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Scalable PlatformManagement Forum

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Disclaimer The information in this presentation represents a snapshot of work in

progress within the DMTF. This information is subject to change without notice. The standard

specifications remain the normative reference for all information. For additional information, see the Distributed Management Task Force

(DMTF) website.

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DMTF Announces New ScalablePlatforms Management Forumhttp://www.dmtf.org/content/dmtf-announces-new-scalable-platforms-management-forum

Group developing standard specification to enable simple, modern and secure managementof scale-out platform hardware for cloud and web-based infrastructuresPORTLAND, Ore. October 7, 2014 DMTF, an industry standards organization working to simplify themanageability of network-accessible technologies through open and collaborative efforts by leadingtechnology companies, today announced the formation of its new Scalable Platforms ManagementForum (SPMF). SPMF will create and publish an open industry standard specification and schemathat meets the expectations of end users for simple, modern and secure management of scalableplatform hardware.Scalability in todays cloud- and web-based infrastructures is increasingly achieved with horizontal, scale-outsolutions, which often include large quantities of simple servers. The usage model of scale-out hardware is drasticallydifferent than that of traditional enterprise platforms, and requires a new approach to management. The SPMF willcreate a standard to address the needs of IT professionals drawing from experience gained in widely-used protocols,such as REST, and constructs such as JSON and/or OData. This standard should enable customers to integrateSPMF solutions within their existing tool chains.Until now, many end users have been developing their own tools for scale-out management, typically using JSON-oriented RESTful interfaces, said Jeff Hilland, president, DMTF. An open industry standard that meets scalabilityrequirements and integrates easily with the existing tool chain in multi-vendor scale-out deployments will be asignificant benefit not only to scale-out customers, but to traditional enterprises as well.Company Support for SPMF [see quotes at web link above]

Broadcom Dell Emerson HP Intel Microsoft


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Problems with existing management specifications

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Security Lack a solution

designed to modernsecurity best practices

Barriers to EntryExisting specifications

are complex andproprietary

Scaling LimitsManagement

complexities growexponentially at scale

Out-of-DateExisting specifications

lack the ability todescribe modern

architectures

The challenges managing datacenters have never been greater. Users are forced to

manage to the lowest common denominator.


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Retrieve IPMI class data Basic server identification and asset info Health state Temperature sensors and fans Power supply, power consumption and thresholds

Discovery Service endpoint (network-based discovery) System topology (rack/chassis/server/node)

Basic I/O infrastructure data Host NIC MAC address(es) for LOM devices Simple hard drive status / fault reporting

Security Session-based leverages HTTPS

Perform Common Actions Reboot / power cycle server Change boot order / device Set power thresholds

Access and Notification Serial console access via SSH Alert / event notification method(s) Event Log access method(s)

BMC infrastructure View / configure BMC network settings Manage local BMC user accounts

Target v1.0 Feature Set


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Client Library Common utility support functions

Discovery, Enumeration, etc. Alert subscription

Typical tasks

Power on/off/reboot Gather thermal data

Languages under consideration Python Java PowerShell

Command Line Utility Similar to IPMItool Designed for end users Calls Client library Likely written in Python

System Emulator Provide target for developers Minimal implementation of service Jumpstart client-side development

Conformance Test Suite Schema-aware tool for testing Provides checklist for vendors andcustomers Avoid spec interpretation conflicts

Some of the expected Open Source Efforts


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SPMF Promoters Broadcom Corporation Dell Inc. Emerson (Avocent) Hewlett-Packard Company Intel Corporation Microsoft Corporation

Plus additional Supporter members

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Not a final list


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Submissions Two technology submissions have been made to date

Dell, Emerson, HP and Intel submitted Redfish Microsoft worked with Redfish to incorporate editorial revisions and

samples utilizing common OData conventions Shared advantages

Separation of protocol from data model Leverage well understood technologies to meet architectural requirements Focused on scalable environments while capable of modeling current

servers

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Your feedback is needed


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SPMF Plans SPMF Plans on working on several artifacts

Protocol Specification Defines the semantics of the protocol, stable over time.

Schemas to define data model Defines semantics and properties, released & updated as needed

Mockup Informational example implementation

White Paper Open Source Software

Release Works in Progress for External Feedback within weeks Works in Progress are snapshots of the standards during development Plan on a rapid cadence for feedback from the industry & Alliance Partners

before taking them to standard Create 1.0 Standard quickly

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How to participate we want your input!1. Join the SPMF!

By Joining the DMTF and SPMF, you can shape the standard

2. Through SPMF member companies who also participate in OCP3. DMTF feedback portal, providing feedback on Works In Progress

As the group produces Works In Progress, you can provide feedback athttp://www.dmtf.org/standards/feedback

4. DMTF Alliance partnership arrangement.The DMTF values working with affiliated industry organizations, and the

Alliance Partner membership is a way for the DMTF to formalize synergisticrelationships with other standards groups. Strictly for not-for-profitorganizations in the standards arena, the Alliance Partner membership level isoffered at no charge. Alliance Partner members may participate in DMTFworking groups as a non-voting member via a representative.SPMF desires to create a Work Register with OCP and other organizationsto establish an Alliance Partnership.

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DMTF has made major changes recently New slate of officers Major reorganization to become more agile

Only 3 committees Technical, Executive and Regional Chapters All technical efforts now report directly to TC.

Revamped new release procedures allow 1 week release cycle oncethe Forum approves the artifact

plus 30 day Call for Essential Patent Rights when needed Can release a Work In Progress of the same material while this occurs

Ability to develop Open Source and Open Standards simultaneously

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Q&A & Discussion Thank you for your interest in SPMF activities. If you have questions

or would like more information on SPMF efforts please send them to usvia the following form:

http://dmtf.org/contact

If you would like to submit technology for consideration in SPMF effortsplease use the following form:

http://dmtf.org/standards/feedback

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