In many data centers, commerce is the primary compute function. In these environments, where network-traffic flow translates to cash flow, every second of downtime means business lost. For these data centers, agility is paramount when upgrading transmission speeds and when expanding the network’s size and scope. This roundtable discussion will provide guidance on defining a roadmap for a data center network. It will include a look at the technologies, systems, and tools enabling the agility that is essential when evolution happens quickly.