How to Add a Purchase Order to a Fabric Virtual Connection
In this video, we'll show you how to add a purchase order while creating a new Fabric Virtual Connection. This new feature enhances our purchase order option, allowing the user to add an existing purchase order to a new virtual connection. This purchase order option is currently available for AWS, GCP, Oracle, and Azure Quick Connect. We'll guide you through the normal quick connect workflow and then highlight the new purchase order feature in the "Additional Information" section.View User Roles in Identity and Access Management
In this video, we'll show you how to view and modify user roles in Identity and Access Management and how to locate users in your organization who are assigned to a specific resource. We'll begin by introducing the new menu items in the left navigation—Identity and Access Management and Resource Management and explain the differences between the two. Next we'll show you how to navigate the Context Switcher at the top of the page to make sure you're selecting the proper resource. We'll demonstrate how to search for a specific user within your organization so you can assign a role to them.Quick-to-deploy connections for multicloud workloads?
Equinix Fabric® Cloud Router with AWS Direct Connect on AWS Marketplace provides low-cost, quick-to-deploy connections for multicloud workloads. Learn how Equinix & Amazon Web Services (AWS) are making it quick & easy to access multicloud networking services. Check out the press releaseWhat is Data Sovereignty?
In today's digital landscape, millions of terabytes of data are generated daily, all of which must be stored somewhere. But did you know that this data is also subject to the laws of the country where it's stored? This concept is known as data sovereignty. In this video, let’s learn about data sovereignty, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in the EU and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) in the U.S, and how Equinix, with its extensive network of data centers across over 70 major metros, helps companies meet these regulatory requirements effortlessly.Terraform Provider Demo | Inside Equinix Developer Tech
In this video, we explore Terraform as the industry standard for provisioning on Equinix Metal. We’ll discuss the advantages of a declarative approach using HashiCorp Configuration Language (HCL), which enables reproducible and repeatable server environments. Join us for a demonstration of setting up Equinix Metal, including authentication and creating projects and devices with user data for automated configurations. Thank you for watching, and don’t miss the other videos in this series!New Workshop: Load Balanced Kubernetes Cluster with Cluster API
Did you know that you can take advantage of Equinix Metal Load Balancers while quickly provisioning a Kubernetes cluster? You can try this hands-on in our latest workshop that takes advantage of two Equinix integrations with the Kubernetes API: Cloud Provider Equinix Metal (CPEM) and Cluster API Provider Packet (CAPP). This workshop takes a user step-by-step through gathering configuration details from the Metal Console, setting up the launch environment, and deploying a sample application on the load balanced cluster. You’ll use CAPP to deploy the cluster on Equinix Metal machines, including three control plane nodes and two worker nodes to demonstrate the load balancing functionality. By changing the configuration in CPEM, it is enabled to set up the load balancing service in front of the control plane nodes. Later, the user deploys and verifies nginx as a sample application. This produces a website that can be accessed via an external IP managed by a dynamically provisioned Equinix Metal Load Balancer, which can be reviewed in the Equinix Metal console. Make sure to permanently delete the cluster using the workshop instructions since Cluster API clusters will attempt to repair themselves if servers and load balancers are deleted manually. This workshop is a wonderful way to gain comfort using a diverse set of Kubernetes related tools as well as Equinix load balancing and bare metal.What is Infrastructure as Code?
