In today’s ever-shifting enterprise IT landscape, when is the right time to completely respec your storage setup? Should you tear it all down and start over? Should you learn from the past and keep some of the old ways? When it comes to innovating storage practices in a changing world, there are a lot of opinions on how to do it. Join host Stephen Foskett and his round table of esteemed guests from around the storage industry as they discuss these questions and more. On-Premises for Today’s Roun...
Aug 17, 2021•33 min
Storage administration has always been about fighting bottlenecks, but today’s architecture means it’s time to embrace them instead. In this episode, our panel discusses the premise that it’s most important to match bottlenecks to the position in the infrastructure stack and application. One reason for this is the amazing bandwidth and low latency we have, thanks to Optane PMEM, NVMe, flash, and other technologies, but another is the emergence of new technologies that enable disaggregated archit...
Aug 03, 2021•34 min
Traditional IT architecture is a poor fit for modern applications and holds us all back. So-called technical debt can pile up, forcing companies to spend time and money supporting legacy infrastructure for the sake of keeping it running rather than moving the company forward. In this special episode of the On-Premise IT Roundtable podcast, sponsored by Pure Storage , we discuss the modern application stack and how technologies like object storage and Kubernetes are allowing companies to break fr...
Jul 27, 2021•33 min
Multi-cloud has quickly become a buzzword in the enterprise IT industry, but as organizations start to adopt multi-cloud strategies, their reasoning behind the switch may not justify the act itself. Although a multi-cloud approach can increase an organization’s availability, that alone doesn’t warrant introducing the complexity and costs that come with multi-cloud. Listen to this episode of the On-Premise IT Roundtable Podcast to hear how host Tom Hollingsworth and our esteemed guests unpack the...
Jul 20, 2021•31 min
The world is starting to recover from the pandemic. People are starting to ask if it’s time to return to the office. And more than a few aren’t ready to go back. At the same time, employers are trying to find a way to get people back, and they’re asking questions about the infrastructure. Could new fast wireless access points be the tipping point? In this episode, we discuss whether or not new wireless networks are enough to bring workers back to the office. On-Premises for Today’s Roundtable: P...
Jul 06, 2021•29 min
Cloud is the way that we consume our media, content, and even perform our jobs. We rely on it daily to live our lives. And cloud relies on services to ensure prompt delivery and reliable service. We know networking and storage are critical. What about the other services that we don’t always see? In this episode, we explore the importance of DNS to the way modern cloud operates and decide whether or not DNS is critical for the operation of modern cloud. Special thanks to BlueCat Networks for thei...
Jun 29, 2021•33 min
Cloud computing has transformed enterprise IT, but it is perhaps less obvious how traditional concepts like data protection and high availability have infiltrated the public cloud. In this episode, Cloud Field Day 11 delegates Max Mortillaro, Adam Post, and Thom Greene join Stephen Foskett to discuss the many ways that cloud computing has adapted to the demands of the enterprise. This has been called “inside-out” computing, since it takes the things that have been run inside the datacenter out t...
Jun 22, 2021•33 min
With so much data at the average organization’s disposal, the task of storing it all — and storing it in an effective manner — seems to be quickly becoming more than humans can handle on their own. In this episode of the On-Premise IT Roundtable podcast, sponsored by Pure Storage , host Stephen Foskett is joined by Pure’s Prakash Darji, as well as IT luminaries, Gina Rosenthal and Chris Grundemann, to discuss how IT organizations can smartly manage their storage. SPOILER ALERT: it looks like it’...
Jun 15, 2021•39 min
With the rise of Kubernetes and other completely cloud-based deployments, on-premises data centers seem to be on the way out to make way for the scalability and dynamism of the cloud. Innovations in data center and AI composability showcased by Xilinx and Micron at the last Tech Field Day event as well as those displayed by Liqid at the recent AI Field Day event , however, might say otherwise. By defining infrastructure operations through software — much like how the cloud does — and building it...
Jun 08, 2021•30 min
The enterprise storage industry has passed from the hard disk era through hybrid to all-flash, but what comes next? In this sponsored episode, Moshe Twitto of Pliops joins Enrico Signoretti, Chris Evans, and Stephen Foskett to discuss the end of the SSD era. Considering the durability issues of NAND flash, the limited value add of most SSDs, and the emergence of disaggregated infrastructure, the industry is on the cusp of a radical transformation. While disks and flash SSDs will still exist, the...
