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Plus new shows when they launch so you know about fresh awesomeness. id535608030 operations@packetpushers.net no Packet Pushers https://packetpushers.net/ en FeedPress (https://feed.press) Our most popular pods in one fat feed! Too much technology would never be enough. Includes Heavy Networking, Network Break, Day Two DevOps, Packet Protector, and Network Automation Nerds. Plus new shows when they launch so you know about fresh awesomeness. Packet Pushers Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:40:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan119-adapting-core-automation-practices-to-challenging-environments-with-matt-campbell/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74716 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Eric Chou is joined by Matt Campbell, a seasoned network engineer whose career has taken him into some of the most demanding and high-stakes environments around. Together they’ll explore how Matt’s a… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 51:03 Packet Pushers Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:48:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp104-how-socgholish-picks-locks-to-let-in-ransomware/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74720 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In the cybercrime industry, initial access brokers specialize in break-ins. They pick digital locks and slide open electronic windows, and then sell that access to other threat actors who specialize… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 28:19 Daniel Mudge Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:13:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb569-adding-drones-to-your-dr-plan-collision-avoidance-orbital-not-wi-fi/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74722 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Integrated Management Controller. In the news, Verizon settles patent litigation over IoT antenna technology, Cato Networks l… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 25:49 Daniel Mudge Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:50:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn821-boring-network-design-is-good/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74597 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ethan Banks sits down with Ryan Hamel at the 96th North American Network Operators’ Group (NANOG96). Ryan, a network automation developer for the Zayo Group, talks about why boring network design is … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:52 Packet Pushers Thu, 02 Apr 2026 16:09:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n052-multicast-part-2/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74602 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Lenny Giuliano, Sr. Distinguished Systems Engineer at HPE Juniper Networks, joins Holly and Ethan for another round of multicast. Part two helps fill in details not covered in episode 50. They cover… ... Read more »]]> no 1:25:19 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Daniel Mudge Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:26:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do299-the-state-of-platform-engineering-and-devex/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74607 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ned and Kyler discuss the state of platform engineering, DevEx, and how AI is affecting choices in those domains with guest Annem Shah. They discuss how AI can help bridge the gap between initial… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 43:28 Packet Pushers Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:21:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan118-the-importance-of-the-data-behind-ai-in-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74605 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers When applying AI to network operations and automation, a strong data foundation is essential. In this sponsored episode, Eric Chou and Scott Robohn are joined by Surya Nimmagadda, Chief Data… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 43:23 Packet Pushers Tue, 31 Mar 2026 16:09:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp103-firemon-brings-clarity-to-firewall-rule-chaos-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74612 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Firewall policies are the heart of network security, but over time they can become a tangled mess. Rules might be outdated, or conflicting, or fail to address new applications, services, and risks.… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 56:55 Daniel Mudge Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:55:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb568-arm-reaches-for-more-ai-revenue-with-in-house-cpu-debating-the-fcc-router-ban/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74618 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Mozilla is our Red Alert topic, with critical vulnerabilities in Firefox and Thunderbird. On the news front, we cover a string of security announcements from Palo Alto… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:24 Packet Pushers Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:15:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno059-design-for-operations-getting-vendor-support-in-the-ops-ecosystem/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74504 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Scott Robohn and networking expert Russ White dive into the concept of design for operations. That is, they look at how to connect the design of a protocol or solution to how people are actually… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 49:55 Daniel Mudge Fri, 27 Mar 2026 16:31:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn820-cyber-week-2026-wrap-up-with-palo-alto-networks-agents-prisma-airs-and-ngts-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74506 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Palo Alto Networks released a slew of product news at the 2026 RSA conference around AI security, SASE, and a new certificate lifecycle management offering. On today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 38:53 Daniel Mudge Thu, 26 Mar 2026 18:28:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu011-inside-the-digital-nomad-life-the-good-the-hard-and-the-wi-fi/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74509 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns sit down for a conversation with Andrei Istrate, Senior Mobile Developer at Toptal. Andrei has taken the “mobile” part of his job literally: he’s built a life around t… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 1:11:24 Packet Pushers Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:56:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan117-what-you-may-have-missed-from-autocon-4/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74517 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Eric Chou is joined by returning guest, Danny Wade a.k.a. Devnet Dan, to unpack everything you missed from AutoCon 4. AutoCon 4 had a heavy focus on AI’s role in network automation and Danny was t… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:01:08 Daniel Mudge Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:41:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do298-spacelift-intelligence-infrastructure-keeping-pace-with-ai-enhanced-development-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74512 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s sponsored episode, Ned Bellavance and Kyler Middleton welcome guest Marcin Wyszynski, Head of R&D at Spacelift to guide them through the potential future of IaC and how AI is changing … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 43:54 Packet Pushers Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:19:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp102-whats-driving-sase-adoption/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74523 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Spending on SASE, which combines SD-WAN and cloud-delivered security, is forecast to nearly triple over the next few years, according to Dell’Oro Group. Today on Packet Protector we talk with that f… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 56:06 Daniel Mudge Mon, 23 Mar 2026 18:57:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb567-cisa-says-harden-endpoint-managers-nvidia-launches-gpus-for-orbital-workloads/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74525 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We sound a red alert about a swarm of critical D-Link vulnerabilities. In this week’s news, CISA warns organizations to harden endpoint management systems in the wake of a c… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 22:43 Summerset Banks Fri, 20 Mar 2026 17:25:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn819-recipes-for-automation-a-look-inside-eric-chous-ai-networking-cookbook/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74334 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Eric Chou, author of the AI Networking Cookbook and host of Network Automation Nerds, joins Ethan and Drew to discuss adding artificial intelligence to your network automation toolbox. The AI… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:01:49 Packet Pushers Fri, 20 Mar 2026 16:55:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno058-detect-prove-predict-turning-network-monitoring-into-operational-intelligence-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74332 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In this sponsored episode, Dylan Hensler, Customer Solutions Specialist with Statseeker, joins Scott for a breakdown of what allows Statseeker to move beyond traditional network monitoring. Together… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 34:12 Packet Pushers Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:17:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n051-mpls-fundamentals/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74337 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s topic is Multiprotocol Label Switching or MPLS, a foundational technology that powers service provider networks and enterprise WANs all over the world. To help us break it down, we’ve inv… ... Read more »]]> no 1:08:28 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 18 Mar 2026 19:36:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan116-from-nsot-to-operational-automation-fast-time-to-value-with-nautobot-cloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74398 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Building a Network Source of Truth (NSoT) is only step one in an automation effort — turning it into operational automation is where outcomes happen. In this sponsored episode by Network to Code, E… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 56:49 Daniel Mudge Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:08:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do297-the-future-of-open-source-contributions-in-the-ai-age/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74400 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Kyler and Ned sit down with Liz Fong-Jones, Technical Fellow at Honeycomb, to discuss the impact of AI on open-source contributions. Liz proposes shifting the script from code patch contributions to… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 44:34 Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:29:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp101-hackers-tap-intune-to-wipe-windows-devices-tricksters-trump-e2e-encryption/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74405 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s news roundup we assess the White House’s new US cyber strategy (bellicose, bombastic, and boiler-plate), discuss a cyberattack attributed to Iran that used Windows to wipe thousands of dev… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:07 Daniel Mudge Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:14:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb566-google-spins-out-fiber-business-hpe-networking-revenue-soars-in-q1/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74409 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We begin with listener follow-up on Cisco SD-WAN vulnerabilities and a report that Nvidia is investing billions to develop open-source AI models. In our Red Alert section we… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 29:39 Packet Pushers Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:25:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno057-the-self-driving-network-revisited/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74277 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Scott sits down for an in-depth conversation with Kireeti Kompella. Together they explore his impactful career and the evolution of modern networking. Kireeti, a key figure in protocol development,… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:04:45 Summerset Banks Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:18:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn818-introducing-lim-a-large-infrastructure-model-for-multi-cloud-terraform-migration-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74279 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers One of the early promises of public cloud was that, in theory, you could move workloads from Cloud Provider A to Cloud Provider B for any number of reasons: lower costs, new capabilities, better… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:35 Summerset Banks Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:05:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu010-personal-technical-and-slightly-unhinged-listener-qa/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74281 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Kevin and Alexis take a break from their regular interviews to answer your questions! Join them for an unfiltered, wide-ranging discussion including the value of certifications, online learning pros… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 1:19:50 Packet Pushers Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:57:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan115-simplifying-network-automation-with-wingpy/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74285 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Wingpy is an open-source tool that aims to make it easier to automate network tasks that use Cisco APIs. Today Eric is joined by returning guest Andreas Baekdahl, the creator of Wingpy. They discuss… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 55:49 Summerset Banks Wed, 11 Mar 2026 16:13:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do296-make-multi-cloud-and-hybrid-cloud-portability-a-reality-with-fluidcloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74318 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers FluidCloud calls itself a cloud-cloning platform. In other words, the company can map and copy all the cloud infrastructure settings from one public cloud—including compute, storage, networking, and … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 43:44 Packet Pushers Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:12:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp100-building-and-securing-ai-agents-a-case-study/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74292 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Kyler Middleton, a software developer in the healthcare sector, builds and supports AI bots and AI agents that are now widely used inside the company where she works. Today on Packet Protector,… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 43:07 Summerset Banks Mon, 09 Mar 2026 19:46:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb565-new-algorithm-claims-quicker-quantum-decryption-nvidia-revenue-rockets-higher/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74294 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Guest commentator Tom Hollingsworth joins Drew for today’s episode. We start with a double Red Alert from Cisco for its Secure FMC software. On the news front, Cato Networks a… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 45:21 Summerset Banks Fri, 06 Mar 2026 16:11:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn817-is-there-a-better-way-to-do-software-defined-networking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74167 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Software Defined Networking (SDN) is a centralized architecture in which a controller, or a hierarchy of controllers, runs software that computes network-engineered paths and pushes that forwarding… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:29 Packet Pushers Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:09:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n050-multicast-fundamentals/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74169 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s learning adventure is an overview of multicast. Ethan and Holly have invited a guest to share his multicast expertise: Lenny Giuliano, Sr. Distinguished Systems Engineer at HPE Juniper N… ... Read more »]]> no 1:21:11 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 04 Mar 2026 15:59:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do295-risks-and-benefits-of-putting-ai-in-production/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74177 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Engineers and developers are using AI like never before, including in production. That has potential consequences, both good and bad, for uptime, operations, security and risk management, and more.… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:40 Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Mar 2026 15:35:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp099-the-care-and-feeding-of-kerberos-for-windows-environments/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74181 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we’re going to learn about the care and feeding of a three-headed dog named Kerberos. Developed at MIT and released in 1989, Kerberos is a free, open source authentication protocol that uses c… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 52:53 Summerset Banks Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:47:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb564-new-juniper-routers-pump-up-ai-and-cloud-scale-traffic-anthropic-vs-dod/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74185 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with follow-up on the proper pronunciation of the US state of Nevada, and then sound the alarm about new research that gets around WiFi client isolation and could… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:01 Packet Pushers Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:51:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno056-a-culture-of-precise-work-data-center-netops/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74083 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers With the continued growth of data centers for clouds, neoclouds (especially AI model training), for carriers, and for the enterprise, it’s important to discuss data center network operations and i… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 54:24 Summerset Banks Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:11:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn816-inside-the-case-a-hardware-deep-dive-with-meter-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74085 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our topic today is the designing and building of high-performance networking hardware. If you assume the hardware details don’t matter, you’re missing the intentional engineering required to build tr… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:57 Summerset Banks Thu, 26 Feb 2026 15:37:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu009-navigating-cybersecurity-careers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74087 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Alexis and Kevin sit down with Mike Miller to discuss what brought him from the back of a garbage truck to his current position as a Virtual Chief Information Security Officer (VCISO). He breaks… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 48:47 Packet Pushers Wed, 25 Feb 2026 15:14:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan114-demystifying-automation-tools-processes-and-culture-gates/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74093 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Eric sits down with David Henderson, Principal Architect for NetDevOps at Presidio, to discuss the practical journey for network engineers transitioning from manual CLI operations to scalable… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:00:28 Packet Pushers Tue, 24 Feb 2026 19:40:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp098-what-goes-on-inside-a-firewall/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74098 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, we pop the lid off of a firewall (figuratively speaking) to understand what’s inside. We talk about how a packet moves through various packet-processing elements inside a firewall, h… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 57:47 Summerset Banks Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:37:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb563-palo-alto-networks-nets-koi-for-ai-security-quantum-networking-notches-research-wins/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74102 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with follow-ups on secure browsers and data centers in space, and then sound the red alert about an RCE vulnerability in NLTK. On the news front, Palo Alto Networks… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 30:56 Summerset Banks Fri, 20 Feb 2026 18:11:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn815-all-about-pce/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74012 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Traditional routing protocols like OSPF simply choose the “shortest” path. If the shortest path is full of traffic and there are alternate paths carrying nothing, OSPF can’t help you. Path Compu… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:14:10 Packet Pushers Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:24:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n049-understanding-firewalls/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74016 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today, Ethan and Holly provide an overview of firewalls. While cybersecurity is a separate discipline from network engineering, much of what happens in cybersecurity is interesting at the packet… ... Read more »]]> no 1:10:05 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 18 Feb 2026 14:39:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do294-ai-in-my-vuln-research-workflow/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74018 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Kat Traxler, Principal Security Researcher at Vectra AI, returns to the podcast to discuss her AI-powered vulnerability research workflow. She explains how she uses two different AI models to act as… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 33:54 Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:50:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp097-how-and-why-to-turn-the-browser-into-a-universal-security-agent-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74020 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers With the rise of cloud services and SaaS, the browser has become a primary productivity tool. It’s also a primary vector for malware, phishing, identity theft, data leaks, and other risks. On t… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:19 Summerset Banks Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:42:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb562-cisco-challenges-broadcom-with-102-4tb-asic-arista-reaches-record-revenues/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74028 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on data centers in space, and sound the Red Alert about a sandbox failure in Claude Code and a rash of Microsoft zero-days. On the news front,… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:03 Packet Pushers Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:10:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno055-testing-as-a-service-for-telco-network-services/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73925 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Scott talks with Mark Gebert from Verizon about something that sits at the heart of every reliable enterprise network: testing. Automation is moving fast in the telco world, but automation without… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 51:33 Summerset Banks Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:01:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn814-automating-your-network-with-cisco-crosswork-workflow-manager-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73927 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our topic today is building and running network workflows. If your network workflows live in a spreadsheet, a SharePoint document, or in your head, you really need a workflow manager. A workflow… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:15 Summerset Banks Thu, 12 Feb 2026 20:11:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu008-breaking-barriers-thriving-as-a-woman-in-tech/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73930 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Kevin and Alexis sit down with Melissa Brooks, a Senior Cloud Engineer at Aritzia, to discuss how she went from being a “terrible waitress” to going back to school for a diploma in network security. … ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 59:55 Packet Pushers Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:35:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan113-what-works-and-what-doesnt-in-network-automation-projects/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73934 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we are joined by Matt Remke, who has spent years in the trenches of network automation projects as a consultant. Matt offers a unique, non-engineer perspective on scaling network automation in… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:00:09 Packet Pushers Tue, 10 Feb 2026 18:48:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp096-taking-note-of-a-notepad-attack-telnet-and-ntlm-are-still-a-thing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73940 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Everything old is new again in today’s Packet Protector news roundup, as a decade-old Telnet exploit resurfaces, and Microsoft unfolds its roadmap to phase out the ancient NTLM protocol. In other n… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 51:18 Summerset Banks Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:54:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb561-kubernetes-retires-ingress-nginx-are-data-centers-headed-for-orbit/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73943 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a trio of follow-ups, including a correction regarding Mplify certifications, Cisco proposing new OSI layers, and free-space optics. Our Red Alert sounds off… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 34:49 Summerset Banks Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:57:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn813-what-should-networkers-know-about-software-development-and-vice-versa/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73848 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What should network engineers know about software development? What should software developers know about networking? Ethan and Drew sit down with Chris Rapier and Nick Buraglio to discuss why… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:33 Packet Pushers Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:18:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n048-qos-fundamentals/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73852 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Quality of Service (QoS) is a huge topic with a punishingly large group of acronyms. Join Ethan and Holly as they help you build a mental framework of what QoS is and what it solves. Not only do… ... Read more »]]> no 1:23:53 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 04 Feb 2026 18:21:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do293-haskell-in-the-modern-day/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73854 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ned and Kyler sit down with Tikhon Jelvis to discuss Haskell and other niche programming languages. They explore how this decades-old language isn’t just surviving, but thriving. They also break d… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 42:47 Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Feb 2026 19:04:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp095-ot-and-ics-where-digital-and-physical-risks-meet/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73858 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Operation Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) are where the digital world meets the physical world. These systems, which are critical to the operation of nuclear power plants,… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 53:41 Summerset Banks Mon, 02 Feb 2026 18:22:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb560-microsoft-doubles-down-on-custom-ai-chip-crowdstrike-brandishes-big-bucks-for-browser-security/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73860 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We’ve got Red Alerts for HPE Juniper Session Smart Routers and SolarWinds. In this week’s news, Microsoft debuts its second-generation AI inferencing chip, Mplify rolls out a ne… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 33:41 Packet Pushers Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:39:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno054-ai-skills-for-ccies/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73739 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Let’s talk about AI for NetOps: It’s not just coming, it’s here. There are tools to use, skills to acquire, and we want to talk about what’s needed for highly certified network engineers to skill up … ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 51:53 Summerset Banks Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:13:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn812-nokia-eda-ai-ops-you-can-trust-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73742 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers AI is everywhere in networking right now, but most of it feels like hype. In this sponsored episode, we go deeper than buzzwords with Steven Butler from Nokia to explore what it takes to make AI Ops… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:01 Summerset Banks Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:25:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu007-from-track-to-tech-navigating-career-change-with-resilience/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73744 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ifeanyi Otuonye was a decorated track and field athlete at Kansas State and even competed professionally. Then he made the leap to a Technical Account Manager role at Amazon Web Services. Alexis and… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 58:47 Packet Pushers Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:35:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan112-inside-the-cu-boulder-network-engineering-masters-program/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73748 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Eric sits down with two graduates from the CU Boulder Networking Engineering Master’s Program to discuss what they learned during their time in the program and how that translated into real world o… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 59:20 Packet Pushers Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:02:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp094-understanding-oauth-and-reducing-authorization-risks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73753 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers OAuth is a widely used authorization (not authentication) protocol that lets a resource owner grant access to a resource using access tokens. These tokens define access attributes, including scope… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 1:10:04 Summerset Banks Mon, 26 Jan 2026 21:42:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb559-cisco-builds-nexus-switch-for-intel-ai-chips-terawave-promises-6tbps-from-space/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73766 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a Red Alert in Oracle’s WebLogic Server Proxy Plugin for Apache or IIS, which has a severity score of 10. In the news, Fortinet warns that attackers have found a n… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:59 Summerset Banks Fri, 23 Jan 2026 16:04:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn811-what-ai-startups-get-wrong/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73624 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What is the real-world impact of AI on network operations? Drew and Ethan have a chat with Carlos Pignataro, Founder & Principal at Blue Fern Consulting, to cut through the AI hype machine.… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:03 Packet Pushers Thu, 22 Jan 2026 19:18:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n047-virtual-router-redundancy-protocol-vrrp/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73629 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Go beyond the basics to understand the mechanics that keep your default gateway from becoming a single point of failure. Ethan and Holly demystify Virtual Router Redundancy Protocol (VRRP), which… ... Read more »]]> no 1:08:00 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:33:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do292-ai-augmented-engineers-and-the-timeless-principles-of-software-architecture/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73635 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ned and Kyler sit down with industry analyst Jon Collins for a fun and free-ranging discussion that covers everything from the changing landscape of software engineering to the importance of good… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:58 Packet Pushers Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:12:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan111-automation-ai-and-the-future-of-branch-networking-inside-cisco-unified-branch-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73633 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In this sponsored episode, Eric sits down with Lee Peterson, VP of Product Management for Secure WAN, at Cisco. Together they discuss how Cisco Unified Branch is helping organizations scale,… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 39:39 Packet Pushers Tue, 20 Jan 2026 19:15:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp093-security-priorities-for-2026-a-roundtable-discussion/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73639 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The start of a new year is a good time to assess what’s important. We’ve gathered some Packet Protector listeners to talk about their security priorities for 2026 in a roundtable discussion with hos… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 1:02:53 Summerset Banks Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:01:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb558-microsoft-buys-indulgences-for-carbon-sins-starlink-cleared-for-7500-more-satellites/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73641 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we start with follow-up from a perhaps not-so-red Red Alert, and then cover two very-red Red Alerts. On the news front, Ruckus Wireless gets a new parent company, and… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 27:21 Packet Pushers Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:13:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno053-ethernet-is-everywhere/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73535 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ethernet is everywhere. Today we talk with one of the people responsible for this protocol’s ubiquity. Doug Boom is a veteran of the Ethernet development world. His code has helped landers reach M… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 50:12 Summerset Banks Fri, 16 Jan 2026 18:11:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn810-ai-in-network-operations-pragmatism-over-hype-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73538 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Are you an AI skeptic or an enthusiast? Ethan and Drew sit down with Igor Tarasenko, Senior Director of Product Software Architecture and Engineering at Equinix, to break down the reality of AI in… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 59:37 Summerset Banks Thu, 15 Jan 2026 17:24:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu006-stay-technical-while-expanding-your-influence/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73541 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Is it possible for IT professionals to remain technical when moving into roles that expand influence, scale, and reach? Matt Starling, Senior Director of Product Marketing at Ekahau and co-founder… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 57:51 Packet Pushers Wed, 14 Jan 2026 21:28:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan110-bridging-industry-academia-and-the-future-of-network-automation-with-dr-levi-perigo/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73545 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Eric Chou is joined by Dr. Levi Perigo, Scholar in Residence and Professor of Network Engineering at the University of Colorado, Boulder. They discuss Levi’s non-traditional career path from being i… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 58:35 Packet Pushers Tue, 13 Jan 2026 17:48:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp092-news-roundup-old-gear-faces-new-attacks-cyber-trust-marks-trust-issues-alarms-howl-for-kimwolf-botnet/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73552 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Everything old is new again in this Packet Protector news roundup, from end-of-life D-Link routers facing active exploits (and no patch coming) to a five-year-old Fortinet vulnerability being… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 51:52 Summerset Banks Mon, 12 Jan 2026 17:02:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb557-meta-goes-nuclear-arista-taps-evpn-vxlan-for-massive-mobility-domains/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73557 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! The virtual donut factory is back from hiatus, and we’ve got a fresh batch to pass around as we discuss the week’s tech news. We start with an emergency patch for Cisco ISE, the… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 28:35 Summerset Banks Fri, 09 Jan 2026 17:38:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn809-evpn-all-the-things/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73502 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers It’s been over a decade since the first Packet Pushers podcast on EVPN. Now, guest Jeff McAdams can legitimately suggest that we “EVPN all the things.” Hosts Ethan Banks and Drew Conry-Murray dig int… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:08:39 Packet Pushers Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:06:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n046-in-band-vs-out-of-band-management/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73508 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ethan and Holly discuss the major differences between In-band and Out-of-band (OOB) management and the pros and cons of both. They explore how to implement a proper OOB network and critical use… ... Read more »]]> no 1:04:05 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 07 Jan 2026 16:34:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do291-from-politics-to-machine-learning-and-ai-engineering/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73510 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Marina Wyss, Senior Applied Scientist at Twitch, joins Kyler and Ned to discuss her unique path from political science to AI Engineering. Wyss clarifies the difference between AI Engineering and… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:43 Packet Pushers Thu, 18 Dec 2025 15:02:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n045-audience-follow-up-2026-preview/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73397 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If you’re curious as to what Ethan and Holly have in store for 2026, they give you a sneak peak on today’s episode. Hint: Some of these topics might include letters like B, G, P, Q, o, S, A and I.  T… ... Read more »]]> no 59:01 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 17 Dec 2025 16:27:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do290-ais-impact-on-developer-productivity-vs-development-productivity/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73401 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ned Bellavance and Kyler Middleton are joined by Rachel Stephens, Research Director at RedMonk, to discuss the state of DevOps and the impact of AI. They explore the distinction between developer… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:12 Packet Pushers Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:05:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan109-simplify-your-network-operations-with-extreme-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73399 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today Eric Chou dives deep into network automation and operational simplicity with guest Hardik Ajmera, VP of Product Management at Extreme Networks. In this sponsored episode, they talk about the… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 49:28 Packet Pushers Tue, 16 Dec 2025 18:35:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp091-news-roundup-securing-mcp-hunting-backdoors-and-getting-the-creeps-from-ai-kids-toys/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73407 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our final news roundup for 2025 is a holiday sampler of tasty, chewy (and a few yucky) confections. We look at a years-long exploit campaign that used browser extensions to steal credentials, inject… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 54:00 Summerset Banks Mon, 15 Dec 2025 16:27:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb556-2025-wrap-insatiable-ai-the-worst-top-5-space-networking-surges-and-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73412 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We close out 2025 with a look back at some of the stories and trends that captured our attention this year. We start with the top five vendors with the worst track records in… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 48:45 Packet Pushers Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:21:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno052-internet-history-with-len-bosack/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73256 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Len Bosack, co-founder of Cisco Systems and the CEO of XKL, sits down for a discussion with Scott Robohn. Len shares how he went from a mathematician to being responsible for pioneering the… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:05:39 Summerset Banks Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:09:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn808-is-it-a-young-persons-game/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73260 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Is the ideal IT employee just leaving college or a veteran with years of experience? Russ White joins Ethan Banks and Drew Conry-Murray to discuss the complexities of this question. Younger… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 50:46 Summerset Banks Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:02:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu005-the-importance-of-community-in-a-networking-career/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73262 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers AJ Murray joins Kevin and Alexis to share his unique journey into tech, pivoting away from aviation maintenance into networking. Together they explore the importance of person-to-person networking… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 52:19 Packet Pushers Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:29:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan108-perspectives-hopes-and-challenges-of-young-network-engineers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73268 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Let’s hear from the next generation of network engineers. Eric Chou sits down with Sem Eyob and Damon Hoody, two early-career network engineers, to talk about how they got into the profession and w… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:11:13 Summerset Banks Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:05:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do289-instana-leading-the-future-of-observability-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73264 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers As AI tools and agentic AI become part of how applications are developed, delivered, and managed, application performance monitoring and observability have to adapt. Ned Bellavance sits down with… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 37:16 Packet Pushers Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:41:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp090-why-native-controls-arent-enough-to-protect-your-cloud-workspaces-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73274 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cloud-based workspaces such as Google Workspace are often the backbone of an organization. But they also face threats from spam and phishing, account takeovers, and illicit access to sensitive… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 46:37 Summerset Banks Mon, 08 Dec 2025 18:54:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb555-ai-and-apis-drive-hpes-dual-platform-wlan-strategy-dell-hpe-dangle-vmware-alternatives/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73279 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert calls out a dangerous vulnerability in the popular open-source React library. On the news front, HPE decides on a “both and” strategy for its two wireless por… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:06 Summerset Banks Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:57:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn807-a-cli-lifer-no-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73135 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Andy Lapteff once considered himself a ‘CLI lifer.’ As a network engineer he wasn’t interested in Python. He didn’t want to learn to code. He had no desire to embrace any of the developer-like proces… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:23 Packet Pushers Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:44:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno051-networks-that-do-from-automated-to-autonomous-networks-with-meter-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73133 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Will it be possible to have fully autonomous networks in the near future? Anil Varanasi, CEO and Co-Founder of Meter, joins Scott Robohn in this sponsored episode to discuss the ongoing evolution… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 39:20 Packet Pushers Thu, 04 Dec 2025 14:59:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n044-redundancy-vs-high-availability-part-2-ha-networking-isnt-free/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73139 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In Part 1 of Redundancy vs. High Availability, we said that sometimes high availability and redundancy are considered to be the same thing, but we disagree. Holly and Ethan do agree that high… ... Read more »]]> no 56:29 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 03 Dec 2025 18:30:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do288-technology-career-and-finding-a-purpose-with-deana-solis/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73143 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ned and Kyler sit down with Deana Solis, a freelance FinOps engineer and mentor. They discuss the undervalued skills of communication, look at the inherent biases and misplaced confidence of AI… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:29 Packet Pushers Tue, 02 Dec 2025 19:54:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp089-hidden-wi-fi-misconfigurations-and-wi-fi-7-issues-to-be-aware-of/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73147 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers There may be misconfigurations and other problems lurking in your wireless network. From a lack of peer isolation to poor segmentation to RADIUS problems and vendor fails, these issues can make your… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 1:02:49 Summerset Banks Tue, 02 Dec 2025 15:04:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb544-aws-google-link-public-clouds-trading-data-center-has-zero-chill/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73156 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on Fortinet’s vulnerability numbering, and sound a red alert about an authentication bypass vulnerability in ASUS’s AiCloud service. AWS and Goo… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 36:44 Packet Pushers Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:30:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan107-how-ai-is-changing-the-networking-landscape/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73089 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The world of networking is changing at lightning speed thanks to AI. Today Eric sits down with Chris Kane to explore this new reality for network engineers.  Together, they dive deeper into some of … ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:06:19 Packet Pushers Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:15:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp088-how-fortinet-delivers-web-app-security-in-the-ai-era-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73079 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Web applications have always been tricky to protect. They’re meant to be accessible over the Internet, which exposes them to malicious actors, they’re designed to take end-user inputs, which can be m… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:32 Summerset Banks Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:14:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/1124-nb553-palo-alto-networks-acquires-chronosphere-new-agentic-ai-products-for-orchestration-and-networking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73083 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break!  We start with a relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb.  We’ll move on to an acquisition by Palo Alto Networks, another hiccup from our friends at Cloud… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:22 Packet Pushers Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:34:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno050-resiliency-and-transparency-with-andy-lapteff/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72966 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today Scott interviews Andy Lapteff. He opens up about his non-linear career path, starting from a working class background and his physical jobs in telecom to becoming a senior product marketing… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 57:59 Summerset Banks Fri, 21 Nov 2025 15:55:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn806-lets-get-nuts/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72969 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Unit testing is a software development practice for checking that an individual component of code works before integrating that unit with other components in a larger program. A new open source … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:07 Packet Pushers Thu, 20 Nov 2025 14:34:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n043-redundancy-vs-high-availability-part-1/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72973 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In today’s chat, Holly and Ethan consider a question from listener Douglas who asks, “How do you approach designing a network for high availability and redundancy?” They start by defining diffe… ... Read more »]]> no 1:00:28 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:56:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do287-leveling-up-in-data-science/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72976 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ever wonder what it takes to level up your career in data science? Senior Data Scientist Darya Petrashka joins Ned and Kyler to share her personal journey from management and linguistics into data… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 37:51 Packet Pushers Tue, 18 Nov 2025 15:05:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp087-why-sboms-are-cooler-and-more-useful-than-you-think/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72981 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Just what’s inside that commercial software you bought? Does it contain open-source components, NPM packages, or other third-party code? How could you find out? The answer is a Software Bill of M… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 46:08 Summerset Banks Mon, 17 Nov 2025 19:29:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb552-nokia-switches-on-ai-ops-ibm-seeks-a-quantum-of-advantage/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72989 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Red Hat Samba server has a remote command execution vulnerability, and we cover some follow-up on fusion as a viable energy source (still a work in progress). On the news… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:58 Summerset Banks Fri, 14 Nov 2025 14:58:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn805-the-past-present-and-future-of-nanog/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72844 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers NANOG, or the North American Network Operation Group, is an organization committed to the continuing advancement of an open, secure, and robust Internet. At the NANOG Conference 95 in late October… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:46 Summerset Banks Thu, 13 Nov 2025 17:25:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu004-from-fast-food-to-leading-operations-at-an-isp/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72848 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Think you need a degree or a ton of certificates to succeed in tech? Think again. Matthew Oborne joins our hosts Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns to discuss how he went from working fast food to… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 1:02:07 Packet Pushers Wed, 12 Nov 2025 15:05:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan106-unimus-network-automation-by-and-for-network-engineers-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72852 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Tomas Kirnak, CEO of Unimus, joins Eric Chou in this sponsored episode to introduce Unimus, an on-premise network configuration management system built by network engineers to solve real-world… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 44:49 Packet Pushers Tue, 11 Nov 2025 12:33:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp086-using-lets-encrypt-and-the-acme-protocol-for-domain-validation-certificates/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72859 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Certificates are the socks of IT—everyone needs them, and you always lose track of a few. On today’s show we dive into the ACME protocol, an IETF standard to help automate how a domain owner gets a d… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:39 Summerset Banks Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:17:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb551-cisco-adds-ai-to-tech-support-cryptography-hits-a-post-quantum-milestone/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72861 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Unified Contact Center Express. On the news front it’s a Cisco triple play: the company brings AI to professional services and … ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 28:59 Summerset Banks Fri, 07 Nov 2025 17:46:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn804-how-prisma-sase-builds-on-public-clouds-for-scale-resiliency-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72712 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers How do you architect a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) to provide critical security services to millions of endpoints distributed across the planet? How do you build such a service for scale,… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 56:07 Packet Pushers Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:44:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno049-automated-network-testing-and-validation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72709 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What does network testing and validation really mean? How do testing and validation fit within an automation workflow? Is it possible to run meaningful tests without coding skills? Dan Wade from… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 52:50 Packet Pushers Thu, 06 Nov 2025 15:17:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n042-meet-macsec/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72717 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers MACsec is a protocol for encrypting Ethernet frames on a local (though not always local) network. Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky have an ELI5 (explain like I’m 5) discussion as to what exactly is M… ... Read more »]]> no 52:19 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 05 Nov 2025 21:54:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do286-scaling-kubernetes-across-clouds-identity-dns-and-security/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72721 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If you think managing Kubernetes clusters is hard, what about managing Kubernetes clusters across three different public clouds? We dive into the challenges that arises from running multi-cloud… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:39 Packet Pushers Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:34:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp085-news-roundup-brickstorm-backdoor-targets-network-appliances-github-unveils-supply-chain-defense-plans/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72790 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Did you know college students are snooping on satellite transmissions? On today’s news roundup we discuss new research in which university investigators use off-the-shelf equipment to intercept t… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 52:28 Packet Pushers Wed, 05 Nov 2025 15:20:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan105-campus-network-automation-powered-by-cisco-agentic-workflows-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72719 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cisco Workflows is a new platform that makes network automation easier, smarter, and safer. On today’s episode, sponsored by Cisco, we get introduced to Cisco Workflows by Stephen Orr, Distinguished … ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 44:30 Summerset Banks Mon, 03 Nov 2025 20:47:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb550-a-cornucopia-of-ai-switches-dns-strikes-again/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72731 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with some educational content on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, and sound the alarm about a sandbox escape affecting the Firefox browser. On the news front, a DNS… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 29:38 Packet Pushers Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:27:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/1031-tno048-ops-to-orchestrated-an-architects-automation-journey/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72579 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, sponsored by Itential, we talk about automation in the real world. Guest Jesse Ford is an automation architect at Itential. We talk about his career journey, how he got into network … ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 42:09 Summerset Banks Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:30:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn803-how-to-start-a-networking-meetup/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72583 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, we take a break from one’s and zero’s for a discussion about starting a networking meetup. Our guest is Steinn “Steinzi” Örvar, who recently founded the ISNOG, a network operators… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:47 Summerset Banks Thu, 30 Oct 2025 18:49:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu003-a-chat-with-the-cloud-therapist/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72585 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Your background and experiences outside of tech can become a significant factor in your tech career. Guest Chris Williams is a good example; he talks about how his undergraduate and graduate studies… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 44:24 Packet Pushers Thu, 30 Oct 2025 16:43:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp084-inside-the-cve-process-with-cisco-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72596 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers CVEs, or Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures, are such a routine aspect of tech that most IT pros probably take them for granted. But like many things we take for granted, the CVE process takes… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:50 Packet Pushers Wed, 29 Oct 2025 14:21:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan104-the-art-and-science-of-writing-a-network-automation-book/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72590 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Host Eric Chou talks with Jeff Kala, co-author of the newly released “Network Automation Cookbook 2nd Edition,” to discuss his book and the experiences that led him from networking to network aut… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 57:53 Summerset Banks Mon, 27 Oct 2025 16:06:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb549-startups-take-on-switch-asic-incumbents-google-claims-quantum-advantage/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72600 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Companies spying on…I mean, monitoring…their employees via software called WorkExaminer should be aware of a login bypass that needs to be locked down. On the news front, we opi… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 49:32 Summerset Banks Fri, 24 Oct 2025 15:23:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn802-unifying-networking-and-security-with-fortinet-sase-architecture-reality-and-lessons-learned-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72466 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The architecture and tech stack of a Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solution will influence how the service performs, the robustness of its security controls, and the complexity of its… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:39 Packet Pushers Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:30:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno047-advice-from-both-sides-of-the-network-aisle/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72464 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Senad Palislamovic has held many roles in his time, from engineer to network operator to sales engineer and back again. He’s been around long enough to see trends come and go. Senad visits Total N… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 49:35 Packet Pushers Thu, 23 Oct 2025 13:37:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n041-switched-virtual-interface-svi-and-integrated-routing-and-bridging-irb/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72470 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If you’ve ever wondered what the difference is between a Switched Virtual Interface (SVI) and Integrated Routing and Bridging (IRB), today’s show is for you! Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky start wit… ... Read more »]]> no 49:58 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 22 Oct 2025 15:33:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do285-the-death-of-iac-has-been-greatly-exaggerated/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72472 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers While declaring the death of Infrastructure as Code (IaC) or Terraform may get you clicks on LinkedIn, IaC is alive and kicking. On today’s Day Two DevOps we talk about why IaC still matters. Guest M… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:52 Packet Pushers Tue, 21 Oct 2025 16:31:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp083-a-cisos-perspective-on-model-context-protocol-mcp/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72476 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Model Context Protocol (MCP) is an open-source protocol that enables AI agents to connect to data, tools, workflows, and other agents both within and outside of enterprise borders. As organizations… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:03 Summerset Banks Mon, 20 Oct 2025 16:02:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb548-broadcom-brings-chips-to-wi-fi-8-party-attorneys-general-scrutinize-hpe-juniper-settlement/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72482 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! On today’s coverage, F5 releases an emergency security update after state-backed threat actors breach internal systems, and North Korean attackers use the blockchain to host a… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 29:16 Summerset Banks Fri, 17 Oct 2025 19:26:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn801-will-a-natural-language-interface-nli-replace-your-cli/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72360 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Could an LLM or some kind of an AI-driven language model, such as a natural language interface, someday replace our beloved CLI? That is, instead of needing to understand the syntax of a specific… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 59:51 Packet Pushers Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:51:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno046-prisma-airs-securing-the-multi-cloud-and-ai-runtime-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72358 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Multi-cloud, automation, and AI are changing how modern networks operate and how firewalls and security policies are administered. In today’s sponsored episode with Palo Alto Networks, we dig into o… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 27:22 Summerset Banks Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:11:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu002-do-you-need-a-college-degree-to-succeed-in-it/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72363 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers A college degree can be a useful stepping stone into a tech career, and it certainly doesn’t hurt to have it on your resume. But do you really need that college degree to succeed in IT? Maybe, maybe … ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 1:02:29 Packet Pushers Wed, 15 Oct 2025 14:39:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan103-the-evolution-of-multi-cloud-networking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72367 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We’re thrilled to welcome Tim McConnaughy back to the podcast. Tim is a hybrid cloud network architect, author, and co-host of the Cables to Cloud podcast. He recently wrote a 5-part blog series t… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 47:47 Packet Pushers Tue, 14 Oct 2025 17:39:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp082-building-a-workable-mobile-security-strategy-in-a-world-of-risky-apps/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72372 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we’re bringing back one of our favorite guests — Akili Akridge. He’s a former Baltimore cop who transitioned to building and leading mobile offense and defense teams for federal agencies and Fo… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 1:02:01 Summerset Banks Tue, 14 Oct 2025 13:48:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb547-new-cisco-router-targets-ai-dci-salesforce-launches-servicenow-competitor/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72374 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on security browsers, and then dive into a deep pool of Juniper vulnerabilities to pick two critical ones affecting Juniper Space. We also get… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 30:55 Packet Pushers Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:43:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno045-ip-and-optical-integration-automation-across-layers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72260 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers LightRiver has software and service products focused on the automation, optimization, and simplification of multi-layer, multi-vendor, and multi-generation networking.  