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Huntington Network Team
Welcome to the Huntington Network Team community web page on the WWT Digital Platform. WWT continues to build the relationship with Huntington and we look forward to the continued expansion of our partnership. This private community has been created to facilitate collaboration and discussion between our organizations at all levels to ensure successful business outcomes and engagements. Within this community, you will find links to specific Networking content, as well as to Articles, Events, Videos, Workshops, POCs, Digital Labs and a broad collection of services and capabilities. Please feel free to comment, make suggestions or request content for any aspect of this community. WWT truly appreciates your continued business and we hope you find the community useful and purposeful.
The Battle of AI Networking: Ethernet vs InfiniBand
This article is not an exploration of who does Ethernet better so much as a direct examination of technology itself. Numbers will be reported as an aggregate means between major players in the AI Networking market and contrasted with equivalent InfiniBand performance. The goal is to answer, at an atomic level, one question: eliminating all other variables, is Ethernet good enough?
Arista EVPN VXLAN 101 Lab
This Arista MP-BGP EVPN Lab provides exposure to the new technology and capabilities of the products used. This lab introduces the Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and introduces students to the basics of building the VXLAN L3LS Underlay, MP-BGP overlay, MLAG, Asymmetric and Symmetric IRB, and eternal L2/L3 connectivity. It also provides an in-depth look at Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and how to use it for day 0,1 building and day 2 operations. 3 VXLAN EVPN scenarios based on best practices from the Arista design guides, ACE3 course material, Arista TAC support the Arista EOS forum posts. There are many different ways to create an Arista-based VXLAN EVPN fabric; these labs present a migration phase from a standard 3 tier VLAN and SVI-based network to a VXLAN fabric, Then the fabric changes to using Asymmetrical IRB and Symmetrical IRB. BGP routing is the underlay, overlay and connectivity to the remote data center under migration.
Arista With Cloud Vision Portal Sandbox Lab
This lab provides exposure to the new technology and capabilities of the Arista products used. This lab introduces the Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and includes 3 VXLAN EVPN scenarios based on best practices from the Arista design guides, ACE3 course material and Arista TAC support the Arista EOS forum posts. There are many different ways to create an Arista-based VXLAN EVPN fabric; these 3 lab scenarios presents 1) a migration phase from a standard 3 tier VLAN and SVI-based network to a VXLAN fabric, 2) using Asymmetrical IRB and 3)Symmetrical IRB. BGP routing is the underlay, overlay, and connectivity to the remote data center under migration. This sandbox and configs can be further used to explore other configurations and functionality of Arista CVP.
Arista VXLAN EVPN Deployment with CloudVision Studios
Arista CloudVision provides a centralized, model-driven platform for deploying, managing, and extending VXLAN EVPN fabrics using Studios. In this hands-on lab, you will use CloudVision to build and operate a VXLAN EVPN leaf-spine fabric across multiple sites while maintaining consistent policies, visibility, and control.
The lab begins with onboarding, switches into CloudVision, and assigns roles using Studios. You will then configure MLAG for high availability, set up VXLAN EVPN underlay and overlay parameters, and map VLANs to VNIs to enable multi-tenant segmentation and workload connectivity. Next, you will implement inter-VRF routing and route leaking using EVPN and BGP constructs. Finally, the lab extends the design into a VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site architecture, integrating multiple fabrics under a unified control and policy framework.
This lab demonstrates how CloudVision and Studios simplify the deployment, operation, and lifecycle management of complex VXLAN EVPN fabrics, providing centralized visibility, consistent configuration, and scalable multi-site operations.
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AI Infrastructure Is Changing—and the Network Is Now Part of the Performance Engine
AI infrastructure is shifting from disconnected components to integrated systems where compute, storage, software, and networking are optimized together for scalable performance. As AI moves into production, the data center network becomes a critical driver of efficiency, directly impacting GPU utilization, latency, and overall workload performance. Modern AI environments demand high east-west traffic handling, strong observability, resiliency and automation. For enterprises, networking is no longer just connectivity—it is foundational to delivering predictable AI outcomes, improving operational simplicity and maximizing the value of AI investments.
Arista With Cloud Vision Portal Sandbox Lab
This lab provides exposure to the new technology and capabilities of the Arista products used. This lab introduces the Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and includes 3 VXLAN EVPN scenarios based on best practices from the Arista design guides, ACE3 course material and Arista TAC support the Arista EOS forum posts. There are many different ways to create an Arista-based VXLAN EVPN fabric; these 3 lab scenarios presents 1) a migration phase from a standard 3 tier VLAN and SVI-based network to a VXLAN fabric, 2) using Asymmetrical IRB and 3)Symmetrical IRB. BGP routing is the underlay, overlay, and connectivity to the remote data center under migration. This sandbox and configs can be further used to explore other configurations and functionality of Arista CVP.
