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Nov 27
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DENT and Algebra University’s Open Source Hackathon

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DENT is proud to partner with Algebra University to host the Linux Foundation’s first-ever open source Hackathon in Zagreb. On December 14, students and IT professionals alike will gather to tackle real-world challenges in configuration and management of network operating systems network configuration and management. 

What you need to know:

Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024

Time: 8:00–20:00 CET

Where: Algebra Spark Event Space, Zagreb

Who: Up to 30 students and IT professionals

We encourage all interested parties to apply as soon as possible to secure one of the 3 available slots. Delve into advanced network solutions and compete for significant prizes! DENT is staking a 3,000 EUR prize pool. The first-place team will earn 2,000 EUR and the second-place finisher will receive 1,000 EUR.

Seize the opportunity to collaborate with top industry experts and build solutions for remote management, custom CLI, Ansible Collection, configuration resilience, telemetry integration, etc. 

Throughout the hackathon, you’ll collaborate with top industry experts and benefit from mentorship by:

  • Zlatan Morić – Head of the Cybersecurity program at Algebra University
  • Vedran Dakić – Lecturer at Algebra University
  • Bruno Banelli – Emerging Technologies Architect, Sartura & Lecturer at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing
  • Leonid Khedyk — CTO, PLVision

Participants will work in teams of up to three members to solve cloud system management, remote packet capture and telemetry configuration challenges. Solutions developed can have a lasting impact on the way networks are managed and monitored.

Why apply?

Our Hackathon offers more than a chance to win prizes. Participants will gain hands-on experience with DENT’s open source technologies, sharpening their Linux Switchdev skills. By competing, become part of a growing movement to transition to disaggregated networks that are efficient, reliable and scalable. 

Our expert panel provides a unique networking opportunity.

We can’t wait to see the solutions and ideas our community will bring to the table. See you in Zagreb on December 14, 2024!

Oct 30
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Event Summary: DENT at OCP Global Summit 2024

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DENT was honored to participate as an open source partner of OCP Global Summit 2024, held in San Jose, CA from October 15–17. DENT hosted a booth surrounded by vibrant open source community members and had important conversations about how DentOS is evolving the future of retail edge networking. For instance, DENT discussed its ongoing development of a ready-to-deploy PoC product for retail-edge scenarios, which will meet the requirements of its end-users.

DENT’s onsite presence included project staff and expert representatives from premier members Amazon and Edgecore Networks. Key contributors from member organizations PLVision and Keysight Technologies also attended and engaged with the community. 

DENT seized the opportunity to showcase its vendor-ready network operating system (NOS) to a massive audience excited to discuss DENT’s capabilities. Additionally, DENT highlighted its transformative power for the retail industry to a DENT while educating attendees on its mission to provide a lightweight, low-cost, Linux-based NOS capable of running on a wide range of devices, ranging from embedded devices to direct current (DC) switches.

DENT also focused on virtualization with the SAI virtual switch in DentOS, illustrating how DENT enables streamlined development and testing without the need for physical hardware. This solution is leading the way for more flexibility and efficiency in networking, permitting developers and enterprises to simulate complex environments in a reliable, virtualized space.

OCP Global Summit 2024 brought together over 7,000 professionals from around the world, offering a powerful platform for industry leaders, engineers and open source advocates to explore the latest in scalable, sustainable and efficient compute solutions. The event was packed with workshops, panels and sessions highlighting the transformative potential of open infrastructure in powering the future of technology.  Attendees represented nearly 1,400 organizations from 46 countries. 

The 2024 summit offered valuable insights and meaningful connections as DENT works toward its shared mission of advancing open source networking solutions and providing solutions for end users.

Future Events:

DENT will attend NRF Big Show 2025 in New York City, NY from January 12–14, 2025. DENT is grateful for the OCP community and looks forward to attending the 2025 OCP EMEA Summit in Lisbon from April 24–25, 2025.

What’s Next for DENT?

DENT 4.0 and beyond is focused on expanding DENT’s enterprise capabilities. The upcoming DENT 4.0 release will introduce key features like multicast routing, PoE kernel integration, and support for open config. DENT will also transition to Debian 12, bringing enhanced performance and stability to its infrastructure. 

As we look ahead to DENT 4.0 and beyond, DENT continues to evolve, offering scalable, open solutions for end users.

