What certifications do you recommend to those just getting started?
Hey Community, I thought it might interesting to see what certifications everyone has or is interested in getting. Also, what is your favorite resource to use for study? There are a bunch out there from the various vendors so I'm curious to see everyone's thoughts. Hopefully those getting started can use the information in this thread as a head start.
Designing Cloud Connectivity for High Availability and Resiliency with AWS
In this 20-minuteTech Talk, we’ll review how to design network access to AWS for high availability and resiliency to ensure your connectivityis available when you need it most. Our expertsDhanil Parwani, Senior Partner Solutions Architect at AWSandGene McColm, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Platform Alliances at Equinixwill 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 The webinar will be presented in English. Closed captioning in Spanish, Portuguese, Canadian French, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese will be available across AMER, EMEA and APAC broadcasts.Designing Cloud Connectivity for High Availability & Resiliency with AWS
In this short 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 AWS and Gene McColm, Principal Solutions Architect 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 Gain maximum resiliency for critical workloads Manage between cloud regions for data residency and compliance Become geo-resilient across multiple global metrosConnecting Fabric Cloud Router to AWS and Azure
In this video, we'll show you how to Create a Fabric Cloud Router, create a connection to AWS, create a connection to Microsoft Azure, and then run a ping test between those two virtual machines running in the cloud environments. This step-by-step demo shows how quickly you can create a Fabric Cloud Router, and then with the help of Quick Connect for AWS and Azure, connect the router with Virtual Machines at Equinix. And finally, how to test the new connections. Create connections using Fabric Cloud Router in the Fabric portal: https://fabric.equinix.com/Top Blogs - Jan 2024
Hello Community, As a valued member of our community, we wanted to share with you our top-performing blog posts of the month. We hope that these posts will provide valuable insights and information to help you stay informed and up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the industry. Here are our top five blog posts for the month: Simplify Multicloud Networking With Equinix Fabric Cloud Router Monitor Real-Time Data to Maintain High Availability of AWS Networks How Will Digital Infrastructure Enable Private AI? Enterprises Embrace the Future: Subscription-Based Digital Infrastructure How to Build Sustainable Subsea Cable Networks We would love to hear from you! Have you had a chance to read any of these blog posts yet? If so, what did you think? Did they provide any insights or information that you found particularly helpful? My favorite this month was the subsea cable blog. I've always been fascinated with undersea cables and how our world is interconnected. Cheers, JantzenContainerd, 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.
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 release
Create a Fabric Cloud Router on AWS Marketplace
Learn how to set up an Equinix Fabric Cloud Router (FCR) on AWS from start to finish, even if you’re new to the platform. Katie guides you step-by-step, starting with signing up for the FCR trial on the AWS Marketplace, where she shows how to locate the listing, complete a brief form, and finalize your account setup using the information provided by AWS and Equinix. Once signed in, she demonstrates how to create a cloud router by selecting a location, entering the subscription key, and configuring the router with the standard trial package. Finally, she walks through creating a secure, dedicated connection between FCR and AWS, showing you how to set up and manage a Direct Connect link seamlessly. By the end, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to establish a robust connection between your Equinix Fabric Cloud Router and AWS. Learn more about Fabric Cloud Router. 🤝 Join the Conversation: We value your feedback! Drop a comment below with your thoughts, questions, or suggestions for future video topics.