Arista CloudVision Studios: VXLAN EVPN Fabric Deployment
This learning path introduces you to deploying and operating data center fabrics using Arista CloudVision Portal as your centralized orchestration and automation platform. You'll onboard Arista switches into CloudVision, reconcile their configuration with configlets, and build a VXLAN EVPN fabric using MLAG, VRFs, and Layer 2/Layer 3 networks for tenant segmentation. You'll then configure inter-VRF route leaking, and conclude by integrating multiple fabrics in a scalable, multi-domain architecture, all while leveraging CloudVision for centralized visibility and streamlined operations.
Arista VXLAN EVPN Deployment with CloudVision Studios
Arista CloudVision provides a centralized, model-driven platform for deploying, managing, and extending VXLAN EVPN fabrics using Studios. In this hands-on lab, you will use CloudVision to build and operate a VXLAN EVPN leaf-spine fabric across multiple sites while maintaining consistent policies, visibility, and control.
The lab begins with onboarding, switches into CloudVision, and assigns roles using Studios. You will then configure MLAG for high availability, set up VXLAN EVPN underlay and overlay parameters, and map VLANs to VNIs to enable multi-tenant segmentation and workload connectivity. Next, you will implement inter-VRF routing and route leaking using EVPN and BGP constructs. Finally, the lab extends the design into a VXLAN EVPN Multi-Site architecture, integrating multiple fabrics under a unified control and policy framework.
This lab demonstrates how CloudVision and Studios simplify the deployment, operation, and lifecycle management of complex VXLAN EVPN fabrics, providing centralized visibility, consistent configuration, and scalable multi-site operations.
Arista Universal Cloud
There are several universal architectures in the Arista design portfolio. The Enterprise Universal Cloud Network can be used in the data center and in the Cognitive Campus, and the Enterprise Anycloud Network expands beyond the data center. All of these designs deliver the Arista Unified AnyCloud Architecture offering unified orchestration, management and telemetry with CloudVision.
Arista's guiding principles are Universal(Common architectures from small to huge), Simple(a single operating system for all platforms and hardware), Open(standards-based features and functions), Programable(Easy to use APIs and automation), and Visible(Full state Telemetry and flow information)
The key to these guiding design principles is the use of the Arista EOS architecture for its hardware and software-based devices. EOS is based on a Linux kernel, standard and fully open. EOS uses agent processes, that use a Publish/Subscribe model to populate the NetDB on each device which contains all device states. NetDB can then be used by Aristas CloudVision products to offer full-state telemetry and flow information for the entire Universal Architecture. Because Arista is using a single binary for all hardware and software-based devices Arista can implement hardware abstraction. Unlike some other manufacturers, Arista uses the latest Merchant Silicon and when coupled with the standard open EOS kernel allows very fast development cycles, fewer bugs, and faster adoption by customers since it is the same EOS.
Intent Based Networking with Juniper Apstra
This lab will enable a student to build a basic Multi-Site fabric using Apstra for complete end-to-end connectivity.
Arista EVPN VXLAN 101 Lab
This Arista MP-BGP EVPN Lab provides exposure to the new technology and capabilities of the products used. This lab introduces the Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and introduces students to the basics of building the VXLAN L3LS Underlay, MP-BGP overlay, MLAG, Asymmetric and Symmetric IRB, and eternal L2/L3 connectivity. It also provides an in-depth look at Arista Cloud Vision Portal(CVP) and how to use it for day 0,1 building and day 2 operations. 3 VXLAN EVPN scenarios based on best practices from the Arista design guides, ACE3 course material, Arista TAC support the Arista EOS forum posts. There are many different ways to create an Arista-based VXLAN EVPN fabric; these labs present a migration phase from a standard 3 tier VLAN and SVI-based network to a VXLAN fabric, Then the fabric changes to using Asymmetrical IRB and Symmetrical IRB. BGP routing is the underlay, overlay and connectivity to the remote data center under migration.
Troubleshooting an Arista Wireless Network
This video is a presentation of the Arista A Day In The Life PowerPoint slide deck. The Arista engineer receives multiple issues reported via the Help Desk ticketing system in the course of the day and they must use manage.mist.com to identify and potentially resolve the issues. This deck covers the common factors affecting wireless networks and explains why certain data is needed from end users in order to effectively troubleshoot a wireless network using the Arista dashboard.