Discover how Infrastructure as Code (IaC) can transform your workflow by enabling automation for provisioning and managing infrastructure. Explore popular IaC tools like Terraform and Pulumi, and learn how Equinix's IaC providers can enhance your services. Understand the benefits of IaC in reducing human error, speeding up deployments, and maintaining consistency across different environments. Subscribe for more insights and visit deploy.equinix.com/labs for detailed information.Network Edge Overview
In this video, we'll introduce you to Network Edge. We'll deep-dive into the product and our supported vendor services. We'll cover some of the obstacles customers face and how Network Edge can help solve those issues. Finally, we'll take you through a step-by-step guide for creating and provisioning a virtual device and then creating a Virtual Connection to that new device. In this case, connecting our newly created Firewall to the Google Cloud Platform.Go SDK | Inside Equinix Developer Tech
In this video, David Flanagan, a.k.a. Rawkode, does a deep dive on the Equinix GO SDK. David explores how to leverage webhooks and APIs with the Equinix SDK to build pipelines for remediation, automation, and notifications. We'll demonstrate how to send GET requests, showing the requests made and their results. This approach allows for dynamic capacity checks based on environment variables, integrated seamlessly with your infrastructure. This was a brief yet insightful introduction to the Equinix SDK. Go ahead, experiment with the Equinix SDK, and share your creations with us. Until next time, have a great day!Terraform CDK | Inside Equinix Developer Tech
In this video, David Flanagan a.k.a. Rawkode, does a deepdive on the Equinix Terraform CDK. David will discuss the advantages of using Terraform CDK for your Equinix provisioning, emphasizing the benefits of a declarative approach to code. This method allows for reusable snippets across teams, reducing redundant work. We'll demonstrate how to create a function to find the cheapest server configuration and show how this refactored code can be published and shared via various platforms like NPM and PyPy. Thank you for joining this walkthrough on provisioning Equinix Metal devices with Terraform CDK. Be sure to check out the other demo videos in this series. See you next time!How to Open a Support Case in the Equinix Customer Portal
In this video, we'll show you how to open a Support Case in the Equinix Customer Portal. In under a minute, you'll learn where the Support Icon is located, how to fill out the Support Case form, and where to track your Support Case after it's submitted. Head to the Equinix Customer Portal if you'd like to submit a Support Case: https://customerportal.equinix.com/How the Internet is Heating Paris
The Equinix PA10 International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) is part of our Saint-Denis campus and is our 10thdata center in Paris. It provides global and local business and a partner alike with the ability to connect directly and securely to the world digital economy. PA10 was recently featured in a collaboration with The B1M, the world largest video channel for construction focusing on the how we’re using heat export to help with everything from growing strawberries and tomatoes in a rooftop greenhouse to heating a swimming pool being used in the upcoming Paris Summer Olympics. Check out the blog and video below!Designing Cloud Connectivity for High Availability & Resiliency with AWS
In this 20-minute Tech Talk, we’ll review how to design network access to AWS for high availability and resiliency to ensure your connectivity is available when you need it most. Our experts Dhanil Parwani, Senior Partner Solutions Architect at AWSand Gene McColm, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Platform Alliances at Equinix will explain how to: Achieve resiliency with your network deployment of AWS Direct Connect Solve challenges and risks of having a single connection to AWS Discover the benefits of designing for high availability vs resiliency Achieve maximum resiliency for critical workloads Manage between cloud regions for data residency and compliance Take advantage of geo-resilient options across multiple metros Learn more about designing for Availability & Resiliency with AWS.Nutanix Terraform Cluster Provisioning
Come join Equinix's Chris Privitere! Nutanix Terraform Cluster Provisioning simplifies the process of setting up cloud environments. By using a few lines of code, you can efficiently configure and deploy clusters. This method ensures a streamlined and consistent setup, reducing manual errors. It's a reliable solution for managing complex IT infrastructures. LINKS Nutanix Workshop Create an Account Deploy LabsSpotlight on Network Edge Release 2024.6
In this video, we'll cover the features that are included in the latest Network Edge release. With Cisco SolutionsPlus, customers can now order Network Edge products directly from Cisco. We are now offering Blue Cat Edge as part of our existing Blue Cat solution on Network Edge. See what's new with Network Edge today: https://fabric.equinix.com/How to Order Equinix Internet Access with Network Edge