Today we have a team from … ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:02:17 Summerset Banks Fri, 10 Oct 2025 12:27:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn800-root-cause-analysis-for-the-entire-stack-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72263 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s show is one of those “We’re living in the future” episodes, where we talk about using AI to perform root cause analysis of a performance issue. But not root cause analysis for just the networ… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:11:47 Packet Pushers Thu, 09 Oct 2025 12:41:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n040-mock-interview-for-a-network-administration-job/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72268 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The job interview is an inescapable part of a career journey. Today on N Is For Networking, we conduct a mock interview with a candidate who’s applying for a junior network administration role. The g… ... Read more »]]> no 1:03:15 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 08 Oct 2025 12:15:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do284-ai-mcp-and-the-identities-that-tie-them-all-together/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72270 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers AI is developing at an incredible pace. With that development comes questions. For instance, how do you connect your resources to agents? How do agents connect with each other? And how do you keep… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:07 Packet Pushers Tue, 07 Oct 2025 16:14:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp081-news-roundup-brickstorm-backdoor-targets-network-appliances-github-unveils-supply-chain-defense-plans/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72275 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers From a massive SIM farm takedown to dealing with supply chain attacks targeting npm, our news roundup provides context and commentary on a fresh crop of security news. We discuss exploits against… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 48:26 Summerset Banks Mon, 06 Oct 2025 15:57:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb546-meta-mulls-gpu-startup-purchase-indirect-prompt-injection-exacerbates-ai-risks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72281 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a two-part listener follow-up and sound alarms about a serious flaw in Termix and tens of thousands of still-vulnerable Cisco security devices. Alkira debuts an… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:42 Packet Pushers Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:43:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno044-inside-a-global-enterprise-data-center-network-migration-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72164 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we get an inside look at a major data center migration that Nokia is undertaking. Nokia is our sponsor for today’s episode. The company is moving legacy sets of data center networking e… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 44:16 Summerset Banks Fri, 03 Oct 2025 16:34:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn799-multi-homing-ipv6-to-your-home-lab/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72166 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If you’ve got an Autonomous System Number (ASN) and an IPv6 block, you too can multi-home IPv6 to your home lab! Sounds easy, right? Well, maybe…but today we’re going to discuss why you’d want to and… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:28 Summerset Banks Thu, 02 Oct 2025 14:00:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu001-growing-pains/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72169 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Starting any new endeavor is hard. That’s particularly true for a career in tech. And that’s the reason Alexis Bertholf and Kevin Nanns are launching the Life In Uptime podcast. In each episode the… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 15:44 Packet Pushers Wed, 01 Oct 2025 14:03:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan102-practical-applications-for-ai-in-network-automation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72174 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers As AI becomes more integrated into the IT landscape, developers, engineers, and operators are looking for practical ways to use these new tools. Joining us today is Ryan Booth; he’s built a career a… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:00:01 Packet Pushers Tue, 30 Sep 2025 16:44:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp080-the-state-of-ot-risks-in-2025-and-what-to-do-about-them/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72179 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What does the risk environment for Operational Technology (OT) look like in 2025? JJ and Drew review four recent reports on the state of OT security from Dragos, Fortinet, and others. We discuss… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:32 Summerset Banks Mon, 29 Sep 2025 16:25:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb545-cisa-orders-immediate-patch-of-cisco-vulnerabilities-firewall-upgrade-blocks-emergency-calls/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72182 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers There’s an abundance of vulnerabilities in this week’s Network Break. We start with a red alert on a cluster of Cisco vulnerabilities in its firewall and threat defense products. On the news front, t… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 22:30 Summerset Banks Fri, 26 Sep 2025 19:01:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn798-fortinet-offers-a-soc-every-org-can-grow-into-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72066 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking: the Security Operations Center, or SOC. When I think of a SOC, I picture a miniature version of NASA’s mission control: lots of computers, lots of people, some big boa… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 44:00 Packet Pushers Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:26:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno043-under-the-manhole-cover-the-architecture-of-an-internet-exchange/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72064 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In an IT world full of abstraction, overlays, and virtualization, it’s important to remember the physical infrastructure that supports all those things. So let’s get inside Mass IX, the Mas… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:11:02 Packet Pushers Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:19:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n039-configuring-an-ipsec-tunnel/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72070 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We dive back into the world of IPsec with an episode dedicated to configuring IPsec tunnels. After discussing a listener comment regarding transport mode in IPsec tunnels, Ethan Banks and Holly… ... Read more »]]> no 1:01:20 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:26:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do283-lessons-learned-when-a-startup-doesnt-take-wing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72075 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we talk to Elad Ben-Israel about his former startup Wing Cloud, and the language that was built along with it, Winglang. We discuss why Eland started Wing Cloud, lessons learned about founding… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 34:10 Packet Pushers Wed, 24 Sep 2025 14:04:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan101-scaling-intels-data-centers-with-network-automation-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72073 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Transforming over 5,000 network devices across 56 data centers is no small feat. Doing that with a very small team is even more impressive. On today’s episode, sponsored by Network To Code, we talk t… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 52:21 Packet Pushers Tue, 23 Sep 2025 15:32:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp079-rethinking-the-architecture-of-microsegmentation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72079 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Microsegmentation is a complex topic. We did an overview episode earlier this year, and we invited listeners to reach out to keep the microsegmentation conversation going. Today’s guest did just t… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 57:41 Summerset Banks Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:25:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb544-nvidia-buys-5-billion-of-intel-stock-netskope-rides-sase-ipo-to-an-8-8-billion-valuation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72082 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers It’s big-money deals and ever-more AI on this week’s Network Break. We start with a red alert from NVIDIA, which has rolled out a software upgrade to patch multiple bugs in its Triton Inference Ser… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 26:32 Packet Pushers Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:10:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno042-building-a-network-digital-twin-for-automation-and-ai-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71974 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The digital twin is an evolving technology in the networking space. On today’s sponsored episode of Total Network Operations, we dig into details and definitions of the digital twin, how it ties i… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:01:17 Summerset Banks Fri, 19 Sep 2025 12:20:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn797-what-to-do-when-the-business-asks-for-ai/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71976 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers When someone from the executive suite starts an AI initiative, what does that mean to you, the network engineer? The executive suite probably doesn’t know what their AI idea might mean for i… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:07:25 Summerset Banks Thu, 18 Sep 2025 13:50:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/life-in-uptime/liu000-announcing-life-in-uptime-a-new-podcast-to-get-you-started-on-your-it-journey/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71978 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Life In Uptime is a brand-new podcast that explores the real journeys of the people who build and run enterprise IT. Each episode dives into the personal and professional paths that got each guest… ... Read more »]]> networking, internet, ccna, career no 19:28 Packet Pushers Wed, 17 Sep 2025 12:51:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan100-a-retrospective-on-100-episodes-of-network-automation-nerds/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71982 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Network Automation Nerds has reached a special milestone: episode 100! Eric Chou looks back on 5 years of conversations with network automation pioneers, practitioners, and visionaries. Drew… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:02:56 Packet Pushers Tue, 16 Sep 2025 16:34:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp078-using-free-tools-for-detection-engineering/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71986 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers You can build effective, scalable detection pipelines using free and open-source tools like Zeek, Suricata, YARA, and Security Onion. Today on Packet Protector we welcome Matt Gracie, Senior… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 49:25 Packet Pushers Mon, 15 Sep 2025 16:47:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n038-well-actually-02-ospf-multi-area-and-lsa-types/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72000 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We got some interesting listener feedback from our series on OSPF, so today’s N Is for Networking is another “Well actually” episode where we dig into that feedback. In particular, we’ll cover a defe… ... Read more »]]> no 49:57 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Mon, 15 Sep 2025 14:41:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb543-splunk-servicenow-announce-ai-agents-data-center-spending-runs-amok/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71988 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a listener correction on Cisco’s history of wireless certifications, then dig into a couple of red alerts on Microsoft Defender and a backdoor in Outlook. On the n… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 29:41 Packet Pushers Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:02:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno041-from-ansible-to-ai-jeremy-schulman-on-the-evolution-of-network-automation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71901 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Jeremy Schulman has been working at network automation for much of his professional life. On today’s Total Network Operations, host Scott Robohn talks with Jeremy about his ongoing quest to get the n… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:12:38 Summerset Banks Fri, 12 Sep 2025 18:10:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn796-the-why-and-how-of-making-your-infrastructure-quantum-safe-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71903 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Your production IT operations are almost certainly using cryptography libraries that are not quantum-safe, and the time to begin planning a cryptography overhaul is now. But this is likely to be a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 53:33 Drew Conry-Murray Wed, 10 Sep 2025 20:16:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do282-simplifying-complex-kubernetes-deployments-with-kro/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71945 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Kubernetes is flexible and customizable, but it can also be notoriously complex and difficult to deploy to. On today’s Day Two DevOps we learn about kro (Kube Resource Operator), an open-source tool … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 30:16 Packet Pushers Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:03:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp077-news-roundup-drift-breach-has-long-reach-fcc-investigates-its-own-iot-security-program/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71913 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Is any publicity good publicity? On today’s News Roundup we talk about how Salesloft, which makes the Drift chat agent that’s been used as a jumping-off point for credential harvesting and data bre… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 37:20 Summerset Banks Mon, 08 Sep 2025 15:03:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb542-hollow-core-fiber-outshines-glass-broadcom-bags-big-ai-bucks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71915 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We shine a red light on an AnyShare Service Agent API vulnerability and an active exploit against FreePBX. SASE vendor Cato Networks makes first-ever acquisition with purchase… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 24:57 Summerset Banks Fri, 05 Sep 2025 14:06:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn795-adventures-in-latency/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71808 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Monitoring and troubleshooting latency can be tricky. If it’s in the network, was it the IP stack? A NIC? A switch buffer? A middlebox somewhere on the WAN? If it’s the application, can you, the net… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:36 Packet Pushers Wed, 03 Sep 2025 16:15:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan099-bridging-the-gap-between-innovative-tech-and-everyday-users/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71814 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers New technologies, tools, and innovations help move IT forward, but it can be hard for users to keep up. Network Automation Nerds welcomes guest William Collins, a dynamic force in the world of… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 53:29 Summerset Banks Wed, 03 Sep 2025 14:04:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do281-faddom-providing-a-unified-source-of-truth-for-security-and-it-operations-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71816 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Faddom is re-envisioning what application dependency mapping and infrastructure inventory can be in the era of cloud and hybrid IT. Join us today on this sponsored episode as we speak with Faddom’s I… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:13 Packet Pushers Tue, 02 Sep 2025 17:17:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp076-rf-risks-and-how-to-see-unseen-threats/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71820 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our airwaves are alive with radio frequencies (RF). Right now billions of devices around the world are chattering invisibly over Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, and other protocols you might not have… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 59:58 Summerset Banks Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:20:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb541-cisco-gets-serious-about-wi-fi-certs-is-ai-infrastructure-ebullience-ebbing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71822 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with follow-ups regarding the 7-year-old Cisco bug, risks of AI agents, and Anthropic forcing you to opt out or have your chats saved for five years. Then we highlight… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 29:30 Summerset Banks Fri, 29 Aug 2025 16:29:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn794-how-the-bundle-protocol-enables-interplanetary-networking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71712 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers How might we get network traffic from Earth to a lunar base? Or Mars? Or to spaceships carrying astronauts or probes exploring space? And how do we get it back? The problem, among other things, is… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:03:33 Packet Pushers Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:18:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno040-from-arpanet-to-the-stars-vint-cerf-on-the-past-and-future-of-the-internet/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71710 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Vint Cerf, widely recognized as one of the fathers of the Internet, is today’s special guest on Total Network Operations. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at G… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:14:22 Packet Pushers Thu, 28 Aug 2025 14:42:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n037-ipsec-basics/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71716 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers It’s time to talk crypto. No, not the Bitcoin kind. Ethan and Holly introduce the basics of IPsec, the protocol that authenticates and encrypts traffic between endpoints. They discuss what it is, h… ... Read more »]]> no 58:11 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 27 Aug 2025 14:28:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do280-architect-for-your-ai-success-with-f5-and-minio-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71718 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In the changing landscape of AI data infrastructure, F5 and MinIO are partnering on a solution that brings together the best of each company. This solution bookends the AI stack—it uses F5 for r… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 34:33 Summerset Banks Mon, 25 Aug 2025 17:12:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb540-pqe-in-pan-os-fbi-warns-7-year-old-cisco-bug-under-attack/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71725 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We double-dip on red alerts as the FBI warns that Russian state hackers are targeting a seven-year-old vulnerability on Cisco IOS and IOS-XE devices (a patch has been available… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:16 Summerset Banks Fri, 22 Aug 2025 17:24:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn793-a-deep-dive-into-high-performance-switch-memory/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71637 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s episode is all about high-performance memory in switches. We dig into the differences among TCAM, SRAM, DRAM, and HBM, and all the complex tradeoffs that go into allocating memory resources t… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:34:35 Packet Pushers Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:11:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno039-demystifying-ai-adoption-for-networkers-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71634 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Total Network Operations we talk through the adoption of AI in network operations with John Capobianco, Head of DevRel at Selector. Selector is the sponsor of today’s episode. John walks u… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 58:49 Packet Pushers Wed, 20 Aug 2025 16:58:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan098-democratizing-the-learning-environment-for-network-engineers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71641 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Democratizing the learning environment is a passion for Deepak Ahuja.  So much so, he founded CloudMyLab, a company that provides hands-on, cloud-based labs and networking environments. His goal is … ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 52:33 Packet Pushers Tue, 19 Aug 2025 16:25:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp075-kernel-vs-user-mode-in-endpoint-security-software/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71645 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Microsoft is rethinking allowing endpoint security software to run in the Windows kernel (including third-party and Microsoft’s own endpoint security software). While there are benefits to running s… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 43:39 Summerset Banks Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:50:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb539-boom-times-for-arista-sonicwall-offers-200k-firewall-warranty/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71647 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with critical vulnerabilities in Cisco Secure Firewall Management Center and Fortinet’s FortiSIEM. On the news front, SonicWall announces Gen8 firewalls plus a $… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 31:03 Summerset Banks Fri, 15 Aug 2025 16:07:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn792-understanding-agentic-ai-for-network-operations-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71524 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers LLMs and AI-powered chatbots are becoming a regular feature of network operations tools and vendor product portfolios. Now the next iteration of AI in network ops and automation is likely to be… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 45:43 Packet Pushers Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:47:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno038-building-things-that-people-will-use-arpanet-history-with-jack-haverty/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71522 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Building things for people to use has been our guest’s goal since entering university in the 1960s. Total Network Operations is delighted to welcome Jack Haverty, who’s been instrumental in ARPANET o… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:18:28 Packet Pushers Thu, 14 Aug 2025 14:05:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n036-ospf-area-types/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71530 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ethan and Holly bring you the last installment of the OSPF series discussing OSPF area types. They discuss why OSPF areas exist, do a quick recap of what OSPF areas actually are, and then introduce… ... Read more »]]> no 1:08:51 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 13 Aug 2025 15:47:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do279-herding-the-agentic-geese/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71532 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Developers Rizel Scarlett and Ian Douglas join Ned and Kyler to talk about building an AI agent. Rizel and Ian work at Block, where they’re part of a team building an agent called Goose. They talk ab… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:33 Packet Pushers Tue, 12 Aug 2025 18:34:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp074-news-roundup-microsoft-dumps-digital-escorts-palo-alto-bundles-billions-aboard-cyberark/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71536 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Packet Protector goes global for today’s security news roundup. Microsoft discontinues a program in which engineers in China supported the US Department of Defense’s cloud infrastructure (with the he… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 42:35 Summerset Banks Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:34:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb538-ai-copilot-to-help-steer-hpe-sase-softbank-will-test-5g-airships/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71542 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with follow-up on post-quantum support in firewalls and DPDK, then highlight a command injection vulnerability in Ruckus SmartZone software. In tech news, Broadcom… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 57:56 Summerset Banks Fri, 08 Aug 2025 16:45:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn791-should-you-build-or-buy-your-automation-platform/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71445 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Perhaps the biggest question around adopting network automation is whether you should build a solution using open source tools and a lot of coding glue, or buy a network automation platform from a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:32 Packet Pushers Wed, 06 Aug 2025 13:38:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan097-automating-optical-networks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71454 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Optical networks are an essential component of networking, but don’t get much attention. Today we shine a spotlight on the intersection of optical networks and the software that automates them. Our g… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:05:54 Packet Pushers Tue, 05 Aug 2025 19:50:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp073-identify-yourself-authentication-from-saml-to-fido2/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71458 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers From SAML to OAuth to FIDO2 to passwordless promises, we unpack what’s working—and what’s broken—in the world of identity and authentication. Today on the Packet Protector podcast, we’re joined by th… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 40:06 Summerset Banks Mon, 04 Aug 2025 10:49:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/0804-nb537/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71460 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Guest opinionator Tom Hollingsworth joins Johna Johnson to opine on the latest tech news. On the vulnerability front, several versions of BentoML are open to a server side… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 34:54 Summerset Banks Fri, 01 Aug 2025 16:19:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn790-from-rule-based-to-goal-based-rethinking-autonomous-ai-operations-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71359 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On Heavy Networking today, AI operations for networking. That is, how do we delegate some amount of responsibility for network operations to artificial intelligence? Cisco is our sponsor, and our … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:45 Packet Pushers Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:28:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno037-the-next-era-of-network-management-and-operations/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71357 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What’s the next era of network management and operations? Total Network Operations talks to Mahesh Jethanandani, Area Director(AD) for all of Operations and Management (OPS) at IETF and D… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 46:31 Packet Pushers Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:11:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n035-well-actually-listener-comments-and-corrections/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71363 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We ask listeners for follow up and you’ve sent it in. On today’s show we respond to listener comments and corrections on tunneling, the link aggregation control protocol, link aggregation in gen… ... Read more »]]> no 46:35 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 30 Jul 2025 13:26:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do278-the-future-of-hashicorp-inside-ibm/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71365 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, we talk to Armon Dadgar, co-founder and CTO of HashiCorp regarding HashiCorp’s future within IBM. We start with a quick recap of IBM’s acquisition of HashiCorp and then move on to th… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:10 Packet Pushers Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:53:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp072-mobile-device-threat-management/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71369 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Mobile devices blur the boundaries between personal and work devices and are packed with sensitive information, making them popular targets for malware, spyware, and data collection. On today’s P… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 47:13 Summerset Banks Mon, 28 Jul 2025 15:00:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb536-fortinet-fortios-goes-post-quantum-intel-scales-back-global-projects/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71371 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! In our Red Alert section we note that memory safety bugs bug Firefox and Thunderbird, and on-prem SharePoint instances are under attack. In tech news, Fortinet adds support for… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 27:43 Summerset Banks Fri, 25 Jul 2025 16:14:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn789-how-a-global-payments-processor-automates-firewall-changes-at-scale/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71249 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Adyen is a global payments processor whose primary business is providing payment services for merchants, retailers, and venues, as well as online payments. On today’s Heavy Networking we talk about a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:25 Packet Pushers Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:40:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno036-bridging-networking-and-security-with-auvik-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71247 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Auvik is network management software that lets users monitor, manage, and troubleshoot their networks. On today’s sponsored episode we talk with Doug Murray, CEO; and John Harden, Director of S… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 57:28 Packet Pushers Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:33:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl017-from-the-mailbag-yes-and-no-and-mid-year-evaluations/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71251 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Laura Santamaria opens the listener mailbag to answer questions, including how to say yes or no to leadership opportunities without tanking your career or trashing your work-life balance. She also… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 31:46 Packet Pushers Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:14:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n034-ospf-network-types/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71258 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ethan and Holly continue their OSPF journey this week with OSPF Network Types. They discuss the two main OSPF network types used today: the broadcast and point to point networks. They also explain… ... Read more »]]> no 43:10 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 23 Jul 2025 14:17:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan096-nautobotgpt-an-ai-assistant-for-network-automation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71254 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers NautobotGPT is a new AI assistant for Nautobot that helps engineers with network automation, answers questions, recommends tooling, and delivers working code. We discuss the user experience of… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 55:35 Packet Pushers Tue, 22 Jul 2025 19:14:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp071-sse-vendor-test-results-can-hpe-and-juniper-get-along/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71264 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers CyberRatings, a non-profit that performs independent testing of security products and services, has released the results of comparative tests it conducted on Secure Service Edge, or SSE, services.… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 46:20 Summerset Banks Mon, 21 Jul 2025 21:39:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb535-tomahawk-ultra-chops-congestion-denmark-invests-for-quantum-advantages/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71269 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We begin with a listener question about a paper critiquing Shor’s Algorithm and quantum computing, and touch on a remote code execution vulnerability in Riverbed SteelCentral N… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:38 Packet Pushers Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:59:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno035-network-engineer-and-content-creator-a-career-journey-with-kevin-nanns/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71110 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Kevin Nanns is today’s guest on Total Network Operations. Kevin describes his “Wizard of Oz” moment when he discovered the world of networking. He talks about how he came up through the ranks worki… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 56:10 Summerset Banks Fri, 18 Jul 2025 13:01:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn788-behind-megaports-network-automation-platform-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71112 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We have a network automation discussion for you today from sponsor Megaport. At the AutoCon3 conference earlier this year, Luke Gollan presented on a complex network automation project migrating… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:50 Packet Pushers Thu, 17 Jul 2025 13:16:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n033-ospf-neighbor-formation-and-timers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71116 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our OSPF series continues with a look at OSPF neighbor formation and related timers. We talk about the five major packet types that carry information among OSPF routers, how OSPF routers become… ... Read more »]]> no 56:52 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 16 Jul 2025 13:59:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do277-ai-security-submissions-at-curl-dev/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71118 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Curl is a widely used open source tool and library for transferring data. On today’s Day Two DevOps we talk with curl creator Daniel Stenberg. Daniel gives us a brief history of curl and where it’s u… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 35:10 Packet Pushers Tue, 15 Jul 2025 13:40:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp070-news-roundup-scattered-spider-bites-msps-microsoft-rethinks-kernel-access-north-koreans-seem-good-at-their-illicit-jobs/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71122 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers There’s lots of juicy stories in our monthly security news roundup. The Scattered Spider hacking group makes effective use of social engineering to target MSPs, Microsoft pushes for better Windows r… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:03 Summerset Banks Mon, 14 Jul 2025 15:54:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb534-arista-late-to-sd-wan-party-but-ready-to-dance-coreweave-acquires-gpus-gigawatts-for-9-billion/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71126 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on Arista market share in the enterprise, and then sound the alarm about a remote code execution vulnerability in Adobe Experience Manager. On… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:31 Packet Pushers Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:29:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan095-certification-deep-dive-the-new-cisco-automation-track/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71021 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cisco recently announced a major evolution to its certification roadmap: starting February 2026, the popular DevNet certifications will transition to a brand-new Automation track. Joining us today… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 52:29 Packet Pushers Tue, 01 Jul 2025 18:51:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp069-a-quantum-primer-its-more-than-cracking-crypto/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71026 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Quantum computing is here, and it’s being used for more than cracking encryption. On today’s Packet Protector we get a primer on quantum, how it differs from classical computing, its applications for… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 41:44 Summerset Banks Mon, 30 Jun 2025 18:41:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb533-hpe-settles-with-doj-to-buy-juniper-juniper-must-auction-mist-source-code/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71028 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! HPE and Juniper have settled with the US Department of Justice, allowing HPE’s $14 billion purchase to move forward. However, as part of the deal, Juniper must grant a full l… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:05 Summerset Banks Fri, 27 Jun 2025 16:41:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn787-are-we-in-a-post-snmp-era/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70920 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers SNMP is still widely used in today’s networks. But modern telemetry and network observability are bringing changes to network monitoring. Today’s Heavy Networking is a roundtable discussion about alt… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:27 Packet Pushers Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:19:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno034-doing-the-work-of-workflows-with-greg-freeman/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70918 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show we talk about NetDevOps and AI Ops with Greg Freeman, VP of Network and Customer Transformation at Lumen. Greg spearheads network automation, orchestration ,and AI strategy, guiding t… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:07:51 Packet Pushers Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:48:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n032-ospf-basics/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70924 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers By popular request (and now that we have some other background topics covered) we start our series on the Open Shortest Path First (OSPF) routing protocol. We kick off the series with OSPF basics… ... Read more »]]> no 56:47 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:23:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do276-mcp-capable-insecure-and-on-your-network-today/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70926 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers MCP, or Model Context Protocol, is an open-source project originally created by Anthropic. MCP is designed to let AI agents to connect to data repositories, applications, business and developer… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 33:47 Summerset Banks Tue, 24 Jun 2025 17:25:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb532-hpe-deploys-ai-agents-into-greenlake-wi-fi-7-drives-q1-switch-sales/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70934 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert is a remote code execution vulnerability in Roundcube. On the news front, HPE announces GreenLake Intelligence, which will bring agentic AI capabilities to the… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:07 Packet Pushers Tue, 24 Jun 2025 16:04:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp068-common-kubernetes-risks-and-what-to-do-about-them/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70930 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s Packet Protector digs into risks and threats you might encounter in a Kubernetes environment, what to do about them, and why sometimes a paved path (or boring technology) is the smartest o… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 39:09 Summerset Banks Fri, 20 Jun 2025 16:25:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn786-from-intent-based-to-autonomous-ops-with-cisco-crosswork-and-provider-connectivity-assurance-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70833 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Service provider networks face a couple of difficult challenges: how to map service level agreements to actual network health and performance, and how to deliver service assurance to customers… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:38 Packet Pushers Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:03:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno033-maximum-impact-leverage-your-network-to-advance-your-career-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70831 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers At AutoCon 3 in Prague, Scott Robohn sat down with Ernest Lefner from sponsor Gluware to talk about lessons learned throughout his career: from his early days of pulling cable to becoming Chief… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 42:57 Packet Pushers Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:12:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl016-when-it-comes-to-product-design-dont-trust-your-gut/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70839 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers People consistently overestimate their ability to predict whether a new product or feature will be a success. Instead of blithely going forward with a project that takes up lots of resources and… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 39:08 Packet Pushers Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:03:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n031-when-is-it-time-for-a-routing-protocol/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70841 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If you need to route in your network, you can program static routes into all your routing-capable devices. And this can work. But at some point, you’re probably going to want to switch to a dynamic r… ... Read more »]]> no 54:39 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:33:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan094-automate-and-iterate-with-the-netbox-labs-community/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70843 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, we’re joined NetBox Labs co-founders Mark Coleman and Kris Beevers. They recount how they founded NetBox Labs and discuss its growth and how it’s being used. We also delve into the N… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 44:56 Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Jun 2025 19:11:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp067-protecting-secrets-with-vault-and-trufflehog/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70847 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Secrets trickle out through misconfigurations, poor tooling, and rushed Git commits. Today’s guest, John Howard, joins us on Packet Protector to walk through practical secrets management with Vault a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 35:35 Summerset Banks Mon, 16 Jun 2025 14:50:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb531-cisco-spotlights-ai-unified-management-at-clus-ultra-ethernet-1-0-unveiled/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70849 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert for the week is a remote code execution vulnerability in open-source XDR platform Wazuh. In tech news, we dig into several announcements from Cisco Live US… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 21:42 Summerset Banks Fri, 13 Jun 2025 14:18:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn785-how-to-take-your-first-steps-into-network-automation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70724 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers There’s an old saying that a journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step. On today’s show, we talk about taking your first step into network automation with guest Joseph Nicholson. He’s be… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:50 Packet Pushers Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:16:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0613-tno032-automation-first-netops-at-megaport/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70722 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we chat with Megaport’s Mitchell Warden, Founding Engineer; and Alexis Bertholf, Global Technical Evangelist, to find out what NetOps is like at Megaport, a company that provides scalable i… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:01:12 Packet Pushers Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:02:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n030-network-shapes-and-sizes/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70728 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What shape is your network? In other words, what is its topology? On today’s episode, we discover the different types of network topologies and designs used in the enterprise, data center, and s… ... Read more »]]> no 1:03:06 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 11 Jun 2025 14:41:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do275-webassembly-the-next-big-thing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70730 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Is WebAssembly the next big thing? Here to help us understand what WebAssembly (WASM) is and what it can and can’t do is Michael Levan, a consultant and WASM trainer. He also dives deeper into WASM d… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 37:00 Packet Pushers Tue, 10 Jun 2025 16:49:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp066-news-roundup-nists-new-exploit-metric-windows-rdp-issues-compromised-routers-and-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70734 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our security news roundup discusses the compromise of thousands of ASUS routers and the need to perform a full factory reset to remove the malware, why Microsoft allows users to log into Windows via… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 41:34 Summerset Banks Mon, 09 Jun 2025 17:21:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb530-broadcom-hits-102-4-tbps-with-tomahawk-6-wireshark-debuts-certificate-program/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70736 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with two critical vulnerabilities: one affecting cloud versions of Cisco ISE, and the other for HPE StoreOnce. In the news, Broadcom announces the Tomahawk 6 ASIC with… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 23:22 Summerset Banks Fri, 06 Jun 2025 14:18:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn784-accelerate-your-network-automation-with-gluware-labs-and-new-ansible-collection-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70626 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Network automation is today’s topic with sponsor Gluware. Gluware provides a network automation platform that targets both network engineers and automation builders. On today’s Heavy Networking, we d… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 59:07 Packet Pushers Thu, 05 Jun 2025 16:28:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl015-continuous-reinvention-with-brad-maltz/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70628 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers “Reinvent or die” is an apt adage for the ever-churning technology industry. Brad Maltz joins us to share his insights on what he calls “continuous reinvention” and how that relates to his own career… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 46:44 Packet Pushers Thu, 05 Jun 2025 13:40:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n029-four-goals-of-network-design/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70630 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Let’s explore four goals of network design: stability, speed, scalability, and security. These goals are based on Ethan’s experience designing, building, and operating networks. Network architects an… ... Read more »]]> no 1:04:17 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:45:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do274-fireflys-state-of-iac-report-for-2025-aka-clickops-is-a-disgrace-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70632 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Firefly is a cloud infrastructure automation platform that helps cloud teams, DevOps, SRE, platform engineering, DevSecOps, and other groups manage their entire cloud as code. Firefly helps to… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:23 Packet Pushers Wed, 04 Jun 2025 15:09:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan093-network-automation-there-must-be-a-better-way/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70634 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers “There must be a better way!” is guest Bart Dorlandt’s motto, which he applies to network automation, among other things. In today’s episode, Bart shares what he’s learned about network automation, e… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 51:10 Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Jun 2025 16:41:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp065-a-microsegmentation-overview/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70638 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Microsegmentation divides a network into boundaries or segments to provide fine-grained access control to resources within those segments. On today’s Packet Protector we talk about network and s… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 33:47 Summerset Banks Mon, 02 Jun 2025 20:01:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb529-hpe-debuts-8tbps-switch-with-onboard-dpus-nvidia-revenues-run-wild/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70665 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a Red Alert for the IBM Tivoli Monitoring Tool, which has an unpatched (as of recording time) vulnerability that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 43:17 Summerset Banks Fri, 30 May 2025 19:36:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn783-bgp-routing-policy-for-enterprise-networkers-unpacking-irr-and-rpsl/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70528 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If you participate in the public Internet by announcing your own netblocks, you should be familiar with Internet Routing Registries (IRRs) and the Routing Policy Specification Language (RPSL). These… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 54:30 Packet Pushers Fri, 30 May 2025 06:48:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno031-attracting-new-talent-to-networking-pairing-dev-with-netops-and-more-with-justin-ryburn/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70526 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Total Networks Operations sits down with Justin Ryburn for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of the networking industry. Topics including how to attract new talent to network engineering and… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 45:22 Packet Pushers Thu, 29 May 2025 06:47:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n028-the-wide-world-of-wans/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70532 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We wanted to do an episode on SD-WAN, but realized we needed to set the stage for how wide-area networking developed. That’s why today’s episode is a history lesson of the Wide Area Network (WAN). We… ... Read more »]]> no 1:01:13 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 28 May 2025 07:30:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do273-azure-vnets-dont-exist/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70534 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cloud networks aren’t like traditional data center networks, so applying a traditional network design to the cloud probably isn’t the best idea. On today’s Day Two Cloud, guest Aidan Finn guides us t… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:45 Packet Pushers Tue, 27 May 2025 08:47:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp064-how-aviatrix-tackles-multi-cloud-security-challenges-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70538 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Aviatrix is a cloud network security company that helps you secure connectivity to and among public and private clouds. On today’s Packet Protector, sponsored by Aviatrix, we get details on how A… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 42:51 Summerset Banks Tue, 27 May 2025 08:02:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb528-ip-fabric-adds-firewall-rule-simulation-extreme-networks-debuts-agentic-ai-in-platform-one/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70540 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We begin with a Red Alert for critical vulnerabilities Kubernetes Gardener. Up next, a threat actor has been squatting on unused CNAME records to distribute malware and spam,… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 27:43 Summerset Banks Fri, 23 May 2025 16:39:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn782-netris-meets-your-network-automation-challenges-in-ai-data-centers-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70451 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Netris is tackling the issue of automating multi-tenancy in an AI data center. Netris has your answer to this challenge, and it’s a solution certified to work with NVIDIA. We’re going to get into the… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:33 Packet Pushers Fri, 23 May 2025 13:52:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno030-the-backbone-of-ai-data-center-ops-in-the-age-of-explosive-growth-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70449 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Data Center construction has reached an incredible pace over the last few years with implications on NetOps and operations of all kinds.  Today we with talk with sponsor Siemon regarding the state … ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 52:58 Packet Pushers Thu, 22 May 2025 16:52:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/0522-tl014/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70453 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, we are  joined by Dr. Brad Topol, Distinguished Engineer and Director of Open Source Technologies at IBM, to talk about how to scale your leadership.   