Jun 01, 2021•39 min
AI-powered applications are rolling out everywhere, but enterprises are really not ready for this shift. From lack of infrastructure to power training and inferencing, to a skills gap to manage data and AI, to a lack of readiness to deal with diversity and ethics, there are many holes in enterprise IT. Engineering teams tend to approach all applications from a technical perspective, but AI brings more to the table, demanding a deeper knowledge of bias and legalities than most other applications....
May 25, 2021•34 min
The enterprise network is full of data. We’ve spent the past decade trying to learn how to unlock those secrets. However, the recent shift away from on-premises networks to cloud-focused solutions means much of the progress we’ve made obsolete. We live in a world of telemetry and analytics and data lakes, not SNMP and simple measurements. In this episode, brought to you by Cisco, we take on the premise that traditional network monitoring tools can’t keep up with modern networks. On-Premises for ...
May 11, 2021•26 min
We spent hours and hours, dollars and dollars to create state-of-the-art networks, ensuring that all the computers in our companies could talk to each other. Now, it seems like nobody uses them… unless they’re accessing their cloud-based Infrastructure-as-a-Service platforms. Have networks just become on-ramps to the internet interstate? As we ramp up for Networking Field Day 25 , Tom and Co. dive into the topic of on-premises networks and their function in this cloud age on this episode of the ...
May 04, 2021•35 min
SD-WAN has been the truest example of implementing software-defined networking in the last decade. With the rise of SASE, we’re seeing the integration of software-defined security as well. SD-WAN helped us tie our branch offices together in ways we never thought possible. But the environment of 2020 and beyond doesn’t look like a traditional office any longer. Workers are leveraging the cloud more and more. Does that mean that SD-WAN and SASE adoption have slowed down? Not at all! So what gives?...
Apr 27, 2021•24 min
Dynamic. Extensible. Scalable. These are just some of the key traits today’s companies need from their infrastructure, and frankly, it seems like the server as it has been known is not built to the same specifications. Add on top of that the upcoming announcements by Micron and Xilinx, covered in the next Tech Field Day event at the end of April , and it’s apparent that major changes are in store for servers. Check out this episode of the On-Premise IT Roundtable to hear how these changes are af...
Apr 13, 2021•28 min
Wi-Fi networking is the way we do business today in the enterprise. Our workstations, printers, and mobile devices are all connected with the technology to allow us to roam around without wires. But what about 5G? The newest generation of mobile broadband technology is rapidly being deployed and adopted. Recent rule changes with the FCC have enabled providers to offer a private version of LTE and soon 5G to change the way we offer services to our users. But is it enough to topple the dominance o...
Mar 30, 2021•23 min
Modern software is not invulnerable. We constantly find ourselves under attack from a variety of angles trying to sneak in to steal information or cause harm. We can recover from these hacks, but what happens to the software that was violated? Do we need to patch it? Or do we rip it out and replace it with something else? In this episode, we ask if we need to toss out hacked software. On-Premises for Today’s Roundtable: Panelists Ben Story Teren Bryson Rita Younger Moderator Tom Hollingsworth Tw...
Mar 23, 2021•33 min
Security is a lot of things. It’s the way we protect ourselves and our information. It’s a process and a need. But can we boil it all down to some product? Are we able to just say that we can order some software and a piece of hardware to run it on and we’re protected? Does the Security Check Box Product list really keep us safe? Or is there more to it? In this episode, we discuss whether or not Security Is Just A Bunch Of Products. On-Premises for Today’s Roundtable: Follow us on Twitter ! AND ...
Mar 16, 2021•27 min
Pure Storage Spotlight: Does Kubernetes Even Need Storage? In this sponsored episode by Pure Storage, we’re discussing Kubernetes and storage. Specifically, we’re questioning whether Kubernetes even needs persistent storage or if it’s just about the data being kept in containers. With modern applications moving beyond our traditional ideas of what storage should look like, what does that mean for the cloud and new technologies. Join us as we figure out where storage is headed from here. On-Premi...
Mar 09, 2021•35 min
With the recent departure of Pat Gelsinger and other executives, VMware finds itself in uncertain times. Rumors have swirled for months about plans to spin it out, leverage the stock to take parent Dell public again, or even purchase the stake outright and make them a part of the organization proper. With deadlines looming later this year, what happens to the tech titan when time’s up? Join us on this episode of the roundtable as we try to determine the fate of VMware. On-Premises for Today’s Ro...
