📅   July 28, 2026  |  Waltham, MA

Building the Resilient Campus Through High Availability

 

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Event Details

Join Arista Networks for Building the Resilient Campus Through High Availability, an interactive technical event focused on designing modern, highly available campus networks that minimize downtime and simplify operations. Arista technical experts will discuss campus resiliency strategies, architecture best practices, and demonstrate CloudVision Smart System Upgrade (SSU), continuous PoE, hitless access point failover, and hitless AP upgrades.

We are also excited to have Darrin Thomason, Arista's VP of Engineering, joining us as a special guest, providing attendees with an opportunity to meet and network with one of Arista's engineering leaders.

The event will be followed by a happy hour at The Painted Burro in Waltham, offering additional time to connect with customers, partners, and the Arista team in a relaxed setting.
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July 28
12:30 PM - 4:00 PM ET
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99 3rd Ave, Waltham, MA 02451

Agenda

12:30 PM - 4:00 PM
Agenda

  • 12:30 PM – 12:45 PM: Welcome from Arista Networks

    • Welcome and introductions

    • Introduction of our special guest

    • Event overview

    • Lunch served

  • 12:45 PM – 1:30 PM: Why Do We Need Campus High Availability?

    • Why campus resiliency matters

    • How high availability is achieved

    • Key architectural requirements

    • Comparing alternative approaches and design considerations

  • 1:30 PM – 2:45 PM: Live Demonstrations

    • Demo 1: Smart System Upgrade (SSU) with CloudVision

    • Demo 2: Continuous PoE & Hitless Access Point Failover

    • Demo 3: Hitless Access Point Software Upgrades

  • 2:45 PM – 3:00 PM: Wrap-Up & Q&A

    • Key takeaways

    • Open discussion

    • Next steps

  • 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM: Networking Happy Hour

    • Connect with Arista engineers, solution architects, and industry experts

    • Network with fellow IT professionals and industry peers

    • Continue discussions around campus modernization and high availability

    • Ask questions in an informal setting and exchange best practices

    • Enjoy complimentary appetizers and refreshments

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