Sep 19
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Event Summary: DENT at DORS/CLUC 2024

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DENT at DORS/CLUC: Future-Proofing Networking with Open Source Solutions

DENT had the opportunity to serve as a Silver Sponsor of DORS/CLUC 2024, Croatia’s largest and longest-running open source conference, first held in 1994. This marked a milestone as the first time a Linux Foundation project was showcased in this region of Europe! The event was held on May 16–17, 2024.

Bruno Banelli of DENT member Sartura proudly represented DENT. Bruno’s presentation, “Open Source Networking — Future Proofing Traditional Networking Stack” provided a comprehensive overview of both DENT and The Linux Foundation while explaining how open source technologies can future-proof networking infrastructures. 

DENT’s sponsorship highlighted the growing influence of open source networking in transforming traditional systems. 

DORS/CLUC, which stands for Dani otvorenih računarskih sustava / Croatian Linux Users’ Conference, has been a premier event in the free and open source software (FOSS) community for nearly 30 years. DORS/CLUC has earned the reputation of bringing together a diverse crowd, from students and developers to corporate representatives and government agencies. The two-day event offered a mix of keynotes, talks, and workshops on free software, open standards, and Linux-based solutions. 

DENT’s presence underscored the importance of collaboration across organizations of all sizes. Bruno emphasized the value of The Linux Foundation, which serves as the bridge connecting organizations of all shapes and sizes committed to shared goals driven by shared passion. Bruno then dove into an overview of DENT to a previously unfamiliar audience, explaining DENT exists to address long-standing challenges in traditional networking. 

Key Takeaways from Bruno’s Presentation:

In his session, Bruno provided an in-depth look at DENT and its role in reshaping networking through open source collaboration. Key learnings from his session include…

  • Addressing Traditional Networking Challenges: Bruno highlighted the limitations of traditional networking systems which are often closed due to the dominance of system-on-chip (SoC) vendors. DENT’s approach disaggregates hardware and software, offering vendor-agnostic flexibility and openness. 
  • The Linux Foundation’s Role: He emphasized the value of the Linux Foundation in guiding open source projects like DENT, helping them overcome vendor lock-in and driving community-driven innovation.
  • Real-World Use Case: Amazon’s Retail Stores: Bruno emphasized Amazon’s deployment of “Just Walk Out” technology in its stores as an example of DENT’s scalability and cost-effectiveness in retail.

Watch Bruno’s entire DORS/CLUC presentation on YouTube:

What’s Next for DENT?

DENT 4.0 and beyond is focused on expanding DENT’s enterprise capabilities. The upcoming DENT 4.0 release will introduce key features like multicast routing, PoE kernel integration, and support for open config. DENT will also transition to Debian 12, bringing enhanced performance and stability to its infrastructure. 

As we look ahead to DENT 4.0 and beyond, DENT continues to evolve, offering scalable, open solutions for end users.

Sep 17
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Event Summary: DENT at KubeCon + Cloud Native Con + Open Source Summit + AI_dev 2024

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DENT recently served as a Silver Sponsor of Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s (CNCF) flagship event, KubeCon + Cloud Native Con + Open Source Summit + AI_dev 2024, held in Hong Kong. This was a unique opportunity for the DENT community to engage with some of the brightest minds and leading technologists in the open source and cloud native ecosystem. KubeCon is a nexus for open source developers, AI/ML specialists, and community leaders to collaborate and exchange ideas that will shape the future of open source technologies. 

DENT’s onsite presence included project staff and expert representatives from Edgecore Networks and Keysight Technologies. DENT joined the diverse open source ecosystem as an exhibitor, engaging with the community and offering switch demonstrations, courtesy of Edgecore Networks.

Attendees were able to explore DENT’s mission and the exciting technological advancements we’re spearheading. DENT is grateful for the opportunity to showcase its vendor-ready NOS offerings to a primarily Asia Pacific demographic that may have been unfamiliar with DENT and our mission. DENT cherishes any opportunity to demonstrate the value of disaggregated enterprise networks and share a glimpse into the future of DENT 4.0. 

The team also highlighted the innovative use of virtualization with the SAI virtual switch in DentOS, proving how DENT enables streamlined development and testing without the need for physical hardware. This solution is paving the way for enhanced flexibility and efficiency in networking, allowing developers and enterprises to simulate complex environments in a virtualized space.

What’s Next?

As we reflect on KubeCon 2024, we are excited to advance our work fostering collaboration across diverse sectors. DENT’s participation in this event reaffirms our commitment to driving the future of open networking and empowering developers and enterprises alike with cutting-edge solutions.

