All systems are go on the new campus core (backbone) network that was refreshed over the last year. We will review that update and what interesting things it enables, as well as provide updates on WiFi and other things going on in networking. Presented by Ben Barkin-Wilkins, Technology Services; Brad McDuffie, Technology Services; Uros Marjanovic, […]
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Ben Barkin-Wilkins
Tags: Ben Barkin-Wilkins, PresenterLead Network Engineer, Technology Services
Dusting the Cobwebs off the VPN
Tags: Ben Barkin-Wilkins, Debbie FligorThe current Cisco AnyConnect-based VPN service was last re-designed around 2014. Stop by our poster session find out more about it, tell us what you like, and tell us what you wish it could do.
New Frontiers for Networks Near You
Tags: Ben Barkin-Wilkins, Calvin Shirley, Chuck Hayes, Travis HowardThe Networking team at Technology Services will provide updates on changes in progress to the Urbana campus network. This will include updates on the core refresh equipment installation and the WiFi access point swaps, as well as information on the newly selected in-building switch vendor and stacking technology that will connect the switches.
Core Network Upgrade – Design and Implementation Plans
Tags: Ben Barkin-Wilkins, Calvin Shirley, Debbie FligorThis session is an update on the core upgrade project. Come to find out what the final design is, what vendor equipment was chosen, how the proof of concept labs went, how we’re planning to transition to the new network, what the current estimate for hardware arrival is, and any other updates we have on […]
Core Network Upgrade Plans and Features
Tags: Ben Barkin-Wilkins, Debbie FligorAn overview of the design and planning of the 8th Core (backbone) network for the UIUC campus. A look at features, vendors, and other details of the network design, as well as plans for purchase and deployment – what we know so far.