In this video, we'll show you how to order Equinix Internet Access with Network Edge. This step-by-step guide takes you through the configuration of a new connection helping you to choose the correct bandwidth, port, and routing configuration. Then we'll show you where to find your connection in the Fabric Inventory and how to manage the details of your connection from the Internet Access Inventory. Create a new connection in the Fabric Portal: https://fabric.equinix.com/Lisa Miller, Equinix at Dell Technologies World 2024
Check out this interview from Dell Technologies World 2024 with Todd Lieb from Dell and Lisa Miller from Equinix. They are discussing their partnership and a new offering that will allow customers to get Dell PowerStore as a service on Equinix Metal at Equinix data centers.Generative AI Integration with LOA Processing
In this video we'll show you how we've incorporated Generative AI into the LOA Processing for a Cross Connect order. We've implemented these changes to simplify the ordering process so that you can automatically fill out the LOA document using Generative AI. We'll show you what the new screens will look like and how to edit the information if you're not satisfied with the automatic results. Head to the Equinix Customer Portal to create your next Cross Connect: https://customerportal.equinix.com/Connecting Fabric Cloud Router to Google Cloud Platform
In this video, we'll show you how to connect a Fabric Cloud Router to the Google Cloud Platform. We begin with creating a connection from a Fabric Cloud Router to Google Cloud Platform using our Quick Connect feature. After the connection is submitted, we'll configure BGP in Google Cloud. We'll add the Peer ASNs for both connections and take the IP addresses provided by Google. Then we return to the Equinix portal to configure BGP on the Fabric Cloud Router. We use the Peer IP addresses obtained from GCP and apply these changes to the primary and secondary connections. Then we'll confirm that the routes are active. We'll head to the Cloud Router Inventory and view the Active Routes. Finally, we view the Route Tables on both the AWS and Azure sides of this connection to confirm that we have interconnectivity between three cloud environments using Fabric Cloud Router. Create connections using Fabric Cloud Router in the Fabric portal: https://fabric.equinix.com/Multicloud Deployments with High Performance Connectivity – Equinix and Oracle
In this webinar, we review how a next-generation multicloud architecture and high-performance interconnection can help you achieve breakaway business success. Our experts explain how to deliver transformative customer experiences while side-stepping the internet. Discover how Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) via FastConnect enables essential private, dedicated, high-bandwidth connectivity. Learn how to achieve unfailingly low, predictable latency and high aggregate throughput. Understand the importance of Equinix Network Edge and Fabric® to deliver on-demand, software-defined infrastructure for cloud-to-cloud routing. To learn more about Equinix and Oracle solution, visit: https://www.equinix.com/partners/oracleAI Use Cases with Martin Hickey, IBM
In this video, Steve Martinelli interviews Martin Hickey, a software developer at IBM, about his experience working with open-source projects. Martin explains how he got started in open source and the benefits of collaboration within the community. He also discusses his current work in the field of AI and the potential applications of the technology. Martin shares his experiences speaking at conferences and emphasizes the importance of human interaction in technology. He concludes by highlighting the need to approach AI with caution but also recognizes its potential for positive impact.SIG Security with Tabitha Sable, Datadog
In this video, Chris Privitere interviews Tabitha Sable, one of the co-chairs of SIG Security, while at KubeCon EU 2024. They discuss the role of SIG Security in improving the security of Kubernetes, including coordinating third-party audits, conducting security assessments, and enhancing the security content of Kubernetes documentation. They also talk about the challenges of balancing security features with practicality and the importance of community involvement in improving Kubernetes security. Tabitha mentions that SIG Security is always open to new members and encourages interested individuals to join their Slack channel and participate in their regular meetings.Open Source Programs with Hannah Aubry, Fastly
Ed Vielmetti from Equinix and Hannah Aubry from Fastly discuss the similarities between their work and how they address challenges in the open source community. They emphasize the importance of supporting open source projects and communities, as well as the value of collaboration and contribution. They also discuss the concept of financial sustainability for open source projects and the need for organizations to support and give back to these communities. They highlight the importance of communication and asking for help when needed. Overall, they express their passion for open source and the positive impact it has on innovation and collaboration.Containerd, Docker, and Finch with Phil Estes, AWS