We explore the process of h… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 41:28 Packet Pushers Thu, 22 May 2025 12:08:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/0522-n4n027-tunneling-quirks-features/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70455 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, we’re going to dig deeper into tunnels and explore some of the quirks and features of tunnels. This week we’ll discuss maximum transmission units (MTUs), maximum segment size, IP fra… ... Read more »]]> no 48:42 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 21 May 2025 12:02:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/0521-nan092-from-stealth-to-scale-decoding-network-data-management-with-damian-garros/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70457 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Damien Garros, CEO and co-founder of OpsMill is with us once again for today’s podcast. Since we last spoke with Damien, OpsMill has emerged from stealth mode and is making progress as one of the l… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 43:29 Packet Pushers Tue, 20 May 2025 20:23:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp063-wi-fi-security-and-ai-in-the-wlan-at-mobility-field-day/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70461 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Wireless security takes center stage in this episode of Packet Protector. Jennifer Minella and guests discuss “secure by default” efforts by WLAN vendors; the current state of PSK, SAE, and WPA3; NAC… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 52:57 Summerset Banks Mon, 19 May 2025 14:51:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb527-aws-releases-ai-agent-for-vmware-migration-cisco-bullish-on-customer-ai-spending/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70465 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Guest co-host Tom Hollingsworth steps in for Johna Johnson. We start with Google patching a significant Chrome vulnerability and de-elevating Chrome running with admin rights… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:36 Summerset Banks Fri, 16 May 2025 18:01:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn781-ccie-service-provider-free-workbook-track-update/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70332 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers While studying for the CCIE Service Provider certification, Andrew Ohanian assembled a workbook to help him prepare. It’s packed with lab exercises, and Andrew has turned it into a free Web resource … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 59:13 Packet Pushers Fri, 16 May 2025 10:59:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno029-the-power-of-curiosity-with-michael-costello/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70330 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Michael Costello shares his career journey on today’s Total Network Operations. Currently on the Board of Directors at NANOG and a Distinguished Engineer at Saviynt, Michael talks about his early d… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 45:41 Packet Pushers Thu, 15 May 2025 11:27:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n026-what-is-a-tunnel/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70336 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Let’s dig into tunnels. While some network engineers may want to quibble, a tunnel is when you put one packet inside of another packet to carry it across a network (frames also come into the p… ... Read more »]]> no 53:43 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 14 May 2025 12:31:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do272-the-physics-of-devops/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70338 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers How do you measure developer performance and productivity? On today’s Day Two DevOps, we look at different methods with guest Laura Tacho, the CTO at DX. We explore industry benchmarks such as the D… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:37 Packet Pushers Tue, 13 May 2025 16:03:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp062-hunting-for-host-security-and-performance-issues-with-stratoshark/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70342 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Stratoshark is a new tool from the Wireshark Foundation that analyzes system calls on a host. Network, security, and application teams can use Stratoshark to diagnose performance issues and… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 33:45 Summerset Banks Mon, 12 May 2025 19:03:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb526-cisco-unveils-quantum-networking-prototype-arista-earns-record-revenues/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70346 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with follow-up from a listener on the best way to listen to our podcast that helps the most. The answer? Any listen on any platform helps. Even better is to tell a… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 38:47 Summerset Banks Fri, 09 May 2025 18:16:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn780-the-whys-and-hows-of-automated-network-testing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70238 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking we talk with Dan Wade about testing the network, inspired by Dan’s talk at AutoCon 2: “Step 0: Test the Network.” We discuss why testing is a good idea, and then explore f… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:03:53 Packet Pushers Fri, 09 May 2025 13:44:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno028-move-from-monitoring-to-full-internet-stack-observability-new-strategies-for-netops-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70236 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Network monitoring, Internet monitoring, and observability are all key components of NetOps. We speak with sponsor Catchpoint to understand how Catchpoint can help network operators proactively… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 52:35 Packet Pushers Thu, 08 May 2025 18:34:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl013-the-process-communication-model-an-algorithm-for-effective-communication/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70240 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On this episode of Technically Leadership, we’re joined by Aleksandra Lemańska to learn about the Process Communication Model (PCM), a framework for enhancing communication. Alex calls PCM an al… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 37:59 Packet Pushers Thu, 08 May 2025 14:57:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n025-dhcp-someone-get-me-an-address/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70242 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) assigns an IP address to a host that joins a network, along with other information necessary for the host to communicate. DHCP also has more to it, so… ... Read more »]]> no 56:43 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 07 May 2025 14:56:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan091-the-future-of-autonomous-networking-with-jeff-doyle/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70244 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s guest is Jeff Doyle, an expert in the networking industry with over 30 years of experience as a consultant, instructor, architect, author, and speaker. Eric chats with Jeff about his b… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 46:52 Packet Pushers Tue, 06 May 2025 22:09:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp061-comparing-breach-reports-rsac-2025-highlights-and-a-security-awareness-soapbox/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70248 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers New breach reports show threat actor dwell times are dropping significantly. It’s a positive development, but there is a caveat. We discuss this caveat and other findings from the 2025 editions of t… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 35:36 Summerset Banks Mon, 05 May 2025 15:14:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb525-cisco-ibm-recruit-ai-for-threat-response-hpe-air-gaps-private-clouds/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70250 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we catch up on the Airborne vulnerabilities affecting Apple’s AirPlay protocol and SDK, and get an update on active exploits against an SAP NetWeaver vulnerability–a p… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 31:46 Summerset Banks Fri, 02 May 2025 18:08:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn779-do-we-really-need-the-modern-networking-stack/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70140 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking, a roundtable panel considers whether a modern network needs to be built around underlays and overlays. This isn’t just Ethan yelling at clouds. This is a legitimate que… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:15 Packet Pushers Fri, 02 May 2025 13:23:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno027-seeing-the-internet-with-doug-madory/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70138 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Doug Madory has been called “The Man Who Can See the Internet.” Doug has developed a reputation for identifying significant developments in the global layout of the internet. He joins us today to dis… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 53:02 Packet Pushers Thu, 01 May 2025 13:26:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n024-dns-security-record-types-and-reverse-dns/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70146 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This week we continue with DNS. In our last episode we covered the basics; today we expand our scope to cover topics such as security for DNS, reverse DNS, and DNS record types. For dessert this… ... Read more »]]> no 49:19 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 30 Apr 2025 18:03:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do271-public-vs-private-cloud-in-2025/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70150 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The shine has been coming off public cloud for awhile. Cloud costs remain high, complexity is growing, and public cloud interoperability is difficult. And while there’s talk about moving back to p… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 38:33 Packet Pushers Tue, 29 Apr 2025 21:53:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp060-subsea-cables-and-the-watery-risks-to-critical-infrastructure/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70154 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Submarine cables are a hidden wonder. These fiber optic bundles carry data and voice traffic around the world and serve as critical global links for communication and commerce. Today on Packet… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 44:43 Summerset Banks Mon, 28 Apr 2025 16:43:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb524-forward-networks-adds-endpoint-discovery-intel-forecasts-q2-layoffs/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70158 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a Red Alert for SAP NetWeaver’s Visual Composer Metadata Uploader, and then dive into a new endpoint discovery feature from Forward Networks, and Ericsson adding c… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 24:10 Packet Pushers Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:53:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno026-gain-confidence-in-ai-for-netops-with-juniper-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70003 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Confidence in a new technology is one of the greatest barriers to adoption of that technology. If you don’t believe it will improve your NetOps, why would you adopt it? This is especially true of AI … ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 53:58 Summerset Banks Fri, 25 Apr 2025 13:40:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn778-understanding-model-context-protocol-mcp-with-selector-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70005 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Model Context Protocol (MCP) is a very new protocol that provides a standard way to link AI models to a variety of data sources and tools. As the industry heads toward agentic AI–in which an AI a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 50:47 Packet Pushers Thu, 24 Apr 2025 18:09:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl012-weighing-the-cost-of-team-interventions/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70007 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On this episode of Technically Leadership, Chris Leonard joins to talk about the costs of intervention in a team discussion, whether that’s to bring a team back to a topic or to make a decision that … ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 39:31 Packet Pushers Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:37:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n023-dns-turning-names-into-numbers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70009 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The Domain Name System (DNS) keeps the Internet running. On today’s N Is For Networking podcast, we talk about how DNS transforms human-readable host names into IP addresses so that Internet traffic … ... Read more »]]> no 48:01 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 23 Apr 2025 16:43:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan090-examining-network-automations-present-and-future-with-chris-grundemann/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70011 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we explore the current state of network automation with Chris Grundemann, a co-founder of Network Automation Forum. Chris gives the history of the Network Automation Forum and AutoCon… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 45:16 Summerset Banks Tue, 22 Apr 2025 22:25:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/0423-d2do270-spacelift-is-your-infrastructure-glue-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70013 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Working with multiple Infrastructure as Code (IAC) tools can be painful. Spacelift provides a platform that operates on top of disparate IaC tools, including Ansible, Kubernetes, Pulumi, Terraform,… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:51 Packet Pushers Tue, 22 Apr 2025 18:35:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp059-news-roundup-oracle-plays-breach-word-games-fast-flux-worries-cisa-ai-package-hallucinations-and-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70020 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Once a month, the Packet Protector podcast likes to see what’s going on out there via our news roundup. There’s a lot happening! Today we discuss Fortinet warning that a threat actor has found a way … ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 34:09 Summerset Banks Mon, 21 Apr 2025 15:12:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb523-cves-reprieve-google-wan-for-sale-nvidia-pledges-more-us-made-chips/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70025 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a red alert for the CVE program, which nearly lost government funding before CISA stepped in, and then raise an alert for a Dpanel vulnerability. Google makes its… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 49:46 Packet Pushers Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:33:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno025-know-the-packet-flow/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69898 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Knowing the flow of how a packet gets from one end to the other is one of the most important pieces of advice given by today’s guest, Mark Prosser. He shares his journey in the IT industry, his t… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 42:57 Summerset Banks Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:16:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn777-overlay-all-the-things/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69900 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s Heavy Networking is all about overlay technologies, their history, development, and current state, both from engineer and vendor perspectives. We discuss why the industry turns to overlays t… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:01 Packet Pushers Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:53:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n022-snmp-fundamentals/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69904 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Following last week’s introduction to network monitoring, we discuss the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), one of the most implemented types of network monitoring. We discuss how it is o… ... Read more »]]> no 57:40 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 16 Apr 2025 14:07:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do269-intergalactic-dataspeak-and-making-data-actionable/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69906 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Data and what you do with it is the topic of today’s show with guest Dominic Chapman, the Head of Product at Axiom. Dominic’s career focus is on data, how to store and how to operationalize all the d… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:39 Packet Pushers Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:06:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp058-network-discovery-with-nmap-youve-got-swaptions/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69910 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We’re diving into NMAP on today’s show with guest Chris Greer. Chris, an expert in network analysis and forensics, explains what NMAP is, the difference types of scans, how device fingerprinting wor… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 45:09 Summerset Banks Mon, 14 Apr 2025 16:59:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb522-git-turns-20-an-iphone-airlift-cybersec-silence-speaks-volumes/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69914 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Guest co-host Ned Bellavance steps in for Johna this week. We start with a Fortinet vulnerability, and then opine on a memo from Shopify’s CEO on the company requiring and m… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 53:43 Summerset Banks Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:31:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn776-security-platforms-balancing-efficacy-ops-and-emerging-threats-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69776 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Network security has evolved from stateful perimeter firewalls with maybe some IDS/IPS to a complex stack delivered as numerous unique tools, which often don’t talk to one another and may need to be … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:33 Packet Pushers Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:31:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno024-networks-for-ai-and-ai-for-networks-a-dual-perspective-with-aviz-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69774 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, we introduce Aviz Networks with Vishal Shukla, Co-Founder & CEO. Vishal and Aviz are making Networks for AI, and AI for Networks. Vishal explains how Aviz does this by offering A… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 42:11 Packet Pushers Thu, 10 Apr 2025 16:51:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl011-getting-the-entire-team-to-speak/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69778 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode we’re joined by Daniel Ward to get a sneak preview of his talk on Getting the Entire Team to Speak, which he’ll give at DevOpsDay Austin. His addresses the challenges of getting pe… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 41:55 Packet Pushers Thu, 10 Apr 2025 09:38:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n021-is-it-the-network-network-monitoring-basics/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69780 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers How do you know what is happening within your network, especially when something isn’t working? Network monitoring is the answer. On today’s show, we’ll start with the basics of network monitoring. W… ... Read more »]]> no 56:03 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:07:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan089-a-career-journey-of-exponential-learning/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69782 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers “If you don’t feel nervous in front of a challenge, you are not exponentially learning” is how today’s guest Christian Adell describes his own approach to career growth. Christian chats with us first… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 59:00 Packet Pushers Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:08:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp057-behind-the-scenes-at-cisco-psirt-ai-cves-and-vex/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69786 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cisco Systems has a sprawling portfolio of home-grown and acquired products. What’s it like trying to find and address bugs and vulnerabilities across this portfolio? Omar Santos, a Distinguished E… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 54:13 Summerset Banks Mon, 07 Apr 2025 15:45:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb521-optics-advances-in-the-data-center-google-extends-gmails-end-to-end-encryption/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69790 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We check in on a serious Firefox vulnerability, explore NIST’s latest post-quantum encryption algorithm, and discuss a broken auto-update functionality in VMware Workstation. N… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:55 Summerset Banks Fri, 04 Apr 2025 18:50:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn775-how-to-train-your-very-own-ai-enabled-slackbot/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69700 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking, we’ll discuss building a Slackbot wired to an AI and trained on your own organization’s knowledge. The potential use cases for network operations are fascinating, and tod… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:03:59 Packet Pushers Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:04:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0404-tno023-networkings-third-phase-the-network-operator-experience/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69698 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Guest Chris Grundemann believes that NetOps is in the third phase of networking–improving the network operator experience. Not just making the network functional or improving end user experience. In … ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 57:30 Packet Pushers Thu, 03 Apr 2025 13:57:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n020-to-cert-or-not-to-cert/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69704 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers To cert or not to cert? That is the question Holly & Ethan discuss on today’s episode. Will a certification really land you a networking job? Are certs the guaranteed path to tech career s… ... Read more »]]> no 57:48 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:33:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do268-solving-big-problems-by-solving-small-problems/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69706 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers “You build a shop that solves big problems by solving small problems” is advice given by today’s guest, Merritt Baer. Merritt is currently a CISO at Reco, and has deep security experience in both gov… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:07 Packet Pushers Tue, 01 Apr 2025 14:49:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp056-ask-a-ciso-with-joe-evangelisto/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69711 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, we chat with Joe Evangelisto, CISO at NetSPI. He recounts his journey to becoming a Chief Information Security Officer, one that started as an IT sysadmin, advanced to management, a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 38:30 Summerset Banks Mon, 31 Mar 2025 18:02:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb520-when-good-llms-do-bad-things-dells-workforce-downsizes-and-quantum-key-distribution-from-space/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69715 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Grab a virtual doughnut to blaze through this week’s IT news with Johna Johnson and John Burke as Drew Conry-Murray is enjoying his glazed, filled and sprinkled vacation donuts.  Today, we’re going t… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 25:24 Packet Pushers Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:38:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno022-secure-automation-at-enterprise-scale-for-the-public-sector-with-red-hat-ansible-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69585 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers There are both benefits and challenges when adopting automation in the public sector, but Red Hat Ansible enhances efficiency, security and service delivery. With the right tooling, network… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:08:21 Summerset Banks Fri, 28 Mar 2025 16:39:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn774-who-put-these-ot-risks-in-my-it-ops-fortinet-has-answers-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69588 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers IT and infosec professionals are used to operating and protecting mission-critical infrastructure; servers, databases, load balancers, and so on. But what about valves that control the flow of gas… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:53 Packet Pushers Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:53:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl010-leading-with-influence-rather-than-mandating/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69590 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers How do you lead with influence rather than mandate? On today’s show, we talk with JJ Asghar from IBM. JJ shares his extensive experience in managing open-source namespaces like GitHub and npm for I… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 48:42 Packet Pushers Thu, 27 Mar 2025 12:41:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n019-howdy-neighbor-and-other-routing-stuff/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69592 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In today’s episode, we continue the discussion about routing and routing protocols by focusing on commonalities rather than differences among  protocols such as OSPF, RIP, EIGRP, or BGP. We explain h… ... Read more »]]> no 42:36 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 26 Mar 2025 14:50:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan088-see-something-improve-something-an-iterative-approach-to-automation-success/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69594 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Network Automation Nerds, industry veteran Michael Bushong talks about lessons learned from failure. As the network industry grapples with automation and network engineers confront yet a… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 47:33 Packet Pushers Tue, 25 Mar 2025 18:38:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp055-news-roundup-botnet-targets-tp-link-threat-hunting-in-the-electric-grid-apple-vs-uk-snoops-and-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69598 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This week we dive into security headlines including a botnet bonanza that includes TP-Link routers, Chinese attackers targeting Juniper and Fortinet, and a case study of nation-state actors… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 38:28 Summerset Banks Mon, 24 Mar 2025 16:21:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb519-google-bids-32-billion-for-cloud-security-startup-nvidia-makes-nice-with-quantum-computing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69602 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover Google’s $32 billion acquisition of CNAPP provider Wiz, Cloudflare offerings for AI security and support for post-quantum encryption, and NVIDIA’s pledge to o… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 40:47 Summerset Banks Fri, 21 Mar 2025 17:18:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn773-optimizing-ethernet-for-ai-an-update-on-the-ultra-ethernet-consortium/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69500 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) is an industry body that aims to optimize Ethernet for AI and HPC use cases. On today’s Heavy Networking we get an overview of the UEC and an update on its e… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:22:39 Packet Pushers Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:51:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno021-an-operators-perspective-on-netops-and-programming/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69498 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What’s it like to move from a NOC role to an operations and automation role? On today’s show we get the perspective of guest Joseph Nicholson, a Network Operations Engineer at NTT Data.  He explains … ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 47:04 Packet Pushers Thu, 20 Mar 2025 16:20:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n018-rib-vs-fib-administrative-distance-or-route-preference/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69504 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ready for more routing and routing protocols? Today we discuss the roles of the network operating system (NOS), routing protocols, the Routing Information Base (RIB), and the Forwarding Information… ... Read more »]]> no 52:21 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 19 Mar 2025 15:16:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do267-get-excited-about-riding-the-ai-infrastructure-wave/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69506 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The AI buildout is driving an infrastructure boom. On today’s show, we talk with Kendall Miller, an independent consultant in the DevOps and cloud-native space, about the boom’s potential impacts on … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:53 Packet Pushers Tue, 18 Mar 2025 14:16:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp054-understanding-wireguard-and-overlay-vpns-with-tom-lawrence/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69510 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers WireGuard and other overlay VPNs are the focus of today’s podcast with guest Tom Lawrence from Lawrence Systems. We dig into differences between WireGuard and traditional IPSec VPNs, how WireGuard’s … ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 49:11 Summerset Banks Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:51:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb518-clock-starts-for-new-intel-ceo-arista-load-balancing-targets-ai-infrastructure/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69514 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with warnings about an Apple Webkit zero day and ransonware exploits against known Fortinet vulnerabilites, and discuss attribution issues with the X DDoS attack.… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 38:16 Packet Pushers Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:55:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno020-automating-network-operations-with-juniper-mist-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69400 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Mist AI is a key part of Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform to simplify operations and optimize user experiences across wired and wireless networks. On today’s sponsored show, we explore the evo… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 40:40 Summerset Banks Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:02:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn772-measuring-users-digital-experience-with-catchpoint-internet-performance-monitoring-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69403 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM) is all about understanding a user’s application experience, and pinpointing problems if the experience is bad. Under the DEM umbrella, you’ll find Internet Per… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:22 Packet Pushers Thu, 13 Mar 2025 17:07:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n017-routing-fundamentals/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69408 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s N Is For Networking, we explore the fundamentals of routing, focusing on layer 3 of the OSI model. We explain the concepts of routers, routing tables, and routing protocols, and discuss w… ... Read more »]]> no 49:48 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 12 Mar 2025 17:59:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan087-modular-network-management-with-slurpit-and-netpicker/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69410 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In this episode of the Network Automation Nerds podcast, we talk network management with Wim Gerrits and Pieter van Os, co-founders of Slurp’it and Netpicker. These tools aim to simplify network i… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 48:28 Packet Pushers Tue, 11 Mar 2025 18:36:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp053-rethinking-secure-network-access-and-zero-trust-with-bowtie-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69414 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Packet Protector episode we talk with sponsor Bowtie about its secure network access offering. If you think secure network access is just another way to say ‘VPN,’ you’ll want to think aga… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 42:47 Summerset Banks Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:51:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb517-tsmc-pledges-165-billion-for-us-chip-manufacturing-will-the-chips-act-get-axed/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69419 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we’re joined by guest analyst Tom Hollingsworth of The Futurum Group. We start with red alerts from Broadcom on multiple vulnerabilities and an emergency patch from C… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 46:39 Summerset Banks Fri, 07 Mar 2025 18:03:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn771-is-the-ccie-still-worth-it-in-2025/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69291 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The CCIE remains the gold standard for networking certifications. But these days there are lots of other avenues for developing your skills and advancing your networking career, including network… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:52 Packet Pushers Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:43:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno019-a-look-at-netops-inside-a-colocation-facility/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69289 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ever wonder what network operations are like inside a colocation facility? Today we talk with Scott Brookshire, CTO of OpenColo. Scott shares his journey into networking, how OpenColo was founded,… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 44:13 Packet Pushers Thu, 06 Mar 2025 14:53:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n016-routers-are-not-switches-are-they/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69295 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The line between switches and routers can get a little blurry. On today’s N Is For Networking, we try to clear things up. We start by defining what a router and switch are, and then provide some h… ... Read more »]]> no 51:30 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 05 Mar 2025 18:56:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do266-how-ai-affects-the-developer-experience/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69297 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Let’s talk about how AI affects the developer experience, particularly for open source tools such as Terraform. We’re joined by guests Welly Siauw and Tyler Lynch to examine a project that leverages … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 43:00 Packet Pushers Tue, 04 Mar 2025 17:50:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp052-the-state-of-the-network-security-market-in-2025/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69301 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers How big is the network security market? Is it growing? How is that growth measured? What effect is SASE having on security spending? Will security products or security operators get more effective… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 40:38 Summerset Banks Mon, 03 Mar 2025 16:10:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb516-cisco-nvidia-asic-deal-chases-enterprise-ai-juniper-welcomes-third-party-llms/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69303 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we start with a couple of follow-ups and a Red Alert, and then jump into tech news. Cisco and Nvidia team up to put Cisco ASICs and the Nexus NOS into Nvidia Ethernet… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 24:46 Summerset Banks Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:20:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn770-deploying-a-global-network-in-minutes-with-megaport-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69162 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In our conversation today with CTO Cameron Daniel of Megaport, we discuss their global WAN architecture, PoPs, use cases, the Megaport Cloud Router, and more. Megaport is our sponsor today. It’s a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 35:53 Packet Pushers Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:56:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n015-spanning-tree-part-3-versions-states-and-guards/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69164 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We’re back with the third and last (for now) installment of our spanning tree series. Today’s episode includes an explanation of spanning tree versions, 802.1D, 802.1w, 802.1s, and their practical im… ... Read more »]]> no 41:58 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:13:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0228-tno018-the-network-engineers-evolution-thinking-like-a-product-owner-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69160 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What does it mean for a network engineer to develop a product mindset? And what does a product mindset have to do with network automation? Guest Peter Sprygada connects these concepts in today’s e… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 49:15 Packet Pushers Wed, 26 Feb 2025 15:41:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan086-a-reality-check-on-ai-for-network-operations/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69166 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, we get a reality check on all the hype surrounding AI with guest Phil Gervasi. Phil provides background on Large Language Models (LLMs) and their applications, as well as the c… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 53:24 Packet Pushers Tue, 25 Feb 2025 19:02:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp051-security-certifications-from-beginner-to-advanced/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69174 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Certifications are a fact of life in a technical career. They can also provide a pathway to help you earn new roles, sharpen your skills, and boost your salary. On today’s Packet Protector we look a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 36:53 Summerset Banks Mon, 24 Feb 2025 17:06:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb515-quantum-computings-future-looking-more-certain-arista-posts-record-2024-revenues/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69176 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Lots of good stuff in this week’s Network Break. Microsoft announces an 8-qubit quantum chip and declares that practical quantum computing is years, not decades, away. D-Wave says its quantum c… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 27:32 Summerset Banks Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:22:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn769-ci-cd-pipelines-and-network-automation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69017 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Continuous Integration / Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) is a framework that developers use to help them manage and integrate frequent code changes. As network automation evolves, should network… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:40 Packet Pushers Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno017-lead-people-manage-machines-and-processes/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69019 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Lead people. Manage machines and processes. That’s the the advice from Bill Hunter, today’s guest on Total Network Operations. Bill shares lessons of resilience and adaptability he learned early in h… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 43:49 Packet Pushers Thu, 20 Feb 2025 16:06:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n014-spanning-tree-part-2-root-bridge-edge-port-forwarding-and-blocking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69023 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome to part 2 of our spanning tree series. We start with a quick review and then discuss root bridges, root ports, designated ports, and forwarding and blocked ports.  We explain the impact of … ... Read more »]]> no 34:58 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 19 Feb 2025 19:17:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do265-how-do-we-measure-developer-experience/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69025 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Developer experience is a hard metric to measure qualitatively. On today’s show, we talk with Kristen Foster-Marks about Developer Experience, or DevEx. We start with the controversial concept of “… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:18 Packet Pushers Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:28:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp050-understanding-and-protecting-yourself-from-the-malware-economy/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69030 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers There’s a robust malware economy with an active market for exploits, brokered access to compromised systems, ransomware, bots-as-a-service, and more. And this malware economy is targeted at you. On t… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 42:40 Summerset Banks Tue, 18 Feb 2025 15:36:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb514-cisco-juniper-announce-new-switches-solarwinds-goes-private-in-4-4-billion-buyout/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69076 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with some Red Alert vulnerabilities to get your blood pumping, and then dive into networking news. Cisco announces new data center switches with AMD Pensando DPUs that… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 38:20 Summerset Banks Fri, 14 Feb 2025 19:23:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn768-ctrlaltdelivered-app-routing-reinvented-with-palo-alto-networks-sd-wan-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68874 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Connecting your branch to your wide area network used to be simple enough. Call your carrier, get a circuit ordered, wait a long time, then turn it up. A little routing, and there you were. Cloud… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 44:53 Packet Pushers Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:26:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno016-one-integrated-experience-for-netops-secops-and-business-teams-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68872 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Collaboration among tech and business teams is crucial to advancing your business. Extreme Networks is introducing Extreme Platform ONE to support this collaboration. In this sponsored episode, we… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 43:22 Packet Pushers Thu, 13 Feb 2025 15:15:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n013-spanning-tree-part-1-an-introduction-and-broadcast-storms/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68876 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Spanning tree is a topic so mysterious and complicated that common advice is just to disable it. In today’s episode, we start a mini-series on spanning tree, hoping to better explain what it is and w… ... Read more »]]> no 52:33 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 12 Feb 2025 20:54:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan085-embrace-change-to-thrive-in-the-tech-industry/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68878 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Embracing change is sometimes easier said than done. Today we talk with Monika Machado, who has held significant roles at companies like Microsoft and Oracle. She shares her story of learning and… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 59:54 Packet Pushers Tue, 11 Feb 2025 18:32:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp049-csmm-a-practical-model-for-improving-your-cloud-security/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68882 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The Cloud Security Maturity Model (CSMM) is a practical blueprint for improving the security of your public cloud deployments. Developed in partnership with the Cloud Security Alliance, IANS, and… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 42:55 Summerset Banks Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:36:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb513-uk-demands-apple-backdoor-ai-spending-cant-stop-wont-stop/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68886 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with some red alerts for Cisco ISE, Zyxel, Microsoft, and a Web manager suite called WeGIA. US senators and security experts sound the alarm about DOGE employees… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 39:15 Summerset Banks Fri, 07 Feb 2025 20:50:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn767-effective-networking-on-the-cheap/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68790 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Unless you’re building out AI infrastructure at a hyperscaler, you probably don’t have unlimited dollars. On today’s Heavy Networking we talk with guest Frank Seesink about how to build and operate n… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:09:58 Packet Pushers Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:19:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno015-revolutionizing-telecom-with-netops-automation-and-collaboration/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68788 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s episode with guest Joan Garcia provides valuable insights into the complexities of modern network operations at a telco, the importance of collaboration across technical domains, and the s… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 1:00:07 Packet Pushers Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:15:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n012-russ-white-on-why-we-need-network-models/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68794 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Why do we need network models such as OSI? Network architect and author Russ White joins Holly and Ethan to talk about how network models can help engineers ask intelligent questions and understand… ... Read more »]]> no 49:21 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 05 Feb 2025 15:46:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do264-serverless-goes-mainstream/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68796 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Serverless is mature enough now to be a mainstream choice for application development. But that doesn’t mean interesting things aren’t happening. Benjamen Pyle joins Kyler and Ned on Day Two DevOps t… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 38:40 Packet Pushers Tue, 04 Feb 2025 17:15:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp048-news-roundup-5g-vulnerabilities-abound-csrb-disbanded-magic-packets-target-juniper-routers-and-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68800 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers JJ and Drew catch you up on cybersecurity news including new research that uncovers a host of 5G/LTE vulnerabilities, the chain of breaches in a BeyondTrust attack that led to infiltration of the US… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 39:08 Summerset Banks Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:31:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb512-us-objects-to-hpe-juniper-wedding-cheeky-deepseek-freaks-vcs/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68802 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! The US Justice Department blocks the HPE-Juniper merger with a surprise lawsuit, DeepSeek shakes up the AI world, and Broadcom rolls out quantum-safe Fibre Channel controllers.… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 29:55 Summerset Banks Fri, 31 Jan 2025 20:29:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn-766-ensuring-qoe-for-agentic-ai-with-broadcom-velorain-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66693 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, we’re discussing the complexities of network design for AI computing at the edge. We’re not talking about AIOps, although that might come up in this conversation. Instead, we’re focu… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:06 Packet Pushers Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:48:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno014-beneath-the-cable-color-a-look-at-the-siemon-companys-high-speed-cable-assemblies-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66691 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we get an education on what a high speed cable assembly really is from guest Ryan Harris from today’s sponsor, The Siemon Company.  Ryan shares the evolution of high-speed pluggable cable as… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 43:53 Packet Pushers Thu, 30 Jan 2025 17:13:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n011-whats-the-difference-between-lag-mlag-mc-lag-and-stacking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66695 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In today’s episode, we address listener Kieren’s question about the differences between LAG, MLAG, MC-LAG, and stacking. We tackle the nuances of Link Aggregation (LAG) and the Link Aggregation Con… ... Read more »]]> no 56:22 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 29 Jan 2025 20:22:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan084-from-gitnops-zero-to-hero/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66697 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Are you ready to go from zero to hero in GitNops? On today’s podcast, we talk with Tom McGonagle, who shares and explains git, CI/CD and DevOps and how that all fits into network engineering. The c… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 45:26 Packet Pushers Tue, 28 Jan 2025 20:09:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp047-why-packet-analysis-and-wireshark-should-be-in-your-security-toolkit/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66701 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Don’t underestimate the value of packet analysis in your security strategy. And if you’re analyzing packets, the open-source Wireshark software is a go-to tool. On today’s episode, we talk with Chris… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 43:23 Summerset Banks Tue, 28 Jan 2025 19:12:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb511-cisco-sells-security-blanket-for-ai-nightmares-stratoshark-captures-system-calls/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66707 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with critical vulnerabilities affecting the Android OS, Cisco Meeting Management, and SonicWall, and then discuss a report that tens of thousands of Fortinet security… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 38:28 Summerset Banks Fri, 24 Jan 2025 18:28:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn765-telecom-in-the-bahamas-lessons-in-resiliency/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66541 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Many of us have had network design discussions relating to natural disasters. What if a fire comes through? Or a flood? For most of us, those discussions don’t feel overly worthy of our attention. Y… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:45 Packet Pushers Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:47:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno013-how-do-we-apply-devops-to-traditional-networking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66539 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Can we map DevOps principles and practices to network operations? Should we? On today’s show, we talk with Williams Collins and Eyvonne Sharp to understand DevOps both culturally and practically. We … ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 38:47 Packet Pushers Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:39:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n010-why-was-the-colon-chosen-as-a-delimiter-in-ipv6/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66546 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers It’s history day on N Is For Networking! We learn about the development of IPv6 directly from Bob Hinden, one of the pioneers who made it happen. Bob discusses his journey from early work on ARPANET … ... Read more »]]> no 49:37 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:07:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan083-cox-gets-network-automation-right-and-proves-it-at-def-con-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66550 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s Network Automation Nerds episode discusses Cox Communications’ journey to getting network automation right. We also talk about how they used network automation to support operating the net… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:01:22 Summerset Banks Wed, 22 Jan 2025 14:44:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do263-an-athropologists-advice-for-improving-it-cultures/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66548 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers It’s tempting to run IT organizations the same way we run infrastructure: as resource units to be applied to various jobs. But people aren’t infrastructure. They have opinions. They form teams. They … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:23 Packet Pushers Tue, 21 Jan 2025 15:18:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp046-ipv6-security-migration-and-adoption/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66555 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers You asked for more IPv6 and we listened. In today’s episode, we talk with Ed Horley, co-host of the IPv6 Buzz podcast about IPv6 security, migration, and adoption. We talk about how your general s… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 39:42 Summerset Banks Mon, 20 Jan 2025 19:24:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb510-cisa-says-us-tech-inherently-insecure-ai-now-included-in-google-workspace/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66561 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Guest co-host John Burke joins Drew Conry-Murray for this week’s analysis of tech news. They discuss a string of serious vulnerabilities in Wavlink Wi-Fi routers, Fortinet t… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:46 Summerset Banks Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:43:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn764-should-you-pursue-a-technical-leadership-role/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66467 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Do you think you have what it takes to be a manager? Should you go for it? Laura Santamaria, host of the Technically Leadership podcast, joins Ethan Banks to discuss those questions. They talk about… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:04:59 Packet Pushers Thu, 16 Jan 2025 15:05:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n009-high-speed-ethernet-lanes-explained/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66473 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, we’re explaining high-speed Ethernet lanes at the request of listener Matthew. We cover lanes, channels, and their physical representation in networking – think actual cables. We … ... Read more »]]> no 37:30 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:28:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan082-mastering-python-one-bite-at-a-time/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66475 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers How do you master Python? One bite at a time. On today’s show we talk with Bob Belderbos, co-founder of PyBites, a community and learning platform for Python. Bob shares his philosophy for learning P… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 40:18 Packet Pushers Tue, 14 Jan 2025 16:47:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp045-reducing-the-risk-of-compromised-digital-certificates-with-caa-and-certificate-transparency/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66479 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Transport Layer Security (TLS) relies on certificates to authenticate Web sites and enable encryption. On today’s Packet Protector we look at mechanisms that domain owners can take to ensure the v… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 31:28 Summerset Banks Mon, 13 Jan 2025 16:49:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb509-fcc-to-raise-funds-for-rip-and-replace-of-chinese-telco-gear-billionaire-space-race-takes-off/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66481 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with serious CVEs for Perl and Ivanti. On the news front, the FCC wants to license spectrum to raise money to help US telcos rip out Chinese network equipment–even t… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 29:45 Summerset Banks Fri, 10 Jan 2025 20:06:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn763-you-too-can-say-yes-to-packet-analysis/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66339 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Packet capture and packet analysis is incredibly useful for problem-solving and troubleshooting. Analyzing packets is also a difficult skill to master. With the incredible array of network… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:42 Packet Pushers Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:39:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno012-from-hardware-to-cloud-evolving-roles-for-network-operators/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66337 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cloud networking is still networking, but there are differences. In this special collaboration episode between the Total Network Operations and Cloud Gambit podcasts, Scott Robohn, Eyvonne Sharp,… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 59:52 Packet Pushers Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:03:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n008-what-is-a-default-gateway/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66344 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s topic is the default gateway, essential for routing traffic between networks. We explain its purpose, configuration, and the consequences of incorrect settings. Using home networks as an e… ... Read more »]]> no 34:15 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 08 Jan 2025 15:27:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do262-the-science-and-magic-of-network-mapping-and-measurement/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66346 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Measuring network speed seems straightforward: send some traffic between two endpoints and see how long it took. But what path did the traffic take? Were wired or wireless networks involved? What… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 38:40 Summerset Banks Fri, 20 Dec 2024 19:15:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn762-a-network-automation-roadmap/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66263 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Once you get past a handful of Python scripts, network automation can be…daunting. If you want to make network automation process-driven, repeatable, reliable, and something that doesn’t just rely on… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:43 Packet Pushers Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:04:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan081-were-going-to-talk-python-to-you/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66272 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, we’re going to talk Python. Host Eric Chou is joined by Michael Kennedy,  the founder of Talk Python Training and host of the Talk Python To Me podcast. The discussion covers the … ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:05:52 Summerset Banks Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:28:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do261-year-in-review-peak-serverless-k8s-complexity-devops-sprawl-and-whats-next/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66269 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Join us today for a look back at this year’s developments in cloud security and DevOps. We ask if serverless computing has peaked, why Kubernetes continues to be so hard, whether cloud repatriation i… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:48 Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Dec 2024 15:27:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp044-optimizing-security-and-performance-with-adem-and-app-acceleration-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66278 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Autonomous Digital Experience Management, or ADEM, measures network and application performance from the user perspective and gives network and IT teams visibility into the entire data… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 41:31 Summerset Banks Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:50:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb508-google-serves-up-custom-ai-and-quantum-chips-nokia-puts-muscle-behind-sonic/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66280 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This is our final show for 2024. We start with critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti and OpenWrt, and then discuss what effect a proposed bill from US Senator Ron Wyden would have… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 24:09 Packet Pushers Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:20:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/1219-n4n007/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66267 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers When building your network and buying equipment, is performance or cost more important? On today’s episode, we discuss the balance between performance and cost in selecting networking equipment. We a… ... Read more »]]> no 25:46 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:06:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno011-behind-the-netops-curtain-at-cisco-live/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66057 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ever wonder how large conferences such as Cisco Live! manage their on-site network operations? Today’s podcast guest, Jason Davis joins host Scott Robohn to discuss history of network operations at C… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 49:18 Summerset Banks Fri, 13 Dec 2024 16:25:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn761-who-are-you-building-automation-for-an-autocon2-roundtable/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66059 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s Heavy Networking comes to you from the AutoCon2 tech event being held in Westminster, Colorado. This episode was recorded in conference room on site at AutoCon2 in November, 2024. The f… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:02:27 Packet Pushers Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:44:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl009-shifting-to-a-growth-mindset-for-organizational-success/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66062 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers A growth mindset not only advances you, but can help to advance those around you. Today we delve into the concept of a growth mindset with guest Sasha Czarkowski. We contrast the growth mindset with… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 36:56 Packet Pushers Thu, 12 Dec 2024 16:23:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n006-packet-analysis-basics/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66065 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Packet analysis can be your friend for troubleshooting network problems. In this episode, hosts Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky explore packet analysis, They discuss tools such as Wireshark and… ... Read more »]]> no 34:12 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 11 Dec 2024 17:52:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do260-cloudy-with-a-chance-of-meatballs-humor-and-threat-detection/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66067 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Humor is the best medicine, so they say. In critical IT security jobs, a little humor could help you prevent burnout and maintain your mental equilibrium. Lydia Graslie, a Cloud Threat Detection… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 34:32 Packet Pushers Tue, 10 Dec 2024 20:43:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp043-the-perils-and-perks-of-the-ciso-track/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66071 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers A Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) helps to architect and drive an organization’s security strategy. The role requires technical chops and business acumen. You also need strong c… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 39:49 Summerset Banks Mon, 09 Dec 2024 18:01:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb507-arista-announces-stackable-switches-fbi-recommends-encrypted-messaging/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66076 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we warn of significant vulnerabilities in WhatsUp Gold and Cisco NX-OS. We also discuss US federal reaction to the penetration of US telco networks by Chinese state… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:04 Packet Pushers Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:53:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno010-navigating-network-automation-complexities-insights-from-autocon-2-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65985 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show, we recap some highlights of AutoCon2 with guest Jeremy Rossbach from sponsor Broadcom. Jeremy gives some background on his career, and then elaborates on conversations he had at A… ... Read more »]]> network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations no 48:38 Summerset Banks Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:33:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn760-mitigate-iot-ot-vulnerabilities-with-guided-virtual-patching-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65989 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we explore how virtual patching can be used to protect IoT and OT devices. Virtual patching leverages intrusion detection and intrusion… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 42:55 Packet Pushers Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:04:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n005-the-sort-of-useful-osi-model/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65993 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Network engineers should be familiar with the Open Systems Interconnection (OSI) model, a framework for understanding network communications. On today’s show, Ethan and Holly delve into each of the m… ... Read more »]]> no 31:59 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 04 Dec 2024 16:36:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan080-elevating-your-network-automation-skills-and-the-devnet-expert-track/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65995 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ongoing education and training is a constant in a networking career, especially if you want to advance. And certifications are a common path forward. On today’s episode, guest Andreas Baekdahl s… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 39:12 Summerset Banks Wed, 04 Dec 2024 15:13:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do259-see-deep-inside-public-cloud-for-greater-visibility-and-troubleshooting-with-thousandeyes-cloud-insights-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66000 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Public cloud networks can be a bit of a black box when it comes to monitoring and troubleshooting. Today on Day Two DevOps we talk with sponsor Cisco ThousandEyes about its Cloud Insights tool,… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 33:14 Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:42:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp042-ciso-liability-insurance-a-seriously-dangerous-menu-hack-and-more-security-news/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66004 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our monthly news roundup discusses liability insurance for CISOs (if you are one, you should get it), serious intrusions of US telecom companies by Chinese state actors (according to the FBI), and a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 26:45 Summerset Banks Tue, 03 Dec 2024 12:54:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb506-billions-flow-for-us-chips-fcc-lets-t-mobile-spacex-make-phone-calls-from-orbit/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66006 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We’ve got a full menu for our post-Thanksgiving episode. We start with a host of critical CVEs affecting Veritas and a couple more for QNAP. Cisco announces EOL for two version … ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 24:31 Summerset Banks Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:04:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do258-how-system-initiative-rethinks-infrastructure-as-code/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65936 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers System Initiative is a new product that aims to improve on Infrastructure as Code (IaC). On today’s episode we talk with System Initiative creator Adam Jacob to find out why he wanted to improve on I… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:05 Packet Pushers Tue, 26 Nov 2024 17:39:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp041-cyber-insurance-from-a-policyholder-perspective/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65940 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cyber insurance provides compensation if a company suffers financial loss due to a security incident such as a ransonware payment, costs of data recovery, legal expenses or fines, or damage to a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 24:57 Summerset Banks Tue, 26 Nov 2024 12:59:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb505-netbox-makes-lateral-moves-with-new-products-submarine-cable-cuts-raise-suspicions/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65934 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a brief follow-up on our CVE coverage, and then dive into a serious one-two set of vulnerabilities being exploited in Palo Alto Networks software, VMware taking a… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 40:34 Summerset Banks Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:45:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn-759-deploying-the-bgp-monitoring-protocol-bmp-at-isp-scale/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65823 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The BGP Monitoring Protocol, or BMP, is an IETF standard. With BMP you can send BGP prefixes and updates from a router to a collector before any policy filters are applied. Once collected, you can… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 56:32 Packet Pushers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:24:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl008-how-to-hire-top-performers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65829 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Hiring is never an easy process. On today’s show, guest Brian Hogan and host Laura Santamaria explore the intricacies of hiring top performers in the tech industry. Brian talks about how to set up a … ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 37:48 Packet Pushers Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:01:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n004-essential-topics-in-networking-ethernet-nat-and-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65827 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What are the most essential topics to understand for a new networkers? Ethan Banks and Holly Metlitzky address a listener’s question about foundational topics, covering what a network is, the d… ... Read more »]]> no 43:10 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Packet Pushers Wed, 20 Nov 2024 14:52:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan079-from-network-monitoring-to-observability-make-the-leap-for-better-netops/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65831 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Traditional network monitoring was built around SNMP and logs. And while there’s still a role for these sources, network observability aims to incorporate more data to help you build a holistic p… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:05:59 Packet Pushers Tue, 19 Nov 2024 17:09:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp040-personal-privacy-tools/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65833 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Surveillance is a fact of life with modern technology, be it corporate data harvesting or government snooping. If you’re thinking about personal privacy, today’s episode covers common tools for com… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 32:11 Summerset Banks Mon, 18 Nov 2024 19:43:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb504-cisco-updates-licensing-branding-with-wi-fi-7-google-cloud-to-require-mfa/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65837 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we get an update on SonicWall’s new firewall warranty. We also cover Cisco’s Wi-Fi 7 launch; in addition to new APs, Cisco also updates its branding and rolls out “si… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:43 Summerset Banks Fri, 15 Nov 2024 19:41:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn758-how-selector-built-an-ai-language-model-for-networking-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65739 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, artificial intelligence with sponsor Selector.AI. If you’re curious and maybe still skeptical about the value AI brings to network operations, listen to this episode. Selector is … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:54 Packet Pushers Thu, 14 Nov 2024 16:27:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/n-is-for-networking/n4n003-whats-a-vlan/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65746 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we explore Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). This topic was prompted by a question from college student Douglas. We’ll explain the fundamental concepts of VLANs, such as their role in s… ... Read more »]]> no 30:50 networking, DevOps, networks, IT, infrastructure, IPv6, news, analysis, cloud Summerset Banks Wed, 13 Nov 2024 19:18:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do257-love-is-in-the-firmware/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65748 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers With the current cultural emphasis on AI and how that is changing our world, we often forget the human element of individuals and teams when building an effective software development team. On… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 42:21 Packet Pushers Tue, 12 Nov 2024 20:57:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp039-securing-active-directory-from-a-pen-testers-perspective/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65752 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Microsoft’s Active Directory and Entra ID are valuable targets for attackers because they store critical identity information. On today’s Packet Protector, we talk with penetration tester and sec… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 46:36 Summerset Banks Tue, 12 Nov 2024 15:48:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb503-apple-buys-stake-in-satellite-telecom-company-arista-enjoys-ai-revenue-bump/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65756 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover a serious Cisco vulnerability, SonicWall offering a firewall warranty, and a security advisory from ID provider Okta. Apple buys a stake in a satellite… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 32:54 Summerset Banks Fri, 08 Nov 2024 18:50:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn757-building-a-diy-sd-wan-to-serve-very-remote-customers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65626 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, we chat with wireless ISP engineer Elijah Zeida. Elijah had an interesting connectivity challenge to solve for a remote mountain town that relies on a wireless connection for I… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:29 Packet Pushers Thu, 07 Nov 2024 19:16:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl007-hot-takes-on-technical-leadership/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65631 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Everyone has their own hot take or bit of wisdom to share regarding technical leadership.  