Evolution of the Cloud Infrastructure Reference Model and Its Applications

Explore the evolution of the Cloud Infrastructure Reference Model and its applications in this 52-minute Linux Foundation webinar. Delve into the challenges faced by the industry due to the proliferation of proprietary cloud infrastructure solutions and learn how the CNTT initiative aims to address these issues. Discover the current state of the Reference Model and its potential for future development. Examine the model's flexible approach to accommodating various virtualization technologies while providing a stable migration path. Gain insights into the underlying layers, SDN control, programmable networking fabric, and logical architecture of the model. Understand how reference implementations and conformance suites are being developed in OPNFV. Participate in a community discussion on the future directions of the Reference Model, open-source software development, and related standards efforts. Conclude with a Q&A session addressing topics such as interface additions and future prospects for cloud infrastructure.