Stay tuned for more updates, and be sure to check out our upcoming events. OCP Global + NRF Big Show: https://dent.dev/event/ 

May 15
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Event Summary: DENT at ONE Summit 2024

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The Linux Foundation hosted ONE Summit 2024 in San Jose, CA from April 29–May 1, 2024. ONE Summit is the ONE industry event to focus on best practices, technical challenges and business opportunities facing network decision-makers from Access to Edge to Cloud. Whether deploying a 5G network, building government infrastructure, or using automation and networking to transform your business, this collaborative environment enabled interaction with peers to learn about the open source networking technologies that will transform the industry.

DENT sponsored ONE Summit 2024, allowing the DENT community to interact with the broader open source networking community. DENT hosted a booth staffed by representatives from Amazon, Keysight, PLVision, Sartura, and The Linux Foundation. Attendees learned about DENT’s mission, community presence, components, benefits, role as an embedded operating system, deployed DENT platforms, DentOS v3 Cynthia, DentOS v4 and beyond.

Further, the DENT Community presented two sessions at the event. Taskin Ucpinar, Senior Technical Program Manager at Amazon, discussed DENT’s Features Roadmap for Disaggregated Enterprise Networks. Ucpinar explained how the DENT community envisions unifying the community of Silicon Vendors, ODMs, SI, and OEMs to provide and enhance Distributed Enterprise Edge functionality, enable wider adaptation of disaggregated enterprise networks, and cover expanded use cases.

Then, Taras Choryni, PLVision’s Director of Open Networking Solutions and Strategy, spoke about the SAI Virtual Switch in DentOS. In his presentation, Chornyi explained the experience of using the SONiC SAI Virtual Switch in DentOS. Throughout the development and testing phases of NOS, DENT leverages virtualization to simulate a streamlined yet authentic data center switch environment. This approach allows comprehensive testing of the control plane applications without the need for physical hardware. By enabling the virtual switch, users gain the power to emulate multiple switches in complex networking setups in virtual environments. This offers businesses the flexibility to streamline their development and testing even before a fully deployed physical device is available. 

Videos of both sessions will be available soon.

Check out upcoming events where DENT will be present: https://dent.dev/event/ 

Taras Chornyi, PLVision’s Director of Open Networking Solutions and Strategy, presents during one of DENT’s speaking sessions at ONE Summit on May 1, 2024.
May 09
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Event Summary: DENT at 2024 OCP Regional Summit

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The Open Compute Project (OCP) Foundation is a growing, global community whose mission is to design, use and enable mainstream delivery of the most efficient designs for scalable computing. OCP is rooted in the belief that openly sharing ideas, specifications and other intellectual property is the key to maximizing innovation and reducing complexity in tech components, a belief shared by DENT.

DENT participated as an Open Source Partner at the 2024 OCP Regional Summit held in Lisbon, Portugal between April 24-25. The Summit served as a platform where technical and business leaders from EMEA united to address critical issues related to data center sustainability, energy efficiency and heat reuse. 

OCP’s annual regional summit explores how innovations from hyperscale data center operators can contribute to solving these challenges. The annual summit also showcases deployments of specific OCP-recognized data center equipment in the EMEA region. 

The key areas of emphasis for 2024 included Data Center Sustainability, AI, Security and Data Protection, Power and Cooling, and Deployments. Additionally, participants learned how innovations within the OCP Community are pivotal in developing and implementing a sustainable and scalable computational infrastructure for the future.

DENT representatives from Amazon and Luxoft volunteered at the DENT booth, interacting with attendees and diving into DENT’s ethos and use cases. 

DENT’s presence grew project awareness and educated attendees on DENT’s role in the open source community, promoting DENT as a network operating system, control plane and management plane. 

In total, there were 725 attendees, 41 sponsors and 25 Expo Hall booths from 315 organizations and 33 countries at the event, providing a great opportunity to introduce DENT to a new audience. 

DENT sincerely thanks those who attended the 2024 OCP Regional Summit in Lisbon. DENT looks forward to the 2024 OCP Global Summit held in San Jose, CA from October 15–17.

Check out upcoming events where DENT will be present: https://dent.dev/event/ 

Attendees watch a keynote presentation on April 24, 2024.
Dec 29
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What is PoE?

