Software Defined Networking (SDN) startup, Midokura, announced the latest version of its network virtualization offering Midokura Enterprise MidoNet (MEM) that promises a more robust network virtualization overlay solution for connectivity between multi-site OpenStack clouds, and delivers a modern SDN approach to container orchestration engines, including Kubernetes and Docker Swarm.
The new version comes with a few notable enhancements, including Multi-Cloud Connectivity with Router Peering, MEM Insights with Fabric Topology, Integration with Container Orchestration and brings more efficient use of memory. The solution offers an intelligent, software-based network abstraction layer between the hosts and the physical network, allowing operators to build isolated networks in software overlaying pre-existing hardware-based network infrastructure.
Designed for distributed computing, MEM provides per-tenant network control so operators can create and make changes to the virtual network without disturbing the physical infrastructure via the intuitive MidoNet Manager. In addition, MEM Insights provides end-to-end operational tools, including advanced analytics and dynamic visualization of the virtual network.
The new MEM router peering feature provides overlay connectivity between multiple sites where OpenStack is deployed, enabling direct connectivity between multiple sites, forgoing the need for constant backup procedures in other disaster recovery scenarios and reduces control traffic and broadcast storms across multiple sites.
Pino de Candia, CTO of Midokura
Enterprise organizations across the globe continue to adopt Midokura’s network virtualization solution to make cloud adoption easier and to retain a tight grip over their networks and applications. Our latest iteration of the Midokura Enterprise MidoNet (MEM) technology is designed to address real market needs, including the ability to connect multiple OpenStack clouds and support the containers movement.
Cliff Grossner, Ph.D., senior research director for data center, cloud and SDN at IHS Markit
In a recent IHS Markit survey, enterprise respondents indicated they expect to use on average eight different cloud service providers by 2018, to create their own customized cloud of clouds and meet specialized needs.
