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Mar 11, 2024
Deep dive into SONiC Architecture & Design
Unlike traditional and proprietary network operating systems, SONiC - Software for Open Networking in the Cloud - has emerged as a groundbreaking open-source network operating system (NOS) designed to redefine how network infrastructure is administered. Among the reasons behind its popularity are its capabilities to provide L2, L3 & L4…
Mar 4, 2024
Demystifying SONiC: Its Importance in Modern Data Centers
SONiC - Software for Open Networking in the Cloud - was developed by Microsoft for its Azure data centers and open-sourced in 2016. It is based on the Linux distributive Debian. SONiC uses SAI to decouple software from the underlying hardware that allows it to run on multi-vendor ASICs. According…
Jan 29, 2024
Revolutionizing Data Center Networks: Alibaba’s SONiC Journey
Alibaba Cloud, a global leader in cloud computing, stands at the forefront of network technology innovation. The backbone of cloud services, a robust network, is crucial for efficiency and reliability. This blog explores how Alibaba Cloud has been revolutionizing its data center networks by embracing Software for Open Networking in…
Jan 18, 2024
SONiC at ONE Summit 2024: Explore the Future of Networking!
We're excited to share that the agenda for the Open Networking & Edge (ONE) Summit 2024 is now officially live! Taking place in the heart of Silicon Valley at the San Jose Convention Center from April 29 to May 1, this event is a must-attend for anyone invested in the…
Oct 27, 2023
Driving Innovation: Alibaba and Cisco Co-dev SRv6 SONiC Router
Authors: Pablo Camarillo, Technical Lead at Cisco Clarence Filsfils, Cisco Fellow and Cisco Ahmed Abdelsalam, Technical Lead at Cisco Dennis Cai, Head of Network Infrastructure at Alibaba Cloud Eddie Ruan, Director of Network System Software at Alibaba Cloud Yuanchao Su, Director of Network Architecture & Planning at Alibaba Cloud In…
Oct 26, 2023
SONiC Hackathon 2022 Winners Where Are They Now: Nvidia
Welcome to our blog series where we catch up with the winners of the SONiC Hackathon 2022. In this blog series, we’ll dive into their innovative projects, their journey after the SONiC Hackathon, and how their projects are making a difference in the open networking world. Today, we sat down with…