Mar 02, 2021•33 min
Cisco Spotlight: Is XDR Enough for Your Security Needs? What is XDR exactly? Is it a specific tool? Is it a term that encompasses the entirety of security? Or is it just a buzzword that sells more security devices? How can XDR help you understand the forces at play in your enterprise? Can XDR offer you the capabilities to enhance your security and make it easier for your operations staff to keep everyone safe? Join us in this episode of the On-Premise IT Roundtable Podcast, sponsored by Cisco , ...
Feb 23, 2021•29 min
Metadata is not data… or is it? Should it be treated and protected like data? For example, using metadata, phone providers may not know the content of your conversation, but they can certainly tell who you called and when. This raises the issue of security and how bad actors could use metadata to their advantage. In this episode, we tackle the metadata vs data debate and discuss the distinction between these categories of information. On-Premises for Today’s Roundtable: Panelists Kori Younger Ka...
Feb 16, 2021•20 min
The world of networking and security are being wrapped up together with the advent of Secure Access Service Edge, or SASE. Is this a new technology that is going to revolutionize secure connectivity for businesses and users? Or is it a new coat of paint on an existing product line? In this episode, we try to figure out if SASE is just a marketing term or if there’s something really there. Learn more about Palo Alto Networks . https://youtu.be/Y81mfFbYsFE On-Premises for today’s roundtable: Panel...
Feb 09, 2021•25 min
On February 15, Bob Swan is stepping down from Intel as the CEO, and Pat Gelsinger will take his place. The former CTO steps into a company embattled by competitors and the loss of large customers. Gelsinger has the leadership skills and the perspective to lead the CPU giant but does he have the time to make the changes that it will take to ward off the challenges? In this episode, we debate the premise that Pat Gelsinger is going to save Intel. Guests Stephen FoskettTim CrawfordGina RosenthalMa...
Feb 02, 2021•29 min
What direction is Docker going in now? Does it really only care about developers now? There are over 10 million people out there in the world using Docker, a huge and fantastic community that has had had a lot of vendors involved. About a year ago, Docker reached a realization; the company had become two companies combined. One focuses on production orchestration, selling to ops in a top-down model, and the other is developer-focused. So what next? Find out exactly what happened and if Docker is...
Jan 26, 2021•42 min
Storageless storage? What, in the name of oxymorons does that mean? This new buzzphrase has hit the storage world and we need to figure out what it means, and whether this will be the next storage revolution. Storage companies do need to find a way to abstract the complexity that comes with storage and find new ways of delivering their services and platforms. Perhaps this is it. This immediate need for storage simplification is driven primarily by the technology evolution that COVID-19 and remot...
Jan 19, 2021•28 min
Could anyone say they got their predictions mostly right in 2020? Even a little bit? As we begin 2021, we take a moment to realize that no matter how straightforward things might seem right now, there is always something coming at us that could upset every potential idea we have. Join a group of the brightest minds in the enterprise IT community to look at some of the trends and drivers that will shape the year to come. Ask yourself, do predictions even matter in 2021? Or will this be the year w...
Jan 05, 2021•38 min
Finding bugs in software isn’t new. Finding security bugs is just as old. Even the process of selling them to nefarious operators has history. The rise of bug bounty programs is changing the economics of disclosure and patching, however. We’ve entered a new era of people trying to get top dollar for their investigations. The morality around it all is troubling. In this episode, find out if bug bounty programs are just legalized bribery. Bug bounty programs are legalized bribery. Or are they? Cat...
Dec 15, 2020•30 min
As workers transition into the new state of working from their home office, what does that mean for our existing security technologies? How does the enterprise model of firewalls and appliances work when no one is in the corporate offices? Does the cloud hold the key to our salvation? Or is this problem too much to deal with in a pandemic? Join the community experts and a guest from VMware as we look at how traditional security models need to be tweaked to work from where we work now. On-Premise...
Dec 08, 2020•32 min
Docker has recently announced that they will rate limit image pulls from Docker Hub. These images are critical to modern infrastructure and have become critical to modern cloud infrastructure. Just about every Kubernetes environment pulls dozens of images from Docker Hub, and even if this move doesn’t cause issues immediately it sends a message that the community needs to find another place to store images. Maybe it’s a positive for the community to find another image repository. Maybe this will...
Dec 01, 2020•24 min