Troubleshooting an Arista Wireless Network
This blog post is based on the Arista A Day In The Life PowerPoint slide deck. The Arista engineer receives multiple issues reported via the Help Desk ticketing system in the course of the day and they must use manage.mist.com to identify and potentially resolve the issues. This deck covers the common factors affecting wireless networks and explains why certain data is needed from end users in order to effectively troubleshoot a wireless network using the Arista dashboard.
Segmentation in the Data Center With Arista CloudVision
This post reviews the steps needed to define and configure data center segmentation policies using Arista's CloudVision platform alongside the results of these actions in a lab topology.
Arista Partner Exchange - AI Backends
The blog post provides an overview of the annual Arista Partner Exchange in NYC, highlighting a key presentation on AI Backend Development. It delves into the complexities of building AI networks, focusing on backend infrastructure and the debate between cloud and on-premises deployment. The post emphasizes the importance of network symmetry, efficient GPU communication, and the advantages of Ethernet, while also discussing power management and the role of visibility tools like Arista's Cloud Vision in optimizing network performance.
Day-2 Operations: The Critical Data Center Network Component
While Day 0 planning and Day 1 deployment capture initial attention, Day 2 operations—ongoing monitoring, automation, compliance and optimization—account for up to 70 percent of total data center network costs. Without a proactive strategy, enterprises face rising expenses, outages and security risks. To reduce TCO and improve resilience, organizations are adopting AI-driven and automated platforms like Arista CloudVision and Cisco Nexus Dashboard to streamline Day 2 tasks. Investing in visibility, operational simplicity and intelligent automation is now essential for long-term success.
Wi-Fi 7 & WPA3 Briefing
If you are trying to sort through the marketing hype of Wi-Fi 7 and the blazing fast speeds and features, or wondering the benefits and impact of WPA3, this briefing is for you.
Wi-Fi 7 OEM Overview
In this blog post, we dive into the OEM vendors with Wi-Fi 7 product offerings as of January 2025.
Wi-Fi 7 OEM Overview
In this video, we explore the details of the Wi-Fi 7 access point offerings for the vendors we encounter most often in the Enterprise space as of January 2025.
Data Center Network Modernization Briefing
The Data Center Network (DCN) is essential for supporting high-performance workloads, including Artificial Intelligence (AI). This briefing will explore next-generation data center architectures, highlighting the advantages of using an underlay/overlay topology and controller-based management. As DCN architectures become more complex, day-two operations software becomes increasingly necessary. This session will provide an overview of DCN hardware, architectures, and day-two operations, along with a brief introduction to the most commonly seen DCN OEMs in enterprise data centers.
The Battle of AI Networking: Ethernet vs InfiniBand
This article is not an exploration of who does Ethernet better so much as a direct examination of technology itself. Numbers will be reported as an aggregate means between major players in the AI Networking market and contrasted with equivalent InfiniBand performance. The goal is to answer, at an atomic level, one question: eliminating all other variables, is Ethernet good enough?
Huntington Network Team
Welcome to the Huntington Network Team community web page on the WWT Digital Platform. WWT continues to build the relationship with Huntington and we look forward to the continued expansion of our partnership. This private community has been created to facilitate collaboration and discussion between our organizations at all levels to ensure successful business outcomes and engagements. Within this community, you will find links to specific Networking content, as well as to Articles, Events, Videos, Workshops, POCs, Digital Labs and a broad collection of services and capabilities. Please feel free to comment, make suggestions or request content for any aspect of this community. WWT truly appreciates your continued business and we hope you find the community useful and purposeful.
Wi-Fi OEM Evaluation
Are you struggling to evaluate Wi-Fi OEMs and cut through the marketing and hype? Engage with WWT Wi-Fi experts to help you with a qualitative analysis of the features most important to your organization and the OEMs which best deliver those features as well as the outcomes you are struggling to support.
Programmability and Automation Meetup: Automated Software Image Management
Software Image Management (SWIM) is a repeatable framework where engineers can produce repeatable, safe outcomes for efficient device software upgrades. This results in a faster response to vulnerability management, more predictable maintenance schedules, and hours of an engineer's life saved in the middle of the night.
In this session, Bob Longmore from World Wide Technology helped us answer the question- What if we used AAP and EDA to decouple the tasks involved in this workflow?