core technologies focusing on areas such as designing, building and troubleshooting Wide Area and Campus infrastructures, also looks at some contemporary topics for the enterprise environment, such as MPLS, network virtualization and the integration of new and emerging technologies.

The sessions will focus on specific technology areas and platform architectures, offering insight into topics such as Intelligent Branch Services, Quality of Service, and High Availability.

The Routing and Switching track is tailored for network architects, network engineers and system integrators with a background in IP routing and switching technologies as well as a strong interest in the next generation enterprise architectures.

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Security

The Security track is specifically designed for technical and architectural staff tasked with integrating security solutions and capabilities across secure infrastructure, business operations and advanced technologies.

Learn how to protect and defend business operations, support the requirements of policy and regulatory compliance and introduce new features and capabilities into existing infrastructure and business systems. The security track will give you a detailed understanding of current and upcoming security solutions, provide design, integration and troubleshooting advice and allow you to learn from Cisco's leading experts in the field.

The breakout sessions will cover diverse areas that include:

  • Emerging threats
  • Reputation and collaborative security
  • Border security control
  • Troubleshooting sessions

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Service Provider

The role of the traditional Service Provider is evolving as consumer and business customer demands change. This track looks at a number of areas in which Service Providers can add unique value to their offerings including harnessing Cloud Services with Unified Services Delivery; taking advantage of Edge Architectures to support ubiquitous access technologies; and developing a Video over the Internet strategy using Content Delivery Networks.

In addition, a number of sessions also provide in-depth details on how to make the most out of existing Cisco networks and therefore optimise the platforms for maximum returns. This includes: preparing for IPv6 deployments; securing your Cisco infrastructure; deploying Intelligent Services Gateway (ISG); Label Switch Multicast (LSM) for efficient multicast delivery at the Edge; and how to enable a robust Ethernet access network based on Resilient Ethernet Protocol (REP).

These sessions are designed for attendees who are looking at how best to enhance their services portfolio and take advantage of developing customer trends to remain competitive.

A good knowledge of service provider fundamentals is required to in order to obtain maximum benefit from the sessions.

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Technology Directions

During these challenging economic times, organisations are under increased pressure to justify their spend on technology and innovation. The Technology Directions track will explore themes that relate to market trends in the adoption of new technology to improve business outcome. This track will provide a high level insight into Cisco's technology directions in several key focus areas. Topics of interest will include the data centre, energy efficiency, business video, unified communications and collaboration.

The target audiences for this track are networking and business professionals interested in the business relevance of current technology trends in the IT industry and Cisco's strategy for these markets. Most sessions assume a basic understanding of IT concepts and basic networking.

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Unified Communications & Collaboration

The Unified Communications and Collaboration breakout sessions cover in detail the key aspects of unified communications application integration and design.

This track is designed for technical professionals who have an interest or focus on unified communications in Enterprise or small to medium business networks. It will give you an in-depth explanation of current unified communications solutions and their relevant integrations provide you with design and deployment advice and offers a great opportunity to listen to and interact with our experts.

Sessions will include an insight into virtualisation and unified communications, in-depth sessions on unified communications applications design such as presence, messaging, conferencing and collaboration and integration to Microsoft.

In addition, implementation and deployment best practices for unified communications architecture, including dialplan, security, telephony migrations and specific troubleshooting techniques will be covered.

The level 2 sessions assume a basic understanding of voice technologies.

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Video

Video Changes Everything!

For the first time at Cisco Networkers 2009 in Brisbane, a dedicated Cisco Video Solutions track will provide all attendees a dedicated group of sessions that will focus on areas including Digital Media Systems, TelePresence, Physical Security, and Unified Communications.

You'll find out how networking technology is evolving from IP networks to Medianets. Learn about the built-in intelligence of Medianets that optimizes rich media for the transparent delivery of adaptable, predictable visual networking experiences to any device.

We'll explore the architectures and foundations of video and the importance of the network as platform to support video. Topics of interest will include the use of Digital Media Systems to provide interactive video solutions in multiple form and understanding how IP Video Surveillance and intelligent network integration can enhance your organisations safety and security. In addition will explore the development of Cisco Video Integration from simple desktop video to large mutlifacet video solutions such as TelePresence. We'll also go in depth into Video technology and understand what makes it all work and where to start looking when it comes to troubleshooting video.

At Cisco Networkers 2009, we invite you to learn how video applications built on a Medianet foundation reduce travel, improve productivity, increase profitability, and enhance customer experience and communications for your business.

Discover how video can change your organisation.

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