Course Overview
In this training session, network developers will gain a thorough understanding of the capabilities and advancements in the new Intel® Xeon® 6 processors with E-Cores, outlining their architectural differences, suitability for various network tasks, and the shared software ecosystem fostering ease of integration. Developers will learn about the specific use-cases of Intel Xeon 6 E-Cores, including their configuration options, supported technologies, and inbuilt accelerations that make them well-suited for network security implementations such as IPSec, WireGuard, TLS, and more. Through performance benchmarking demonstrations, the course will illustrate the capabilities of E-Cores in handling key networking workloads like VPP IPsec and NGINX handshake performances, presenting gen-to-gen comparisons to highlight efficiency gains. Practical applications in scenarios such as Next-Generation Firewalls (NGFW) will showcase the real-world benefits of adopting Intel Xeon 6 processors with E-Cores in network environments. By the end of this training, network developers will appreciate the role of Intel Xeon 6 processors in powering advanced network solutions and enhancing security protocols efficiently.