In this video, Steve Martinelli from Equinix interviews Phil Estes, a Principal Engineer at AWS. They discuss Phil’s background in software development and his involvement in open-source projects, particularly in the container runtime world. Phil talks about his work on Docker, Containerd, and a new project called Finch, which provides a wrapper for container runtime tools. They also discuss the adoption of Containerd and the reasons why many managed Kubernetes services switched from Docker to Containerd. Phil shares his favorite open-source moments and mentions upcoming speaking engagements. He encourages people to try out Finch and provides information on where to learn more about the project.Authorization Tech with Jimmy Zelinskie, AuthZed
In this video, Chris Privitere from Equinix interviews Jimmy Zelinsky, CPO at AuthZed. AuthZed is the company behind SpiceDB, an open-source graph database optimized for authorization. Jimmy explains that authentication and authorization are the two main steps in accessing an application. Authentication verifies the identity of the user, while authorization checks if the user has the necessary access to perform certain actions. SpiceDB uses relationships between objects to model authorization, allowing users to define access based on relationships. Jimmy mentions that Google implemented similar concepts for Google Plus using a system called Zanzibar. AuthZed implemented SpiceDB based on the concepts from Google's Zanzibar, providing the same capabilities to other companies. They also recently launched a Kubernetes API proxy which allows users to secure the Kubernetes API with SpiceDB. Additionally, AuthZed offers a product called Materialize, which provides a materialized view of the graph and streams changes to other components in real-time. Jimmy suggests visiting the AuthZed website, blog, and Discord community for more information on their products.Introducing Equinix’s New CEO and President
We are excited to announce a significant milestone in our company's journey: Equinix’s new Chief Executive Officer and President, Adaire Fox-Martin. With over 25 years of technology leadership, including four years on Equinix’s Board of Directors, Adaire brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to our organization. We are confident that under Adaire’s leadership, we will continue to collaborate deeply with you as we build the digital tomorrow—together.Redesigned Developer Settings | Developer Platform
We have recently launched a for accessing your developer settings such as App Management and EMG subscriptions. With the improved UI, you can: Access your developer settings via Equinix portal and discover our product and services using a single unified login. Easily and efficiently manage your Equinix apps and subscriptions (including the ability to search, filter and sort) When logging in, you will be redirected to Equinix Customer Portal where you can sign in using your email login credentials. To access the app dashboard or EMG subscription, use the left navigation and select Developer Settings. There is no impact to existing apps and subscriptions and your integration will continue to work.Equinix Adds Additional Clean Energy to Australia with 1MW Rooftop Solar in Melbourne
As part of our continued efforts to reduce energy costs and help address climate change, Equinix has deployed a 1MW rooftop solar system at our ME1 International Business Exchange® (IBX®) data center in Melbourne, Australia. This is not only one of Equinix’s largest solar PV systems globally, but one of the largest at any data center in Australia. This, along with previous deployments in Brisbane, Canberra, Melbourne and Sydney (BR1, CA1, SY7, ME2, SY9X, SY2 and SY4), provides a total of approximately 1.8MW of clean energy to local power grids in Australia. Learn more about Equinix Adding Additional Clean Energy to AustraliaEquinix and PGIM Real Estate Enter Into $600 Million JV for First xScale® Data Center in the U.S.
Equinix, Inc., the world's digital infrastructure company®, and PGIM Real Estate, the real estate investment and financing arm of PGIM, Prudential Financial's global asset management business, today announced the entry into a $600 million joint venture to develop and operate the first xScale data center in the U.S., located in the Silicon Valley region of CALIFORNIA. The two-story facility, known as SV12x, will be built in two phases and is expected to provide more than 28 megawatts (MW) of power capacity at full build out. SV12x is located at Equinix's Great Oaks data center campus in San Jose, California alongside four existing Equinix International Business ExchangeTM (IBX®) data centers. The facility's first phase is scheduled to be completed in Q2 2024. Read the press release announcement.Equinix Releases Annual Sustainability Report
We are proud to release our 2023 Integrated Sustainability Report reflecting progress towards our environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals. Equinix's approach to sustainability is rooted in ambitious targets, transparency in reporting progress, upholding ethical principles and integrity, and actively collaborating with stakeholders to foster transformative change. Read the Press ReleaseEquinix Expands Cloud Adjacent Storage Portfolio with Dell Technologies
Equinix, Inc., the world's digital infrastructure company, announced the availability of Dell PowerStore on Equinix Metal, a new, enterprise-grade Storage as a Service (STaaS) solution. Dell PowerStore on Equinix Metal with flexible configurations can help enterprises manage a wide range of high-performance multicloud workloads through low-latency connectivity with proximity to major public clouds. Read the press releaseEquinix building new data centre in Lisbon
