This presentation provides an in-depth look at two important Linux Foundation projects - SONiC and FD.io - and their complementary roles in modern, open networking.
We will explore the origins of these projects, their evolution, and how they address the demands of high-performance, scalable, and cost-efficient network infrastructure. SONiC has become a standard for open-source network operating systems, while FD.io delivers high-speed, flexible software packet processing with VPP.
Project histories: How SONiC and FD.io originated and matured into their current states, with insights into their architectures and future.
Use-cases: Examples of deploying SONiC and FD.io in scenarios such as data center networking, enterprise connectivity, and telco applications.
FD.io CSIT Project: An overview of the Continuous System Integration and Testing benchmarking framework that drives the reliability, stability, and performance of FD.io.
With a focus on practical applications and technical insights, this presentation demonstrates why SONiC and FD.io offer unique advantages for next-generation software networking solutions - both for appliance and cloud networking form factors.