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Over the years, the vendor-neutral Connectathon has attracted a large number of development engineers from all major computer systems companies and a wide variety of software vendors. All have the common goal of making heterogeneous multivendor networking a reality.
Connectathon is an excellent opportunity for vendors to verify that their distributed computing software interoperates with a wide range of client/server implementations on different operating systems. Everything from laptops to supercomputers can be linked together under one roof, encouraging interaction among vendors, engineers and developers in a confidential atmosphere. Implementations are tested and debugged at Connectathon. There are panel discussions as well as open sessions on the latest developments in technologies and solutions by Connectathon participants.
Connectathon is a place where engineers can gather without marketing hype and can exchange ideas and information.
| Technology | Coordinator | Test Suites |
|---|---|---|
| NFS versions 2,3 & Lock Manager |
Kiran Rajashekar | Cthon 2004 |
| NFS version 4.1 | Sam Falkner | Cthon 2004 |
| NFS version 4 | Tom Haynes | Cthon 2004 |
| NFSv4 RDMA | Tom Talpey | TBD |
| NFSv4 Replication/Migration | Rob Thurlow | TBD |
| Kerberos | Jeff Smith | Cthon 2004 |
| CIFS | Jeremy Allison | CIFS Test Plan
samba-latest.tar.gz NetApp Test Tools |
| Secure Shell | Scott Rankin | Cthon 2003 |
| iSCSI | TBD | TBD |
Technology testing coordinators will moderate the testing processes of a specific technology. If you are interested in moderating the testing of a technology, or would simply like to see a technology listed above be included for testing, please send mail to cthon@sun.com.
The Connectathon 2008 network is a switched 10/100/1000 network, using a private Class B network address space. Each station will have a small block of addresses assigned with the Class B space with forward and reverse entries in DNS. There is one or more connections to each participant's station, depending on size of the station. A limited number of switches are available in the NOC should there be a need for additional ports within a station.
If you desire to sniff packets, you will need to bring a hub to insert into your drop to connect your sniffing equipment.
There are several test suite servers located throughout the hall containing test suites for most protocols being tested.
Some diagnostic equipment is provided to aid in protocol troubleshooting.
Forward and Reverse DNS are provided by the network, as well as local NTP.
Wireless connectivity will be provided using WEP.
DHCP will be provided for both wired and wireless connections for laptops.
The Connectathon network is connected to the Internet via NAT, with a firewall in place to prevent inbound attacks.
Access to external sites is permitted from the Connectathon network, however participants are encouraged to use secure methods for these connections.
The NOC will be staffed from around 8AM to 8PM PST.
If you have further questions, please send e-mail to cthon@sun.com.
GUEST ROOM RATES
| Event | Sun Connectathon | |
| Official Event Dates | May 6th - May 19th |
GUEST ROOM COMMITMENT
| Tue05/06 | Wed 05/07 | Thu 05/08 | Fri 05/09 | Sat 05/10 | Sun 05/11 | Mon 05/12 | Tue 05/13 | Wed 05/14 | Thu 05/15 | Fri 05/16 | Sat 05/17 | Sun 05/18 | |
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| Run ofHouse | 3 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 15 | 10 | 3 | 1 |
We are pleased to confirm the following preferred rates for Sun Microsystems, Inc:
| Room | Single Rate | Double Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Run of House | 139 | 139 |
RESERVATION CUT-OFF DATE
We request that all reservations be received by April 16, 2008. After the reservation cut-off date of April 16, 2008 remaining unsold rooms within the Group block will be released back to the Hotel for general sale. Reservation requests received after the cut-off date will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis up to the Group block. If the Group rate is not available after the cut-off date, the prevailing rack rates will apply for any confirmed reservations.
CHECK-IN/CHECK-OUT
Check-in time is 4:00 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m.
RESERVATION PROCEDURES
We understand room reservations will be made directly with the Hotel by calling (408) 287-2100 or faxing (408) 947-4489 the Hotel Room Reservation Department, or by calling our toll-free number 1-800-HILTONS. In doing so, please ask your attendees to request the Group rate for Sun Connectathon.
The Group will be identified as "Sun Connectathon". The Hotel can only identify the Group by one name to ensure that the individuals who are making reservations receive the correct Group rate and that the Group gets proper credit for the total rooms picked up. Final guestroom pick-up will be determined by those guestrooms occupied and paid for which have been coded to the Group.
HOTEL DISTANCE TO CONNECTATHON
The Hilton is within walking distance from Connectathon 2008 (Parkside Hall). It has a bus service from the San Jose Airport. You will need to coordinate that with the hotel.
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For information not available here or registration materials, send mail to cthon@sun.com; You may also call this number to talk to a human: 1-303-547-3537