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Welcome! The Equinix Community is up and running, and we are so excited to get to know you! If you haven't introduced yourself to the community, stop by and say hello in this discussion thread. Please tell us a bit about yourself. Here's some questions you may answer to get your juices flowing...feel free to add anything you would like!What brings you to the Equinix community? Tell us a little about yourself. What you do, what company do you work for, where are you located? What specifically are you working on at the moment? What Equinix products or solutions do you use?  What Technologies/Languages do you work with? Have you been to any of our Equinix events, meetups, or conferences? If so, which ones?  What’s one way or suggestion to make this Community and Equinix better? What do you do for fun?  

After I spin up a Metal Device using the Crossplane Equinix provider, it comes up but in the events I see the following. I'm not sure if it is expected or a bug?Managed resource event message:Events:Type Reason Age From Message---- ------ ---- ---- -------Normal CreatedExternalResource 3m7s managed/metal.equinix.jet.crossplane.io/v1alpha1, kind=device Successfully requested creation of external resourceWarning CannotObserveExternalResource 13s (x6 over 30s) managed/metal.equinix.jet.crossplane.io/v1alpha1, kind=device cannot run plan: plan failed: Instance cannot be destroyed: Resource equinix_metal_device.my-gateway-sv-4x2x4-4gfpq has lifecycle.prevent_destroy set, but the plan calls for this resource to be destroyed. To avoid this error and continue with the plan, either disable lifecycle.prevent_destroy or reduce the scope of the plan using the -target flag.Field in XRD for plan is: "plan: m3.small.x86"Environment:Crossplane v1.16Equinix Provider: v0.6.1K8s: Kind 1.27

I’m having some trouble using the Equinix providers within a Claim and I’m not sure where the problem lies. The issue is that I am trying to take the ID uuid from the Device status.atProvider.id and update a status.id field in my xrd claim, but the status never seems to get updated. This works fine with the AWS provider as an example.In my example I want to grab the UUID of the device and populate the Claim XRD's status.id field, but I do not see this population happening. I use the same technique with the upbound AWS provider so I know it is valid.Within the composition.yaml: - type: ToCompositeFieldPath  fromFieldPath: status.atProvider.id  toFieldPath: status.id Has anyone else gotten this to work?

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!   

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!  

when I am trying below command from my servercurl -v https://api.equinix.comits giving below errorerror:0A000438:SSL routines::tlsv1 alert internal errorIt was working fine earlier. I am using below APIs for validating Azure Keyhttps://api.equinix.com/fabric/v4/connections/validateBut now even authentication API is also not working

Check out the latest June 2024 Equinix API Update. For details on new or updated APIs, we recommend looking at the Release Notes, organized by product in the Developer Portal API Documentation.

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/

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. LINKSNutanix WorkshopCreate an AccountDeploy Labs

Tune in on June 20th as I’m joined by Kenneth Chau, Chief Technology Officer at PAO Bank, to discuss the common pitfalls and best practices surrounding the emerging use of multicloud solutions. Many multicloud implementations fall short in their aim to take advantage of the special capabilities cloud services offer, instead resulting in a poor user experience or suboptimal application performance. In our talk, we’ll cover three prevalent hurdles and how to overcome them gracefully: Improving user experiences with cloud-adjacent networking solutions Building a highly adaptable multicloud network Optimizing multicloud cost and available OPEX-based models Key takeaways for attending this webinar include: Why multicloud is the new norm ☁️☁️☁️ How you can navigate the sources of complexity in your multicloud networking 🕵️‍ The common challenges organizations face when deploying a multicloud architecture and the benefits of multicloud networking 🚩 How you can unlock the full potential o

Equinix, Inc. the world's digital infrastructure company™, is constructing its second IBX data centre in Lisbon. The new data centre, named LS2 International 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 release

We have an exclusive opportunity where we are redesigning the Fabric experience within the Equinix Portal to make the navigation menu easier and more intuitive. Your feedback will have a direct impact to this redesign, ensuring a seamless, intuitive user experience within Fabric portal. Interested in taking part in this 5-minute survey activity? Fill out survey below or click here to submit your feedback! Once you complete the activity, you’ll have the opportunity to sign up today for the Equinix Customer Insights Panel. Influence new ideas, processes, product releases, capabilities, and more through engaging research activities like this one! Join, shape, influence, and innovate today!    

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

When running Terraform to provision and manage Equinix Fabric, Metal, and Network Edge, you may want to run Terraform from a restricted environment. Network filtering ACLs will need a predictable set of IP ranges to permit. This discussion will help you discover the IP services, ports, and address ranges your Terraform runner environment will need access to. We'll also discuss alternative ways to run Terraform configuration. If your ACLs permit the Terraform runner environment outbound HTTPS (TCP 443) and responses, that would cover everything Terraform needs to start provisioning infrastructure on Equinix. We'll assume we don't have unrestricted access and dig in a little further. Upon running, `terraform init`, Terraform will attempt to use DNS (UDP/TCP 53) services and HTTPS services to download provider plugins, such as the Equinix Terraform provider.  The default host for fetching these plugins is registry.terraform.io, managed by Hashicorp. This is the defacto hub for public

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.  

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.   

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 between GCP Partner Interconnect and GCP Cloud Router as well as AWS Direct Connect.You can also find this information on the deploy site here.

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 release

Check out the latest May 2024 Equinix API Update. For details on new or updated APIs, we recommend looking at the Release Notes, organized by product in the Developer Portal API Documentation.

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. 

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.  

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.  

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.  

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 g

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.