Today, host Laura Santamaria weaves these insights on communication, collaboration, decision making and … ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 8:40 Packet Pushers Wed, 06 Nov 2024 21:05:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan078-the-evolution-of-ostinato-from-open-source-to-a-sustainable-business/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65635 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ostinato is a network traffic generator aimed at network engineers who need test traffic, whether in a lab or production, to do things such as test circuit bandwidth, determine if SD-WAN or load… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 44:58 Summerset Banks Wed, 06 Nov 2024 18:11:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do256-alkiras-universal-transit-simplifying-hybrid-multi-cloud-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65637 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We are firmly entrenched in a hybrid cloud world, from on-prem data centers to multiple cloud platforms to branch and remote offices, not to mention wandering end users connecting via VPN. While the… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:15 Packet Pushers Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:59:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp038-a-peek-inside-the-security-mind/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65643 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Security professionals often have an impulse to want to move on to the next new thing. While that can be helpful in a field that thrives on change, it can also make it hard to focus on routine tasks… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 39:59 Summerset Banks Mon, 04 Nov 2024 15:49:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb502-aws-revenue-growth-lags-cloud-competitors-microsoft-entra-id-forces-mfa/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65645 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss Google adding traffic shaping to its cross-cloud interconnect, Aviatrix bringing hybrid cloud transit to its cloud networking service, and Microsoft… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 25:37 Summerset Banks Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:12:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn756-alkira-enhances-its-multi-cloud-networking-with-ztna-and-security-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65499 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Alkira provides a Multi-Cloud Networking Service (MCNS) that lets you connect public cloud and on-prem locations using a cloud-delivered, as-a-service approach. But Alkira offers more than just… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:04 Summerset Banks Wed, 30 Oct 2024 18:11:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do255-is-ai-the-magic-solution-for-refactoring-legacy-code/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65507 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers AI is being integrated and adopted across much of the IT world, but can it work magic in transforming old legacy code into shiny modern code? When it comes to this magic trick, it’s important to l… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 37:58 Packet Pushers Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:10:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp037-from-supply-chain-security-to-post-quantum-cryptography-live-from-xfd/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65511 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This episode was recorded live at Security Field Day (XFD) 12 in October, 2024. As delegates at the event, JJ and Drew heard presentations from DigiCert, Dell Technologies, SonicWall, and Citrix.… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 30:47 Summerset Banks Mon, 28 Oct 2024 15:53:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb501-fortinet-cisco-defects-being-exploited-fcc-wants-input-on-isp-data-caps/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65513 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new ZTNA offering from NaaS startup Alkira, a serious vulnerability in Fortinet’s management software under active exploit, and a less-serious v… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 23:37 Summerset Banks Fri, 25 Oct 2024 17:28:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn755-optimizing-ethernet-to-meet-ai-infrastructure-demands/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65403 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ethernet competes with InfiniBand as a network fabric for AI workloads such as model training. One issue is that AI jobs don’t tolerate latency, drops, and retransmits. In other words, AI workloads d… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:09:49 Packet Pushers Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:59:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl006-from-blame-to-empowerment-changing-team-culture-in-tech/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65406 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Leadership has a huge impact on an organization’s culture, including tech teams. On the positive side, leaders can foster healthy, productive environments. On the negative side, they can build h… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 46:02 Packet Pushers Wed, 23 Oct 2024 18:04:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan077-network-observability-tools-automation-and-insights/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65409 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Network optimization starts with observing, but how are networks observed and what tools are used? Joining the podcast today are the authors behind the book “Modern Network Observability.” Eric Chou … ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 47:42 Summerset Banks Wed, 23 Oct 2024 15:12:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do254-intelligent-data-infrastructure-how-netapp-builds-for-performance-security-and-visibility-across-clouds-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65411 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Enterprise data is everywhere: on prem, at the edge, and across the public cloud. Storing and managing that data involves more than just SSDs and spinning disks; it’s about building and operating a d… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 35:06 Packet Pushers Tue, 22 Oct 2024 17:40:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp036-news-roundup-nist-nixes-password-resets-cargo-crane-espionage-risks-municipal-govs-targeted-and-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65415 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s Packet Protector rounds up recent security news, including revised password guidelines from NIST, a White House push to help fill infosec jobs, and potential espionage risks from C… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 34:05 Summerset Banks Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:58:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb500-solarwinds-and-macos-vulernabilities-get-attention-amazon-invests-in-nuclear-to-meet-power-carbon-goals/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65428 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This week’s Network Break discusses a CISA warning that a serious SolarWinds vulnerability is being exploited, Microsoft turns the tables by discovering a MacOS vulnerability, and Amazon invests in s… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 32:24 Summerset Banks Fri, 18 Oct 2024 19:21:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn754-secure-ai-by-design-with-palo-alto-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65321 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers AI is finding its way into more and more consumer and business applications. In particular, the widespread use of Generative AI raises a serious question: how secure is it? In this sponsored Heavy… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:37 Summerset Banks Wed, 16 Oct 2024 19:42:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do253-breaking-into-tech-job-hunting-realities-for-recent-graduates/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65327 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Job hunting is never easy and on today’s Day Two Cloud, Katrina Janeczko shares her journey from college to her current role at Comcast.  Katrina discusses the challenges of job hunting, the re… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:46 Packet Pushers Wed, 16 Oct 2024 14:26:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan076-innovating-healthcare-it-automating-netops-at-rush-university-medical-center-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65329 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Uzair Khan from RUSH University Medical Center is today’s guest on the Network Automation Nerds podcast. Uzair discusses the complexities of healthcare technology and the critical role of automation … ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 41:56 Packet Pushers Tue, 15 Oct 2024 20:04:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp035-what-it-should-know-about-securing-industrial-systems/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65333 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Industrial Control Systems (ICS) and Operational Technology (OT) used to stand apart from traditional IT. But those worlds are converging, and IT pros, including infosec teams and network engineers,… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 47:31 Summerset Banks Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:23:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb499-juniper-extending-ai-umbrella-to-security-should-we-regulate-ai-or-ai-outcomes/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65335 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover a new Juniper announcement and discuss how the company is bringing its security portfolio under its AI umbrella, Aryaka adding CASB to its SASE menu, and… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 28:55 Summerset Banks Mon, 14 Oct 2024 15:55:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn753-getting-to-know-ciscos-network-service-orchestrator-nso/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65217 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, guest James Henderson joins the Packet Pushers to discuss Cisco’s Network Service Orchestrator (NSO). NSO’s role in network automation, its declarative management approach, and th… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:08:37 Packet Pushers Thu, 10 Oct 2024 16:10:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl005-navigating-the-practical-and-emotional-challenges-of-tech-layoffs/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65221 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Layoffs are a sensitive topic in the tech industry. Host Laura Santamaria discusses the emotional and practical impacts on employees and leaders. She also covers the signs of potential layoffs, and… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 21:35 Packet Pushers Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:39:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan075-mastering-networking-in-the-age-of-ai-advice-for-aspiring-engineers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65224 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ivan Pepelnjak joins host Eric Chou to reflect on his extensive career, his decision to reduce his content creation, and offer advice for young engineers. They discuss the evolution of networking… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:01:24 Packet Pushers Tue, 08 Oct 2024 18:32:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp034-driving-security-and-network-assurance-with-juniper-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65228 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today on the Packet Protector podcast we talk with sponsor Juniper Networks about how to simplify the complexity that affects network and cybersecurity teams alike. From tool sprawl to floods of… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 37:04 Summerset Banks Mon, 07 Oct 2024 15:44:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb498-bluecat-flows-into-network-performance-with-liveaction-buy-t-mobile-ordered-to-appoint-a-ciso/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65230 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! DDI specialist BlueCat is getting into network performance monitoring with its LiveAction acquisition, T-Mobile is ordered to spend almost $16 million to improve its infosec… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 25:42 Summerset Banks Fri, 04 Oct 2024 16:51:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn752-how-digital-twins-enable-smarter-network-ops-troubleshooting-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65088 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our topic today is digital twins. Sponsor Forward Networks offers software that creates a “mathematically accurate” copy of your network, be it on prem or in the cloud. We talk about what “ma… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:49 Summerset Banks Wed, 02 Oct 2024 17:52:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do252-rebuilding-cloudflares-millions-of-logs-per-second-logging-pipeline/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65095 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cloudflare’s transition from SysLog-NG to OpenTelemetry is the topic of discussion on this episode of Day Two DevOps. Guests Colin Douch and Jayson Cena from Cloudflare explain the reasons behind t… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 37:53 Packet Pushers Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:59:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp033-ai-and-machine-learning-101-for-cybersecurity/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65099 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The terms “AI” and “machine learning (ML)” get thrown around pretty regularly in IT and cybersecurity. On today’s Packet Protector we get an introduction to AI and ML to help you ask the right questi… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 46:21 Summerset Banks Tue, 01 Oct 2024 11:19:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb497-blocking-ai-scraper-bots-hpe-arista-reach-for-bigger-slices-of-the-enterprise/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65103 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss significant vulnerabilities in HPE APs and Cisco Catalyst 9K switches, the benefits of bug bounties, how HPE is adding third-party device monitoring to… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 39:34 Summerset Banks Fri, 27 Sep 2024 19:29:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn751-top-tips-for-building-a-ccie-ei-lab/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64988 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The Packet Pushers and guest Mason Reimert discuss strategies he’s using to prepare for the Cisco CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure lab exam. Mason shares practical tips for hands-on labbing for both e… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:52 Packet Pushers Thu, 26 Sep 2024 15:48:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl004-fostering-psychological-safety-for-tech-teams/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64990 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The concept of psychological safety originated from research on surgical teams. Psychological safety is essential as it allows team members to voice concerns without fear of retaliation. As a… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 34:49 Packet Pushers Wed, 25 Sep 2024 18:15:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan074-integrate-and-collaborate-with-codespaces-and-containerlab/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64992 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers GitHub Codespaces aims to simplify spinning up a developer environment in the cloud. Containerlab, which provides virtual lab environments for network engineers, is now integrated with Codespaces to… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 42:20 Packet Pushers Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:17:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp032-unpacking-rpki-for-bgp-security/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64998 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today on Packet Protector we get into BGP security. BGP is an essential protocol for directing traffic across the Internet, but it wasn’t designed with bad actors in mind, not to mention plain old c… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 36:59 Summerset Banks Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:20:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb496-nokias-enterprise-data-center-intentions-are-ai-chatbots-worth-the-nuclear-waste/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65002 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss Microsoft’s proposed deal to buy power from the Three Mile Island nuclear plant, new APs and switches from Juniper Networks, and T-Mobile landing a c… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:08 Summerset Banks Wed, 18 Sep 2024 18:23:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do251-ai-for-the-rest-of-us-new-conference-alert/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64891 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers AI is everywhere. So are questions about AI’s value, how it really works, and how it will affect technology. Hannah Foxwell aims to demystify AI via a new conference, AI for the Rest of Us, taking p… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 34:07 Packet Pushers Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:12:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp031-cloud-firewall-architecture-essentials/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64895 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today on Packet Protector we look at cloud firewall architectures. If you’ve deployed firewalls in the campus or a data center, it’s useful to know that there are differences in the public cloud. We’… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 33:41 Summerset Banks Mon, 16 Sep 2024 15:25:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb495-fortinet-customer-data-stolen-boeing-to-test-quantum-entanglement-networking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64897 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss the theft of 440Gbytes of customer data from a Fortinet cloud repository, how to think about resiliency after an AT&T network update kills access to… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 25:52 Summerset Banks Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:29:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn749-expand-your-network-labs-with-containerlab-and-clabernetes/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64805 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, we cover open source Clabernetes, a tool that allows you to run Containerlab on Kubernetes. Containerlab provides a CLI for orchestrating and managing container-based networking l… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:04 Packet Pushers Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:36:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl003-leveling-up-your-teams-skills/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64808 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers IT work requires ongoing training and skills development. Laura Santamaria and guest Scott Robohn discuss strategies for leveling up your team to ensure they have the skills they need. Laura and… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 40:33 Packet Pushers Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:44:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan073-some-final-words-of-wisdom-from-greg-ferro/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64810 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This episode was recorded with Greg Ferro, co-founder of Packet Pushers, just days before his retirement in July 2024. Greg and Eric reflect on Greg’s influential career in network engineering and t… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 1:15:35 Packet Pushers Tue, 10 Sep 2024 18:13:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp030-volt-typhoon-on-the-attack-starlink-joins-the-navy-and-more-security-news/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64815 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s Packet Protector is an all-news episode. We cover the Volt Typhoon hacker group exploiting a zero-day in Versa Networks gear and a multitude of vulnerabilities in Zyxel network products. We a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 33:15 Summerset Banks Mon, 09 Sep 2024 15:47:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb494-at-verizon-spends-20-billion-for-frontier/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64817 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover an AT&T lawsuit against Broadcom over changes to a support contract for VMware software, why Verizon is spending $20 billion to buy Frontier, and new… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 31:49 Summerset Banks Fri, 06 Sep 2024 20:50:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn748-how-ai-and-hpc-are-changing-data-center-networks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64707 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode of Heavy Networking, Rob Sherwood joins us to discuss the impact that High Performance Computing (HPC)and artificial intelligence computing are having on data center network d… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:07:50 Summerset Banks Wed, 04 Sep 2024 16:16:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do250-the-realities-of-responsible-disclosure-in-the-cloud/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64711 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cloud security and responsible disclosure are the focus of today’s conversation with guest Kat Traxler. Kat shares her insights on identifying vulnerabilities in cloud services, particularly Google C… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 32:28 Summerset Banks Tue, 03 Sep 2024 18:31:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb493-cisco-acquires-ai-startup-to-police-ai-nvidia-dell-ride-gpu-profit-wave/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64723 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover a couple of listener FUs, and then dive into the news. Attackers exploit a zero-day in Versa to harvest credentials, AT&T agrees to a fine of nearly $1… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:13 Packet Pushers Tue, 03 Sep 2024 14:36:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp029-translating-security-objectives-into-business-outcomes/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64717 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Packet Protector we talk about how to talk about security objectives in ways that resonate with business and non-technical leaders in your organization. Tying security objectives to b… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 55:22 Summerset Banks Fri, 30 Aug 2024 19:52:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn747-automate-the-easy-things/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64621 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our Heavy Networking guest today is Hans Driessens, and we sat down at AutoCon1 to talk through some of his network automation projects. Hans shares his journey from a service engineer to a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure true 57:47 Packet Pushers Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:34:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl002-the-philosophical-roots-of-leadership/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64619 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On this episode of Technically Leadership, we talk about the philosophical underpinnings of leadership. We discuss what it means to hold and drive a vision for a technical organization, how to build… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 40:06 Packet Pushers Wed, 28 Aug 2024 20:47:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan072-exploring-internet2s-network-automation-for-university-and-research-networks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64617 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode we delve into Internet2’s mission to advance research and education through high-speed connectivity. University and research networks may have more complicated designs, req… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 50:06 Packet Pushers Tue, 27 Aug 2024 20:38:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp028-can-secops-and-netops-work-together/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64613 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers IT tends to divide itself by job function and technological specialization, especially as technology gets more complex. However, each IT domain is part of a larger system, and these systems require… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 50:10 Summerset Banks Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:45:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn746-going-deep-on-ospf-route-filtering/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64538 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode we delve into OSPF filtering. That is, how to filter routes from a device’s routing table in an OSPF environment. This is a tricky business, because OSPF requires an identical dat… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:20 Summerset Banks Mon, 26 Aug 2024 18:52:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb492-amd-spends-big-for-engineering-talent-fcc-cracks-down-on-ai-faked-robocalls/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64609 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! A US appeals court will let a privacy lawsuit against Google go forward, striking telecom workers are a reminder to test your resiliency planning, and AMD spends nearly $5… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:53 Summerset Banks Wed, 21 Aug 2024 18:54:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do249-the-anatomy-of-tls-1-3-and-why-you-should-risk-it/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64531 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Transport Layer Security (TLS) is today’s topic with guest Ed Harmoush. TLS plays a critical role in Internet security, and we dive into the differences between versions 1.2 and 1.3 In addition, Ed s… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 36:20 Packet Pushers Wed, 21 Aug 2024 16:58:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan071-understanding-the-infrastructure-requirements-for-ai-workloads-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64533 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Network Automation Nerds, we get into the infrastructure required to support AI workloads. We discuss key considerations including bandwidth, the substantial power and cooling r… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 31:42 Packet Pushers Tue, 20 Aug 2024 16:37:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp027-how-wi-fi-positioning-systems-enable-mass-surveillance/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64527 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Smartphones use Wi-Fi based Positioning Systems (WPSes) to collect data about nearby Wi-Fi access points and other wireless devices to help determine the phones’ geographic location. Researchers at t… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 47:45 Summerset Banks Mon, 19 Aug 2024 16:13:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb491-cisco-revenues-drop-10-in-q4-texas-instruments-get-1-6-billion-for-chip-factories/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64525 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Hackers may have stolen millions of US Social Security numbers, HPE acquires a multi-cloud management company, and Cisco announces plans to lay off 7% of its employees. Pure… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 20:04 Summerset Banks Fri, 16 Aug 2024 18:47:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn745-using-abstractions-in-automation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64475 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s episode of Heavy Networking comes to you from AutoCon1 in Amsterdam, recorded live on premises. In today’s network automation discussion, we cover abstraction layers with guest Jaakko Rau… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 59:14 Packet Pushers Wed, 14 Aug 2024 17:57:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan070-fakenos-an-open-source-nos-for-network-testing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64473 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we spotlight an open-source project called FakeNOS. Whether you’re a network engineer looking to experiment in a controlled environment, or a DevOps engineer wanting to run a network testbed f… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 46:00 Packet Pushers Tue, 13 Aug 2024 19:40:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp026-security-considerations-for-working-from-anywhere/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64467 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Remote work is now a norm. And whether it’s a day or two at home every week, or relocating overseas so you can log in to the office from an Italian piazza or a beach in Thailand, there are lots of o… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 43:25 Summerset Banks Mon, 12 Aug 2024 17:05:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb490-googles-post-monopoly-options-microsoft-flips-deltas-legal-threats-the-bird/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64464 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover a judge’s ruling that Google is monopolist and potential outcomes, the HPE/Juniper acquisition clearing regulatory hurdles, and Microsoft flipping the bird a… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 26:39 Summerset Banks Fri, 09 Aug 2024 19:29:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn744-how-backbox-helps-you-mitigate-cves-for-network-devices-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64398 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we explore a network automation use case for configuration compliance in the face of never-ending common vulnerabilities and exposures, or CVEs. If you can automate that compliance, you have a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 44:10 Summerset Banks Wed, 07 Aug 2024 20:12:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do248-using-creativity-and-empathy-to-ease-the-pain-of-compliance-audits/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64394 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Day Two DevOps we talk with Jen Stone, a technical security assessor and aerial arts competition organizer. Jen shares her journey from IT service desk to becoming a security assessor. S… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 32:59 Packet Pushers Tue, 06 Aug 2024 18:43:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp025-wi-fi-security-part-2-listener-qa/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64390 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Packet Protector we answer listener questions about Wi-Fi security with guest Stephen Orr. Stephen is Chair of the Security Technical Task Group for the Wi-Fi Alliance and a Distinguished … ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 33:51 Summerset Banks Mon, 05 Aug 2024 15:43:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb489-shareholders-sue-crowdstrike-intel-to-fire-15000-employees/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64388 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a proposed class action lawsuit against CrowdStrike, while Delta investigates options to seek damages from CrowdStrike and Microsoft. Microsoft Azure goes… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 31:10 Summerset Banks Fri, 02 Aug 2024 17:17:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn743-leveraging-ai-for-network-automation-at-scale-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64281 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers AI is making its way into network automation. Maybe the thought of a hallucinating ChatGPT getting its six-fingered hands on your network makes you want to run the other way. But the story of AI for… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:01 Packet Pushers Wed, 31 Jul 2024 20:47:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan069-lessons-on-the-journey-from-noc-to-aerospace-networking/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64279 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today, Lexie Cooper shares her journey from a NOC environment to networking engineering in the aerospace industry. Along the way, the discussion makes stops at the importance of medium skills, and… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 56:03 Packet Pushers Tue, 30 Jul 2024 21:12:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp024-considering-resiliency-in-a-time-of-global-outages/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64268 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In the wake of one of the largest global IT outages, resiliency is the theme of today’s show. We dig into the CrowdStrike debacle as well as an Azure outage that kinda flew under the radar. We also l… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 37:33 Summerset Banks Mon, 29 Jul 2024 15:42:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb488-crowdstrike-bug-tester-was-buggy-can-starlink-match-us-isp-performance/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64260 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on CrowdStrike and Microsoft, and then examine a CrowdStrike incident review in which the security company says a bug in its content validator… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:32 Summerset Banks Fri, 26 Jul 2024 20:38:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn742-designing-a-real-world-hybrid-cloud-network/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64167 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s show we talk about designing a network to support hybrid cloud deployments. That is, building and operating a network to interconnect the Big Three US public clouds (GCP, AWS, and Azure) a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:21 Packet Pushers Thu, 25 Jul 2024 16:22:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl001-the-line-between-management-and-ic-leadership/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64163 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This first episode of Technically Leadership explores distinctions and commonalities between the management track and the staff engineer track with guests Nick Silkey and Martin Smith. Our guests… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 43:22 Summerset Banks Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:27:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2do247-chocolate-or-carrots-how-humor-can-foster-good-devops-relationships/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64159 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Guests Ashish and Shilpi from the Cloud Security Podcast converse with Ned and Kyler on how humor and relatability can foster an engaging and collaborative environment in DevOps. The conversation… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure true 41:02 Packet Pushers Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:20:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp023-wi-fi-security-part-1-unpacking-vulnerabilities-and-exploits/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64155 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers From an SSID confusion exploit to a RADIUS attack to a critical vulnerability in a Windows Wi-Fi driver, the past several months have seen multiple attacks and exploits targeting the wireless realm.… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 43:46 Summerset Banks Mon, 22 Jul 2024 20:20:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb487-the-bsods-strike-back-solarwinds-sorta-dodges-sec-bullets/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64150 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover the CrowdStrike/Microsoft patch debacle, why SolarWinds isn’t entirely out of trouble following a judge’s dismissal of most–but not all–of an SEC lawsuit, and… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 48:23 Packet Pushers Wed, 17 Jul 2024 10:44:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/technically-leadership/tl000-announcing-technically-leadership-a-new-podcast-for-the-next-phase-of-your-career/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64137 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Technically Leadership is a brand new podcast on the Packet Pushers network. Host Laura Santamaria explores leadership in the tech industry, with conversations and insights to help you development… ... Read more »]]> technical leadership, technical team lead, technical management, laura santamaria, cio, cto, ceo, ciso no 3:26 Summerset Banks Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:03:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn741-history-of-networking-how-bridging-saved-ethernet/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64104 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Ready to take a trip back to the 1980’s and learn some networking history? We talk with Alan Kirby, who was there forty years ago when the first Ethernet bridge was created at Digital Equipment C… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:59 Packet Pushers Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:13:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan068-is-cloud-networking-the-future-for-network-engineers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64077 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, host Eric Chou and guest Kyler Middleton discuss the transition from on-prem network engineering to cloud networking; the importance of adapting to new platforms such as AWS, A… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 39:39 Packet Pushers Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:43:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp022-inside-an-equipment-test-lab/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64038 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Third-party test labs can help buyers make decisions about which products to purchase. While a testing lab can’t mimic the conditions of your specific production environment, it can assess a p… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 47:11 Summerset Banks Mon, 08 Jul 2024 15:33:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb486-chrome-ditches-entrust-certs-do-ai-stocks-mirror-the-dotcom-bubble/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=64014 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover why the Google Chrome browser won’t trust a set of Entrust digital certificates come November and what you should do about it, an emergency security patch f… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 43:37 Summerset Banks Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:49:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c-246-can-service-level-objectives-slos-help-keep-users-happy/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63990 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Service Level Objectives (SLOs) are a set of reliability measurements for customer or user expectations of services; in other words, are people having a good experience with your application or… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 38:39 Packet Pushers Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:36:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp021-critical-vulnerabilities-ai-assisted-scams-compromised-vpns-and-more-security-news/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63979 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers It’s an all-news episode for this week’s Packet Protector podcast. We cover critical vulnerabilities in the MOVEit file transfer software and in thousands of ASUS routers, and a remote code exe… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 36:42 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:49:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb485-a-final-fu-for-greg/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63958 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Greg Ferro bids farewell to Network Break, and Drew Conry-Murray and Johna Till Johnson bid farewell to Greg. Of course, the podcast must go on, so we also cover some tech news. First, Nokia… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 59:52 Katie Dunn Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:43:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn740-ietfs-network-management-operations-nmop-working-group/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63950 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers When you think of IETF, you probably just think of defining protocols, but its new NMOP working group is all about helping network operators identify issues and deploy solutions, including those… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:36 Packet Pushers Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:28:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan067-ai-and-total-network-operations-with-scott-robohn/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63942 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This is the final episode of a series of interviews with Scott Robohn (for now). We discuss AI in networking operations and how it’s still too early to tell exactly how much, if any, value will be c… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 30:36 Packet Pushers Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:33:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp020-dropping-the-sbom-the-software-bill-of-materials-and-risk-management/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63935 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If you care about nutrition, you check the ingredients of your food. If you care about your IT infrastructure, you check the Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) of the tech. At least that’s the future … ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 35:29 Katie Dunn Mon, 24 Jun 2024 21:08:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb484-hpe-nvidia-cozy-up-on-ai-infrastructure-norway-uncovers-rare-earth-elements-motherlode/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63893 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with a longish round of FUs, and then dive into news. HPE announces HPE Private Cloud, which includes software, switches, and GPUs from Nvidia for building out… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:08:55 Katie Dunn Fri, 21 Jun 2024 13:05:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn739-high-stakes-network-observability-for-high-frequency-trading/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63882 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers High Frequency Trading in finance demands the utmost quality and speed from a network, making flawless observability a must. Our guest today is Radu Ionco from Jump Trading, and he tells us about… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 50:13 Packet Pushers Wed, 19 Jun 2024 19:09:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan066-operationalize-your-automations-with-torero-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63866 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers When you’re trying to share your cool new network automation with your co-workers, the last thing you want to do is deal with other systems’ different libraries and dependencies gumming it up. Tha… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 28:34 Katie Dunn Wed, 19 Jun 2024 14:37:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c245-dont-fear-database-devops/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63799 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Most platform engineers are scared of databases, and most database administrators prefer it that way. But our guest today says it’s time to move forward together toward a future of database linters, … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no Packet Pushers Tue, 18 Jun 2024 16:08:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp019-the-god-accounts-cloud-iam/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63762 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we discuss how to secure your all-powerful root accounts on the three major public cloud providers: AWS, Azure, and GCP. Our guests today, Ned Bellavance and Kyler Middleton from the Day Two… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no Katie Dunn Mon, 17 Jun 2024 16:07:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb483-cisco-hopes-to-be-ikea-for-ai-infrastructure-is-anyone-besides-nvidia-making-money-from-ai/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63743 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with an announcement from Greg about his impending retirement. After we dust ourselves off from that, we pivot to this week’s tech news. Fortinet acquires a company to … ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:04:16 Katie Dunn Fri, 14 Jun 2024 18:21:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn738-reducing-complexity-with-fortinets-unified-sase-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63727 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Fortinet’s Unified SASE provides consistent security controls and policies both for traditional campuses and the hybrid workforce.. Nirav Shah joins us to explain how Fortinet is positioned to do t… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:52 Packet Pushers Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:08:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan065-the-excitement-and-trepidation-of-automation-with-scott-robohn/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63696 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In part two of Scott Robohn’s interview, Scott tells us about his experience starting his own business and co-founding the Network Automation Forum and the AutoCon conference series. He describes t… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 25:53 Packet Pushers Tue, 11 Jun 2024 17:50:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp018-rsa-recap-including-a-view-from-the-event-soc/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63673 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Drew and JJ have recovered from the overstimulation of the RSA expo floor and are ready to discuss their takeaways from the conference. They discuss the surprising emphasis on microsegmentation and… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 38:46 Katie Dunn Mon, 10 Jun 2024 19:01:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb482-hpe-launches-enterprise-private-5g-arista-creates-agent-for-nvidia-smartnics/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63664 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Johna fills in for Drew for a second week. We start with a follow-up on last week’s take on HPE and 5G. With this week’s HPE announcement that it’s launching Aruba Networking En… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 55:52 Katie Dunn Fri, 07 Jun 2024 15:35:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn737-greg-ferro-the-exit-interview/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63641 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Greg Ferro, co-founder of Packet Pushers, is signing off. After years of frustrating health issues, he’s decided to fully step back from podcasting and industry analysis to take care of himself. A… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:06:20 Packet Pushers Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:25:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/day-two-cloud-crossover-when-the-cloud-was-born/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63609 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome to a crossover episode with the Day Two Cloud podcast! Eric Chou was there for the birth of the public cloud. Before DevOps or SREs were a thing, before Azure was Azure, Eric was a network… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 45:10 Katie Dunn Wed, 05 Jun 2024 14:14:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c244-when-the-cloud-was-born/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63604 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Eric Chou was there for the birth of the public cloud. Before DevOps or SREs were a thing, before Azure was Azure, Eric was a network engineer for Amazon, helping them build out their retail… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:10 Packet Pushers Tue, 04 Jun 2024 15:44:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp017-whats-the-matter-understanding-the-matter-protocol/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63590 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Matter is an IoT protocol that has security and interoperability baked into it. Steve Hanna, the chair of the Product Security Working Group in the Connectivity Standards Alliance, joins the show… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no Katie Dunn Mon, 03 Jun 2024 17:04:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb481-hpe-unloads-bss-oss-tools-multi-national-force-busts-botnets/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63580 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Johna fills in for Drew this week. We start with HPE adapting to the 5G market and unloading BSS/OSS tools to HCLTech. Dell financial results suggest AI problems. ISP… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:10 Katie Dunn Fri, 31 May 2024 13:37:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn736-understanding-vmware-by-broadcom-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63568 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, sponsored by Broadcom, we talk about VMware’s transition under Broadcom’s ownership. The acquisition has led to big changes that rolled out very quickly, including how VMw… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:02:24 Packet Pushers Thu, 30 May 2024 16:22:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan064-get-to-know-naf-co-founder-scott-robohn/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63560 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Scott Robohn is responsible for so much of the current buzz and awareness of network automation. Today, we sit down with the co-founder of Network Automation Forum to learn about his own journey. We… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 25:57 Packet Pushers Tue, 28 May 2024 16:59:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp016-tabletop-security-exercises-dd-for-grown-ups/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63529 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Tabletop security exercises can help organizations game out their response to a security incident. From the technical and business considerations to legal and PR implications, a tabletop exercise,… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no Katie Dunn Tue, 28 May 2024 13:34:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/heavy-strategy-failure-and-resilience/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63523 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome to a crossover episode with the Heavy Strategy podcast! Firing the wrong person, mistakenly rebooting core switches in a massive network, not passing the CCIE exam– today we talk all about f… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:20 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 27 May 2024 15:25:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb480-new-dell-switch-targets-ethernet-ai-fabrics-nvidia-net-income-leaps-628/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63507 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Lots of hardware news in today’s episode. We start with a new data center Ethernet switch from Dell designed to accelerate workloads on AI Ethernet fabrics. Public cloud n… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 38:27 Katie Dunn Fri, 24 May 2024 10:57:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn735-managing-ot-networks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63496 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The variety and number of OT devices continue to grow at such a pace that network engineers really need to think through how to manage them as part of their broader network. Dan Massameno joins the… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:31 Katie Dunn Wed, 22 May 2024 19:08:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c243-your-kubernetes-clusters-are-showing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63490 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers There are about 1.4 million Kubernetes clusters just sitting out there on the public internet as we speak. That is 1.4 million lateral-movement rich, highly privileged environments. The bearer of… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 38:27 Packet Pushers Tue, 21 May 2024 20:32:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp015-zero-trust-architecture-because-you-cant-trust-anybody-any-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63486 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Zero trust is a buzzword, but what does it actually mean and how will it impact network engineers? Jennifer is here to get us up to speed. First, she gives a general description: It’s a security a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 42:09 Katie Dunn Mon, 20 May 2024 19:31:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb479-solar-storm-survival-ciscos-sinking-revenue-doesnt-dampen-wall-street/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63451 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss what IBM and Palo Alto Networks get out of a deal for Palo Alto Networks to buy the SaaS version of the QRadar SIEM from IBM, why LogRhythm is merging with… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 41:52 Katie Dunn Fri, 17 May 2024 12:17:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn734-russ-white-hour-part-2-snowflakes-and-network-automation/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63441 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome to the second part of our interview with friend of the podcast, Russ White. We start our conversation with a listener question about VXLAN/EVPN which acts as a springboard for what Russ… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:18 Packet Pushers Wed, 15 May 2024 14:16:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan063-the-team-behind-nautobot-part-2-the-benefits-of-technical-writing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63418 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Curious about what it takes to write a technical book as a network engineer? You’re in luck. The team behind Nautobot is also the team behind the book “Network Automation with Nautobot: Adopt a net… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 26:32 Packet Pushers Tue, 14 May 2024 18:08:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp014-good-threat-hunting/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63413 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Have you ever noticed “threat hunting” in vendor products and wondered exactly what it means? James Williams is here to explain: Threat hunting is the R&D of detection engineering. A threat hun… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 33:01 Katie Dunn Mon, 13 May 2024 20:39:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb478-more-ai-assistants-emerge-dell-tracks-hybrid-workers-office-attendance/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63399 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We begin the episode with some follow-up on edge AI chips, whether Packet Pushers should start a dedicated AI channel, and a clarification on AWS and VMware. On the news front,… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 41:12 Katie Dunn Fri, 10 May 2024 16:53:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn733-russ-white-hour-is-is-vs-ospf-and-a-deep-dive-into-ethernet-adapters/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63395 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We turn the nerd meter up to eleven on today’s episode with longtime friend of the show, Russ White. First we dive into how an Ethernet adapter knows when a link is lost, where Russ teaches us all a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:52 Katie Dunn Wed, 08 May 2024 17:11:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c242-data-engineering-and-its-streams-rivers-and-lakes/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63378 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Keith Gregory teaches us about data engineering in a way DevOps folks (and hydrologists) can understand. He explains that the role of a data engineer is to create pipelines to transport data from… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no Packet Pushers Tue, 07 May 2024 15:57:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp013-untangling-managed-security-services/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63372 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What’s the difference between cybersecurity “as a service” vs. “managed” vs. “hosted”? And what’s the difference between an MSP and an MSSP? In this episode, JJ helps untangle the terms and concepts … ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 42:48 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 06 May 2024 16:51:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb477-arista-assembles-switch-based-microperimeters-fcc-wants-more-money-for-telcos-dumping-huawei-gear/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63353 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover a new microsegmentation offering from Arista, new GenAI assistants from Fortinet, and a GenAI firewall from Versa Networks to monitor and report on how… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no Katie Dunn Fri, 03 May 2024 15:39:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn732-junipers-ptx-platforms-800ge-and-double-density-400ge-for-dc-and-wan-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63333 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The future has arrived: 800 gig Ethernet is here. Amit Bhardwaj and Dmitry Shokarev from today’s sponsor, Juniper Networks, join the show to tell us all about Juniper’s 800 gig Ethernet and what we n… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 39:23 Packet Pushers Wed, 01 May 2024 19:43:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan062-the-team-behind-nautobot/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63303 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we chat with the maintainers of Nautobot, the open source network source of truth and network automation platform. Jason Edelman, Ken Celenza, John Anderson explain how their day jobs at… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 28:57 Packet Pushers Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:17:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp012-planning-for-a-post-quantum-cryptography-world/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63289 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The classical encryption algorithms that currently undergird our IT infrastructure will be broken once there’s a powerful and stable enough quantum computer to do the job. Quantum-resistant a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 40:58 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 29 Apr 2024 15:52:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb476-ibm-buys-hashicorp-running-data-centers-with-vegetable-oil/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63256 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We welcome guest commentator Kyler Middleton of Day Two Cloud to discuss the IBM/HashiCorp deal, then pivot to new Wi-Fi 7 APs from HPE Aruba Networking, and discuss why a data… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:00:07 Katie Dunn Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:59:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn731-graphql-open-source-query-language-for-apis/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63248 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What if instead of sending multiple queries out to APIs and getting disparate data back, you could just send a single query and receive a single answer. That’s exactly what GraphQL does for you. R… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 34:53 Packet Pushers Wed, 24 Apr 2024 21:34:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan061-transforming-network-telemetry-into-operational-insights-with-kentik-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63230 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The expectations for application delivery are higher than ever before, the networks that support those applications are increasingly distributed, and visibility is essential for network operations… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 44:33 Katie Dunn Wed, 24 Apr 2024 14:03:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c241-choose-your-own-adventure-manager-director-or-ic/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63223 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What makes for a good manager, director, and independent contributor (IC), and how do you figure out which is the best fit for you? Hazel Weakly has had a whirlwind tour of all three and is ready to… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:10 Packet Pushers Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:28:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp011-iot-protocols-detection-and-protection/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63219 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers IoT devices are often like the tiny aliens in the locker in Men in Black: They’ve created a whole little world on your network without almost any humans knowing they exist. Today Troy Martin joins t… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 46:50 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 22 Apr 2024 18:53:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb475-cisco-hypes-hypershield-broadcom-tries-to-clarify-vmware-strategy/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63198 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover Hypershield, a new Cisco security product that uses technology from its Isovalent acquisition. We parse a blog from Broadcom CEO Hock Tan on the company’s V… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:00:52 Katie Dunn Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:05:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn730-retail-healthcare-manufacturing-and-more-transform-their-branches-with-next-gen-sd-wan-and-sase-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63167 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If you haven’t made the leap from traditional wide area networking to SD-WAN, or perhaps you’re thinking about adding security services to your SD-WAN infrastructure, this episode is for you. Rajesh … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:33 Katie Dunn Wed, 17 Apr 2024 18:33:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c240-the-duality-of-enterprise-ai/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63154 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers AI has been around forever; AI is emergent. AI is just data analytics; AI hallucinates. AI doesn’t have many business use cases; AI is already being used by your employees. Today, Greg and Johna f… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 54:53 Packet Pushers Wed, 17 Apr 2024 16:08:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan060-python-for-network-engineering-with-kirk-byers-part-2/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63150 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This is Part 2 of Kirk Byers’ interview. We discuss the Git course he’s developing and the need to build bridges between networking and testing so we can move automation forward. This of course lea… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 36:46 Packet Pushers Tue, 16 Apr 2024 15:08:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/p010-cisas-cyber-incident-reporting-law-what-you-need-to-know/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63143 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The US government is seeking comment on a new law mandating detailed cyber incident reporting. In this episode, we cover what you need to know about the “Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical I… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 37:27 Katie Dunn Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:34:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb474-intel-strikes-back-in-gpu-wars-the-fork-is-strong-with-valkey/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63113 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we start with some FU on Intel drivers, and how FISA affects people outside (and inside) the US. In the news we cover Intel’s rollout of new XPU silicon and a… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:02:12 Katie Dunn Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:04:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn729-open-source-to-closed/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63092 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers With “The Cathedral and the Bazaar” as his guide, Srivats launched Ostinato, his open source project, in 2010. He needed an affordable network traffic generator at his day job, he was passionate eno… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:40 Katie Dunn Wed, 10 Apr 2024 17:41:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c239-almost-every-infrastructure-decision-i-endorse-or-regret/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63076 