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Power over Ethernet (PoE) is a technology for delivering DC power to devices over copper Ethernet cabling. With the ability to transport both data and power across a single cable it not only reduces the need for multiple cables, it eliminates the deployment of separate power supplies, all while simplifying the installation process, and improving safety, which ultimately results in saving time and reducing the cost of installing the cables.

In 2022, the DENT project introduced PoE on dentOS to help users control PoE-based power distribution and management on all devices. But, there was one major issue. The initial implementation was not fully integrated into the Linux kernel because it did not allow the PoE functionality to be controlled by all the standard Linux tools and processes.

Today, the DENT community is proud to announce that a new kernel-based PoE implementation project has officially launched. By moving the PoE controller functionality to Linux Kernel, the standard Linux tools will be able to control the power distribution and management, all while unifying PoE-based power management control across all networked platforms. 

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For more information on DentOS and the functionality it offers, please visit https://dent.dev/ 

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Opensource PoE and DENT

Oct 12
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DENT Mini-Summit at OCP Global Summit 2023

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Join us for an inspiring morning filled with insights and innovation as we dive into the future of networking at the DENT Mini-Summit. DENT would like to cordially invite you to join us at our upcoming Mini-Summit, a co-located event at the OCP Global Summit on October 18, 2023, from 8 am to 12 pm inside room LL20A. Come join us as we discuss how DENT is enabling the evolution of customer expectations through Linux Kernel networking. Take a peek at our full schedule.

Be sure to make a plan to visit the DENT booth at the OCP Global Summit! We will be located directly behind the Experience Center at booth C38. Stop by our booth to meet some of the DENT community members, watch some of our live-recorded demos that spotlight the advantages of using DentOS and just how user-friendly our software has become, pick up some exclusive swag, and just say Hi! We are looking forward to discussing the innovative future of network operating systems (NOS) with you. See you there!

Do you have a jam-packed schedule and are trying to decide which DENT talk will pique your interest? Plan accordingly by checking out our amazing list of speakers below:

Wednesday, October 18

  • 8:00am – 8:10am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • Opening Remarks [Welcome and Vision of NoS]
      • Arpit Joshipura, General Manager, Networking, Edge, and IoT, Linux Foundation
  • 8:10am – 8:25am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • Introduction to DENT
      • Kevin Yao, Senior Director, Micas
      • Max Simmons, Marketing Executive, Micas
  • 8:25am – 8:40am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • Vision of DENT
      • Jason Long, Director, AWS Apps Networking
  • 8:40am – 8:55am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • DENT End-User Story
      • Sean Crandall, Senior Manager, Network Development, Amazon
  • 8:55am – 9:10am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    •  DENT Features Roadmap
      • Taskin Ucpinar, Senior TPM, Amazon
  • 9:10am – 9:35am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • What’s done and What’s new in DENT Upstreaming Activities
      • Bruno Banelli, Emerging Technologies Architect, Sartura
  • 9:35am – 10:15am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • Switch Abstraction Interface (SAI) Testing in DENT
      • Taras Chornyi, Director of Open Networking Solutions and Strategy, PLVision
      • Manodipto Ghose, Product Manager, Director System Testing, Keysight Technologies
  • 10:15am – 10:40am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • DENT Workshop
      • Taskin Ucpinar, Senior TPM, Amazon
  • 10:40am – 11:05am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • Open Source PoE & DENT
      • Carl Roth, Software Development Engineer, Amazon
      • Shaw Li, Manager, Software Development, Amazon
  • 11:05am – 11:30am | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • Best Practices to Integrate DENT Community Test Cases into CI Pipeline
      • Mircea Dan Gheorghe, Director System Testing, Keysight Technologies
      • Manodipto Ghose, Product Manager, Director System Testing, Keysight Technologies
      • Chetan Murthy, Senior Software Developer, Amazon
  • 11:30am – 12:00pm | SJCC – Lower Level Level – LL20A
    • Panel: DENT BoF
      • Jan Klare, Senior Solutions Architect, BISDN
      • Larry Ho, Chairman and Vice President of Software Engineering, Edge Core
      • Sandeep Nagaraja, Principal Engineer, Amazon
      • Taras Chornyi, Director of Open Networking Solutions and Strategy, PLVision
      • Manodipto Ghose Product Manager, Director System Testing, Keysight Technologies
      • Avik Bhattacharya, Senior Product Manager, Keysight Technologies
      • Marian Stoica, Senior Engineer, Luxoft
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