Set Your IX to FullAuto

What if you could fully automate your internet exchange? You can! In this presentation, IX founders Chris Grundemann and Matt "Grizz" Griswold will walk through the thinking, the architecture, the tools, and a real example to show you how-to use modern, open-source tools to build an IX operations platform capable of setting your IX to FullAuto.
We will cover the terms and definitions that need to be understood, we'll introduce the network automation philosophy that drives successful projects, and cover the core principles that facilitate excellent execution. Then we'll walk you through an example, using a real IX (IX-Denver), to demonstrate the possibilities - and provide a roadmap for everyone else who wants to do the same.
Automation is not just for network operators. We can, and should, automate our internet exchanges as well. Let's go!
Chris Grundemann: Chris Grundemann is a passionate, creative technologist and a strong believer in technology's power to aid in the betterment of humankind. In his current role as Managing Director at Grundemann Technology Solutions he is expressing that passion by helping technology businesses grow and by helping any business grow with technology. Chris has been using technology, marketing, and strategy to build businesses and non-profit organizations for two decades. He holds 8 patents in network technology and is the author of two books, an IETF RFC, a personal weblog, and a multitude of industry papers, articles, and posts. He is a co-founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for FullCtl, the interconnection automation company; as well as a co-founder of the Network Automation Forum, the organization behind the AutoCon series of events. Chris is the creator and co-host of The Imposter Syndrome Network Podcast, focused on encouraging the next generation of digital infrastructure engineers. He is also a co-founder, Director, and Chair Emeritus of IX-West and the Chair of the Board of Directors of OIX, the global data center and interconnection standards body. He has held previous volunteer positions with CO ISOC (which he founded), ISOC-NY (Vice President), ARIN, NANOG, SANOG, AfPIF, CEA, UPnP, DLNA, RMv6TF, and several others. Chris has given presentations in 34 countries on 5 continents and is often sought out to speak at conferences, NOGs, and NOFs the world over. Currently based in West Texas, Chris can be reached via his website at chrisgrundemann.com.
Speakers:
Chris Grundemann - GTS, ISN, OIX, IX-Denver, NAF, FullCtl
Matt Griswold - 20C, FullCtl