Networking in the Cloud - July 9, 2024, 8.30am PT / 11.30am ET
Join us on July 9 for an in-depth walkthrough on why and how to use Internet2 Cloud Connect and Insight Console to build hybrid and multi-cloud connectivity. You will leave the workshop comfortable with the base components that are needed to establish connectivity between different cloud resources.
Insight Console is a web-based interface that empowers users to visualize, manage, and troubleshoot Internet2 network services. The Insight Console Virtual Networks feature helps members extend their infrastructure to expand anywhere within the Internet2 global networks reach.
This workshop will teach participants how to utilize Internet2 Cloud Connect to build connectivity between different cloud providers. Learn new cloud networking skills through expert instruction and hands-on labs.
Sign Up for the Workshop
- Cost: Free for Internet2 Members, $50 for Non-Members
Instructor
- Scott Taylor, Network Architect, Internet2
Agenda (subject to change)
Introduction (10 mins)
- Hybrid Connectivity
- Multicloud Connectivity
Overview of Internet2 Cloud Connect (20 mins)
- Internet2 as your private network to Cloud
- Hosted v Dedicated Cloud Connections
- Use cases and examples of Cloud Connect
Overview of Insight Console (20 mins)
- The main features of Insight Console
- Building Layer 3 connections in Insight Console
Break - (10 mins)
Cloud Components (30 mins)
We will cover network components and a diagrams for each Cloud Provider.
AWS - Necessary components for Direct Connect Connectivity
Azure - Necessary components for ExpressRoute Connectivity
Google - Necessary components for Interconnect Connectivity
Oracle - Necessary components for FastConnect Connectivity
Follow along Hands-on Lab (60 mins)
Important
Prerequisites
- An account with each provider that you want to build connectivity
- An account with Insight Console
Using Internet2 services and Insight Console we will practice building connections with each cloud service provider and learn how to verify connectivity inside the Internet2 Insight Console.
Takeaways and closing remarks
- Next steps
