DENT: Enterprise Edge Open Source Network Operating System

Explore the DENT project, an open-source network operating system for enterprise edge environments, in this informative conference talk by Michael Lane from Amazon. Discover how DENT leverages the Linux Kernel to create a standardized, low-overhead network OS called dentOS. Learn about its key features, product roadmap, and the recent addition of SAI support, enabling dentOS to run on SAI-enabled hardware platforms. Gain insights into the project's ecosystem, architecture, and current use cases, including enterprise edge gateways and switch development. Understand how DENT unifies silicon vendors, ODMs, SIs, OEMs, and end users to facilitate the transition to disaggregated networks. By the end of this talk, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of dentOS's high-performance design, efficiency, and potential applications in various hardware environments.