Equinix, Inc. the world's digital infrastructure company™, is constructing its second IBX data centre in Lisbon. The new data centre, namedLS2International Business Exchange™ (IBX®), will be located adjacent to Equinix's existing LS1 site, forming a dynamic campus and a dense digital ecosystem. This expansion will provide much-needed digital capacity to Portugal, enabling local businesses to grow and thrive while attracting international companies to leverage Platform Equinix® in this strategically located hub for international networks and businesses. Read the full press releaseCreating Redundant Connections Using Oracle Quick Connect
In this video, we'll show you how to create a redundant connection using Oracle Quick Connect for Equinix Fabric. We'll guide you through each step of the process, providing helpful tips on recommended connection types, how to configure your connection, and how to make changes before submitting. Create a connection with Fabric today: https://fabric.equinix.com/Equinix Insider newsletter: June 2024
New 2023 Integrated Sustainability Report is Now Available Equinix’s 2023 Integrated Sustainability Report website is live with updates on our 2023 progress as we advance toward climate neutral operations and 100% renewable energy globally, and facilitate our customers in achieving their own goals. Explore Sustainability High Bandwidth Networking and Cloud Connectivity with Equinix Fabric 25 and 50 Gbps virtual connections are available between Equinix IBXs and the cloud. Choose from 30+ metros with upgraded AWS and Google Cloud on-ramps for high-bandwidth workloads. Check High Speed Availability With our latest update to AWS Direct Connect, 25 Gbps connections are now available for private connectivity between AWS and hybrid infrastructure for high-volume tasks like data migration, AI training and more. Learn More in our Blog Dell PowerStore on Equinix Metal Launched Dell PowerStore on Equinix Metal gives customers a cloud-like experience and consumption model for physical compute and storage infrastructure that has the added benefit of being deployed proximate to all the major public clouds. Read More VMware Cloud Foundation Now Available on Equinix Metal VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) on Equinix Metal allows enterprises to harness the power of Equinix’s vast global infrastructure and VMware’s multicloud capabilities, providing a seamless, secure, and scalable environment. Learn More ESG: Economic Benefits of Equinix Cloud Adjacent Storage Accelerate, simplify, and reduce the risk of providing storage services to power hybrid and multi-cloud operations while reducing costs by up to 67%. See how Equinix can help deliver scalable hybrid cloud storage services with less complexity and risk. Read Now Navigate Multicloud Complexities A comprehensive guide provides seven key considerations and recommendations to simplify and reduce costs for cloud-to-cloud networks. Read Now Tech Talk Webinar: Unlock Your Multicloud Potential Maximize your multicloud capabilities with our "Get Multicloud Right" Tech Talk webinar. Gain insights from industry experts on crafting multicloud architectures that optimize user experiences, enhance network flexibility, and reduce multicloud costs. Register Now Have a Say in Equinix's Future! Join the Customer Insights Panel Shape our future! Join the Customer Insights Panel and actively shape the future of our products and services. Influence new ideas, processes, product releases, capabilities, and more through engaging research activities. Participation is entirely flexible – provide feedback on your terms! Join. Shape. Influence. Innovate!Multi-cloud Routing via Pulumi Templates
Quickly spin up a Fabric Cloud Router instance for routing between GCP and AWS with available Pulumi templates (programs) and these step by step workshops: Equinix FCR to Google Cloud Platform with Pulumi (Workshop) Equinix FCR Multi-cloud with Pulumi (Workshop) By the end, you'll have seamless routing betweenGCPPartner Interconnectand GCPCloud Routeras well asAWS Direct Connect. You can also find this information on the deploy site here.Key Workloads for ARM with Dave Neary, Ampere
Dave Neary, the Director of Developer Relations at Ampere, explains that Ampere is a CPU company that specializes in making cloud-native CPUs designed specifically for the needs of cloud computing. They focus on high core density, high memory bandwidth, and single-threaded cores to avoid noisy neighbor issues. They use the ARM architecture and have recently started designing their own cores. Dave also discusses the role of developer relations at Ampere, which involves creating incentives for customers to use their processors and providing support for software integrations. Dave mentions that Ampere has optimized versions of popular frameworks like PyTorch and ONNX for their platform and offers cost-efficient AI inference compared to GPUs. He also talks about Ampere's involvement in the CNCF space and their collaboration with Equinix on the Actuated product, which provides hosted GitHub runners for CNCF projects. Dave mentions that Ampere will be featured in keynotes at KubeCon. He concludes by mentioning the upcoming release of Ampere's next-generation processor, Ampere One.
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