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers You can’t just drop a knife on fish and expect there to be sushi. Jack Lindamood joins us today to share his metaphors and thoughts on picking the right IT tools and processes as outlined in his p… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:56 Packet Pushers Tue, 09 Apr 2024 20:08:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp009-dont-forget-the-firmware/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63063 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers If your approach to firmware is that you don’t bother it as long as it doesn’t bother you, you might want to listen to this episode. Concerns about supply chain vulnerabilities are on the rise and fo… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 41:44 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 08 Apr 2024 19:11:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb473-duty-to-report-your-breaches-intel-foundry-biz-loses-7-billion/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63029 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we start with some FU on Juniper’s Mist AI, the ConnectWise vulnerability, and the 25th anniversary of the Cisco Cat6. The US Cybersecurity & Infrastructure S… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 36:35 Katie Dunn Fri, 05 Apr 2024 15:58:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn728-how-drivenets-leverages-ethernet-fabrics-for-ai-networking-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=63010 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers To run AI workloads, a network needs thousands of GPUs and those GPUs must operate in sync. If there is congestion or dropped frames, very expensive efforts could be delayed or disrupted. While… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:48 Packet Pushers Thu, 04 Apr 2024 10:23:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan059-python-for-network-engineering-with-kirk-byers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62997 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The intersection of Python and network engineering is Kirk Byers’ sweet spot. Today, the creator of the Netmiko library and core maintainer of NAPALM joins the show to tell us about his network a… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 37:37 Packet Pushers Tue, 02 Apr 2024 19:54:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp008-dishin-up-cloud-slaw-security-lab-a-week/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62991 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Learning cloud security can be daunting for experienced network engineers, much less complete newbies. That’s why Rich Mogull started “Cloud Security Lab A Week,” aka Cloud SLAW. Every Thursday, he e… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 01 Apr 2024 19:52:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb472-hpe-adds-genai-to-aruba-central-intel-eager-to-slurp-billions-in-subsidies/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62960 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we try to peel back the layers on HPE’s announcement about new GenAI capabilties in Aruba Networking Central, parse Broadcom’s touting of its AI credentials, and feel … ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:05:02 Katie Dunn Fri, 29 Mar 2024 15:47:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn727-kubernetes-networking-essentials/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62952 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Where there are containers, there is networking. Today we dig into the networking that underlies Kubernetes, the open source orchestration platform for container-based applications. Our guest Karim… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:06:50 Katie Dunn Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:25:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c238-tech-hiring-is-borked/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62929 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Life isn’t easy for someone looking for a job in tech. There are lots of content mills pushing the idea that if you just pass this one six-month course, you’ll have a six-figure career in no time. Th… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 38:36 Packet Pushers Tue, 26 Mar 2024 14:57:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp007-ipv6-security-essentials/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62887 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers You’re already running IPv6, even if you don’t know it yet. Your remote users are using it at their homes, your printers come with it built into the kernel, your generals are using it on their mob… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 53:04 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 25 Mar 2024 15:47:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb471-nvidia-unveils-800g-ethernet-infiniband-switches-for-ai-fabrics-ghost-jobs-haunt-job-boards/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62868 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Nvidia announces new 800G switches, one for Ethernet and one for InfiniBand, for building AI fabrics. Nvidia also announces an “AI supercomputer,” a rack-scale pre-built bundle … ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:10:35 Katie Dunn Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:14:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn726-from-automation-to-orchestration-for-a-fintech-network-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62847 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Fiserv is one of the largest payment processors in the world, In 2023 it handled more than 35 billion transactions worth $2.03 trillion US dollars. Its network is critical to the business. The… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:48 Katie Dunn Wed, 20 Mar 2024 17:49:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c237-managing-medical-iot-devices-on-aws/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62824 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers In this podcast episode, Randy Horton from Orthogonal and Ian Sutcliffe from AWS discuss the complexities of supporting regulated medical devices in the cloud. They explore the challenges of… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:32 Packet Pushers Wed, 20 Mar 2024 14:12:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan058-the-story-of-containerlab-with-roman-dodin-part-2/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62819 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome back for Part 2 of Eric’s interview with Roman Dodin, co-creator of containerlab. Roman describes containerlab as a “lab as code” tool that quickly and easily creates virtual networking topol… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 34:18 Packet Pushers Tue, 19 Mar 2024 14:17:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp006-effective-security-for-small-it-shops/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62808 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This episode is for IT professionals who work in small- to medium-sized businesses and are expected to handle cybersecurity on top of issues like “my camera isn’t working on Zoom.” Guest Joe Stern ha… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 49:11 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 18 Mar 2024 18:22:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb470-netbox-labs-adds-on-prem-support-asml-vs-the-netherlands/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62768 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This week on Network Break we discuss a new on-prem version of NetBox Labs’ source-of-truth software with enterprise support, why Selector AI is adding an LLM to its operations and observability p… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:39 Katie Dunn Fri, 15 Mar 2024 17:11:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn725-standing-up-a-dc-network-using-terraform/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62729 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Matt Horn built a data center network through automation, remotely. This is the future of network engineering. Matt shares how his team did it technically: Terraform, a little Ansible, leveraging… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:53 Packet Pushers Wed, 13 Mar 2024 22:12:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/nan057-nile-incorporates-network-automation-from-the-ground-up-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62691 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What if you could eliminate the burdens of networking without losing your control and visibility of the network? That’s the idea behind Nile. With Nile co-managing the network, you don’t have to spe… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 47:00 Packet Pushers Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:31:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp005-red-blue-purple-choosing-the-right-teams-for-security-testing-and-defense/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62684 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers According to Bryson Bort, you can build higher metaphorical fences, electrify them, and have sharks with laser beams prowling the moat, but attackers are still going to get through the security… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 43:23 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:02:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb-469-arista-debuts-network-observability-service-startups-aim-to-break-nvidias-ai-chip-grip/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62657 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This week we discuss a new network observability offering from Arista that integrates network telemetry with application data, why startups such as Groq and Taalas think they can break Nvidia’s grip … ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:03:51 Katie Dunn Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:33:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn724-how-packets-move-through-a-network-device/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62651 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we metaphorically pop open the hood of switches and routers, taking a look at the mechanics of how they work. We cover the three states: configuration, operational, and forwarding. We talk RIB… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:52 Packet Pushers Wed, 06 Mar 2024 16:19:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/the-story-of-containerlab-with-roman-dodin-part-1/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62636 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Big risk, big reward: That’s the origin story of both containerlab and its maintainer, Roman Dodin. Roman tells Eric the story behind containerlab, a free software platform for building network labs … ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 32:16 Katie Dunn Wed, 06 Mar 2024 15:04:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c236-introducing-new-co-host-kyler-middleton/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62632 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we welcome a new co-host, Kyler Middleton, to the Day Two Cloud podcast. Kyler grew up in rural Western Nebraska, fixing neighboring farmers’ computers in exchange for brownies and Rice K… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 33:20 Packet Pushers Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:47:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp004-exploiting-vulnerabilities-not-customers-how-to-pick-good-pen-testers/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62618 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers When you’re picking a penetration tester to poke at your security infrastructure, how do you know if you’re picking a good one? Is pen testing even the right service for your needs? Pen tester, SANS … ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 49:29 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 04 Mar 2024 20:18:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb-468-broadcom-checks-sase-box-spirent-announces-ai-traffic-emulator-for-ethernet-networks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62611 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! Johna Till Johnson joins as guest host while Greg Ferro enjoys some time off. We start with follow-up regarding damage to subsea cables in the Red Sea, and then dive into news.… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 19:41 Katie Dunn Fri, 01 Mar 2024 14:14:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn723-its-like-legos-developing-a-network-automation-framework/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62603 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Right now, we have the building blocks for network automation, but we don’t have end-to-end designs or complete systems. It’s like having a bunch of Legos but no instructions for how to build your sp… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 43:30 Katie Dunn Wed, 28 Feb 2024 15:23:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c235-building-modern-apps-in-govcloud/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62582 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Chances are, you’ve probably only heard of GovCloud because at the bottom of new feature releases from the Big 3 there’s usually an asterisk that says “not yet available in GovCloud.” So what is GovC… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no Packet Pushers Tue, 27 Feb 2024 14:36:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp003-an-insiders-look-at-security-certs/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62563 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What are the best cybersecurity certs to get? Do advancements in cloud and AI mean security professionals need to re-skill? How do certifying organizations decide what new courses to create? Chief… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 54:17 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 26 Feb 2024 21:02:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb467-more-ai-assistants-emerge-nvidias-ai-goldmine-spurs-new-competitors/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62548 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover financial results from Palo Alto Networks (good, but next quarter’s softer forecast resulted in a drubbing), Cisco (not good), and Nvidia (so good that Wall S… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 45:13 Katie Dunn Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:13:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn722-ivan-pepelnjaks-netlab-eliminates-the-tedious-bits-of-labbing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62485 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers One dark day, Ivan Pepelnjak stopped labbing. He just couldn’t make himself yet again go through assigning addresses, building links, putting devices in place, setting up OSPF, BGP, VXLAN, EVPN, e… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 59:40 Katie Dunn Wed, 21 Feb 2024 19:52:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c234-what-to-do-about-vmware/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62454 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Broadcom’s acquisition of VMware has generated a lot of anxiety among VMware customers. In this episode, we closely analyze the situation. First, we look at Broadcom’s past acquisitions in the inf… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 42:04 Packet Pushers Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:08:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp002-the-tricky-biz-of-secrets-management/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62434 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we look at secrets management and privileged access management from the perspective of a network engineer. How do you and your team securely store sensitive data including passwords, SSH keys,… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 36:58 Katie Dunn Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:36:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn721-goodbye-network-cowboys-hello-total-network-operations/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62407 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The days of network cowboy heroism are over… or at least they need to be. It’s time for network engineering to grow up and standardize how networks are built. Not only will this make life easier for … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 54:05 Katie Dunn Wed, 14 Feb 2024 19:16:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c233-pinning-down-private-clouds/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62377 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What are we talking about when we are all talking about private clouds? On-prem? Hybrid? Virtualization? Where does hardware fit into it all– and would younger engineers even know what to do with a p… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 30:59 Packet Pushers Wed, 14 Feb 2024 15:49:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-automation-nerds/welcome-to-network-automation-nerds/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62372 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Hi, I’m Eric Chou, and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, the newest addition to the Packet Pushers family. This is your audio destination for network engineers and infrastructure p… ... Read more »]]> automation, python, NetOps, networking, networks, infrastructure no 45 Packet Pushers Tue, 13 Feb 2024 22:45:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/pp001-wpa3-everything-you-wanted-to-know-but-were-afraid-to-ask/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62351 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers It’s time to make the switch from WPA2 to WPA3. We cover how to do it and what migration challenges to be prepared for no matter what WLAN you are dealing with (open, passphrase, or 802.1x) . We a… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 31:59 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 12 Feb 2024 18:08:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb466-identifying-the-most-hated-isp-should-ai-write-your-security-policies/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62332 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start with an FU on return-to-office policies, and then dive into some announcements from Cisco Live in Amsterdam. Cisco is rolling out rack and blade servers with Nvidia… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:58 Katie Dunn Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:07:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn720-what-yale-learned-about-radius-load-balancing/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62190 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Yale’s efforts to load-balance RADIUS servers is a case study in system design for resiliency. First, there was a lone, redundant PSN. Next, F5s load balancers entered the picture. Then the network t… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 45:03 Katie Dunn Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:52:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c232-chaos-engineering-breaking-things-on-purpose/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62172 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Chaos engineering is all about resilience and reliability… it just takes the harder path to get there. By injecting random and unpredictable behavior to the point of failure, chaos engineers observe … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 36:57 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 05 Feb 2024 20:01:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb465-dell-terminates-vmware-resale-deal-return-to-office-orders-backfire-says-study/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62107 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This week on Network Break we discuss Dell terminating its resale agreement of VMware as Broadcom looks to streamline OEM agreements, a new Wi-Fi AP and cloud-managed switches from Extreme, and the… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:15 Katie Dunn Fri, 02 Feb 2024 22:20:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn719-meet-suzieq-the-network-observability-application/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62100 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Guest Dinesh Dutt introduces his newest creation, SuzieQ. It’s a network observability platform application that has both a free, open source version and an enterprise version. Lightweight, fast, a… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 56:46 Packet Pushers Fri, 02 Feb 2024 20:32:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/packet-protector/join-us-for-packet-protector-a-new-cybersecurity-podcast/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62076 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Hi, I’m Jennifer Minella and I’m excited to finally share with you all that I’ll be co-hosting a new podcast on the Packet Pushers network. It’s called Pocket Protector, a podcast exploring the inter… ... Read more »]]> cybersecurity, networking, engineers, security, compliance, no 45 Katie Dunn Wed, 31 Jan 2024 20:03:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c231-cloud-repatriation-can-workloads-ever-come-home-again/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=62012 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cloud repatriation: Is it a good idea? Guest Marino Wijay, an OSI and networking open source advocate, joins hosts Ethan Banks and Ned Bellavance to discuss the recent interest in cloud… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:39 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 29 Jan 2024 16:53:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb464-juniper-begins-ai-push-into-the-data-center-vmware-customers-confront-higher-prices/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61980 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This week we discuss new products from Juniper including synthetic testing software for its Mist wireless networks and its first step toward integrating its Apstra data center software with AI.… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:00:53 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 26 Jan 2024 20:06:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn718-prisma-sase-gets-clever-with-tcp-for-better-app-and-user-experiences-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61965 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Remote and hybrid work means network engineers have to grapple with lossy residential networks such as home wireless that your work-from-home folks are using to access company resources. Their Wi-Fi… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:26 Drew Conry-Murray Wed, 24 Jan 2024 20:36:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c230-adding-python-to-your-operations-toolkit/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61929 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we’re talking about Python. If you’re new to Python and want to add it to your toolkit, this is the show for you. This episode offers a broad perspective on all the approaches and plug-ins tha… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:56 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 22 Jan 2024 19:18:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb463-cisco-buys-ebpf-startup-for-cloud-native-networking-garter-forecasts-5-trillion-in-it-spending/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61878 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This week’s Network Break examines why Cisco bought eBPF startup Isovalent (hint: it’s about cloud-native networking), why Broadcom is cranking up pressure on VMware resellers and customers (hint: it… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:59 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 19 Jan 2024 22:03:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn717-network-sources-of-truth-a-roundtable-discussion/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61861 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s episode, we discuss networking sources of truth. That’s right, sources of truth, because you’re likely to have more than one depending on your environment and your point of view. On Linke… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:14:26 Drew Conry-Murray Wed, 17 Jan 2024 22:27:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c229-standing-out-from-the-crowd-with-tim-banks/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61832 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We talk with Tim Banks about a wide range of topics including career development, how to stand out as an interview candidate, building a resume, finding your blind spots, diversity in tech (or lack… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:31 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 15 Jan 2024 19:42:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb462-hpe-spends-14-billion-for-juniper-networks-starlink-tests-sms-via-satellite/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61822 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! On today’s show we spend most of the episode talking about HPE’s $14 billion bid for Juniper Networks. We discuss reasons for the deal, product overlap, potential upsides, cha… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:46 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 12 Jan 2024 18:42:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn716-design-driven-network-automation-and-assurance/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61782 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers At AutoCon0 in November 2023, guest Jeremy Schulman delivered a talk from the main stage about delivering network assurance. If the term “network assurance” doesn’t mean anything to you, think about … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:17 Drew Conry-Murray Wed, 10 Jan 2024 20:48:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c228-building-local-tech-communities/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61682 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers While it’s easy to find technical content and make professional connections online, in-person interactions are still valuable for learning, forging business and personal connections, and career d… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 44:21 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:58:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb461-2024-trends-ai-beyond-llms-cisco-vs-everybody-next-gen-it-workers-and-more/ https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=61664 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We start the new year by examining major themes and trends that we think will affect IT and networking in 2024. Topics include: AI beyond LLMs Whether open source can remain a… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:15:11 Ethan Banks Fri, 05 Jan 2024 19:33:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn715-prescribing-the-right-dose-of-automation-for-a-hospital-network/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/hn715-prescribing-the-right-dose-of-automation-for-a-hospital-network/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers At NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, patients are the priority. That focus on patient care extends to the hospital’s campus network, data center, wireless network, and SD-WAN. These networks are i… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 45:46 Ethan Banks Wed, 27 Dec 2023 13:00:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c227-platforms-reduce-cognitive-overhead/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/d2c227-platforms-reduce-cognitive-overhead/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s show explores platform engineering. Guest Chad McElligott has thought a lot about the practice of platform engineering, and a blog post and talk he gave about the subject inspired us to r… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:45 Ned Bellavance Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:47:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c226-creating-an-effective-cloud-migration-strategy/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/d2c226-creating-an-effective-cloud-migration-strategy/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Day Two Cloud podcast we talk about a cloud project where things didn’t go as planned. There were people problems, technical problems, and regulatory problems. Our guest Jonah Andersson sh… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 44:42 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 18 Dec 2023 15:59:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb460-vmware-ditches-perpetual-licenses-genai-is-coming-to-network-ops/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/nb460-vmware-ditches-perpetual-licenses-genai-is-coming-to-network-ops/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Broadcom’s VMware has announced an end to perpetual licensing, network automation provider Anuta Networks is adding generative AI capabilities to its Atom platform, and high-end firewall revenues d… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 57:46 Greg Ferro Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:45:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn714-building-the-branch-of-the-future-with-sase-powered-by-ai-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/hn714-building-the-branch-of-the-future-with-sase-powered-by-ai-sponsored/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers SD-WAN is evolving to encompass more features and capabilities around security, application performance, network visibility, and more. On today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, w… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 42:56 Ned Bellavance Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:02:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c225-security-kubeconversations-part-2-cloud-native-security-challenges/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/d2c225-security-kubeconversations-part-2-cloud-native-security-challenges/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers This is part two of a special edition of Day Two Cloud we’re calling Security KubeConversations. I spent two days in the Windy City, attending KubeCon Cloud Native Con Chicago 2023. I had the o… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:22 Ned Bellavance Wed, 13 Dec 2023 16:19:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c224-security-kubeconversations-part-1-protecting-your-kubernetes-infrastructure/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/d2c224-security-kubeconversations-part-1-protecting-your-kubernetes-infrastructure/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Our KubeConversations series continues with a two-part episode on securing Kubernetes and cloud-native infrastructure. I attended KubeCon 2023 in Chicago and had the opportunity to speak with… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:41 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 11 Dec 2023 16:04:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb459-ibm-aims-to-own-the-quantum-realm-amazon-hitches-a-ride-with-spacex/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/nb459-ibm-aims-to-own-the-quantum-realm-amazon-hitches-a-ride-with-spacex/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers IBM has announced a new quantum processor and modular quantum computer in an effort to own the next generation of computing, Cisco unveils an AI assistant to help you untangle firewall rules, and… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 36:38 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:53:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn713-network-automation-where-are-we-and-where-can-we-go/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/hn713-network-automation-where-are-we-and-where-can-we-go/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome to Heavy Networking! On today’s show we’ve got a roundtable conversation on the state of automation in the networking industry. This show was inspired by the recent AutoCon conference, which … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:00 Ethan Banks Wed, 06 Dec 2023 19:24:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c223-accelerating-vm-performance-with-azure-boost/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/d2c223-accelerating-vm-performance-with-azure-boost/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome to Day Two Cloud! In this episode with Microsoft, it’s November 2023, and I’m in Seattle for the Microsoft Ignite conference. If you think you heard this intro before and you’re wondering if … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:36 Ethan Banks Tue, 05 Dec 2023 22:20:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn712-fortiguard-security-services-invisible-operations-tangible-results-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/hn712-fortiguard-security-services-invisible-operations-tangible-results-sponsored/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today we’re talking security, but security you don’t always see. Fortinet, today’s sponsor, has millions of devices in the field. These are real-world devices seeing real-world traffic, all day, ever… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 37:28 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 04 Dec 2023 16:10:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb458-broadcom-debuts-on-chip-neural-net-lays-off-vmware-staff-okta-breach-gets-worse/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/nb458-broadcom-debuts-on-chip-neural-net-lays-off-vmware-staff-okta-breach-gets-worse/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Broadcom’s latest Trident ASIC will include a neural net inference engine on the chip that can analyze traffic  and take action in the packet pipeline, but it’s up to customers to build rules and sig… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 58:26 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 01 Dec 2023 20:46:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn711-get-cloud-like-operation-of-your-data-center-with-juniper-apstra-and-terraform-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/hn711-get-cloud-like-operation-of-your-data-center-with-juniper-apstra-and-terraform-sponsored/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Public clouds abstract away much of the nitty-gritty work that goes into provisioning infrastructure, including networking. Application teams can quickly connect resources and deploy applications… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 42:03 Ethan Banks Wed, 29 Nov 2023 15:41:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c222-whats-new-in-azure-networking-sponsored-2/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/d2c222-whats-new-in-azure-networking-sponsored-2/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers From using hollow core fiber to building networks designed to support AI workloads and modern applications, there’s a lot happening  in Azure networking. In this sponsored Day Two Cloud episode, re… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:45 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 27 Nov 2023 20:14:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb457-broadcom-vmware-tie-the-knot-nvidia-supernics-target-ai-ethernet-acceleration/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56234 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Now that Broadcom’s $69 billion VMware acquisition is complete, will Broadcom invest more in VMware to compete in multi-cloud or settle for profitable revenue collection from existing customers? N… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:39 Ned Bellavance Wed, 22 Nov 2023 15:04:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c221-kubeconversations-part-2-building-cloud-platforms/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56206 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome to part 2 of my KubeConversations. I spent two days in the Windy City attending KubeCon Cloud Native Con Chicago. I had the opportunity to speak to a wide array of vendors and open source… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 57:59 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 20 Nov 2023 15:59:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb456-china-flexes-tech-muscles-with-1-2tb-backbone-will-cisos-mitigate-risk-or-liability/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56198 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers China demonstrates the strength of its home-grown technology industry by announcing a 1.2Tbit Internet backbone that stretches 3,000 kilometers, Fortinet warns of a 9.8 severity bug in its SIEM… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 38:58 Greg Ferro Fri, 17 Nov 2023 18:34:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn710-the-future-of-networking-with-brad-casemore-part-2/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56190 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We continue our Future of Networking series with part two of our conversation with Brad Casemore. Now retired, Brad has participated in the industry as both a technologist and IDC analyst. In this… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:12:03 Ned Bellavance Wed, 15 Nov 2023 16:57:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c220-kubeconversations-part-1-platform-engineering/ https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/d2c219-kubeconversations-part-1-platform-engineering-2/ ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Welcome to a special edition of Day Two Cloud. Host Ned Bellavance traveled to KubeCon Chicago 2023 and spoke to vendors and open source maintainers about what’s going on in the cloud-native e… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:00 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 13 Nov 2023 23:57:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb455-extreme-announces-ztna-offering-palo-alto-networks-spends-big-on-a-browser-startup/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56165 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Extreme Networks is jumping into Zero Trust Network Access, Palo Alto Networks is reportedly spending more than half a billion dollars to acquire a corporate browser startup, and Forrester predicts… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 49:19 Greg Ferro Fri, 10 Nov 2023 09:00:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn709-protecting-data-apps-with-cloud-dlp-and-casb-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56157 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Cloud environments often have poor visibility and monitoring, and sensitive corporate data can be placed in many different locations – object stores, databases, and so on. Maintaining access control … ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 40:27 Ethan Banks Wed, 08 Nov 2023 15:32:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c219-building-a-multi-cloud-network-with-a-cloud-native-approach-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56151 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers What if you could have a multi-cloud network that was cloud-native, but you didn’t have to know the nitty-gritty details for each of the clouds? That is, you work with a cloud network interface, and … ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:58 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 06 Nov 2023 16:25:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb454-is-bad-infosec-now-securities-fraud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56141 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers We discuss potential repercussions for security executives after the SEC charges Solar Winds’ CISCO with fraud, examine a new SD-LAN offering from Versa Networks that aims to integrate security c… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:50 Greg Ferro Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:36:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn708-the-future-of-networking-with-brad-casemore-part-1/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56132 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers The Future of Networking series continues with Brad Casemore, who survived multiple decades in the technology sector, including sixteen years as an analyst for IDC. He’s been a longtime observer of n… ... Read more »]]> networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:04:55 Ned Bellavance Wed, 01 Nov 2023 14:50:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c218-whats-inside-the-ai-magic-box/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56116 Packet Pushers AI and machine learning are being more widely used in IT and elsewhere. Today's episode opens the AI magic box to better understand what's inside, including software and hardware. We discuss… AI and machine learning are being more widely used in IT and elsewhere. Today's episode opens the AI magic box to better understand what's inside, including software and hardware. We discuss essentials such as training models and parameters, software components, GPUs, networking, and storage. We also discuss using cloud-based AI platforms vs. building your own in-house, and what to consider when assembling your own AI infrastructure. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:03 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:01:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb453-cisco-invests-in-quantum-networking-smartnic-sales-surge-intel-unplugs-another-business/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56101 Packet Pushers Today's episode includes Cisco patching a critical vulnerability affecting IOS-XE gear, startup Prosimo releasing a cost calculator to help network engineers track their public cloud networking… Today's episode includes Cisco patching a critical vulnerability affecting IOS-XE gear, startup Prosimo releasing a cost calculator to help network engineers track their public cloud networking costs, and Juniper integrating its SD-WAN to the AWS cloud WAN. We also cover Cisco's investment in a quantum networking startup, growing DPU sales, and Intel divesting from pluggable optical modules. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:28 Ethan Banks Fri, 27 Oct 2023 18:30:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn707-getting-real-with-selectors-aiops-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56094 Packet Pushers AI and machine learning are finally being applied to networking in meaningful ways. On today's sponsored show we talk with Selector about its AIOps platform, which ingests networking logs, flows,… AI and machine learning are finally being applied to networking in meaningful ways. On today's sponsored show we talk with Selector about its AIOps platform, which ingests networking logs, flows, configurations, SNMP, and other telemetry to detect patterns, spot problems, and provide contextual insights to help network engineers do their jobs better. We speak with Selector about what it is, how it works, and concrete use cases. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:58 Ned Bellavance Wed, 25 Oct 2023 16:19:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c217-building-successful-security-operations-blue-teaming-and-beyond/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56081 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we talk about how to build a successful security practice within your organization. Our guest is Swathi Joshi, VP, SaaS Cloud Security at Oracle. She breaks down security… On today's Day Two Cloud we talk about how to build a successful security practice within your organization. Our guest is Swathi Joshi, VP, SaaS Cloud Security at Oracle. She breaks down security teams into three core groups: proactive security, defensive security, and assurance (risk reduction, enabling secure access, meeting compliance requirements). She also shares her insights around SoCs, security automation, threat and vulnerability management, and successful blue team practices. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:18 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 23 Oct 2023 15:11:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb452-cisco-makes-you-feel-vulnerable-broadcom-25-6tbps-routing-asic-targets-custom-silicon-china-mandates-ipv6/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56074 Packet Pushers This week's IT news podcast covers a serious Cisco exploit against IOS XE, new firewalls from Juniper, Broadcom's hopes to capture the routing market with merchant silicon, more movement on… This week's IT news podcast covers a serious Cisco exploit against IOS XE, new firewalls from Juniper, Broadcom's hopes to capture the routing market with merchant silicon, more movement on restoring net neutrality in the US, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:21 Ethan Banks Fri, 20 Oct 2023 16:06:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn706-the-gitnops-approach-to-collaborative-network-automation/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56071 Packet Pushers Today’s Heavy Networking is about collaborative automation via GitNops, which applies DevOps principles to networking. That means things like version control, working with sources of truth, o… Today’s Heavy Networking is about collaborative automation via GitNops, which applies DevOps principles to networking. That means things like version control, working with sources of truth, operating infrastructure as code, and collaborating on network on changes and updates. GitNops benefits include automation, repeatability, and scalability. We'll dive into GitNops with guest Tom McGonagle. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:00:14 Ethan Banks Wed, 18 Oct 2023 18:10:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c216-implementing-private-ai-architecture-with-vmware-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56062 Packet Pushers The goal of private AI is to bring AI models and compute to where your data is stored to ensure privacy and control. On today's Day Two Cloud, sponsored by VMware, we dig more deeply into private… The goal of private AI is to bring AI models and compute to where your data is stored to ensure privacy and control. On today's Day Two Cloud, sponsored by VMware, we dig more deeply into private AI, major use cases, and the kinds of data that get fed into a private AI system. We also discuss the infrastructure required to build out a private AI platform, how to connect to your data stores, and  VMware's role in virtualizing GPUs to maximize efficiency. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:25 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 16 Oct 2023 15:27:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb451-making-a-ruckus-about-wi-fi-7-arista-announces-25g-layer-1-switches-aws-to-require-mfa/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56034 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break covers a new set of Layer 1 switches from Arista for high-frequency trading, Ruckus announcing a (pre-ratified) Wi-Fi 7 AP, and AWS planning to require multi-factor… This week's Network Break covers a new set of Layer 1 switches from Arista for high-frequency trading, Ruckus announcing a (pre-ratified) Wi-Fi 7 AP, and AWS planning to require multi-factor authentication starting in mid-2024. MGM Resorts says it will take a $100 million hit due to a security breach, the UK finally fines Equifax for a 2017 breach, and Broadcom may have cleared a China hurdle to its VMware acquisition. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:44 Ethan Banks Fri, 13 Oct 2023 16:41:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn705-evolving-from-python-to-platforms-for-network-automation-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=56028 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking we talk about how to get from a handful of Python scripts to a network automation platform that enables a self-service environment and incorporates the checks and… Today on Heavy Networking we talk about how to get from a handful of Python scripts to a network automation platform that enables a self-service environment and incorporates the checks and governance required to make sure the automation doesn't blow up the network. Our sponsor today is Itential. Itential offers just such a network automation platform. We talk about how Itential makes it happen, including simple and more complex examples. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 39:28 Ethan Banks Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:03:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c215-highlights-from-the-edge/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55979 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud covers highlights from a recent Edge Field Day event. Ned Bellavance was a delegate at the event and will share perceptions and insights based on presentations from the event.… Today's Day Two Cloud covers highlights from a recent Edge Field Day event. Ned Bellavance was a delegate at the event and will share perceptions and insights based on presentations from the event. Topics include a working definition of edge, the constraints of hosting infrastructure in edge locations (power, space, network connectivity and others), and operational models for running software and services in these environments. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 39:26 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 10 Oct 2023 15:55:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb450-cisco-nutanix-announce-hci-gear-hpe-aruba-releases-wi-fi-6e-sensor-amazon-ships-test-satellites-into-orbit/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55973 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break covers new HCI gear from the Cisco/Nutanix partnership, a sensor to detect Wi-Fi 6e performance, Intel financial engineering, Amazon shipping test satellites for a space… This week's Network Break covers new HCI gear from the Cisco/Nutanix partnership, a sensor to detect Wi-Fi 6e performance, Intel financial engineering, Amazon shipping test satellites for a space broadband service, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 55:59 Greg Ferro Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:00:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn704-roundtable-redux-blaming-the-network-containerlab-love-400g-envy/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55967 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking is another roundtable episode. We've assembled a group of network engineers to talk about what's on their minds. Topics today include why other IT departments adn end users… Today's Heavy Networking is another roundtable episode. We've assembled a group of network engineers to talk about what's on their minds. Topics today include why other IT departments adn end users are quick to blame the network first, and what can be done about it; using Nokia's open-source Containerlab for testing and development work; and why you shouldn't feel left behind when you hear talk about 400G and 800G networks. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:08:21 Ethan Banks Wed, 04 Oct 2023 15:15:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c214-preparing-people-teams-and-infrastructure-for-automation/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55949 Packet Pushers Welcome to Day Two Cloud. If you want your journey to infrastructure automation to be successful, you have to prepare for that journey. On today's show we talk about how to lay the groundwork for… Welcome to Day Two Cloud. If you want your journey to infrastructure automation to be successful, you have to prepare for that journey. On today's show we talk about how to lay the groundwork for infrastructure automation or Infrastructure as Code (IaC). And this isn't just about tools and training (though we do also discuss these). There are organizational, team, and personal elements required to help people to incorporate automation into their daily work. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:22 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 02 Oct 2023 15:19:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb449-amazon-invests-4-billion-in-ai-startup-will-small-modular-reactors-power-public-clouds/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55926 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break, with guest host Johna Till Johnson, discusses why Amazon is pouring $4 billion into a generative AI startup, Marvell's response to accusations of an NSA-friendly backdoor in… Today's Network Break, with guest host Johna Till Johnson, discusses why Amazon is pouring $4 billion into a generative AI startup, Marvell's response to accusations of an NSA-friendly backdoor in older Cavium products, why Microsoft is investigating small modular nuclear reactors, Meta using public posts to train AI, and more tech news news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 46:57 Ethan Banks Fri, 29 Sep 2023 18:02:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn703-integrating-ztna-and-sase-with-palo-alto-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55923 Packet Pushers Today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, discusses Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) across the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). You could think of ZTNA, as VPN evolved and SASE a… Today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, discusses Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) across the Secure Access Service Edge (SASE). You could think of ZTNA, as VPN evolved and SASE as SD-WAN evolved. Not only do you get an overlay connectivity fabric, but you also get cloud-hosted security services. We talk about how it all works together, the role of client software, Palo Alto Networks' architecture, integrating an IDP, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:19 Ethan Banks Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:08:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c213-get-visibility-and-governance-for-your-k8s-clusters-with-lens-appiq-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55918 Packet Pushers Welcome to Day Two Cloud! Today we talk with sponsor Mirantis about Lens AppIQ. If you've started using Kuberentes and you've got multiple clusters supporting many applications, Lens AppIQ help you… Welcome to Day Two Cloud! Today we talk with sponsor Mirantis about Lens AppIQ. If you've started using Kuberentes and you've got multiple clusters supporting many applications, Lens AppIQ help you get visibility into what's going on. Lens AppIQ is a SaaS service that provides app-centric visibility, policy management, and governance. It's targeted at developers and DevOps teams. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 38:16 Ned Bellavance Wed, 27 Sep 2023 17:12:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c212-cloud-essentials-object-file-and-block-storage/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55915 Packet Pushers Day Two Cloud continues the Cloud Essentials series with cloud storage. We focus specifically on AWS's offering, which include object, file, and block storage options. We also discuss special file… Day Two Cloud continues the Cloud Essentials series with cloud storage. We focus specifically on AWS's offering, which include object, file, and block storage options. We also discuss special file systems, file caching, instance stores, and more. We cover use cases for the major storage options and their costs. We also touch briefly on storage services including data migration, hybrid cloud storage, and disaster recovery and backup. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:24 Greg Ferro Mon, 25 Sep 2023 15:07:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb448-cisco-splashes-out-28-billion-for-splunk-opentofu-is-vegetarian-alternative-to-terraform/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55907 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers On today’s Network Break, Greg Ferro is joined by guest co-host Brad Casemore. You can follow Brad on his blog Crepuscular Circus. Greg and Brad discuss new capabilities in Juniper’s Apstra data cen… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 31:02 Ethan Banks Fri, 22 Sep 2023 17:27:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn702-supporting-network-automation-with-the-pandas-python-library/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55891 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking covers Pandas. Not the cuddly bears that eat bamboo, but the Python library that makes it easy for you to work with a set of data. Import Pandas at the top of your Python… Today's Heavy Networking covers Pandas. Not the cuddly bears that eat bamboo, but the Python library that makes it easy for you to work with a set of data. Import Pandas at the top of your Python script, follow one of many Pandas tutorials online, and in short order you’ll be able to perform data operations in a spreadsheet-like way. We talk network automation use cases for Pandas with Rick Donato. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 29:59 Ethan Banks Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:00:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c211-cloud-security-acronym-soup-with-jo-peterson/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55889 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we go deep on new areas of cloud security that you may not be familiar with. There are forces out there that are driving the rise of new security tools and processes, and we… Today on Day Two Cloud we go deep on new areas of cloud security that you may not be familiar with. There are forces out there that are driving the rise of new security tools and processes, and we bring back guest Jo Peterson to help us make sense of it all. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:25 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 18 Sep 2023 14:44:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb447-cisco-chases-ai-ethernet-fabrics-with-new-silicon-one-asics-nokia-announces-routers-with-custom-silicon/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55860 Packet Pushers Today on Network Break we get a plethora of networking news, including Cisco rolling out new custom Ethernet switch ASICs to compete for AI fabrics. Nokia announces new routers also boasting custom… Today on Network Break we get a plethora of networking news, including Cisco rolling out new custom Ethernet switch ASICs to compete for AI fabrics. Nokia announces new routers also boasting custom silicon, Intel makes noise about the Thunderbolt 5 connector, Marvell touts ASICs for automotive Ethernet, the AfriNIC registry goes into receivership, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 41:49 Ethan Banks Fri, 15 Sep 2023 15:24:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn701-monitoring-sd-wan-at-scale-with-broadcom-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55857 Packet Pushers Our topic today on Heavy Networking is SD-WAN monitoring at massive scale. Scale can grow quickly with SD-WAN when you account for the underlay, overlays, gateways, endpoints, and more. We talk with… Our topic today on Heavy Networking is SD-WAN monitoring at massive scale. Scale can grow quickly with SD-WAN when you account for the underlay, overlays, gateways, endpoints, and more. We talk with sponsor Broadcom about their monitoring platform and dig into a case study with a Broadcom customer providing global IT infrastructure for thousands of their own customers. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 43:51 Ned Bellavance Wed, 13 Sep 2023 17:05:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c210-can-network-automation-catch-up-to-the-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55843 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we discuss the state of  network automation and whether and how it can catch up to automation in the public cloud. We look at network automation challenges, define … On today's Day Two Cloud we discuss the state of  network automation and whether and how it can catch up to automation in the public cloud. We look at network automation challenges, define boundaries with other elements of the infrastructure stack, the impact of cloud networking, whether AI and ML can help, and more. Our guests are Chris Grundemann and Scott Robohn, co-founders of the Network Automation Forum (NAF). cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:55 Greg Ferro Tue, 12 Sep 2023 17:28:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn700-rethinking-networking-and-security-for-the-campus-and-branch-with-fortinet-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55839 Packet Pushers On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we talk with Fortinet about how it converges network and security across the breadth of its portfolio. Fortinet is best known for its firewalls, but the company… On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we talk with Fortinet about how it converges network and security across the breadth of its portfolio. Fortinet is best known for its firewalls, but the company also offers campus and branch switches, has a wireless portfolio, offers SD-WAN and SASE, provides AI-supported operations, and more. We also talk about Fortinet's approach to the branch office that rethinks networking, security, and performance. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:33 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 11 Sep 2023 16:06:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb446-microsofts-series-of-unfortunate-events-huaweis-7nm-chip-gives-us-the-middle-finger/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55802 Packet Pushers This week on Network Break we dig into Microsoft's post-mortem of an attack that led to the theft of emails from multiple US government agencies, discuss Huawei rolling out a new 7nm chip despite US… This week on Network Break we dig into Microsoft's post-mortem of an attack that led to the theft of emails from multiple US government agencies, discuss Huawei rolling out a new 7nm chip despite US trade restrictions meant to thwart advanced chipmaking, examine a Cisco and Nutanix team-up, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 33:17 Ethan Banks Fri, 08 Sep 2023 15:38:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn699-connecting-multicloud-kubernetes-clusters-with-virtual-application-networks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55799 Packet Pushers Virtual Application Networks, or VANs, are today’s Heavy Networking topic. Our guest is Ted Ross, motive force behind the Skupper.io project. Skupper builds VANs in Kubernetes clusters that are c… Virtual Application Networks, or VANs, are today’s Heavy Networking topic. Our guest is Ted Ross, motive force behind the Skupper.io project. Skupper builds VANs in Kubernetes clusters that are conceptually like a VLAN or VPN, except that all the magic happens at layer 7. Skupper is based on the Advanced Message Queueing Protocol (AMQP), making it effectively a message bus used to interconnect application messages inside of mTLS tunnels running on top of whatever L3 network is available. If you're confused, don't be. We talk it all out, and explain why it's relevant to today's networking pros. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:07:55 Ethan Banks Wed, 06 Sep 2023 18:27:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c209-cloud-essentials-virtual-private-clouds-vpcs/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55789 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud kicks off an occasional series on cloud essentials. For the first episode we discuss the Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). A VPC is an fundamental construct of a public cloud. It's… Today's Day Two Cloud kicks off an occasional series on cloud essentials. For the first episode we discuss the Virtual Private Cloud (VPC). A VPC is an fundamental construct of a public cloud. It's essentially your slice of the shared cloud infrastructure, and you can launch and run other elements within a VPC to support your workload. Ned Bellavance walks through key VPC components including regions and AZs, networking and IP addressing, paid add-ons, data egress and associated charges, monitoring and troubleshooting, and basic security controls. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:12 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 05 Sep 2023 14:09:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb445-juniper-pairs-with-chatgpt-microsoft-to-unpair-teams-in-the-eu/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55777 Packet Pushers Today on Network Break we discuss Juniper integrating ChatGPT with its AI digital assistant, Microsoft's plan to unbundle Teams in the EU to fend off regulators, financial results from… Today on Network Break we discuss Juniper integrating ChatGPT with its AI digital assistant, Microsoft's plan to unbundle Teams in the EU to fend off regulators, financial results from soon-to-be-paired Broadcom and VMware, a 5G follow-up, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 49:00 Greg Ferro Fri, 01 Sep 2023 15:43:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn697-getting-operational-visibility-into-the-networks-that-matter-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55773 Packet Pushers In today's sponsored Heavy Networking we explore new features in Cisco Thousand Eyes, an operational tool based on visibility and observability of public and private network. Thousand Eyes has… In today's sponsored Heavy Networking we explore new features in Cisco Thousand Eyes, an operational tool based on visibility and observability of public and private network. Thousand Eyes has continued to grow into complex operational areas such AWS Network Path, Webex performance, and integrations with Meraki to help you identify and fix network and application performance problems. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 44:50 Ned Bellavance Wed, 30 Aug 2023 15:27:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c208-hashicorp-licensing-changes-and-the-day-two-cloud-chaos-lever-crossover/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55766 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we dive into the implications of licensing changes that HashiCorp has made to its popular Terraform software. In short, the company has switched from an open source to a… Today on Day Two Cloud we dive into the implications of licensing changes that HashiCorp has made to its popular Terraform software. In short, the company has switched from an open source to a business source license. HashiCorp says it felt compelled to make the change to ensure that some other business entity doesn't take the open-source software and turn it into a competing product (looking at you, AWS). Will the licensing change have a significant impact? For 99% of users probably not, but there are caveats and concerns to discuss. Today's show is a crossover with Chaos Lever, a weekly podcast co-hosted by Ned Bellavance and Chris Hayner that covers IT news. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:11 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 28 Aug 2023 19:15:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb444-nvidia-mines-gpu-gold-vmware-wants-to-sell-you-private-ai-suse-prepares-to-go-private/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55757 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! On today's episode we discuss two announcements from VMware Explore 2023: a private AI offering, and a revamped NSX for public and private cloud networking. We also discuss… Take a Network Break! On today's episode we discuss two announcements from VMware Explore 2023: a private AI offering, and a revamped NSX for public and private cloud networking. We also discuss recent rule changes at the SEC that require public companies to disclose material security incidents in a timely manner, NVIDIA's huge revenue results, SUSE going private, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:09 Ethan Banks Fri, 25 Aug 2023 16:35:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn696-evpn-fundamentals-and-some-vxlan-with-tony-bourke/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55748 Packet Pushers EVPN/VXLAN is our topic on today's Heavy Networking. What is it? What’s it for? Should you deploy it? Since you’ve probably already got a network, how do you add EVPN to it? Do you need special har… EVPN/VXLAN is our topic on today's Heavy Networking. What is it? What’s it for? Should you deploy it? Since you’ve probably already got a network, how do you add EVPN to it? Do you need special hardware? How does EVPN impact your security design? And what are the fundamentals? Our guest with the answers is IT instructor Tony Bourke. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:12:40 Greg Ferro Mon, 21 Aug 2023 11:05:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb443-nuclear-dcs-mobile-cars-fibrechannel-open-source-and-cheese/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55718 Packet Pushers We’ve got more durm and strang in open source license debate, cars that don't work wihtout a network, something mumble something Fibrechannel, a security acquisition by Check Point, cheesy m… We’ve got more durm and strang in open source license debate, cars that don't work wihtout a network, something mumble something Fibrechannel, a security acquisition by Check Point, cheesy microchips and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 43:35 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:30:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn695-automating-network-and-firewall-operations-with-backbox-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55712 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking we explore network and firewall automation with sponsor BackBox. BackBox has developed a platform that aims to deliver practical automation out of the box. We get under… On today's Heavy Networking we explore network and firewall automation with sponsor BackBox. BackBox has developed a platform that aims to deliver practical automation out of the box. We get under the hood to understand how it works, what it delivers, and how it addresses the challenges of network and security operations. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 37:41 Ethan Banks Wed, 16 Aug 2023 14:39:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c207-making-sense-of-sse-sase-and-sd-wan/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55695 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we examine the similarities and differences among SSE and SASE, which provide cloud-delivered security; and SD-WAN, which can provide connections to these services. We also… On today's Day Two Cloud we examine the similarities and differences among SSE and SASE, which provide cloud-delivered security; and SD-WAN, which can provide connections to these services. We also discuss the drivers for cloud-delivered security, the role of networking, where and how zero trust can come into play, some of the big players in these spaces, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:34 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 14 Aug 2023 15:32:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb442-hashicorp-swaps-open-source-for-bsl-open-enterprise-linux-goes-after-rhel/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55688 Packet Pushers Today on Network Break we discuss big moves in open source, including HashiCorp switching from an open source license to "business source" and Red Hat competitors banding together to offer… Today on Network Break we discuss big moves in open source, including HashiCorp switching from an open source license to "business source" and Red Hat competitors banding together to offer an alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). We also discuss Google's odd attempt to get employees back to the office by charging them to stay at an on-campus hotel. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 37:20 Greg Ferro Fri, 11 Aug 2023 16:00:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn694-a-network-engineering-roundtable/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55685 Packet Pushers This week on Heavy Networking we've assembled a roundtable of network engineers to talk about...stuff. Each guest has brought a topic to discuss with the table, so we've got lots of subjects and… This week on Heavy Networking we've assembled a roundtable of network engineers to talk about...stuff. Each guest has brought a topic to discuss with the table, so we've got lots of subjects and lots of experiences and opinions. In particular we explore SPB, career advice, getting network automation off the ground, and the joys and perils of self-hosting. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:17 Ned Bellavance Wed, 09 Aug 2023 14:57:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c206-making-the-most-of-red-teaming-with-gemma-moore/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55673 Packet Pushers Red teams attack a customer's security systems. The idea of a red team, whether consultants or in-house, is to approach the target like an attacker would. A red team includes technical and… Red teams attack a customer's security systems. The idea of a red team, whether consultants or in-house, is to approach the target like an attacker would. A red team includes technical and human-based exploit and attempts to test defenses, probe for weaknesses, and identify vulnerable systems and processes. On today's episode we look at how to get the most out of a red team engagement--it's much more than just an attack and a report. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:38 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 07 Aug 2023 15:37:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb441-aws-makes-you-pay-for-ipv4-superconductor-claims-meet-resistance-an-ultra-ethernet-qa/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55656 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss new charges for IPv4 addresses being levied by AWS, Cisco's acquisition of a BGP monitoring service, and financial results for a host of tech companies. We… Take a Network Break! This week we discuss new charges for IPv4 addresses being levied by AWS, Cisco's acquisition of a BGP monitoring service, and financial results for a host of tech companies. We also speak with J Metz, the Steering Committee Chair of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium to learn more about the organization's goals; and examine the efforts to investigate claims of a breakthrough in superconducting research. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 57:37 Ethan Banks Fri, 04 Aug 2023 16:48:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn693-securing-workforce-transformation-with-cloud-swg-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55647 Packet Pushers On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we dig into cloud-delivered Secure Web Gateways (SWGs), which help guard end users against Web-based threats and enforce corporate Web access policies. As… On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we dig into cloud-delivered Secure Web Gateways (SWGs), which help guard end users against Web-based threats and enforce corporate Web access policies. As employees split time between home, office, and who knows where else, and as more applications move online, cloud-based SWGs help connect and protect workers. Our sponsor is Palo Alto Networks. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:55 Ned Bellavance Wed, 02 Aug 2023 16:04:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c205-states-of-quantum-computing-with-abby-mitchell/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55640 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud peers inside the box of quantum computing. We explore how it works, what qbits are and why they matter, the current state of quantum computing hardware, what problems could be… Today's Day Two Cloud peers inside the box of quantum computing. We explore how it works, what qbits are and why they matter, the current state of quantum computing hardware, what problems could be solved with quantum computing, and how you can get involved with it via the Qiskit open-source project. Our guest is Abby Mitchell, Quantum Developer Advocate at IBM. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 42:28 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 31 Jul 2023 15:18:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb440-broadcom-releases-sonic-friendly-trident-senator-requests-investigations-into-microsofts-shoddy-security/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55627 Packet Pushers On this week's Network Break we discuss a new Broadcom ASIC, a request from US Senator Ron Wyden to three US agencies to investigate Microsoft for sloppy security practices, an Intel pledge to add… On this week's Network Break we discuss a new Broadcom ASIC, a request from US Senator Ron Wyden to three US agencies to investigate Microsoft for sloppy security practices, an Intel pledge to add AI to all its platforms, Juniper financial results, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:30 Ethan Banks Fri, 28 Jul 2023 15:41:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn692-implementing-practical-network-automation-with-tony-bourke/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55623 Packet Pushers If you’ve been staring down the barrel of network automation and wonder what the proper approach might be, today’s episode is for you. The Packet Pushers chat with Tony Bourke about what network aut… If you’ve been staring down the barrel of network automation and wonder what the proper approach might be, today’s episode is for you. The Packet Pushers chat with Tony Bourke about what network automation tools and techniques have become the default standard, how to prepare your network and team for automation, and how to get started. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:45 Ethan Banks Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:52:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c204-deploying-cloud-delivered-security-with-cisco-secure-access-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55616 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we get inside Cisco Secure Access, a new set of cloud-delivered security services from Cisco. We discuss the security capabilities on offer, the service's architecture and… On today's Day Two Cloud we get inside Cisco Secure Access, a new set of cloud-delivered security services from Cisco. We discuss the security capabilities on offer, the service's architecture and components, how Cisco addresses concerns around user experience and performance, and more. This is a sponsored episode. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 56:30 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 24 Jul 2023 17:59:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb439-ethernet-gets-ultra-injection-for-ai-huawei-climbs-the-patent-charts/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55594 Packet Pushers This week on Network Break we discuss the launch of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium and its intention to revamp Ethernet to support AI and HPC workloads. We also cover NOS startup Arrcus pulling in a… This week on Network Break we discuss the launch of the Ultra Ethernet Consortium and its intention to revamp Ethernet to support AI and HPC workloads. We also cover NOS startup Arrcus pulling in a $65 million series D round, Fortinet launching big-iron firewalls, Huawei flexing its patent muscles in 5G and wireless, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 55:23 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 21 Jul 2023 20:08:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn691-why-oob-infrastructure-is-critical-for-it-ops-automation-with-zpe-systems-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55591 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking podcast, we look at how sponsor ZPE Systems is rethinking Out-Of-Band management for automated, NetOps-driven infrastructure. This includes tasks like device staging, d… On today’s Heavy Networking podcast, we look at how sponsor ZPE Systems is rethinking Out-Of-Band management for automated, NetOps-driven infrastructure. This includes tasks like device staging, deployments, upgrades, and more. And you don’t just have to take ZPE’s word for it; we also talk to a customer who’s using the products to run a retail business with a lean networking team that supports more than fifty sites. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 40:20 Ned Bellavance Wed, 19 Jul 2023 15:52:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c203-becoming-an-sre-its-more-than-just-software-skills/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55582 Packet Pushers If you want to be a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) you need strong software skills. You also have to be versed in observability, incident response, capacity planning, change management,… If you want to be a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) you need strong software skills. You also have to be versed in observability, incident response, capacity planning, change management, performance, even security. But wait, there's more! Our guest on today's Day Two Cloud argues you need strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, personal resilience, and the ability to work with a team. Our guest is Amin Astaneh. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 56:27 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 17 Jul 2023 15:45:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb438-intel-abandons-nuc-eu-blesses-broadcom-vmware-union-microsoft-joins-sse-race/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55564 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss Intel walking away from the NUC PC, Microsoft rebranding Azure AD and launching an SSE offering, and Microsoft Exchange Online getting hacked. We also… Take a Network Break! This week we discuss Intel walking away from the NUC PC, Microsoft rebranding Azure AD and launching an SSE offering, and Microsoft Exchange Online getting hacked. We also cover the EU's conditional approval of Broadcom's VMware acquisition, why Wireshark needs your help, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:08 Ethan Banks Fri, 14 Jul 2023 17:40:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn690-lacp-is-not-link-aggregation-with-tony-bourke/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55560 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking we talk LACP and link aggregation. While bonding two or more links together to act as a single virtual link has been done for decades, LACP and link aggregation aren't t… On today’s Heavy Networking we talk LACP and link aggregation. While bonding two or more links together to act as a single virtual link has been done for decades, LACP and link aggregation aren't the same thing, and the distinction matters. Our guest to get into the differences is network instructor Tony Bourke. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:47 Ned Bellavance Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:14:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c202-how-azure-embraces-terraform-for-infrastructure-as-code/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55551 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud, we talk with Microsoft about how it's embracing Terraform to make it Azure-friendly, including the Terraform Export Tool, the AzAPI Provider, and a Terraform on Azure… On today's Day Two Cloud, we talk with Microsoft about how it's embracing Terraform to make it Azure-friendly, including the Terraform Export Tool, the AzAPI Provider, and a Terraform on Azure community. This is not a sponsored episode. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:27 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 10 Jul 2023 20:05:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb437-ethernet-turns-50-tsmc-imports-workers-for-arizona-fab-bt-hpe-partner-on-managed-lan/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55534 Packet Pushers On today's Network Break, Greg Ferro wishes Ethernet an unhappy birthday, HPE and BT want to manage your LAN, TSMC brings in Taiwanese workers to build new fabs in Arizona, Nokia touts new Fixed… On today's Network Break, Greg Ferro wishes Ethernet an unhappy birthday, HPE and BT want to manage your LAN, TSMC brings in Taiwanese workers to build new fabs in Arizona, Nokia touts new Fixed Wireless Access milestones, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 36:01 Ethan Banks Fri, 07 Jul 2023 19:14:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn689-prepping-for-certification-exams-with-mary-fasang/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55528 Packet Pushers Certifications are a part of life in IT. On today's Heavy Networking we explore preparation strategies with guest Mary Fasang. Her certs run the gamut from CompTIA to MCSE to the CCNP, as well as… Certifications are a part of life in IT. On today's Heavy Networking we explore preparation strategies with guest Mary Fasang. Her certs run the gamut from CompTIA to MCSE to the CCNP, as well as the PMP and ITIL certs. How should you prepare for a cert in 2023 when there’s so much content, so many training options, as well as home labbing available? How do you handle failure? Which certs have been the hardest? What study materials have proved helpful? Mary shares her strategies. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:42 Ned Bellavance Wed, 05 Jul 2023 20:35:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c201-building-a-product-that-uses-llms/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55523 Packet Pushers Today we talk about Large Language Models (LLMs) and writing products and applications that use LLMs. Our guest is Phillip Carter, Principal PM at Honeycomb.io. Honeycomb makes an observability tool… Today we talk about Large Language Models (LLMs) and writing products and applications that use LLMs. Our guest is Phillip Carter, Principal PM at Honeycomb.io. Honeycomb makes an observability tool for site reliability engineers, and Carter worked on a project called Query Assistant that helps Honeycomb users get answers to questions about how to use the product and get insights from it. We discuss taking natural language input and turning it into outputs to help SREs do their jobs. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 56:53 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 03 Jul 2023 10:00:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb-summer-holiday-special/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55491 Packet Pushers This bonus episode of Network Break discusses a new free tier of Prosimo's multi-cloud networking offering, the latest ThousandEyes acquisition, new SEC problems for SolarWinds, and a million-dollar… This bonus episode of Network Break discusses a new free tier of Prosimo's multi-cloud networking offering, the latest ThousandEyes acquisition, new SEC problems for SolarWinds, and a million-dollar refrigerator. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 20:54 Ethan Banks Fri, 30 Jun 2023 17:36:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn688-packet-level-fundamentals-with-chris-greer/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55489 Packet Pushers Packet-level fundamentals are essential for network engineers to be able to diagnose and solve network and application problems. On today's Heavy Networking, we dive into the transport layer and… Packet-level fundamentals are essential for network engineers to be able to diagnose and solve network and application problems. On today's Heavy Networking, we dive into the transport layer and packets with packet analysis expert and instructor Chris Greer. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:38 Ethan Banks Wed, 28 Jun 2023 18:03:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c200-coaching-for-accidental-and-on-purpose-managers/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55472 Packet Pushers Going from a tech role to manager is more than just a new gig---it's a full-blown career change. On today's Day Two Cloud we talk with management coach Steve Dwire about a manager's primary… Going from a tech role to manager is more than just a new gig---it's a full-blown career change. On today's Day Two Cloud we talk with management coach Steve Dwire about a manager's primary responsibilities, what new managers usually get wrong, management education vs. experience, and how to get better at the job. This episode goes places we didn't expect, so come along for the ride. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:54 Greg Ferro Tue, 27 Jun 2023 13:20:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn687-juniper-cora-coherent-optics-enabling-ipodwdm/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55463 Packet Pushers Its about reducing the cost and complexity of DWDM coherent optical networks. Connecting the DWDM network directly to your router removes the DWDM edge equipment which simplifies operation, reduce… Its about reducing the cost and complexity of DWDM coherent optical networks. Connecting the DWDM network directly to your router removes the DWDM edge equipment which simplifies operation, reduce cost,space & power while improving provisioning time. How is Juniper entering this market and what do you need to know ? networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 53:49 Greg Ferro Mon, 26 Jun 2023 10:22:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb436-cisco-ai-silicon-dem-hpe-greenlake-ai-llm-ftc-talks-bandwidth-caps/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55460 Packet Pushers Cisco announces AI Networking versions of SIlicon One ASICs and buys another DEM business. HPE Greenlake adds AI LLM. FTC talks bandwidth caps. Google accusing Microsoft of monopolistic behaviour.… Cisco announces AI Networking versions of SIlicon One ASICs and buys another DEM business. HPE Greenlake adds AI LLM. FTC talks bandwidth caps. Google accusing Microsoft of monopolistic behaviour. We laughed. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:27 Greg Ferro Mon, 19 Jun 2023 09:09:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb435-your-fus-vmware-takeover-dpu-news-and-cooling-is-toxic/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55450 Packet Pushers FU, vendors co-operating ? Google ditches something, Quantum computing, the state of AMD DPUs. Finally liquid cooling is toxic due to PFAS are 'forever chemicals'. FU, vendors co-operating ? Google ditches something, Quantum computing, the state of AMD DPUs. Finally liquid cooling is toxic due to PFAS are 'forever chemicals'. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 46:05 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 16 Jun 2023 14:48:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn686-juniper-cloud-native-contrail-networking-cn2-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55446 Packet Pushers Today we’re going deep on software-defined networking for containers and OpenStack with sponsor Juniper Networks. Juniper has revamped its approach to secure networking for telcos and telco c… Today we’re going deep on software-defined networking for containers and OpenStack with sponsor Juniper Networks. Juniper has revamped its approach to secure networking for telcos and telco cloud-delivered services with Juniper’s Cloud-Native Contrail Networking or CN2 software. CN2 lets you automate the creation of network connections for containers and for virtual machines while also providing routing, security, segmentation and isolation of workloads. Our guest and guide into the guts of Cloud-Native Contrail Networking, hereafter referred to as CN2, is Nick Davey. Nick is Director of Product Management for SDN and Telco Cloud technologies. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:09 Ned Bellavance Wed, 14 Jun 2023 20:01:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c199-platform-engineering-with-suzanne-daniels/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55436 Packet Pushers Welcome to this episode of Day Two Cloud! Today, we'll be diving into the world of platform engineering and internal developer portals. Our special guest, Suzanne Daniels, Developer Relations Lead… Welcome to this episode of Day Two Cloud! Today, we'll be diving into the world of platform engineering and internal developer portals. Our special guest, Suzanne Daniels, Developer Relations Lead at Port, will be sharing her insights on how platform engineering can take your DevOps journey to the next level. With platform engineering, you can treat technology as a product and developers as customers, resulting in a more efficient and effective workflow. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:44 Greg Ferro Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:26:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn685-opengear-zero-trust-out-of-band-for-every-day-resilience-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55424 Packet Pushers Remote operation of infrastructure has renewed importance in the era of remote working. Opengear offers secure, zero trust and segmented methods to reach serial & LAN ports plus GUI interfaces.… Remote operation of infrastructure has renewed importance in the era of remote working. Opengear offers secure, zero trust and segmented methods to reach serial & LAN ports plus GUI interfaces. You can add observability agents like Thousand Eyes into containers so that your worst day becomes just another day. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 35:12 Greg Ferro Mon, 12 Jun 2023 11:10:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb434-cisco-licensing-to-get-simpler-bluecat-buys-again-hashicorp-money-problems-and-itential-pops-a-release/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55416 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break: Drew is on holiday (again) and Ethan shows up. Who knew he was still around ? We start with FU, Cisco Live was underwhelming announcing a new focus simplicity and that… Take a Network Break: Drew is on holiday (again) and Ethan shows up. Who knew he was still around ? We start with FU, Cisco Live was underwhelming announcing a new focus simplicity and that customers hate their licensing, Bluecat spends again, Hashicorp gets a financial slapping, Itential ships a new version and Quantum Space Networking.  news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:00:06 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:00:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn684-what-to-do-with-your-e-waste/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55399 Packet Pushers By some estimates, 50 to 70 million tons of e-waste is generated every year, and that number is growing. When sent to landfills to be buried or burned, e-waste can leach toxic chemicals into soil… By some estimates, 50 to 70 million tons of e-waste is generated every year, and that number is growing. When sent to landfills to be buried or burned, e-waste can leach toxic chemicals into soil and air. On today’s Heavy Networking, we’ll look at options for responsible disposal of IT gear, including repurposing it on site, reselling or donating it, and working with e-cycling companies. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:16 Ned Bellavance Wed, 07 Jun 2023 15:41:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c198-modern-cloud-design-themes-from-cfd-17/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55396 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud explores some design themes that emerged from the Cloud Field Day event. These themes include platform engineering, data protection and recovery, and how to deal with the fact… Today's Day Two Cloud explores some design themes that emerged from the Cloud Field Day event. These themes include platform engineering, data protection and recovery, and how to deal with the fact that old technology never dies. Guest Michael Levan joins Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks to discuss these themes and their implications for cloud application builders and operators. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 36:43 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:18:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn683-palo-alto-networks-integrates-aiops-into-adem-for-faster-remediation-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55394 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking we have a conversation about monitoring, visibility, and observability with sponsor Palo Alto Networks. More specifically we’ll dig into Palo Alto Networks’ Autonomous Dig… On today’s Heavy Networking we have a conversation about monitoring, visibility, and observability with sponsor Palo Alto Networks. More specifically we’ll dig into Palo Alto Networks’ Autonomous Digital Experience Management, or ADEM product, and how Palo Alto Networks is integrating ADEM with AIOps. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 43:03 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 05 Jun 2023 19:30:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb433-nvidia-melds-switches-dpus-for-ai-networking-fabric-ftc-says-amazon-ring-employee-spied-on-female-customers/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55387 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break discusses a new Google offering to interconnect public clouds, NVIDIA's platform for AI networking fabrics using Ethernet switches and DPUs, and Cisco's latest security… This week's Network Break discusses a new Google offering to interconnect public clouds, NVIDIA's platform for AI networking fabrics using Ethernet switches and DPUs, and Cisco's latest security acquisition. We also cover Riverbed getting a new private equity owner, Amazon paying a pittance to the FTC to settle allegations of customer privacy violations, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 58:30 Ethan Banks Fri, 02 Jun 2023 18:08:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn682-automating-upgrades-and-ensuring-compliance-with-backbox-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55384 Packet Pushers If you’ve shied away from network automation because you’re a network engineer not a coder, fear not. There are network automation approaches that can help you get needful work done and don’t requi… If you’ve shied away from network automation because you’re a network engineer not a coder, fear not. There are network automation approaches that can help you get needful work done and don’t require a computer science degree. On today's Heavy Networking we talk with sponsor BackBox about its practical approach to network automation and dive into use cases including network OS backups and compliance. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 39:54 Ned Bellavance Wed, 31 May 2023 14:37:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c197-understanding-decentralized-identity-with-dr-joanne-friedman/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55368 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we dive into Decentralized Identity, or DID. This W3C standard is a unique identifier, authenticated by cryptographic proofs, that individuals and organizations can generate… On today's Day Two Cloud we dive into Decentralized Identity, or DID. This W3C standard is a unique identifier, authenticated by cryptographic proofs, that individuals and organizations can generate themselves using systems they trust. A DID can be a person, an object, an organization, a data model, or other subject. We explore DIDs, how they work, and what they can be used for with Dr. Joanne Friedman. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 54:22 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 30 May 2023 21:32:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb432-drivenets-aims-to-make-ethernet-ai-friendly-china-goes-eye-for-an-eye-with-us-over-tech-bans/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55362 Packet Pushers This week we discuss a new offering from DriveNets that aims to make Ethernet more suitable as a network fabric for AI workloads, why the EU slapped Meta with a $1.3 billion fine, and a new offering… This week we discuss a new offering from DriveNets that aims to make Ethernet more suitable as a network fabric for AI workloads, why the EU slapped Meta with a $1.3 billion fine, and a new offering from Extreme Networks that lets you manage Extreme gear in the cloud or from on-prem, China banning Micron, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 56:42 Ethan Banks Fri, 26 May 2023 19:56:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn681-under-the-hood-of-formula-1-networking/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55357 Packet Pushers Modern F1 racing is bathed in data. Real-time vehicle telemetry. In-car video feeds. More video from camera crews and drones. Live streaming. All of this and more needs a network. On today's Heavy… Modern F1 racing is bathed in data. Real-time vehicle telemetry. In-car video feeds. More video from camera crews and drones. Live streaming. All of this and more needs a network. On today's Heavy Networking we speak with Formula 1's David Ramsden, Senior Network Engineer; and Lee Wright, Head of IT Operations, to get the inside track on building the networks that support F1 races. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:05 Ethan Banks Wed, 24 May 2023 14:34:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c196-peering-behind-the-curtain-of-podsqueezes-ai-podcastsing-service/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55345 Packet Pushers Today's show gets behind the curtain of a cloud service called Podsqueeze. Podsqueeze is an application that ingests audio and video files and then produces text-based output including a show… Today's show gets behind the curtain of a cloud service called Podsqueeze. Podsqueeze is an application that ingests audio and video files and then produces text-based output including a show description, an episode transcript, suggested headlines, segment timestamps, suggested social media posts, and more. The Packet Pushers are experimenting with Podsqueeze as part of our own production. Being curious nerds, we thought this was a good opportunity to see how the service really works. Our guest is Tiago Ferreira, one of the entrepreneurs and developers of Podsqueeze. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:04 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 22 May 2023 15:27:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb431-juniper-nac-emerges-from-the-mist-new-google-tlds-are-a-bad-idea/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55322 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break looks at a new Network Access Control (NAC) offering from Juniper, plus a ChatGPT integration with Juniper's Marvis. Google debuts new Top-Level Domains that have security… This week's Network Break looks at a new Network Access Control (NAC) offering from Juniper, plus a ChatGPT integration with Juniper's Marvis. Google debuts new Top-Level Domains that have security experts worried, Cisco reports a robust Q3, Broadcom tries to assuage EU regulators about its VMware acquisition, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 57:26 Greg Ferro Fri, 19 May 2023 16:02:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn680-speed-up-mean-time-to-wan-innocence-with-broadcom-netops-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55319 Packet Pushers It's common for SD-WAN vendors to offer monitoring as part of the solution, but leaves the question … how do I monitor the rest of the network? Today’s sponsor Broadcom offers digital experience mon… It's common for SD-WAN vendors to offer monitoring as part of the solution, but leaves the question … how do I monitor the rest of the network? Today’s sponsor Broadcom offers digital experience monitoring that is independent of the underlying WAN infrastructure. We explore how it works with guest is Jeremy Rossbach, Chief Technical Evangelist, NetOps by Broadcom. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:10 Ethan Banks Wed, 17 May 2023 17:52:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c195-planning-for-post-quantum-cryptography/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55313 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud explores post-quantum cryptography and how to make your cryptographic secrets safe from quantum computers. We're looking at a time horizon of at least five or ten years, so… Today's Day Two Cloud explores post-quantum cryptography and how to make your cryptographic secrets safe from quantum computers. We're looking at a time horizon of at least five or ten years, so this isn't an immediate threat, but it doesn't hurt to start thinking about it now. We dive into how quantum computing and quantum encryption work, their impact on cryptographic secrets, what it means for technologies such as IPSec VPNs, and more. Melchior Aelmans is our guest. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:27 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 15 May 2023 15:29:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb430-cisco-viptela-customers-have-a-certifiably-bad-day-it-crimes-and-punishments/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55289 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover some follow-up on Lumen. Then we dive into a massive Cisco blunder that let a digital certificate expire on some models of the Viptela SD-WAN appliance,… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 37:25 Ethan Banks Fri, 12 May 2023 17:27:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn679-mountaintop-networking-and-long-haul-wireless/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55286 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking explores the challenges Wireless ISPs (WISPs) face when bringing services to locations without a lot of fiber in the ground. Those challenges include lining up radio… Today's Heavy Networking explores the challenges Wireless ISPs (WISPs) face when bringing services to locations without a lot of fiber in the ground. Those challenges include lining up radio antennas, maintaining mountaintop gear, wild horses, network and routing designs, and more. Our guest is Bradley Thompson, Senior Network Engineer at SkyFiber Internet. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:39 Ned Bellavance Wed, 10 May 2023 14:24:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c194-unpacking-flexeras-state-of-the-cloud-report-with-keith-townsend/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55264 Packet Pushers When you're deep in the trenches of operating your cloud, sometimes it's helpful to step back and get a broader view of what's happening in the industry. On today's Day Two Cloud we explore the… When you're deep in the trenches of operating your cloud, sometimes it's helpful to step back and get a broader view of what's happening in the industry. On today's Day Two Cloud we explore the results of an annual State of the Cloud survey to get a snapshot of trends impacting the cloud industry, including multicloud adoption, services used, cloud usage and spending, and the challenges of finding and training talent. Our guest to help us unpack the report is Keith Townsend. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:20 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 08 May 2023 15:04:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb429-palo-alto-previews-azure-firewall-white-house-chases-ai-horse-after-it-escapes-barn/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55232 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new Azure-native cloud firewall from Palo Alto Networks, why pharma giant Merck might be owed a big settlement from its cyber-insurers, and why HPE wants… Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new Azure-native cloud firewall from Palo Alto Networks, why pharma giant Merck might be owed a big settlement from its cyber-insurers, and why HPE wants to simplify its branding. Lumen offers 400G IP transit ports, the US White House announces actions to promote safe, responsible AI; Versa Networks rolls out zero trust for remote and campus users, and Rogers teams up with SpaceX to allow SMS messaging via satellite. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:22 Ethan Banks Fri, 05 May 2023 18:52:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn678-how-cisco-enables-orchestration-network-slicing-across-service-provider-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55199 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking we dive into the frameworks commonly used by service providers to tackle network slicing and traffic engineering challenges. We'll also talk their pros and cons, and the… On today's Heavy Networking we dive into the frameworks commonly used by service providers to tackle network slicing and traffic engineering challenges. We'll also talk their pros and cons, and the approach that Cisco is seeing its customers adopt as providers create virtual networking products for their customers. Cisco is our sponsor for today's show. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:12 Ethan Banks Thu, 04 May 2023 13:30:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c193-should-you-get-a-cloud-networking-cert/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55181 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we explore cloud networking certifications. Who do these certs make sense for? Which clouds should you focus on? What do certifications typically cover? Where do third-party… On today's Day Two Cloud we explore cloud networking certifications. Who do these certs make sense for? Which clouds should you focus on? What do certifications typically cover? Where do third-party devices such as firewalls and load balancers fit into the certification picture? If you're an old-school CLI jockey coming into cloud networking, how should you approach concepts such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC)? cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 57:23 Ethan Banks Tue, 02 May 2023 13:00:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn677-us-networking-user-association-meetups-for-network-engineers/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55174 Packet Pushers You ever want a group of fellow networking nerds to hang with once in a while? The US Networking User Association might be exactly what you’re looking for. With local networking user groups popping u… You ever want a group of fellow networking nerds to hang with once in a while? The US Networking User Association might be exactly what you’re looking for. With local networking user groups popping up in various places all over the US and soon other countries, the USNUA is fostering community and knowledge sharing for networkers everywhere. On today's Heavy Networking we speak with Jason Gintert and Chris Kane, two of the folks behind the USNUA organization, to discuss what the USNUA is, and how you can work with them to get a NUG started in your area. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:28 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 01 May 2023 19:21:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb428-arista-announces-cloud-based-nac-is-google-cloud-finally-making-money/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55178 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new NAC solution from Arista Networks, a new version of Central from HPE Aruba, and the latest version of NetBrain. We also cover a new XDR offering from… Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new NAC solution from Arista Networks, a new version of Central from HPE Aruba, and the latest version of NetBrain. We also cover a new XDR offering from Cisco, Google Cloud's quarterly financial results, Microsoft entanglements with EU and UK regulators, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 57:12 Ethan Banks Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:29:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn676-implementing-ztna-and-sase-with-fortinet-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55151 Packet Pushers Fortinet is a security vendor most of you have heard of. But if all you think of when you hear the name “Fortinet” is firewalls, well yeah, but you should think more broadly. On today's sponsored Hea… Fortinet is a security vendor most of you have heard of. But if all you think of when you hear the name “Fortinet” is firewalls, well yeah, but you should think more broadly. On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we're going after the work-from-anywhere challenge with Fortinet’s Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) and Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) tech, all of which is baked into FortiOS. If you’re running a FortiGate, you’ve got these capabilities already. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:53 Ethan Banks Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:32:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c192-opentelemetry-getting-from-visibility-to-observability-with-ben-hall/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55154 Packet Pushers OpenTelemetry is an open-source project that brings together tools, SDKs, and APIs for collecting telemetry--that is, logs, metrics, and traces---in a standardized way. The goal of the project is to… OpenTelemetry is an open-source project that brings together tools, SDKs, and APIs for collecting telemetry--that is, logs, metrics, and traces---in a standardized way. The goal of the project is to help developers and operators instrument highly distributed applications and services to understand dependencies, monitor performance, and quickly troubleshoot problems. On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we explore OpenTelemetry and how it works. We also discuss the difference between visibility and observability, and why this matters. Our guest is Ben Hall. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:02:19 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 24 Apr 2023 15:33:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb427-prosimo-launches-cloud-native-networking-suite-broadcom-stitches-new-jericho-asic-for-ai-friendly-network-fabrics/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55136 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover new cloud networking capabilities from Prosimo, discuss Broadcom's latest version of the Jericho ASIC which is being positioned for network fabrics for AI… Take a Network Break! This week we cover new cloud networking capabilities from Prosimo, discuss Broadcom's latest version of the Jericho ASIC which is being positioned for network fabrics for AI workloads, and explore the latest version of the open-source Dent network OS. We also cover financial results from F5, Starlink price cuts, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 39:59 Ethan Banks Fri, 21 Apr 2023 14:46:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn675-enabling-self-service-automation-netdevops-with-itential-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55112 Packet Pushers Today’s Heavy Networking podcast explores the concept of NetDevOps with sponsor Itential. The idea behind NetDevOps is to advance your network to the point where it’s self-service; that is, the net… Today’s Heavy Networking podcast explores the concept of NetDevOps with sponsor Itential. The idea behind NetDevOps is to advance your network to the point where it’s self-service; that is, the network you operate can be consumed the way public cloud services are consumed. Our guest is Itential co-founder & CTO Chris Wade. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 43:30 Ned Bellavance Wed, 19 Apr 2023 14:48:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c191-modernizing-cloud-security-and-optimizing-costs-with-jo-peterson/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55107 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud delves into cloud security and cloud cost optimization for SaaS and public clouds. Our guest is Jo Peterson. On the security front, we compare and contrast traditional on-prem… Today's Day Two Cloud delves into cloud security and cloud cost optimization for SaaS and public clouds. Our guest is Jo Peterson. On the security front, we compare and contrast traditional on-prem and cloud security challenges, explore the shared responsibility model of cloud security, and more. For cost optimization we discuss the growing concern about cloud costs, why optimization tools still need humans, tips for tracking multicloud spending, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:52 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 17 Apr 2023 14:48:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb426-netbox-labs-raises-20-million-intel-foundry-arm-team-up-to-make-socs/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55098 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break discusses NetBox Labs's $20 million funding round and why it spun itself out of NS1's IBM acquisition, Intel Foundry and Arm teaming up on SoC manufacturing, why Amazon … This week's Network Break discusses NetBox Labs's $20 million funding round and why it spun itself out of NS1's IBM acquisition, Intel Foundry and Arm teaming up on SoC manufacturing, why Amazon sees headwinds for public cloud spending (and why the opportunity is still huge), how the juice-jacking threat got hyped, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 38:41 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 14 Apr 2023 18:35:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn674-ipv6-essentials-for-network-engineers-think-abundance-not-scarcity/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55092 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking we get into IPv6 essentials for network engineers, including how to incorporate IPv6 support in upcoming projects, how IPv6 affects NAT and subnetting, what the heck H… On today’s Heavy Networking we get into IPv6 essentials for network engineers, including how to incorporate IPv6 support in upcoming projects, how IPv6 affects NAT and subnetting, what the heck Happy Eyeballs and nibble boundaries are, and why you should approach IPv6 with a mindset of abundance not scarcity. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:01:48 Ned Bellavance Wed, 12 Apr 2023 14:01:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c190-serious-public-clouds-invest-in-infrastructure-with-charles-fitzgerald/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55072 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we dive into how the public clouds spend their money and what IT and engineering folks can learn from those spending patterns. We also look at the notion of cloud… On today's Day Two Cloud we dive into how the public clouds spend their money and what IT and engineering folks can learn from those spending patterns. We also look at the notion of cloud repatriation and how prevalent (or not) it is. Our guest is Charles Fitzgerald, a CapEx obsessive who writes the Platformonomics blog. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 44:43 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 10 Apr 2023 15:30:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb425-microsoft-adds-security-copilot-to-ai-squadron-samsung-stung-by-chatgpt-leaks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55057 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break examines Security Copilot, the latest AI-infused assistant in Microsoft's growing arsenal; discusses optical advancements from Arelion and Infinera that sent 400Gb… This week's Network Break examines Security Copilot, the latest AI-infused assistant in Microsoft's growing arsenal; discusses optical advancements from Arelion and Infinera that sent 400Gb wavelengths over 1,800 kilometers; examine a news report that claims Tesla workers shared "highly invasive" images recorded by vehicle cameras; plus even more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 39:58 Ethan Banks Fri, 07 Apr 2023 18:26:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn673-multicast-dns-gone-wild-on-your-wlan/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55053 Packet Pushers You know all those Apple and other IoT devices connected to your wireless network? Lots of them run apps that discover services on your network via multicast DNS (mDNS). All of that mDNS traffic can… You know all those Apple and other IoT devices connected to your wireless network? Lots of them run apps that discover services on your network via multicast DNS (mDNS). All of that mDNS traffic can have a significant impact on your WLAN’s performance. On today's Heavy Networking we talk with guest Bryan Ward who has actually measured the impact of mDNS on a production wireless network to see what would happen if he let mDNS traffic run wild. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:24 Ethan Banks Wed, 05 Apr 2023 14:48:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c189-the-cloud-network-engineer-career-path-with-kam-agahian/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55045 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we explore what it takes to transition from traditional networking to a career as a cloud network engineer. Guest Kam Agahian shares insights from his own career journey about… Today on Day Two Cloud we explore what it takes to transition from traditional networking to a career as a cloud network engineer. Guest Kam Agahian shares insights from his own career journey about what's the same and what's different between on-prem and cloud networking, what skills might you want to pick up to make the transition, recommended certifications, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:59 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 03 Apr 2023 15:26:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb424-amazon-invites-devs-to-its-sidewalk-wireless-network-oneweb-readies-global-satellite-internet-service/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55039 Packet Pushers On today's Network Break podcast we cover Amazon opening its Sidewalk low-power IoT wireless network to developers, Cisco putting the expiration date on Prime Infrastructure, HAProxy adding QUIC… On today's Network Break podcast we cover Amazon opening its Sidewalk low-power IoT wireless network to developers, Cisco putting the expiration date on Prime Infrastructure, HAProxy adding QUIC support in its enterprise load balancer, Huawei touting revenue stability, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 27:43 Ethan Banks Fri, 31 Mar 2023 15:44:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn672-overcoming-your-imposter-syndrome/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55026 Packet Pushers Lots of folks suffer from impostor syndrome. Tech is complex--how could you know what you’re doing? And yet, many of us are responsible for incredibly complex IT systems. Fake it ‘til you make it, ri… Lots of folks suffer from impostor syndrome. Tech is complex--how could you know what you’re doing? And yet, many of us are responsible for incredibly complex IT systems. Fake it ‘til you make it, right? To handle the cognitive dissonance of impostor syndrome, we overcompensate. In doing so, we pay a personal price. Today's Heavy Networking guest is Matt Vitale. He's here to share what he's learned about coping with and overcoming imposter syndrome. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 55:55 Ethan Banks Wed, 29 Mar 2023 14:54:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c188-out-of-band-management-and-infrastructure-automation-with-zpe-systems-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55008 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk through out-of-band management network design with sponsor ZPE Systems. If your idea of OOB management is a jump box and some terminal servers, there’s a lot … On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk through out-of-band management network design with sponsor ZPE Systems. If your idea of OOB management is a jump box and some terminal servers, there’s a lot more to the story when you bring automation tooling into the picture. We'll learn how ZPE gear works and talk with customer Vapor IO about using ZPE gear in its edge compute sites. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:55 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:59:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb423-arista-woos-large-enterprises-with-new-sd-wan-router-google-breaks-glass-enterprise/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=55000 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break covers Arista's new WAN routers that get the company into the SD-WAN market, debates whether Aryaka targeting SMEs is a sign of problems or opportunity, and discusses an… This week's Network Break covers Arista's new WAN routers that get the company into the SD-WAN market, debates whether Aryaka targeting SMEs is a sign of problems or opportunity, and discusses an update on the size of the SASE market. We also look at an HPE acquisition, the use of exploding USBs to target journalists, space networking, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:51 Greg Ferro Fri, 24 Mar 2023 15:31:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn671-is-chatgpt-coming-for-your-job/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54970 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking we sub in a podcast from our Heavy Strategy channel. Greg Ferro from the Packet Pushers and Johna Till Johnson, CEO of Nemertes Research, discuss the impacts of ChatGPT… On today's Heavy Networking we sub in a podcast from our Heavy Strategy channel. Greg Ferro from the Packet Pushers and Johna Till Johnson, CEO of Nemertes Research, discuss the impacts of ChatGPT and AI on the technology workspace, including whether human workers can partner with these tools to increase productivity and improve technology experiences. They don't have answers, but they do have unanswered questions. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:16 Ethan Banks Wed, 22 Mar 2023 15:18:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c187-the-back-end-of-bear-blog-with-herman-martinus/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54989 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we talk with developer Herman Martinus about his open-source blogging platform Bear. We talk about how a developer views infrastructure and operations, and how he went about… Today on Day Two Cloud we talk with developer Herman Martinus about his open-source blogging platform Bear. We talk about how a developer views infrastructure and operations, and how he went about building his platform. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:45 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 20 Mar 2023 14:45:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb422-microsoft-tasks-copilot-to-do-your-drudge-work-cisco-debuts-a-new-learning-platform/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54962 Packet Pushers On this week's Network Break podcast we examine Palo Alto Networks adding AI Ops to its SASE offering, and Microsoft Copilot bringing AI into its suite of Office tools. The Ethernet Adapter market… On this week's Network Break podcast we examine Palo Alto Networks adding AI Ops to its SASE offering, and Microsoft Copilot bringing AI into its suite of Office tools. The Ethernet Adapter market grew 22% in 2022, but not because more NICs were sold; we discuss the real reasons and cover more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:13 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 17 Mar 2023 20:12:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn670-the-challenges-and-satisfactions-of-building-and-running-a-mastodon-instance/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54959 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking I talk with two people who have built and are running Hachyderm, a Mastodon instance which orients itself towards technical-minded folks. What started as a cool project i… On today’s Heavy Networking I talk with two people who have built and are running Hachyderm, a Mastodon instance which orients itself towards technical-minded folks. What started as a cool project in the basement suddenly grew to tens of thousands of users. I talk with Hachyderm's founders on how they scaled, problems they encountered, how they solved problems, and how they grappled with technical and human challenges. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 45:51 Ethan Banks Wed, 15 Mar 2023 14:51:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c186-a-day-in-the-life-of-a-sales-engineer-with-pete-robertson/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54950 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud episode gets into sales engineering. IT pros may look down on sales for not being a strictly technical discipline, but it turns out there's more overlap between an engineer and… Today's Day Two Cloud episode gets into sales engineering. IT pros may look down on sales for not being a strictly technical discipline, but it turns out there's more overlap between an engineer and a sales engineer than you might think. Both have to solve problems, understand requirements, and design and deliver outcomes. Our guest is Pete Robertson, a sales engineer for a value-added reseller. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:20 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 13 Mar 2023 15:21:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb421-huawei-is-both-in-and-out-of-german-networks-hot-desking-rubs-hybrid-workers-wrong/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54931 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! On today's episode we discuss a record quarter for switch sales, examine Germany's mixed signals about allowing Huawei gear in its networks, and debate whether employees'… Take a Network Break! On today's episode we discuss a record quarter for switch sales, examine Germany's mixed signals about allowing Huawei gear in its networks, and debate whether employees' frustration over Google's desk-sharing plan is just entitled whining or a legitimate complaint. Plus more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 41:32 Ethan Banks Fri, 10 Mar 2023 20:23:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn669-graphiants-network-edge-service-rethinks-sd-wan-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54926 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking, sponsor Graphaint is here to discuss how it's rethinking SD-WAN using a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model to help customers consume WAN connectivity instead of setting… On today's Heavy Networking, sponsor Graphaint is here to discuss how it's rethinking SD-WAN using a Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) model to help customers consume WAN connectivity instead of setting up and operating a WAN for themselves. Graphiant combines SD-WAN mainstays such as multiple connection options and traffic policies based on applications and performance, without the operational overhead of SD-WAN tunnels. We dive into the how and why in this episode. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:44 Ned Bellavance Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:48:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c185-grappling-with-cloud-strategies-with-tim-banks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54914 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we engage in strategic thinking about cloud, workload repatriation, costs and spending, DevOps and Kubernetes, and more with guest Tim Banks. Tim is a Lead Developer Advocate… Today on Day Two Cloud we engage in strategic thinking about cloud, workload repatriation, costs and spending, DevOps and Kubernetes, and more with guest Tim Banks. Tim is a Lead Developer Advocate at Dell Technologies and has done stints at AWS, Equinix, and the Duckbill Group. Besides being a techie, Tim Banks is also a Brazilian Jiu Jitsu champion and world-ranked competitor in his class. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:08 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 06 Mar 2023 16:02:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb420-cisco-hpe-buy-security-startups-can-we-finally-hold-vendors-responsible-for-software-defects/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54903 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We begin with some FU on what constitutes on-prem and off-prem, and then dive into news. Cisco and T-Mobile are partnering on 5G gateways, Cisco Webex is getting installed as a… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 34:01 Ethan Banks Fri, 03 Mar 2023 17:15:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn668-inside-a-virtualization-consultants-home-lab/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54890 Packet Pushers On Heavy Networking today we look at a home lab running VMware products including NSX, as well as infrastructure-as-code products Terraform, Packer, and Ansible. These use cases create a different… On Heavy Networking today we look at a home lab running VMware products including NSX, as well as infrastructure-as-code products Terraform, Packer, and Ansible. These use cases create a different hardware demand than virtualized network operating system images. Guest Maarten Van Driessen explains it all, including how he saves money on lab gear. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:57 Ned Bellavance Wed, 01 Mar 2023 15:36:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c184-think-multiplatform-not-multicloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54852 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we put on our thinking caps about platforms, cloud, and multicloud. The last ten years or so has been a push for "cloud-first," but any wholesale approach to… Today on Day Two Cloud we put on our thinking caps about platforms, cloud, and multicloud. The last ten years or so has been a push for "cloud-first," but any wholesale approach to "X-first" (cloud, edge, digital, etc.) is problematic. We discuss why. We also explore strategies for CTOs, IT managers, and engineers on how to grapple with cloud strategy, implementation, and operation. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:59 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 27 Feb 2023 16:41:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb419-hpe-buys-athonet-for-private-5g-exit-public-cloud-save-millions/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54844 Packet Pushers Is the private 5G market big enough to justify HPE's acquisition of Athonet? Is saving money worth retreating from public cloud? Why are organizations still getting bit by basic cloud… Is the private 5G market big enough to justify HPE's acquisition of Athonet? Is saving money worth retreating from public cloud? Why are organizations still getting bit by basic cloud misconfigurations? Will an appetite for AI deliver results for Nvidia? We explore these and other questions in the latest Network Break podcast. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 45:53 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 24 Feb 2023 17:28:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn667-broadcoms-netops-delivers-end-user-visibility-into-sd-wan-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54822 Packet Pushers In today’s Heavy Networking show with sponsor Broadcom we go deep into network management and Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM). At its heart, DEM is about understanding the user experience of the … In today’s Heavy Networking show with sponsor Broadcom we go deep into network management and Digital Experience Monitoring (DEM). At its heart, DEM is about understanding the user experience of the network. Network monitoring and management products that incorporate user experience, such as Broadcom's DX NetOps, can provide visibility into network and application performance to help inform troubleshooting efforts and speed resolution. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 40:38 Drew Conry-Murray Wed, 22 Feb 2023 16:19:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c183-how-did-we-get-to-webassembly-and-what-is-it-for/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54733 Packet Pushers WebAssembly (Wasm) is an up-and-coming technology that's probably going to fall into the lap of operations folks. WebAssembly is basically a specification on how to compile things to a bytecode… WebAssembly (Wasm) is an up-and-coming technology that's probably going to fall into the lap of operations folks. WebAssembly is basically a specification on how to compile things to a bytecode format and how to execute that bytecode. On today's Day Two Cloud we start to peel the onion on what WebAssembly, what it's used for, and why you might want to get your hands on it. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 57:40 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 21 Feb 2023 23:07:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb418-avaya-goes-chapter-11-again-cisco-arista-see-revenues-rise/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54729 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break looks at who takes a haircut in Avaya's Chapter 11 restructuring, GoDaddy's ongoing security issues, new photonics from Nokia, a huge quarter for Arista and more tech news. This week's Network Break looks at who takes a haircut in Avaya's Chapter 11 restructuring, GoDaddy's ongoing security issues, new photonics from Nokia, a huge quarter for Arista and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 41:25 Ethan Banks Fri, 17 Feb 2023 21:54:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn666-improving-quality-of-experience-with-libreqos/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54700 Packet Pushers Welcome to Heavy Networking! In this episode we discuss LibreQoS, a free and open source software project to help ISPs improve network latency and responsiveness and improve the Quality of… Welcome to Heavy Networking! In this episode we discuss LibreQoS, a free and open source software project to help ISPs improve network latency and responsiveness and improve the Quality of Experience (QoE) for their customers. That project is LibreQoS, and it's being used by ISPs and others to ensure stable latency across networks. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 59:21 Ethan Banks Thu, 16 Feb 2023 18:18:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c182-assembling-the-multicloud-networking-puzzle-to-operate-at-cloud-speed-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54692 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud assembles a panel to discuss the challenges of multicloud networking. We're sponsored by Prosimo, and the recording took place live at AWS re:Invent 2022. We discuss how and… Today's Day Two Cloud assembles a panel to discuss the challenges of multicloud networking. We're sponsored by Prosimo, and the recording took place live at AWS re:Invent 2022. We discuss how and why an org goes multicloud, cloud networking issues, integrating ZTNA, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 35:09 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 13 Feb 2023 17:14:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb417-zoom-chief-raises-bar-for-ceo-pay-cuts-fortinet-rolls-out-new-firewall-chips/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54686 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! On this week's episode we discuss new chip hardware from Fortinet, Extreme integrating its SD-WAN into its network fabric, the US and UK governments sanctioning members of the… Take a Network Break! On this week's episode we discuss new chip hardware from Fortinet, Extreme integrating its SD-WAN into its network fabric, the US and UK governments sanctioning members of the Trickbot malware gang, more tech layoffs, why tech CEOs should feel more financial pain, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:30 Greg Ferro Fri, 10 Feb 2023 20:49:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn665-augtera-network-ai-automates-netops-and-works-to-prevent-incidents-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54679 Packet Pushers The Packet Pushers' Heavy Networking podcast dives into sponsor Augtera and how its AI platform, purpose-built for networking, improves network operations and enables automation. We'll examine how… The Packet Pushers' Heavy Networking podcast dives into sponsor Augtera and how its AI platform, purpose-built for networking, improves network operations and enables automation. We'll examine how Augtera works, how it aims to move beyond the automation of configurations to automate operations and fault management, the kinds of data it collects and how, and how customers are using Augtera in production networks networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 44:37 Ned Bellavance Wed, 08 Feb 2023 20:31:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c181-implementing-patterns-and-practices-for-infrastructure-as-code/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54648 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk about Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and software practices you might want to put in place for the parts of your team who know what they're doing with… On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk about Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and software practices you might want to put in place for the parts of your team who know what they're doing with infrastructure but may not be familiar with developer practices that can help make code more reliable and operational processes more repeatable. Our guest is author Rosemary Wang. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 54:36 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 06 Feb 2023 22:18:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb416-ericsson-flogs-5g-network-slicing-for-laptops-microsoft-loads-work-drudgery-onto-chatgpt/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54642 Packet Pushers On this week's Network Break we examine Ericsson's push for 5G network slicing on laptops, Microsoft injecting ChatGPT into Teams to do the grunt work, financial results from Juniper and Amazon, and… On this week's Network Break we examine Ericsson's push for 5G network slicing on laptops, Microsoft injecting ChatGPT into Teams to do the grunt work, financial results from Juniper and Amazon, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 43:56 Greg Ferro Fri, 03 Feb 2023 20:34:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn664-semantic-networking-science-project-or-networkings-future/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54629 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking is a forward-looking episode about semantic networking. Semantic networking aims to make decisions on how to route packets based on more than just the destination address… Today's Heavy Networking is a forward-looking episode about semantic networking. Semantic networking aims to make decisions on how to route packets based on more than just the destination address and give network operators more routing choices based on considerations such as bandwidth, cost, performance, application type, and so on. But how do you add semantic information to IP headers? How do you program routers and networking hardware to consume semantics? Do we really need this? Guests Adrian Farrel and Hannes Gredler join Greg Ferro and Ethan Banks to discuss and debate. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 54:07 Ethan Banks Wed, 01 Feb 2023 16:09:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c180-understanding-aws-ec2-at-the-edge/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54612 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud podcast, we speak with Jan Hofmeyr, a VP within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This show was recorded at AWS re:Invent 2022 in Las Vegas, and we discuss EC2 at the edge, AWS… On today's Day Two Cloud podcast, we speak with Jan Hofmeyr, a VP within Amazon Web Services (AWS). This show was recorded at AWS re:Invent 2022 in Las Vegas, and we discuss EC2 at the edge, AWS Outposts and how local zones work, connecting Outposts to the AWS cloud, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 32:23 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 30 Jan 2023 17:02:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb415-wan-update-severs-microsoft-cloud-services-intel-to-wind-down-network-asic-biz/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54588 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss new capabilities in Juniper's Astra data center automation software; a major Microsoft outage that affected Outlook, Teams, and more; reports that Intel… Take a Network Break! This week we discuss new capabilities in Juniper's Astra data center automation software; a major Microsoft outage that affected Outlook, Teams, and more; reports that Intel will discontinue selling the Tofino programmable ASIC; a heap of financial results; and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:51 Ethan Banks Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:04:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn663-openai-for-networking/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54585 Packet Pushers Would you give an artificial intelligence responsibility to write your router configurations? You wouldn’t. Not yet. But we’re not as far from that as you might think. On today's Heavy Networking we … Would you give an artificial intelligence responsibility to write your router configurations? You wouldn’t. Not yet. But we’re not as far from that as you might think. On today's Heavy Networking we dig into OpenAI and ChatGPT and what it might mean for networking. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:02:00 Ned Bellavance Wed, 25 Jan 2023 15:16:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c179-will-cxl-make-composable-infrastructure-real/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54570 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk about Compute Express Link (CXL), a technology for composable infrastructure. The idea is to take all the peripherals in a system---network cards, memory,… On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk about Compute Express Link (CXL), a technology for composable infrastructure. The idea is to take all the peripherals in a system---network cards, memory, graphical processing units, and so on---and put them on a bus outside the chassis to share them among multiple hosts. Is this the dream of composable infrastructure coming true? cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:09 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 23 Jan 2023 19:31:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb414-230-juniper-vulnerabilities-should-cisco-patch-an-eol-router-t-mobile-takes-weeks-to-spot-breach/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54565 Packet Pushers On today's Network Break podcast we cover a raft of Juniper vulnerabilities, whether Cisco should patch serious vulnerabilities in end-of-life products, a big T-Mobile breach, Avaya dealing with… On today's Network Break podcast we cover a raft of Juniper vulnerabilities, whether Cisco should patch serious vulnerabilities in end-of-life products, a big T-Mobile breach, Avaya dealing with significant debt, sweeping rounds of layoffs, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 24:58 Ethan Banks Fri, 20 Jan 2023 17:23:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn662-home-lab-in-the-cloud-or-your-basement/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54562 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking, guest Tom Costello walks us through his personal lab in the cloud. We discuss pros and cons of the cloud vs. a basement, using EVE-NG vs. CML, how automation can help… On today's Heavy Networking, guest Tom Costello walks us through his personal lab in the cloud. We discuss pros and cons of the cloud vs. a basement, using EVE-NG vs. CML, how automation can help you manage cloud costs, resources for those who might want a cloud lab, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 53:51 Ethan Banks Wed, 18 Jan 2023 20:40:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c178-implementing-zero-standing-privilege-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54555 Packet Pushers On today's sponsored Day Two Cloud podcast we talk about zero standing privilege with strongDM. Zero standing privilege goes beyond just-in-time credentials to a model where no credentials… On today's sponsored Day Two Cloud podcast we talk about zero standing privilege with strongDM. Zero standing privilege goes beyond just-in-time credentials to a model where no credentials pre-exist, but are created in real-time and paired with appropriate permissions built from policy, also created in real-time. Can such a thing be accomplished technically---and without irritating all your end users? StrongDM's Sebastian Mankowski is here to make the case. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:47 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 16 Jan 2023 17:25:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb413-800g-switches-intels-big-hopes-for-4th-gen-cpus-and-reading-cyber-insurance-fine-print/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54544 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week's episode covers a bunch of tech news including Arista rolling out a heap of new switches, Intel pinning its comeback hopes on newly released Xeon CPUs, a serious… Take a Network Break! This week's episode covers a bunch of tech news including Arista rolling out a heap of new switches, Intel pinning its comeback hopes on newly released Xeon CPUs, a serious exploit of a Fortinet SSL VPN vulnerability, Dell pulling away from China-made chips, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 40:38 Ethan Banks Fri, 13 Jan 2023 19:53:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn661-home-labbing-with-eve-ng-and-juniper/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54540 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, home labs. Specifically, we’re going to discuss building and using a lab with virtualized Juniper gear in EVE-NG. Our guest is Christian Scholz, who has written and p… Today on Heavy Networking, home labs. Specifically, we’re going to discuss building and using a lab with virtualized Juniper gear in EVE-NG. Our guest is Christian Scholz, who has written and presented quite a bit on this topic. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:30 Ethan Banks Wed, 11 Jan 2023 18:42:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c177-it-security-is-broken-heres-ideas-on-how-to-fix-it/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54530 Packet Pushers IT security is broken. Vendors ship insecure products, customers have to bolt on and then operate more and more security products, compliance and regulatory requirements don't necessarily make… IT security is broken. Vendors ship insecure products, customers have to bolt on and then operate more and more security products, compliance and regulatory requirements don't necessarily make things safer, and getting business done always takes priority over securing systems and data. On today's Day Two Cloud podcast, guest Mick Douglas shares ideas on how to make security less excruciating and more effective. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:42 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:03:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb412-it-spending-chatgpt-cloud-repatriation-and-other-2023-it-speculations/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54510 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! For our first show of 2023 we skip the news to spend some time speculating on technologies and trends that may influence IT and networking in the coming year, including the… Take a Network Break! For our first show of 2023 we skip the news to spend some time speculating on technologies and trends that may influence IT and networking in the coming year, including the influence of AI, machine learning, and ChatGPT in tech; data center network automation; cloud repatriation; and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 45:46 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 16 Dec 2022 10:00:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn660-writing-the-manual-an-insiders-view-of-product-documentation/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54490 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking we get inside the process of technical writing and product documentation from a person deep in the trenches of creating docs. We also talk about why writing as a skill m… On today’s Heavy Networking we get inside the process of technical writing and product documentation from a person deep in the trenches of creating docs. We also talk about why writing as a skill might be worth cultivating even if you aren’t responsible for creating the manual. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:52 Ethan Banks Wed, 14 Dec 2022 17:18:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c176-comparing-cloud-provider-network-performance-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54452 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we examine global network performance of some of the biggest public cloud providers. Sponsor ThousandEyes shares key findings and surprising data points from its 2022 Cloud… Today on Day Two Cloud we examine global network performance of some of the biggest public cloud providers. Sponsor ThousandEyes shares key findings and surprising data points from its 2022 Cloud Performance Report on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 38:56 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 12 Dec 2022 22:01:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb411-cisco-revamps-certification-schedules-ftc-says-game-over-for-microsofts-activision-bid/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54443 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! On today's episode we cover a new certification roadmap from Cisco, speculate on the future of corporate office space, and delve into an FTC lawsuit that aims to stop… Take a Network Break! On today's episode we cover a new certification roadmap from Cisco, speculate on the future of corporate office space, and delve into an FTC lawsuit that aims to stop Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of game developer Activision. We also cover Broadcom financial results and space networking stories from Apple and SpaceX. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 41:10 Greg Ferro Fri, 09 Dec 2022 20:19:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn659-securing-cloud-metro-with-zero-trust-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54439 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking podcast, sponsored by Juniper Networks, we discuss how metro networks are evolving to Cloud Metro, how to apply cloud principles and automation to these locations, and… On today's Heavy Networking podcast, sponsored by Juniper Networks, we discuss how metro networks are evolving to Cloud Metro, how to apply cloud principles and automation to these locations, and how the attack surface changes when you transition to Cloud Metro. We also talk about how Juniper supports active assurance and zero trust security in these environments. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 39:03 Ethan Banks Wed, 07 Dec 2022 21:04:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c175-deploying-kubernetes-and-managing-clusters/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54423 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we continue our Kubernetes conversation with guest Michael Levan. Today's show focuses on Kubernetes deployments and managing clusters once they're up and running. We… On today's Day Two Cloud we continue our Kubernetes conversation with guest Michael Levan. Today's show focuses on Kubernetes deployments and managing clusters once they're up and running. We discuss whether Kubernetes is really more complex than traditional application infrastructure; examine management options such as GitOps, manifests, and Kubectl; share useful tools, and talk about why Kubernetes is all about APIs. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:06 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 05 Dec 2022 15:37:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb410-aws-previews-secure-remote-access-broadcom-promises-not-to-raise-vmware-prices/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54414 Packet Pushers On today's Network Break we discuss new AWS previews for secure remote access and for connecting applications and services across VPCs. We also discuss a serious outage at Hive Social, Open RAN 5G… On today's Network Break we discuss new AWS previews for secure remote access and for connecting applications and services across VPCs. We also discuss a serious outage at Hive Social, Open RAN 5G coming to fighter jets, a promise from Broadcom not to raise prices if the VMware acquisition goes through, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:56 Ethan Banks Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:41:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn658-using-batfish-to-model-and-test-your-network/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54411 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, modeling your network with Batfish. Batfish is an open-source project that builds a model of your production network based on a snapshot of your network and device… Today on Heavy Networking, modeling your network with Batfish. Batfish is an open-source project that builds a model of your production network based on a snapshot of your network and device configurations. Engineers can then test and validate changes against this model before making those changes to the production network. Guest Rick Donato walks us through how Batfish works, use cases, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:32 Ethan Banks Wed, 30 Nov 2022 15:00:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c174-building-kubernetes-clusters/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54399 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we walk through how to build a Kubernetes cluster to support a container-based application. We cover issues such as what constitutes a minimum viable cluster,… On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we walk through how to build a Kubernetes cluster to support a container-based application. We cover issues such as what constitutes a minimum viable cluster, rolling your own vs. Kubernetes-as-a-service, managing multiple clusters, pros and cons of bare metal vs. running clusters in VMs, design recommendations and gotchas using a cloud service, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 54:26 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 28 Nov 2022 21:18:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb409-regulators-tap-brakes-on-broadcom-vmware-google-settles-location-tracking-charges-for-392m/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54393 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast discusses UK and EU regulators wanting a closer look at Broadcom's VMware acquisition, Google settling with 40 US states over location tracking charges, and the FCC… This week's Network Break podcast discusses UK and EU regulators wanting a closer look at Broadcom's VMware acquisition, Google settling with 40 US states over location tracking charges, and the FCC publishing responses from the 15 biggest US mobile providers regarding customer geolocation data tracking, plus even more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 45:10 Ethan Banks Sun, 27 Nov 2022 19:44:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c-invite-recording-at-topgolf-las-vegas-nov-30-2022/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54388 Packet Pushers If you're headed to AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, you can catch Ned & me recording a show live. On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, we’ll be at TopGolf with sponsor Prosimo from 4 to 7 pm. Join us to … If you're headed to AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, you can catch Ned & me recording a show live. On Wednesday, November 30, 2022, we’ll be at TopGolf with sponsor Prosimo from 4 to 7 pm. Join us to have some fun! Links and drinks, meet fellow engineers building clouds for their companies, and then watch us record the show. Space is limited, so register at prosimo.io. We’ll see you at TopGolf Las Vegas on Wednesday the 30th! cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 55 Ethan Banks Fri, 25 Nov 2022 13:00:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn657-new-vmware-client-connects-users-to-sase-sd-wan-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54379 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, a discussion with sponsor VMware about SD-WAN and SASE. We’re diving into announcements from VMware Explore Barcelona 2022 covering a new SD-WAN client and more. With this … Today on Heavy Networking, a discussion with sponsor VMware about SD-WAN and SASE. We’re diving into announcements from VMware Explore Barcelona 2022 covering a new SD-WAN client and more. With this client, you’ll be able to connect your users to the SASE cloud with software--no hardware edge box required. We dive into how it works, the network architecture, use cases, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 50:03 Ned Bellavance Wed, 23 Nov 2022 15:23:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c173-istio-ambient-mesh-minimizes-sidecar-proxies/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54377 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we examine Istio Ambient Mesh, a new option for building service meshes in a microservices environment. Istio Ambient Mesh essentially brings the concept of a load balancer to… Today on Day Two Cloud we examine Istio Ambient Mesh, a new option for building service meshes in a microservices environment. Istio Ambient Mesh essentially brings the concept of a load balancer to a cluster of containers. Rather than run a sidecar proxy for each pod or container, you can run Ambient Mesh per node. Our guest and guide to this open source project is Christian Posta, Global Field CTO at Solo.io. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:26 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:04:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb408-arista-launches-network-automation-pipeline-palo-alto-targets-software-supply-chain-security/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54373 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover a new continuous integration pipeline from Arista Networks to support network automation, Cisco's intention to open a new silicon design center in Spain, and… Take a Network Break! This week we cover a new continuous integration pipeline from Arista Networks to support network automation, Cisco's intention to open a new silicon design center in Spain, and Apple spending $450 million to support emergency text messaging using satellites. We also discuss Palo Alto Networks spending $195 million for Cider Security, financial results, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 49:47 Ethan Banks Fri, 18 Nov 2022 19:33:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn656-embedding-zero-trust-into-applications/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54369 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking we look at the idea of embedding zero trust into applications. The way we do cyber security these days has failed in significant ways. What if we could extend the AAA or… On today's Heavy Networking we look at the idea of embedding zero trust into applications. The way we do cyber security these days has failed in significant ways. What if we could extend the AAA or RBAC model to all applications? Better yet, what if we take the RBAC model, make authentication more robust than username & password, assess endpoint security posture constantly, and evaluate each request individually up at layer 7 for all applications? Guest Galeal Zino has opinions on what embedded zero trust looks like. We discuss. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:02:50 Ethan Banks Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:44:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c172-lock-down-access-with-zero-standing-privilege-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54357 Packet Pushers On today’s Day Two Cloud we talk through the idea of “zero standing privilege”. Zero standing privilege is an evolution of credentials management that goes beyond always-on usernames and passwords an… On today’s Day Two Cloud we talk through the idea of “zero standing privilege”. Zero standing privilege is an evolution of credentials management that goes beyond always-on usernames and passwords and more advanced forms of privileged access management to help lock down access to sensitive systems. Our sponsor is strongDM and our guest is Britt Crawford, Director of Product. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 40:34 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 14 Nov 2022 18:10:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb407-vmware-buys-startup-for-sd-wan-client-zoom-meetings-at-the-movies/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54334 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break covers several announces from VMware Explore including a new SD-WAN client. ASIC-maker Marvell goes after industrial networks with new silicon, Cisco announces the curtain… This week's Network Break covers several announces from VMware Explore including a new SD-WAN client. ASIC-maker Marvell goes after industrial networks with new silicon, Cisco announces the curtain falling on several ISR router models, and SolarWinds settles with the SEC. Zoom and the AMC movie theater chain partner on an offering to hold big meetings at the movies, and Starlink announces it will slow customer speeds if they cross a 1TB cap. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 32:06 Ethan Banks Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:00:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn655-on-prem-vpc-networking-with-netris-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54325 Packet Pushers Heavy Networking welcomes sponsor Netris to the show with a special episode for you network nerds who are really getting into automation, infrastructure as code, pipelines, and so on. Netris is all… Heavy Networking welcomes sponsor Netris to the show with a special episode for you network nerds who are really getting into automation, infrastructure as code, pipelines, and so on. Netris is all about bringing that public cloud VPC experience to the network you’ve already got. Imagine being able to consume your existing network with APIs and being able to stand up VLANs, VXLANs, elastic load balancers, firewalls, Internet gateways, and more the same way you do in the cloud, but on premises. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 45:22 Ned Bellavance Wed, 09 Nov 2022 15:40:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c171-the-challenges-of-scaling-microservices-testing/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54322 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we talk about testing. While developers do the testing, operators may be responsible for setting up testing environments, which can be a lot of work. That work increases… On today's Day Two Cloud we talk about testing. While developers do the testing, operators may be responsible for setting up testing environments, which can be a lot of work. That work increases with microservices because of all the complexities and dependencies that come with connecting and orchestrating microservices-based applications. Today we talk about how to address testing challenges with Arjun Iyer, and explore a solution he's developed for simplifying end-to-end microservices testing in a Kubernetes environment. This is not a sponsored show, but we do talk about Signadot, a startup Arjun founded in the testing space. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 44:54 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 07 Nov 2022 20:08:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb406-gluware-adds-api-modeling-to-network-automation-arista-revenues-rise/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54314 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break covers new features in Gluware and Aviatrix, new servers from HPE, and new partner specializations from Cisco. We also cover financial results from Fortinet and Arista and… This week's Network Break covers new features in Gluware and Aviatrix, new servers from HPE, and new partner specializations from Cisco. We also cover financial results from Fortinet and Arista and Russian threats against commercial satellites. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:29 Greg Ferro Fri, 04 Nov 2022 17:27:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn654-whats-up-with-dpus/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54308 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking we have a round-table discussion about Data Processing Units (DPUs). These devices let you bring networking, security, and storage capabilities closer to server workloads… Today on Heavy Networking we have a round-table discussion about Data Processing Units (DPUs). These devices let you bring networking, security, and storage capabilities closer to server workloads without burdening server CPUs. Guests Pete Lumbis and Aaron Glenn help us dissect DPUs, identify use cases, discuss adoption and operational challenges, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 58:15 Ethan Banks Wed, 02 Nov 2022 17:11:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c170-sovereign-dbaas-and-severalnines-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54299 Packet Pushers Welcome to Day Two Cloud! On today’s episode---databases. More specifically, controlling your databases. We’re discussing the database control plane company Severalnines with CEO Vinay Joosery. Sev… Welcome to Day Two Cloud! On today’s episode---databases. More specifically, controlling your databases. We’re discussing the database control plane company Severalnines with CEO Vinay Joosery. Severalnines is sponsoring today’s discussion about sovereign Databases as a Service (DBaaS). cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:09 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 31 Oct 2022 15:18:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb405-tech-and-geopolitics-collide-juniper-posts-record-q3-results/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54288 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a trio of stories at the intersection of tech and global political power struggles. Plus, startup Versa Networks lands $120 million investment in a pre-IPO… Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a trio of stories at the intersection of tech and global political power struggles. Plus, startup Versa Networks lands $120 million investment in a pre-IPO round, and tech companies including Juniper Networks, Intel, and Google/Alphabet release financial results. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:56 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:55:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn653-design-deploy-and-operate-with-nokia-data-center-fabric-solution-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54285 Packet Pushers Today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by Nokia, dives into Nokia's fabric-based approach to data center automation and operations. That approach includes its SR Linux network OS, its Fabric Services S… Today’s Heavy Networking, sponsored by Nokia, dives into Nokia's fabric-based approach to data center automation and operations. That approach includes its SR Linux network OS, its Fabric Services System intent-based platform, its NetOps Development Kit, or NDK, and how all this ties together to address your operational life cycle across Day zero, Day 1, Day Two, and beyond. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:02:47 Ned Bellavance Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:51:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c169-splitting-up-mono-repositories-in-infrastructure-as-code/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54275 Packet Pushers Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we're going to talk with someone who was part of a DevOps teams deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and applications in the public cloud. This project ran into… Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we're going to talk with someone who was part of a DevOps teams deploying Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and applications in the public cloud. This project ran into challenges around scaling, the environments they needed to support, how to store certain artifacts, working with pipeline, and breaking up a monolithic repo into smaller repos and the repercussions of that decision. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:59 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 24 Oct 2022 18:38:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb404-episode-not-found/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54266 Packet Pushers This week the Network Break covers new SASE capabilities from Fortinet, new 800G hardware from Cisco that uses its homegrown ASIC, and an app from RSA for smart phones that can disable… This week the Network Break covers new SASE capabilities from Fortinet, new 800G hardware from Cisco that uses its homegrown ASIC, and an app from RSA for smart phones that can disable authentication if the app detects malicious behavior. Plus we cover new initiatives from the Open Compute Project, disaggregated Wi-Fi, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:37 Ethan Banks Fri, 21 Oct 2022 15:33:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn652-why-networkers-should-want-routing-protocols-written-in-rustlang/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54256 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking episode, I talk with Nick Carter about Flock Networks, his routing protocol stack startup, as well as Nick’s love of the Rust programming language. As a network engineer, … On today’s Heavy Networking episode, I talk with Nick Carter about Flock Networks, his routing protocol stack startup, as well as Nick’s love of the Rust programming language. As a network engineer, maybe you don’t think you care about Rust. Nick’s here to explain why the discerning network engineer might prefer their routing daemons to have been written in Rust. We also talk about the pleasures and travails of startup life. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:11:37 Ethan Banks Wed, 19 Oct 2022 18:38:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c168-get-kubernetes-observability-with-appdynamics-cloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54242 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast, sponsored by AppDynamics, explores how AppDynamics Cloud brings observability to your Kubernetes deployments by ingesting and visualizing all metrics, events, log and… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast, sponsored by AppDynamics, explores how AppDynamics Cloud brings observability to your Kubernetes deployments by ingesting and visualizing all metrics, events, log and trace data from across your cloud and on-prem landscapes. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:13 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:35:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb403-startup-hedgehog-fuses-sonic-and-kubernetes-google-intel-launch-mount-evans-smartnic/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54232 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover a lot of news including a new SONiC startup, Cisco and Microsoft teaming up on collaboration, new hardware from Google and Intel, a new SOC from Palo Alto… Take a Network Break! This week we cover a lot of news including a new SONiC startup, Cisco and Microsoft teaming up on collaboration, new hardware from Google and Intel, a new SOC from Palo Alto Networks, space networking, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:42 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 14 Oct 2022 18:29:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn651-how-juniper-networks-smo-enables-network-slicing-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54228 Packet Pushers As carriers and service providers look to embrace disaggregated infrastructure and software, and drive new business through technologies such as network slicing, it’s critical to have management and … As carriers and service providers look to embrace disaggregated infrastructure and software, and drive new business through technologies such as network slicing, it’s critical to have management and orchestration capabilities to coordinate  hardware and software resources in the RAN, the transport layer, and the network core. On today's sponsored Heavy Networking, sponsored by Juniper, we dive into Juniper's Service Management and Orchestration (SMO) platform, which is designed to provision, manage and monetize custom network services on demand. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:57 Ned Bellavance Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:23:34 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c167-interviewing-at-a-huge-tech-company/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54222 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we talk about what it's like to interview for a job at a massive tech company. How do you get yourself in line? What can you expect from the interview? How do you prepare?… On today's Day Two Cloud we talk about what it's like to interview for a job at a massive tech company. How do you get yourself in line? What can you expect from the interview? How do you prepare? How do you overcome your own imposter syndrome? Our guest is Nathaniel Avery, Outbound Product Manager at Google Cloud. He recently ran the gauntlet of the tech interview, and is here to share tips and insights on the process. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:43 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 11 Oct 2022 15:23:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb402-ex-uber-exec-guilty-of-breach-coverup-startup-promotes-decentralized-cellular-networks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54218 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast discusses new security capabilities from Aryaka, a Cisco/Microsoft partnership, the guilty verdict for Uber's former CSO, a startup tackling decentralized cell… This week's Network Break podcast discusses new security capabilities from Aryaka, a Cisco/Microsoft partnership, the guilty verdict for Uber's former CSO, a startup tackling decentralized cell networks, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:02 Ethan Banks Fri, 07 Oct 2022 19:11:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn650-whether-and-how-to-adopt-whitebox-switches/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54215 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking podcast, Kevin Myers joins us for a whitebox conversation. Kevin helps Internet Service Providers build their networks, and has noticed increased adoption of whitebox s… On today’s Heavy Networking podcast, Kevin Myers joins us for a whitebox conversation. Kevin helps Internet Service Providers build their networks, and has noticed increased adoption of whitebox switches. Why? Are the problems whitebox solves for these ISPs the same you might have at your company? Should you consider whitebox instead of Cisco, Juniper, or Arista? Maybe…and maybe not. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:10:55 Ethan Banks Wed, 05 Oct 2022 16:14:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c166-vmware-how-multi-cloud-services-address-cloud-complexity-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54200 Packet Pushers Multi-cloud services are an emerging category of software designed to make your Dev and Ops teams' multi-cloud reality easier to cope with. Sponsor VMware stops by the Day Two Cloud podcast to talk… Multi-cloud services are an emerging category of software designed to make your Dev and Ops teams' multi-cloud reality easier to cope with. Sponsor VMware stops by the Day Two Cloud podcast to talk about how the operational challenges of running workloads in a mix of public and private clouds and how its multi-cloud services initiative can help. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:00 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 03 Oct 2022 15:08:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb401-google-teases-multi-gig-home-broadband-new-usb-cables-use-slightly-less-plastic/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54196 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break covers three Google stories including Google Fiber's ambitions for multi-gig Internet and the killing of Stadia. We also discuss a rise in firewall sales, using plant-based… Today's Network Break covers three Google stories including Google Fiber's ambitions for multi-gig Internet and the killing of Stadia. We also discuss a rise in firewall sales, using plant-based materials in USB cables, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 53:52 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:48:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn649-cisco-nso-6-0-boosts-performance-improves-usability-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54194 Packet Pushers On today’s sponsored Heavy Networking we dive into new features of Cisco’s Network Services Orchestrator, or NSO. NSO is a network orchestration platform for large enterprises and service providers t… On today’s sponsored Heavy Networking we dive into new features of Cisco’s Network Services Orchestrator, or NSO. NSO is a network orchestration platform for large enterprises and service providers that offers multi-vendor automation, configuration management, service creation, ongoing monitoring and upgrades, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:43 Ned Bellavance Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:03:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c165-does-your-infrastructure-need-istio/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54183 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we dive into Istio with Kevin Davin, a senior back end engineer who works deeply with Istio. We discuss Istio's promises, balancing its complexity with the capabilities it… On today's Day Two Cloud we dive into Istio with Kevin Davin, a senior back end engineer who works deeply with Istio. We discuss Istio's promises, balancing its complexity with the capabilities it enables, understanding when and when not to use it, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:43 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:29:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb400-ex-cisco-ceo-launches-network-startup-the-persistence-of-floppy-disks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54173 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast covers a startup backed by ex-Cisco CEO John Chambers, US federal agencies wanting service providers to get serious about BGP security, SASE growing 30% in a… This week's Network Break podcast covers a startup backed by ex-Cisco CEO John Chambers, US federal agencies wanting service providers to get serious about BGP security, SASE growing 30% in a quarter, a thriving floppy disk business, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 45:35 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 23 Sep 2022 18:05:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn648-using-zero-knowledge-middleboxes-to-enforce-policy-on-encrypted-traffic/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54171 Packet Pushers Encrypted traffic poses a problem for enterprise policy enforcement. On today's Heavy Networking, we explore the notion of zero knowledge middleboxes, which use a variety of techniques to allow… Encrypted traffic poses a problem for enterprise policy enforcement. On today's Heavy Networking, we explore the notion of zero knowledge middleboxes, which use a variety of techniques to allow firewalls or other middleboxes to enforce policy without the need for decryption. Our guest is Dr. Paul Grubbs, whose research into zero knowledge middleboxes prompted this episode. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:02:14 Ned Bellavance Thu, 22 Sep 2022 02:15:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c164-devsecops-is-a-real-thing/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54161 Packet Pushers Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast, we talk DevSecOps and how it's more than just a marketing term. We also discuss Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and IT as Code and what that actually means for… Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast, we talk DevSecOps and how it's more than just a marketing term. We also discuss Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and IT as Code and what that actually means for operations folks. It doesn't mean you have to write code all day, but we make an effort to put some specifics around what an Ops person should know when it comes to code. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:46 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 19 Sep 2022 15:47:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb399-apstra-goes-freeform-for-dc-automation-arista-launches-encryption-friendly-routers/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54150 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast covers new capabilities for data center automation in Juniper Apstra, new encryption-friendly Arista routers, and why climate change risks should factor into your… This week's Network Break podcast covers new capabilities for data center automation in Juniper Apstra, new encryption-friendly Arista routers, and why climate change risks should factor into your IT planning. The startup Veego is pitching an end user experience app to ISPs, the Google spin-out Aalyria looks to build networks using free-space optics, and Microsoft announces Azure Orbital Cloud Access that uses Starlink to connect remote sites to Azure. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:12 Ethan Banks Fri, 16 Sep 2022 20:00:31 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn647-fortinets-ztna-differentiation-starts-with-the-os-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54144 Packet Pushers A full zero trust architecture goes up and down the stack, bringing in policy and enforcement strategies from the application layer, all the way down into the network. On today's Heavy Networking… A full zero trust architecture goes up and down the stack, bringing in policy and enforcement strategies from the application layer, all the way down into the network. On today's Heavy Networking podcast we discuss zero trust network access, or ZTNA, with sponsor Fortinet. ZTNA is but one part of a robust zero trust architecture, but what a crucial component it is. Alex Samonte, Director of Technical Architecture, joins us to get into nerdy specifics about Fortinet’s ZTNA. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 42:35 Ned Bellavance Wed, 14 Sep 2022 15:22:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c163-is-the-tech-market-too-focused-on-developers/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54123 Packet Pushers Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we have a frank discussion about tech marketing. Why? Because engineers are a target of marketing, so it's helpful to know how marketing works, what's trying to be… Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we have a frank discussion about tech marketing. Why? Because engineers are a target of marketing, so it's helpful to know how marketing works, what's trying to be communicated, and how it could be better. We also discuss whether the tech industry has over-committed on chasing developers while ignoring operations and sysadmins, why ops and sysadmins shouldn't be ignored, and more. Our guest is Gina Rosenthal, founder of Digital Sunshine Solutions. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:30 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 12 Sep 2022 14:36:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb398-new-broadcom-trident-chip-supports-threat-analysis-startup-challenges-sd-wan-mpls/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54098 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break podcast examines a new Broadcom switch ASIC that can support threat analysis, a startup that's challenging the SD-WAN and MPLS markets, Apple's new partner for an emergency SMS… Today's Network Break podcast examines a new Broadcom switch ASIC that can support threat analysis, a startup that's challenging the SD-WAN and MPLS markets, Apple's new partner for an emergency SMS service that uses satellites, a great quarter for data center switch revenue, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 37:56 Ethan Banks Fri, 09 Sep 2022 17:26:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn646-networking-for-spacefaring-rockets/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54088 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, aerospace networking. We talk with Lexie Cooper, who works for Blue Origin as an Avionics Integration Engineer. That’s right. Lexie does networking for rockets. We talk a… Today on Heavy Networking, aerospace networking. We talk with Lexie Cooper, who works for Blue Origin as an Avionics Integration Engineer. That’s right. Lexie does networking for rockets. We talk about the challenges of building networks for spacefaring vehicles, differences between aerospace and the typical enterprise, continuous learning, the pros and cons of building a social media presence, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:22 Ethan Banks Wed, 07 Sep 2022 14:13:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c162-the-mental-health-of-the-10x-samurai-ninja-engineer/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54065 Packet Pushers In this Day Two Cloud episode, Ned and Ethan discuss the tradeoffs of mental health and professional achievement. Maybe you spend a lot of extra hours at work for your employer. Perhaps you focus on… In this Day Two Cloud episode, Ned and Ethan discuss the tradeoffs of mental health and professional achievement. Maybe you spend a lot of extra hours at work for your employer. Perhaps you focus on certifications after work and on the weekends. Maybe you say “yes” to more than you should, because you’re scared you’ll lose it all if you don’t. The tradeoffs are in your personal relationships. Your mental health. You suffer from burnout, anxiety, and stress. Is it all worth it? Ned and Ethan don't have all the answers, but they share their experiences and perspectives. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:03 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 06 Sep 2022 15:25:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb397-vmware-aria-sings-multicloud-management-nvidia-ordered-to-stop-selling-ai-chips-to-china/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54057 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast tackles space weather, new products from VMware, a significant firewall vulnerability, an order barring NVIDIA from selling certain chips to China, and more tech… This week's Network Break podcast tackles space weather, new products from VMware, a significant firewall vulnerability, an order barring NVIDIA from selling certain chips to China, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:26 Ethan Banks Fri, 02 Sep 2022 16:31:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn645-secure-wireless-planning-and-design/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54039 Packet Pushers On today’s episode of Heavy Networking, we discuss secure wireless planning and design with Jennifer "JJ Minella. JJ is the author of the book "Wireless Security Architecture." We t… On today’s episode of Heavy Networking, we discuss secure wireless planning and design with Jennifer "JJ Minella. JJ is the author of the book "Wireless Security Architecture." We talk about the goals for planning a wireless design, why it's worth the upfront investment, keeping operators in mind as you design your deployment, the importance of communication, design iteration, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:47 Ned Bellavance Wed, 31 Aug 2022 15:16:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c161-tech-marketing-sucks-lets-make-it-better/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54022 Packet Pushers Tech marketing is often terrible. The problem is that marketers tend to develop material aimed at "C-level" or executive audiences, which doesn't resonate with developers and engineers who… Tech marketing is often terrible. The problem is that marketers tend to develop material aimed at "C-level" or executive audiences, which doesn't resonate with developers and engineers who influence buying decisions and actually use products. Today's Day Two Cloud podcast examines how to improve tech marketing, and why communication is a good skill for technologists themselves. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 54:05 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 29 Aug 2022 15:24:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb396-t-mobile-spacex-strike-internet-deal-meta-settles-tracking-suit-dell-notches-record-quarter/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54014 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast explores SpaceX and T-Mobile partnering to provide satellite-based Internet service (though it's going to take awhile), a new co-packaged optics switch from… This week's Network Break podcast explores SpaceX and T-Mobile partnering to provide satellite-based Internet service (though it's going to take awhile), a new co-packaged optics switch from Broadcom, a whistleblower taking Twitter to task for poor security and a relaxed approach to spam, Dell financial results, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:42 Ethan Banks Fri, 26 Aug 2022 17:43:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn644-building-and-running-temporary-event-networks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=54007 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking podcast explores what it's like to set up a temporary network to support thousands of users at a live event. We discuss planning and preparation, defining requirements,… Today's Heavy Networking podcast explores what it's like to set up a temporary network to support thousands of users at a live event. We discuss planning and preparation, defining requirements, design options, performance and security issues, and what to keep in your bag for that last-minute emergency. Our guests are Jim Troutman, Jason Davis, and Alex Latzko. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:19:34 Ethan Banks Wed, 24 Aug 2022 14:39:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c160-going-deep-into-cilium-service-mesh-with-ebpf/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53996 Packet Pushers Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we go deep on the Cilium service mesh, including a packet walk that takes us from packet ingestion all the way through a Kubernetes cluster. We also talk about how… Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we go deep on the Cilium service mesh, including a packet walk that takes us from packet ingestion all the way through a Kubernetes cluster. We also talk about how Cilium eBPF differs from other sidecar proxies and the potential performance and observability gains. Strap on your propeller beanie as we try to keep up with guest is Thomas Graf, a co-creator of Cilium and CTO of Isovalent. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:04 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 22 Aug 2022 14:51:21 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb395-broadcom-ships-51-2tbps-asic-extremes-new-ap-goes-outdoors-lloyds-rethinks-cyber-insurance-policies/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53988 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast drills into features in Broadcom's newest Tomahawk ASIC, a new Wi-Fi 6E from Extreme for outdoor use, and a $262 million infusion for the startup DriveNets. We also… This week's Network Break podcast drills into features in Broadcom's newest Tomahawk ASIC, a new Wi-Fi 6E from Extreme for outdoor use, and a $262 million infusion for the startup DriveNets. We also cover serious Apple vulnerabilities, why Lloyd's is rethinking cyber insurance for state-sponsored attacks, Cisco financial results, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 29:19 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 19 Aug 2022 15:44:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn643-privacy-responsibilities-of-running-a-network/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53980 Packet Pushers What does privacy have to do with running a network? Is protecting the privacy of users, customers, and the organization one of the responsibilities of the networking team? If so, what kind of… What does privacy have to do with running a network? Is protecting the privacy of users, customers, and the organization one of the responsibilities of the networking team? If so, what kind of information has to be kept private and how? Should privacy efforts focus on compliance, or on risk reduction? How are those different? On today’s Heavy Networking podcast we welcome Russ White to tackle these perplexing privacy questions. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 47:45 Ned Bellavance Wed, 17 Aug 2022 21:46:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c159-devops-is-a-failure/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53971 Packet Pushers DevOps originated as a cultural movement to try and get developers and infrastructure operators to better work together to support applications in production. According to our guest Lee Briggs, that… DevOps originated as a cultural movement to try and get developers and infrastructure operators to better work together to support applications in production. According to our guest Lee Briggs, that movement has failed. We discuss this premise on today's Day Two Cloud podcast. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:04:51 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 15 Aug 2022 18:10:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb394-new-ip-infusion-nos-cisco-breached-wlan-gear-backlogged-to-2023/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53958 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast covers tech news including IP Infusion's 6.0 release of its OcNOS network OS, the intersection of politics and supply chains, Cisco's breach by the Lapsus group,… This week's Network Break podcast covers tech news including IP Infusion's 6.0 release of its OcNOS network OS, the intersection of politics and supply chains, Cisco's breach by the Lapsus group, Starlink getting rejected by the FCC for subsidies, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:03:34 Ethan Banks Fri, 12 Aug 2022 15:00:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn642-10mbps-single-pair-ethernet/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53954 Packet Pushers Single pair Ethernet. That’s right. Ethernet over a single twisted pair, rather than the four you’re used to. Or two if you’ve got a little gray in your beard. Now, single pair Ethernet isn’t fast in… Single pair Ethernet. That’s right. Ethernet over a single twisted pair, rather than the four you’re used to. Or two if you’ve got a little gray in your beard. Now, single pair Ethernet isn’t fast in the way we network engineers would normally think of fast. SPE runs at 10 megabits per second. But in the use cases SPE was designed for, 10Mbps is very fast indeed. To tell us all about single pair Ethernet is Peter Jones. Although Peter wears many hats in the networking industry, today he comes to the microphone as the chairperson of the Ethernet Alliance. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:06 Ethan Banks Wed, 10 Aug 2022 20:10:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c158-on-leadership-with-chris-wahl/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53949 Packet Pushers According to Chris Wahl, everyone in an organization can lead--not just those with "chief" or "manager" in their job title. Leadership isn't about telling everyone else what to… According to Chris Wahl, everyone in an organization can lead--not just those with "chief" or "manager" in their job title. Leadership isn't about telling everyone else what to do. Not at all. Have a listen as Chris explains what it is to lead, and how you can do so yourself while enabling others around you to do the same. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 42:30 Greg Ferro Mon, 08 Aug 2022 18:09:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb393-arista-buys-pluribus-more-supply-chain-space-networking-slows-decnet-death/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53941 Packet Pushers Summer can be slow but there is news! Summer can be slow but there is news! news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:29 Ethan Banks Fri, 05 Aug 2022 17:51:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn641-network-design-for-nvme-over-fabric/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53927 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, we discuss NVMe over fabric, where your Ethernet and IP network is the fabric. Many NVMe over fabric discussions focus on what’s happening inside the storage packets t… Today on Heavy Networking, we discuss NVMe over fabric, where your Ethernet and IP network is the fabric. Many NVMe over fabric discussions focus on what’s happening inside the storage packets themselves. This conversation focuses on the network. What does the topology need to be? What are the latency and loss characteristics of an NVMe transport fabric? What QoS tools should you be considering, how do they work, and when should you use them? Our guest for this vendor-neutral conversation is J Metz. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:40:59 Ethan Banks Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:51:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c157-highlights-of-cloud-field-day-14/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53913 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast brings you highlights from Cloud Field Day 14, where Day Two Cloud's Ned Bellavance was a delegate. The Field Day event brings together cloud vendors and tech bloggers… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast brings you highlights from Cloud Field Day 14, where Day Two Cloud's Ned Bellavance was a delegate. The Field Day event brings together cloud vendors and tech bloggers for in-depth presentations. Ned will share  highlights and impressions from presentations from companies including Weka, Alkira, and Morpheus Data. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:08 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 01 Aug 2022 14:55:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb392-aruba-upgrades-aiops-intel-suffers-a-tough-quarter/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53903 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast looks at new AIOps capabilities in Aruba Central, new cloud security tools from Fortinet, financial results from Juniper Networks and Intel, a connected scarf for… This week's Network Break podcast looks at new AIOps capabilities in Aruba Central, new cloud security tools from Fortinet, financial results from Juniper Networks and Intel, a connected scarf for soccer fans, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 37:47 Ethan Banks Fri, 29 Jul 2022 20:18:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn640-architecture-vs-engineering-roles/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53897 Packet Pushers What’s been your experience with architecture vs. engineering roles? Are those distinct functions or combined in your organization? How do the roles interact? Does the architecture team hand down h… What’s been your experience with architecture vs. engineering roles? Are those distinct functions or combined in your organization? How do the roles interact? Does the architecture team hand down holy designs from their ivory tower the engineering team is expected to implement them? Is the architecture and engineering function more combined, where experienced engineers are expected to create an architecture and help put it in place? Ethan Banks and guest Pat Allen share their experiences with architecture and engineering roles from organizations they've worked in. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:01:16 Ethan Banks Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:55:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c156-multi-cloud-experience-monitoring-with-broadcom-software-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53884 Packet Pushers It's hard to guarantee quality of experience for users accessing cloud applications. The users are connected via networks we don’t own, and the apps are hosted on networks we don’t own. So what can a… It's hard to guarantee quality of experience for users accessing cloud applications. The users are connected via networks we don’t own, and the apps are hosted on networks we don’t own. So what can a network operations team do about quality of experience in a world of cloud-hosted apps and cloud-connected users? Sponsor Broadcom Software is here to help us answer this question. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:36 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 25 Jul 2022 18:03:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb391-it-spending-to-rise-rating-your-emotional-response-to-vendor-products/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53855 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover new DLP capabilities from Cato Networks, updates to the open-source Cilium project for your eBPF and service mesh needs, why Cisco is streamlining how… Take a Network Break! This week we cover new DLP capabilities from Cato Networks, updates to the open-source Cilium project for your eBPF and service mesh needs, why Cisco is streamlining how partners can offer Webex as a managed service, and more IT news coverage. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:12 Greg Ferro Fri, 22 Jul 2022 16:26:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn639-juniper-cloud-metro-boosts-metro-performance-efficiency-and-sustainability-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53839 Packet Pushers In today’s sponsored Heavy Networking podcast we dive into Juniper Cloud Metro, which includes new appliances, software, and integrations with other Juniper services to address the entire business o… In today’s sponsored Heavy Networking podcast we dive into Juniper Cloud Metro, which includes new appliances, software, and integrations with other Juniper services to address the entire business of ownership and operations. Our guests are Kanika Atri, Sr. Director, Product Management; and Tim Pennell, Sr. Director, Product Management. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 43:28 Ned Bellavance Wed, 20 Jul 2022 15:17:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c155-terraform-stinks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53832 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud, we talk about why Terraform stinks. OK, maybe it doesn't stink, but just because everyone seems to love a particular tool doesn't make it right for you. We talk with Dan… Today on Day Two Cloud, we talk about why Terraform stinks. OK, maybe it doesn't stink, but just because everyone seems to love a particular tool doesn't make it right for you. We talk with Dan Moore, a developer advocate at FusionAuth, who tried to use Terraform and just couldn't get behind it. This episode is based on a presentation Dan gave at Gluecon in May 2022. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 52:54 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:21:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb390-new-juniper-access-switch-intel-to-hike-prices/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53815 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast discusses new switch hardware from Juniper, the underwhelming outage response by Canadian ISP Rogers, and why SASE growth is exploding. Intel is said to be raising… This week's Network Break podcast discusses new switch hardware from Juniper, the underwhelming outage response by Canadian ISP Rogers, and why SASE growth is exploding. Intel is said to be raising prices across a variety of chips, a security researcher has demonstrated a replay attack that can open and start Honda vehicles, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:03 Ethan Banks Fri, 15 Jul 2022 14:57:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn638-dont-block-dns-over-tcp/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53798 Packet Pushers DNS is our subject on today's Heavy Networking. More specifically, DNS transport over TCP. We talk with John Kristoff, one of the forces behind RFC9210, which covers the operational requirements for… DNS is our subject on today's Heavy Networking. More specifically, DNS transport over TCP. We talk with John Kristoff, one of the forces behind RFC9210, which covers the operational requirements for DNS transport over TCP. This is not an esoteric document covering a tiny, nuanced DNS use case. Instead this doc will likely affect most of you listening, whether you’re a network operator or a name server operator. We talk with John about the implications of this RFC. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 40:19 Ethan Banks Wed, 13 Jul 2022 14:49:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c154-can-ebpf-replace-sidecar-proxies/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53777 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud turns the nerd knob to eleven as we delve into kernels, eBPF, sidecar proxies, and service meshes. If you're an old-school engineer used to working with load balancers and… Today's Day Two Cloud turns the nerd knob to eleven as we delve into kernels, eBPF, sidecar proxies, and service meshes. If you're an old-school engineer used to working with load balancers and proxies, this show looks at new ways to do application delivery in the Kubernetes world. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 42:56 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 11 Jul 2022 21:20:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb389-alleged-it-fraudsters-indicted-hpe-floats-greenlake-private-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53766 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover two separate indictments against alleged schemers who sold counterfeit Cisco gear and pirated Avaya license keys. We also cover new products from Juniper… Take a Network Break! This week we cover two separate indictments against alleged schemers who sold counterfeit Cisco gear and pirated Avaya license keys. We also cover new products from Juniper Networks, VMware, and HPE. Meanwhile Starlink targets maritime vessels with a satellite broadband offering. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 34:43 Greg Ferro Fri, 08 Jul 2022 16:00:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hs027-broadcom-and-vmware-whats-gonna-happen-2/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53744 Packet Pushers Heavy Strategy is a new podcast from Packet Pushers. We look at the strategy and business of IT Infrastrucrure in two-sided debate format. We believe that the questions are more important than the… Heavy Strategy is a new podcast from Packet Pushers. We look at the strategy and business of IT Infrastrucrure in two-sided debate format. We believe that the questions are more important than the answers since its all your responsibility anyway. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 26:21 Greg Ferro Fri, 01 Jul 2022 13:00:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn637-the-ongoing-evolution-of-arelions-global-network-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53743 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking podcast we talk with sponsor Arelion about how it continues to build and maintain global IP networks, and why you should be considering them for your backhaul needs. On today's Heavy Networking podcast we talk with sponsor Arelion about how it continues to build and maintain global IP networks, and why you should be considering them for your backhaul needs. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 43:08 Ethan Banks Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:05:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c153-iac-with-gppl-or-dsl-idk/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53746 Packet Pushers On Day Two Cloud we’ve had a lot of conversations about using infrastructure as code. We’ve looked at solutions like Ansible, Terraform, the AWS CDK, and Pulumi. Which begs the question, which IaC so… On Day Two Cloud we’ve had a lot of conversations about using infrastructure as code. We’ve looked at solutions like Ansible, Terraform, the AWS CDK, and Pulumi. Which begs the question, which IaC solution should you learn? A Domain Specific Language (DSL)? A General Purpose Programming Language (GPPL)? Something else? We discuss. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:43 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 27 Jun 2022 15:20:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb388-cloudflare-diagnoses-widespread-outage-eu-pumps-brakes-on-broadcom-vmware/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53733 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break podcast discusses new SASE features from Cloudflare, a Cloudflare outage and its post-mortem, why EU regulators want a closer look at Broadcom's proposed VMware acquisition,… Today's Network Break podcast discusses new SASE features from Cloudflare, a Cloudflare outage and its post-mortem, why EU regulators want a closer look at Broadcom's proposed VMware acquisition, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:24 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 24 Jun 2022 16:13:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn636-mindfulness-and-it-leadership/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53720 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking we’re talking about mindfulness in the workplace. Mindfulness, which is about being aware of your senses and feelings in the moment, could be a useful tool to help you n… Today on Heavy Networking we’re talking about mindfulness in the workplace. Mindfulness, which is about being aware of your senses and feelings in the moment, could be a useful tool to help you navigate the high-stress, high-stakes IT profession. Our guest is Jennifer “JJ” Minella. She’s an IT practitioner, network architect, author, and the founder and principal advisor of Viszen Security. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 54:31 Ethan Banks Wed, 22 Jun 2022 18:58:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c152-how-to-right-size-access-with-strongdm-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53664 Packet Pushers Welcome to Day Two Cloud. In this episode we take on the problem of over-provisioning access to resources. Sponsor strongDM joins the conversation to share how to properly manage roles and access in… Welcome to Day Two Cloud. In this episode we take on the problem of over-provisioning access to resources. Sponsor strongDM joins the conversation to share how to properly manage roles and access in our IT systems, focusing heavily on the process of discovery. Who has access to what, and why do they have that access? Our guest from strongDM is Britt Crawford, Director of Product. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 36:01 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 20 Jun 2022 15:47:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb387-cisco-goes-all-in-on-cloud-covid-and-tech-conferences/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53628 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break podcast surfs a tidal wave of announcements from Cisco Live 2022, discusses Juniper Networks calling an end to several routers, and looks at the potential impact of Covid and… Today's Network Break podcast surfs a tidal wave of announcements from Cisco Live 2022, discusses Juniper Networks calling an end to several routers, and looks at the potential impact of Covid and in-person tech events. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 57:51 Ethan Banks Wed, 15 Jun 2022 14:14:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c151-how-to-tell-if-infrastructure-as-code-is-working-for-you/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53619 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast gets into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and how to evaluate it so that IaC practices fit your organization, your processes, the infrastructure you're trying to support,… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast gets into Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and how to evaluate it so that IaC practices fit your organization, your processes, the infrastructure you're trying to support, and so on. Our guest lays out some guideposts to help you understand if IaC is working for you. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:12 Greg Ferro Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:51:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn635-unified-network-fabrics-with-juniper-apstra-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53596 Packet Pushers In today’s sponsored Heavy Networking we talk to Juniper Apstra about how how Apstra delivers on unified data center operations, why fabrics are everywhere, how Apstra differs from other automation a… In today’s sponsored Heavy Networking we talk to Juniper Apstra about how how Apstra delivers on unified data center operations, why fabrics are everywhere, how Apstra differs from other automation and intent solutions, and more. Our guest is Mansour Karam, VP of Product Management. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 43:13 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 13 Jun 2022 14:06:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb386-extreme-debuts-sd-wan-digital-twins-cisco-launches-sase-service/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53601 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break kicks off with listener FU and then dives into new SD-WAN and AIOps offerings from Extreme Networks. Cisco announces a SASE service and hints at a broader cloud security… This week's Network Break kicks off with listener FU and then dives into new SD-WAN and AIOps offerings from Extreme Networks. Cisco announces a SASE service and hints at a broader cloud security strategy. Arista adds to its Layer 1 switch portfolio while Ericsson and BT team up on private 5G in the United Kingdom. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 55:38 Ethan Banks Fri, 10 Jun 2022 16:20:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn634-why-not-mikrotik/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53593 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking gets into networking hardware from MikroTik, a vendor you may not have heard of. Our guest is Kevin Myers, a senior network architect and consultant who uses MikroTik with a… Today's Heavy Networking gets into networking hardware from MikroTik, a vendor you may not have heard of. Our guest is Kevin Myers, a senior network architect and consultant who uses MikroTik with a variety of clients big and small. We'll find out what MikroTik is good for, and not good for, management and support, and more. This is a non-sponsored episode. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:04:27 Ethan Banks Wed, 08 Jun 2022 19:48:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c150-proactive-network-operations-with-augtera-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53562 Packet Pushers Sponsor and startup Augtera Networks joins Day Two Cloud to discuss Augtera's proactive network analysis and operations product, which is meant to make you aware of problems before they… Sponsor and startup Augtera Networks joins Day Two Cloud to discuss Augtera's proactive network analysis and operations product, which is meant to make you aware of problems before they become…problems. Augtera brings together traditional network sources such as flows and SNMP, plus telemetry and metadata to provide actionable information across networks you own and networks you don't. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:02 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 06 Jun 2022 23:04:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb385-vmware-juniper-release-new-security-tools-judge-orders-ibm-to-pay-bmc-1-6-billion/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53542 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break podcast discusses a new threat analytics product from VMware, new security features from Juniper's cloud-delivered security service, a report from Morgan Stanley on why the big… Today's Network Break podcast discusses a new threat analytics product from VMware, new security features from Juniper's cloud-delivered security service, a report from Morgan Stanley on why the big network vendors are chasing the enterprise campus, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:50 Greg Ferro Fri, 03 Jun 2022 18:44:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn633-building-dpu-apps-with-nvidias-doca-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53522 Packet Pushers In today's Heavy Networking podcast, sponsored by NVIDIA, we explore DOCA on Bluefield DPUs. DOCA is a runtime operating system on the DPU including tools for provisioning, deploying, and… In today's Heavy Networking podcast, sponsored by NVIDIA, we explore DOCA on Bluefield DPUs. DOCA is a runtime operating system on the DPU including tools for provisioning, deploying, and orchestrating containerized services. It's also an SDK to supports a range of operating systems and distributions and includes drivers, libraries, and tools. Our guests are Justin Betz and Wes Kennedy, both Technical Marketing Engineers with NVIDIA. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:33 Ethan Banks Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:54:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c149-on-prem-cloud-networking-with-netris-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53515 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud sponsor Netris promises to deliver a cloud-like experience for running your physical network. Netris software lets you build a private cloud on premises, and integrates with… Today's Day Two Cloud sponsor Netris promises to deliver a cloud-like experience for running your physical network. Netris software lets you build a private cloud on premises, and integrates with Terraform and Kubernetes. Our guest is Alex Saroyan, Netris CEO and founder. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 44:34 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 31 May 2022 15:12:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb384-broadcom-to-buy-vmware-duckduckgo-slammed-for-microsoft-tracking-deal/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53501 Packet Pushers On today's Network Break we dig into Broadcom's proposed acquisition of VMware for about $61 billion. We also cover a serious VMware vulnerability that is being exploited in the wild, and criticism… On today's Network Break we dig into Broadcom's proposed acquisition of VMware for about $61 billion. We also cover a serious VMware vulnerability that is being exploited in the wild, and criticism of DuckDuckGo for a deal with Microsoft that allows some data to be collected from the privacy browser. We also cover the latest financial results from Dell Technologies and Broadcom. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:13 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 27 May 2022 20:37:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn632-how-junipers-ran-intelligent-controller-enables-5g-automation-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53497 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking dives into the automation and orchestration of 5G networks with sponsor Juniper Networks. We discuss Juniper's RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), Service Management and… Today's Heavy Networking dives into the automation and orchestration of 5G networks with sponsor Juniper Networks. We discuss Juniper's RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC), Service Management and Orchestration (SMO), how Juniper works with the Open RAN ecosystem, and more. Our guest is Constantine Polychronopoulos, Vice President of 5G and Telco Cloud at Juniper Networks. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 42:30 Ethan Banks Thu, 26 May 2022 19:56:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c148-understanding-cloud-security-roles-and-responsibilities/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53488 Packet Pushers If you're a security or network professional wondering if your skills aren't as applicable or useful when it comes to public cloud, don't worry: they are very, very useful. On today's Day Two Cloud… If you're a security or network professional wondering if your skills aren't as applicable or useful when it comes to public cloud, don't worry: they are very, very useful. On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk with Brandon Carroll on how to properly map traditional infrastructure and network security to public cloud deployments. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:46 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 23 May 2022 17:41:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb383-cyber-insurers-realize-customers-have-terrible-security-f5s-big-vulnerability/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53475 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break discusses a new threat containment feature from Rubrik to prevent companies from re-infecting themselves via compromised backups. F5 has released patches for a serious… This week's Network Break discusses a new threat containment feature from Rubrik to prevent companies from re-infecting themselves via compromised backups. F5 has released patches for a serious vulnerability in its Big-IP load balancer, cyber insurers raised premiums by as much 92% last year, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 42:23 Ethan Banks Fri, 20 May 2022 15:56:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn631-saying-no/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53397 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking we talk about why it's important to say "No" when someone tries to put more work on you than you can handle. Guest Tom Hollingsworth wrote a controversial blog… On today's Heavy Networking we talk about why it's important to say "No" when someone tries to put more work on you than you can handle. Guest Tom Hollingsworth wrote a controversial blog post entitled “No Is A Complete Sentence” about how to say "No," to even when it's hard to do. We talk about the nuances of this stance, the risks you take when you do, time management, balancing workloads, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:18 Ned Bellavance Wed, 18 May 2022 19:27:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c147-google-cloud-is-not-just-for-devs/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53389 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we peel back the curtains on Google Cloud with a GCP insider to find out how Google Cloud differentiates itself, its embrace of a multi-cloud approach, and more. Our guest is… Today on Day Two Cloud we peel back the curtains on Google Cloud with a GCP insider to find out how Google Cloud differentiates itself, its embrace of a multi-cloud approach, and more. Our guest is Richard Seroter, Director of Outbound Product Management at Google Cloud. This is not a sponsored episode. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:05:00 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 16 May 2022 15:49:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb382-intel-charts-dpu-roadmap-juniper-brings-contrail-sdn-to-kubernetes/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53376 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast discuss Intel's roadmap for its Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs). We get more insight into Nokia's deal to provide hardware for Azure, and examine why Juniper… This week's Network Break podcast discuss Intel's roadmap for its Infrastructure Processing Units (IPUs). We get more insight into Nokia's deal to provide hardware for Azure, and examine why Juniper has extended its Contrail SDN platform to Kubernetes (hint: because of the cloud). Plus Cisco releases new Wi-Fi capabilities. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 46:00 Ethan Banks Fri, 13 May 2022 20:21:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn630-palo-alto-networks-introduces-okyo-garde-and-sd-wan-bandwidth-on-demand-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53361 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking podcast explores two new offerings from sponsor Palo Alto Networks. First is Okyo Garde, a home wireless mesh appliance to connect and secure remote workers while reducing… Today's Heavy Networking podcast explores two new offerings from sponsor Palo Alto Networks. First is Okyo Garde, a home wireless mesh appliance to connect and secure remote workers while reducing the management burden from IT. We also discuss a new licensing program to make provisioning bandwidth for branch and remote offices for Prisma SD-WAN simpler and more flexible. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 39:07 Ethan Banks Wed, 11 May 2022 14:36:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c146-deploying-and-managing-cloud-infrastructure-with-pulumi/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53352 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud digs into an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platform called Pulumi. Pulumi can be used to build, deploy, and manage cloud applications using familiar languages such as .Net and… Today's Day Two Cloud digs into an Infrastructure as Code (IaC) platform called Pulumi. Pulumi can be used to build, deploy, and manage cloud applications using familiar languages such as .Net and Java, as well as well-known tools and practices. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:40 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 09 May 2022 15:58:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb381-tls-vulnerability-affects-aruba-avaya-switches-cisco-teases-predictive-networks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53343 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover a vulnerable implementation of a TLS module that affects switches from HPE Aruba and Extreme Networks' Avaya brand, Cisco teases a forthcoming technology… Take a Network Break! This week we cover a vulnerable implementation of a TLS module that affects switches from HPE Aruba and Extreme Networks' Avaya brand, Cisco teases a forthcoming technology called Predictive Networks that promises analytics and automated problem-solving, Fortinet announces new firewalls, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 48:00 Ethan Banks Fri, 06 May 2022 18:07:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn629-the-state-of-data-center-fabrics-in-2022/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53333 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking dives into data center fabrics with guest Russ White. We discuss just what makes a data center fabric, why the industry relies too much on BGP, fabric alternatives and… Today's Heavy Networking dives into data center fabrics with guest Russ White. We discuss just what makes a data center fabric, why the industry relies too much on BGP, fabric alternatives and options, the future of data center fabrics, and more. Russ is a network architect, author, and instructor. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:00:30 Ned Bellavance Wed, 04 May 2022 15:07:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c145-using-open-policy-agent-for-cloud-native-policy-enforcement/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53324 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud explores the Open Policy Agent (OPA), an open-source project that serves as a policy engine for cloud-native environments. According to the OPA Web site, you can use OPA to… Today's Day Two Cloud explores the Open Policy Agent (OPA), an open-source project that serves as a policy engine for cloud-native environments. According to the OPA Web site, you can use OPA to "enforce policies in microservices, Kubernetes, CI/CD pipelines, API gateways, and more." Guest Anders Eknert walks through how it works, use cases, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:05:45 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 02 May 2022 14:32:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb380-bt-toshiba-trial-quantum-key-distribution-juniper-expands-free-cert-training/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53308 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break discusses quantum key distribution, a startup getting millions to develop an enterprise SONiC distribution, Juniper expanding free cert training, quarterly financial… This week's Network Break discusses quantum key distribution, a startup getting millions to develop an enterprise SONiC distribution, Juniper expanding free cert training, quarterly financial results, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 43:24 Greg Ferro Fri, 29 Apr 2022 16:51:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn628-pluribus-extends-its-sdn-fabric-to-smartnics-dpus/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53299 Packet Pushers On today's sponsored Heavy Networking podcast we talk to Pluribus Networks. Pluribus can extend networking and security services directly to smartNICs/DPUs via its Unified Cloud Fabric to improve… On today's sponsored Heavy Networking podcast we talk to Pluribus Networks. Pluribus can extend networking and security services directly to smartNICs/DPUs via its Unified Cloud Fabric to improve performance, visibility, and security. We talk with Mike Capuano and Alessandro Barbieri from Pluribus on how it all works. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 38:37 Ned Bellavance Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:20:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c144-the-state-of-ipv6-in-public-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53286 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud explores the vastness of IPv6 and public cloud. IPv6 provides so much address space that you can use an address once for one connection and never use it again, and it isn't… Today's Day Two Cloud explores the vastness of IPv6 and public cloud. IPv6 provides so much address space that you can use an address once for one connection and never use it again, and it isn't wasteful. The abundance of IPv6 may influence how you approach cloud applications and networks. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:47 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 26 Apr 2022 01:53:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb379-nokia-goes-sonic-for-microsoft-data-centers-comcast-tests-hollowcore-fiber/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53259 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast discusses Nokia deal to sell switch hardware to Microsoft running the SONiC network OS. We also cover Dell's 4.0 release of its Enterprise SONiC distribution, a… This week's Network Break podcast discusses Nokia deal to sell switch hardware to Microsoft running the SONiC network OS. We also cover Dell's 4.0 release of its Enterprise SONiC distribution, a test of hollowcore fiber optics by Comcast, the British government making rules about watching TV in self-driving cars, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:59 Ethan Banks Fri, 22 Apr 2022 23:24:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn627-network-automation-as-a-business-culture/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53252 Packet Pushers The business benefits of network automation are sometimes lost in discussion about technology and tools. Guest Tim Fiola joins this episode of Heavy Networking to discuss how to engage the business… The business benefits of network automation are sometimes lost in discussion about technology and tools. Guest Tim Fiola joins this episode of Heavy Networking to discuss how to engage the business at a cultural level so that network automation is properly embraced and supported by management. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 56:35 Ned Bellavance Wed, 20 Apr 2022 15:47:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c143-application-security-isnt-just-for-developers/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53240 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud gets into application security and working with developers to make sure code is sanitized and tested. Writing secure code at the outset can dramatically reduce risk and help… Today's Day Two Cloud gets into application security and working with developers to make sure code is sanitized and tested. Writing secure code at the outset can dramatically reduce risk and help simplify operations and security. Our guest is Tanya Janca, founder of We Hack Purple. We Hack Purple offers free training courses for people who want to get into security. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:09 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 18 Apr 2022 11:21:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb378-barracuda-gets-a-new-owner-intel-buys-ananki-for-private-5g/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53217 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover several acquisitions including Barracuda Networks being bought by KKR, SailPoint being picked up by Thoma Bravo, Perforce buying Puppet, and Intel snapping… Take a Network Break! This week we cover several acquisitions including Barracuda Networks being bought by KKR, SailPoint being picked up by Thoma Bravo, Perforce buying Puppet, and Intel snapping up Ananki to get into the private 5G market. Plus more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 55:01 Ethan Banks Fri, 15 Apr 2022 16:19:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn626-choosing-the-right-silicon-for-the-job-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53211 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Juniper, dives into the custom vs. merchant silicon debate. Juniper makes the case for its Trio 6 ASIC in MX routers. We get into the specifics of Trio 6… Today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Juniper, dives into the custom vs. merchant silicon debate. Juniper makes the case for its Trio 6 ASIC in MX routers. We get into the specifics of Trio 6 capabilities, examine the needs of the multi-service edge, and discuss the technology and business cases for custom hardware. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 39:39 Ethan Banks Wed, 13 Apr 2022 14:49:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c142-openziti-serves-up-zero-trust-for-applications-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53183 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud episode bites into OpenZiti, an open-source project that brings zero trust principles to networks and applications. OpenZiti builds an overlay network to enforce zero trust. It… Today's Day Two Cloud episode bites into OpenZiti, an open-source project that brings zero trust principles to networks and applications. OpenZiti builds an overlay network to enforce zero trust. It has several moving parts including edge routers, a controller, and SDKs. OpenZiti was created by NetFoundry, our sponsor for this episode. Guest Clint Dovholuk takes us through the nitty-gritty of how it works. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:35 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 11 Apr 2022 15:07:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb377-amd-buys-pensando-ibm-mainframe-marches-on-with-z16/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53173 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break discusses AMD's $1.9 billion bid for Pensando, why Juniper is partnering with Synopsys on silicon photonics, a new application access control feature from Cato Networks,… This week's Network Break discusses AMD's $1.9 billion bid for Pensando, why Juniper is partnering with Synopsys on silicon photonics, a new application access control feature from Cato Networks, and a new mainframe from IBM and a new lawsuit against it. Plus more tech news! news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 56:35 Ethan Banks Sat, 09 Apr 2022 01:50:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn625-home-iot-networking-at-scale/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53164 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking dives into home IoT at scale. We’re going to get into the weeds with two network engineers who’ve gone way beyond lighting and a few smart plugs in their home automation set… Today's Heavy Networking dives into home IoT at scale. We’re going to get into the weeds with two network engineers who’ve gone way beyond lighting and a few smart plugs in their home automation setup. We'll talk devices, protocols, security, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:12:16 Ned Bellavance Wed, 06 Apr 2022 19:58:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c141-developing-multicloud-fluency/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53153 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud is a discussion about how to build your multicloud fluency. That is, having knowledge of, and competence in, more than one cloud. The short answer? Learn to code. That's the… Today's Day Two Cloud is a discussion about how to build your multicloud fluency. That is, having knowledge of, and competence in, more than one cloud. The short answer? Learn to code. That's the position of our guest Forrest Brazeal, and he brings his justifications. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:00:17 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 04 Apr 2022 15:04:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb376-aruba-automates-overlays-arista-cues-up-branch-networking-gear/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53108 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break examines new network fabric automation capabilities from Aruba, new network and security gear from Arista that opens up brand new markets for the company, a cloud-native… Today's Network Break examines new network fabric automation capabilities from Aruba, new network and security gear from Arista that opens up brand new markets for the company, a cloud-native firewall for AWS from Palo Alto Networks, an update on an attack against a satellite network, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 48:18 Greg Ferro Fri, 01 Apr 2022 22:36:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn624-solving-network-problems-with-opmanteks-nmis-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53040 Packet Pushers On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we speak with Opmantek, a FirstWave company. Opmantek's NMIS is a suite of network monitoring applications for managing fault, performance, configuration,… On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we speak with Opmantek, a FirstWave company. Opmantek's NMIS is a suite of network monitoring applications for managing fault, performance, configuration, compliance and automation. It supports multi-vendor, multi-tenant and multi-server solutions. We discuss the latest features and real-world use cases. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:32 Ethan Banks Wed, 30 Mar 2022 20:59:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c140-troubleshooting-cloud-outages-with-end-to-end-visibility-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53032 Packet Pushers On today’s sponsored Day Two Cloud episode with Cisco ThousandEyes, we discuss how to monitor what’s broken in public cloud services. With the right information, you can offer a nuanced, kno… On today’s sponsored Day Two Cloud episode with Cisco ThousandEyes, we discuss how to monitor what’s broken in public cloud services. With the right information, you can offer a nuanced, knowledgeable answer when executives want to know when the company’s crucial customer-facing app hosted on a bunch of cloud services is coming back online. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:12 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 28 Mar 2022 14:43:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb375-aruba-networks-dives-into-greenlake-okta-pins-incident-on-outsourcer/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53026 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break discusses Aruba Networks moving closer to HPE GreenLake with a new reseller-focused way to sell network gear, how data center design hampered fire fighting at an OVHcloud… Today's Network Break discusses Aruba Networks moving closer to HPE GreenLake with a new reseller-focused way to sell network gear, how data center design hampered fire fighting at an OVHcloud facility, Okta's response to a January security incident, Intel's request for US government dollars, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:09 Ethan Banks Fri, 25 Mar 2022 15:45:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn623-growing-from-junior-to-senior-engineer/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=53014 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking is a roundtable conversation about career growth. Maybe your title is junior engineer, but you want to be a senior engineer. Be careful what you wish for! Maybe your title… Today's Heavy Networking is a roundtable conversation about career growth. Maybe your title is junior engineer, but you want to be a senior engineer. Be careful what you wish for! Maybe your title is junior but you feel you’re doing the job of a senior. Are you really? How would you justify this to your manager? We address these and other questions and issues including certs vs. experience, paying dues, the importance of communication skills, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:02:09 Ned Bellavance Wed, 23 Mar 2022 14:56:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c139-azure-bicep-is-not-arm/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52961 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast gets into Azure Bicep, a language that IT teams can use to deploy Azure resources in a consistent manner. While Bicep is Azure-specific, it can be useful as part of an… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast gets into Azure Bicep, a language that IT teams can use to deploy Azure resources in a consistent manner. While Bicep is Azure-specific, it can be useful as part of an Infrastructure-as-Code initiative. Guests Ben Weissman and Rob Sewell explore how Bicep works, discuss use cases, compare it to Terraform, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 55:17 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 21 Mar 2022 14:10:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb374-pluribus-extends-dc-fabric-to-nvidia-dpus-intel-buries-three-fpgas/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52900 Packet Pushers In this week's Network Break we discuss Pluribus porting its network OS to NVIDIA DPUs, why Intel is pulling the plug on three FPGA cards in its portfolio, the debut of a network operations startup… In this week's Network Break we discuss Pluribus porting its network OS to NVIDIA DPUs, why Intel is pulling the plug on three FPGA cards in its portfolio, the debut of a network operations startup that draws from multiple data sources to help NetOps teams troubleshoot problems faster, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 49:26 Greg Ferro Fri, 18 Mar 2022 22:18:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn622-intels-smart-edge-transforms-cpus-for-multiple-edge-uses-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52890 Packet Pushers In today’s sponsored Heavy Networking show with Intel, we dive into recent Intel silicon announcements that are impacting how networking services will be delivered in the years to come. The edge of t… In today’s sponsored Heavy Networking show with Intel, we dive into recent Intel silicon announcements that are impacting how networking services will be delivered in the years to come. The edge of the network is set to change thanks to modern CPUs that accelerate network functions including packet processing and security. Joining us is Intel's Jeni Panhorst, Vice President & General Manager, Network & Edge Platforms Division to talk about recent Intel announcements at Mobile World Congress and what it means for networking at the edge. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:32 Ethan Banks Wed, 16 Mar 2022 14:40:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c138-rethinking-logs-and-analysis-with-vrealize-log-insight-cloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52813 Packet Pushers VMware is our sponsor today for a Day Two Cloud episode about logging. Specifically, we're talking about vRealize Log Insight Cloud. It’s not just about collecting logs and events, and it's not just … VMware is our sponsor today for a Day Two Cloud episode about logging. Specifically, we're talking about vRealize Log Insight Cloud. It’s not just about collecting logs and events, and it's not just for VMware products. What do you get out of the data being logged? That’s what’s interesting. This is much more than a pile of syslogs with a search engine dropped on top. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:16 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:15:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb373-google-buys-mandiant-to-bolster-security-ops-network-os-dent-2-0-released/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52807 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break examines why Google spent billions of dollars to acquire Mandiant for security ops, the latest release of the DENT network OS, NVIDIA's software revenue strategy, and more tech… Today's Network Break examines why Google spent billions of dollars to acquire Mandiant for security ops, the latest release of the DENT network OS, NVIDIA's software revenue strategy, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 43:58 Ethan Banks Fri, 11 Mar 2022 15:55:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn621-get-scalable-network-automation-with-itential-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52781 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking, sponsor Itential joins us to discuss how you can deliver a scalable and sustainable network automation system for your enterprise. Our guest is Peter Sprygada, VP of… On today's Heavy Networking, sponsor Itential joins us to discuss how you can deliver a scalable and sustainable network automation system for your enterprise. Our guest is Peter Sprygada, VP of Product Management at Itential. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 42:55 Ned Bellavance Wed, 09 Mar 2022 16:22:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c137-automating-windows-container-builds/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52696 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud gets into the weeds of a real-world project build around Windows containers. Windows containers? Yes, the goal was to run a particular job and deploy it on Kubernetes using… Today's Day Two Cloud gets into the weeds of a real-world project build around Windows containers. Windows containers? Yes, the goal was to run a particular job and deploy it on Kubernetes using Azure Kubernetes Services (AKS). Our guest is Sai Gunaranjan, Principal Architect for a large healthcare company. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:14 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 07 Mar 2022 18:36:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb372-vmware-enhances-container-security-google-summons-workers-back-to-the-office/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52677 Packet Pushers This week on Network Break we discuss VMware enhancing its Carbon Black software with container runtime security, Google telling employees to return to the office starting April 4, and Broadcom… This week on Network Break we discuss VMware enhancing its Carbon Black software with container runtime security, Google telling employees to return to the office starting April 4, and Broadcom taking in $7.7 billion in revenue in Q1 2022. We also discuss security attacks affected hit Toyota and Viasat and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 45:06 Ethan Banks Fri, 04 Mar 2022 19:45:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn620-high-frequency-trading-and-big-data-network-design/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52674 Packet Pushers Network design for high frequency trading and big data networks is the topic of today’s Heavy Networking. If you’re interested in what it’s like to carefully manage data center latency and maintain y… Network design for high frequency trading and big data networks is the topic of today’s Heavy Networking. If you’re interested in what it’s like to carefully manage data center latency and maintain your sanity in a zero downtime environment, this is your show. Our guests are are Jeremy Filliben and Marc Washco of Jump Trading. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:28 Ethan Banks Wed, 02 Mar 2022 17:18:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c136-the-role-and-responsibilities-of-a-kubernetes-operator-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52662 Packet Pushers Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we examine the role and responsibilities of Kubernetes operators; that is, the humans in charge of running Kubernetes. Kubernetes operators have to support… Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we examine the role and responsibilities of Kubernetes operators; that is, the humans in charge of running Kubernetes. Kubernetes operators have to support application and security teams, handle capacity planning, keep an eye on versioning, and more. This episode is sponsored by F5's NGINX team. Our guests are Jenn Gile, Sr Manager of Product Marketing; and Brian Ehlert, Sr Product Manager. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:00 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:49:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb371-arista-turns-campus-switch-into-ndr-sensor-mikrotik-puts-a-router-on-a-pcie-card/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52654 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we examine how Arista is turning a campus switch into a sensor for network detection and response, a new PCIe card from Mikrotik running router software, a… Take a Network Break! This week we examine how Arista is turning a campus switch into a sensor for network detection and response, a new PCIe card from Mikrotik running router software, a Dell/Marvell partnership on hardware for Open RAN gear, Cisco and Dell financial results, potential equipment danger from solar flares, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:07 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:21:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn619-pluribus-empowers-netops-with-kubernetes-network-visibility-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52647 Packet Pushers Today's sponsored Heavy Networking dives into the latest features from Pluribus Networks, including Pluribus KubeTracker, which correlates containers with applications, maps hosts to the network… Today's sponsored Heavy Networking dives into the latest features from Pluribus Networks, including Pluribus KubeTracker, which correlates containers with applications, maps hosts to the network fabric, and more. We also cover FlowTracker and a virtualized packet broker service. Our guest is Alessandro Barbieri, VP Product Management at Pluribus. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 38:56 Ned Bellavance Wed, 23 Feb 2022 16:40:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c135-infrastructure-as-code-should-foster-infrastructure-as-collaboration/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52635 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we examine why Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is about more than the just the tools that enable it. Guest Rob Hirschfeld puts forth the notion that while the tools are there… On today's Day Two Cloud we examine why Infrastructure as Code (IaC) is about more than the just the tools that enable it. Guest Rob Hirschfeld puts forth the notion that while the tools are there for a reason, those tools have to serve a purpose: supporting collaboration, re-use, and efficient operations. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 58:52 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 22 Feb 2022 15:55:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb370-juniper-acquires-nac-startup-intel-buys-semiconductor-foundry/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52627 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break dives into a trio of acquisitions by Juniper, Intel, and Akamai; new security features from Gigamon and Aviatrix; big financial gains for Arista; and more tech news. This week's Network Break dives into a trio of acquisitions by Juniper, Intel, and Akamai; new security features from Gigamon and Aviatrix; big financial gains for Arista; and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:02 Ethan Banks Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:29:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn618-building-virtual-networks-with-console-connect-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52618 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking episode we talk with sponsor Console Connect, which provides software-defined interconnections for enterprises and service providers. Guests Paul Gampe and Jay Turner dig … On today’s Heavy Networking episode we talk with sponsor Console Connect, which provides software-defined interconnections for enterprises and service providers. Guests Paul Gampe and Jay Turner dig into the Console Connect catalog, including Internet On-Demand, CloudRouter, and some of the interesting partner integrations that provide unique connectivity options. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 50:29 Ethan Banks Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:53:49 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c134-simplifying-infrastructure-access-with-strongdm-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52614 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud is a sponsored episode with StrongDM, which helps engineers and IT professionals get access to databases, servers, Kubernetes clusters, switches, Web apps, and more from a… Today's Day Two Cloud is a sponsored episode with StrongDM, which helps engineers and IT professionals get access to databases, servers, Kubernetes clusters, switches, Web apps, and more from a desktop or laptop. We dive into StrongDM's proxy model, integrations with directories and ID stores, audit features, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:41 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 14 Feb 2022 15:46:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb369-cisco-sd-wan-ramps-up-webex-microsoft-365-access-pluribus-adds-virtual-packet-broker/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52600 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we cover Cisco’s SD-WAN getting users to cloud services such as Webex and Microsoft 365 faster; as well as new capabilities in Pluribus’s Netvisor network OS inc… ... Read more »]]> news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 35:22 Ethan Banks Fri, 11 Feb 2022 17:07:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn617-go-vs-python-for-network-engineers/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52596 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking makes the case for why network engineers should consider using the Go language instead for their automation needs. Guest Darren Parkinson makes a strong argument for adding… Today's Heavy Networking makes the case for why network engineers should consider using the Go language instead for their automation needs. Guest Darren Parkinson makes a strong argument for adding Go to your tool kit. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 53:23 Ethan Banks Wed, 09 Feb 2022 16:18:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c133-tips-for-tech-interview-success/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52582 Packet Pushers Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we offer tips and advice for those on the job market, from finding new opportunities, building a professional network, prepping for interviews, handling curve-ball… Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we offer tips and advice for those on the job market, from finding new opportunities, building a professional network, prepping for interviews, handling curve-ball interview questions, managing nerves, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 56:47 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 07 Feb 2022 15:34:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb368-juniper-cato-advance-cloud-based-security-offerings-citrix-gets-acquired/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52576 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week’s tech news includes new cloud-delivered security services from Juniper Networks and Cato Networks, new firewall hardware from Fortinet, prognostications on the c… Take a Network Break! This week’s tech news includes new cloud-delivered security services from Juniper Networks and Cato Networks, new firewall hardware from Fortinet, prognostications on the campus switch market, Cisco teasing a private 5G service, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 48:57 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:12:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn616-do-we-need-an-smtp-alternative-tmtp-and-mnm-are-here-to-find-out/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52570 Packet Pushers The SMTP protocol isn't broken, but email kinda is. Spam, phishing, and other unwanted messages are easy to deliver and harder to stop. On today's Heavy Networking we discuss TMTP and mnm, a… The SMTP protocol isn't broken, but email kinda is. Spam, phishing, and other unwanted messages are easy to deliver and harder to stop. On today's Heavy Networking we discuss TMTP and mnm, a proposed new protocol and client that aim to preserve the benefits of email while eliminating vulnerabilities and offering a better experience. Our guest is Liam Breck, creator of TMTP and mnm. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 50:48 Ethan Banks Wed, 02 Feb 2022 15:58:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c132-what-web3-means-for-infrastructure-engineers/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52547 Packet Pushers Web3 is the term for an emerging technology movement that aims to create a more decentralized Internet and put more ownership in the hands of individual users and consumers. At present Web3 is… Web3 is the term for an emerging technology movement that aims to create a more decentralized Internet and put more ownership in the hands of individual users and consumers. At present Web3 is associated with cryptocurrencies and NFTs, but it's worth understanding the technological underpinnings of Web3, particularly blockchain and its broader applications. Our guide to Web3 infrastructure is Josh Neuroth. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:51 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 31 Jan 2022 15:59:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb367-new-custom-asics-for-juniper-routers-regulators-nvidia-arm-wrestle/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52508 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break looks at new router silicon from Juniper, why NVIDIA's acquisition bid for Arm is running into headwinds, a new LiveAction service that inspects encrypted traffic for… This week's Network Break looks at new router silicon from Juniper, why NVIDIA's acquisition bid for Arm is running into headwinds, a new LiveAction service that inspects encrypted traffic for threats, financial results from Juniper and Extreme, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:28 Ethan Banks Sat, 29 Jan 2022 01:19:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn615-optimize-user-experience-with-palo-alto-networks-adem-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52499 Packet Pushers How do you know your remote workers are having good performance--a good experience--using the applications they need to get their work done? Today we drill into Autonomous Digital Experience… How do you know your remote workers are having good performance--a good experience--using the applications they need to get their work done? Today we drill into Autonomous Digital Experience Management (ADEM) with sponsor Palo Alto Networks, including how ADEM works, the benefits of real-time and synthetic monitoring, how ADEM integrates with SASE, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 36:57 Ethan Banks Wed, 26 Jan 2022 17:43:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c131-monitoring-the-cloud-from-the-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52486 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast delves into issues about monitoring all the things, including the notion of monitoring the cloud...from the cloud. Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks discuss the pros and… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast delves into issues about monitoring all the things, including the notion of monitoring the cloud...from the cloud. Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks discuss the pros and cons of DIY vs. using a service, differences between monitoring infrastructure stacks and applications, what to monitor and why, how to deal with all that data, the necessity of alerting, constructing meaningful dashboards, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:08 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 24 Jan 2022 17:28:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb366-microsoft-spends-68-7-billion-on-games-wi-fi-7-on-the-horizon/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52482 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we examine the drivers behind Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard, Juniper integrates its SD-WAN portfolio with Mist… Take a Network Break! This week we examine the drivers behind Microsoft's proposed $68.7 billion acquisition of gaming company Activision Blizzard, Juniper integrates its SD-WAN portfolio with Mist Cloud, and Wi-Fi 7 emerges on the horizon. Cisco announces a new Catalyst switch for industrial use cases, Telia Carrier rebrands, and JP Morgan Chase discloses tidbits about its IT strategy. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 53:46 Ethan Banks Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:49:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn614-ebpf-cloud-native-networking-and-other-modern-networking-trends/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52478 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking gets deep in the guts of what’s going on with all the modern trends in networking: cloud-native, containers, eBPF, Kubernetes, DPUs, and so on. Guests Brent Salisbury and D… Today's Heavy Networking gets deep in the guts of what’s going on with all the modern trends in networking: cloud-native, containers, eBPF, Kubernetes, DPUs, and so on. Guests Brent Salisbury and Dave Tucker give their insider’s view of developments in cutting-edge networking tech. You’ll walk away with a better idea of what to pay attention to in the months and years to come. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 56:47 Ned Bellavance Wed, 19 Jan 2022 19:02:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c130-getting-started-with-openshift-for-kubernetes-orchestration/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52468 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we have a career conversation with Angela Andrews, a Solution Architect at Red Hat. Angela provides an introduction to OpenShift, a cloud-based offering for running and… On today's Day Two Cloud we have a career conversation with Angela Andrews, a Solution Architect at Red Hat. Angela provides an introduction to OpenShift, a cloud-based offering for running and orchestrating Kubernetes containers in public clouds and on premises from Red Hat. We also discuss how to integrate communication skills with technical knowledge, the role of a Solution Architect, how to stay on top of new and changing technologies, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:50 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 17 Jan 2022 15:28:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb365-salesforce-forces-multi-factor-authentication-faa-implements-5g-buffer-zones/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52436 Packet Pushers This week on Network Break we discuss why Salesforce is requiring multi-factor authentication from customers starting in February 2022, examine an SFP module that comes with a tiny computer running… This week on Network Break we discuss why Salesforce is requiring multi-factor authentication from customers starting in February 2022, examine an SFP module that comes with a tiny computer running Linux, highlight the vast gap between cloud hype and cloud spending compared to traditional IT gear, and cover more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 48:59 Ethan Banks Fri, 14 Jan 2022 16:43:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn613-deploying-an-active-active-data-center-network-for-private-cloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52433 Packet Pushers This Heavy Networking episode focuses on building a data center fabric. Pluribus Networks is our sponsor. Pluribus brought along a customer to talk about their active/active DC deployment. We’ll get … This Heavy Networking episode focuses on building a data center fabric. Pluribus Networks is our sponsor. Pluribus brought along a customer to talk about their active/active DC deployment. We’ll get into stretching layer 2 safely, Pluribus's L3 capabilities, operational concerns of active/active when the DCs are many hundreds of miles apart, and the pressure of delivering customer-facing services that drove the selection of the Pluribus architecture. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:58 Ethan Banks Wed, 12 Jan 2022 15:28:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c129-practical-advice-on-optimizing-cloud-costs/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52425 Packet Pushers Optimizing cloud costs means more than looking at your bill and hunting down unused instances. It's about understanding the full lifecycle of cloud workloads, dealing with management that wants… Optimizing cloud costs means more than looking at your bill and hunting down unused instances. It's about understanding the full lifecycle of cloud workloads, dealing with management that wants predictable spending even as your actual usage varies, and setting up repeatable processes. Guests Fred Chagnon and Jeremy Roberts, both at Info-Tech Research Group, offer practical advice for optimizing your cloud spending. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:16 Ethan Banks Tue, 11 Jan 2022 20:41:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn612-cloud-native-kubernetes-networking-for-csps-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52382 Packet Pushers Heavy Networking explores big ideas around service provider and cloud provider network services in 2022, both how they collide and are complementary. Our sponsor is Juniper Networks. We also get an… Heavy Networking explores big ideas around service provider and cloud provider network services in 2022, both how they collide and are complementary. Our sponsor is Juniper Networks. We also get an update on Juniper’s Contrail product, a software-defined networking platform that now includes native integration with Kubernetes. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:29 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 10 Jan 2022 15:20:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb364-oracle-acquires-federos-for-network-assurance-google-snags-security-startup-siemplify/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52397 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we examine Oracle's purchase of network assurance vendor Federos, discuss why Cisco has added a service mesh manager to its Intersight Kubernetes service, explore why… Take a Network Break! This week we examine Oracle's purchase of network assurance vendor Federos, discuss why Cisco has added a service mesh manager to its Intersight Kubernetes service, explore why some users are frustrated with a crypto-miner in NortonLifelock's anti-virus software, and cover more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:43 Greg Ferro Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:00:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn611-data-center-networking-and-observability-in-2022-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52268 Packet Pushers As we approach the end of 2021, it's informative to look back at how much change has gone on in the industry. One of the biggest transitions we've seen in enterprise networking has taken place in… As we approach the end of 2021, it's informative to look back at how much change has gone on in the industry. One of the biggest transitions we've seen in enterprise networking has taken place in the data center. Software-defined approaches that emerged over the past decade have matured and are being deployed in production. On today's Heavy Networking, we talk with Juniper Networks in a sponsored episode about its Apstra Intent-Based Networking (IBN) platform and how Apstra is transforming the enterprise data center. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 53:45 Ned Bellavance Wed, 15 Dec 2021 16:08:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c128-devopsing-all-the-things/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52265 Packet Pushers Today is a deeply technical episode on DevOps, Azure, Docker, Terraform, and more. Our guest is Kyler Middleton, Principal DevOps Network Architect. Kyler is also a Pluralsight author and blogger. Today is a deeply technical episode on DevOps, Azure, Docker, Terraform, and more. Our guest is Kyler Middleton, Principal DevOps Network Architect. Kyler is also a Pluralsight author and blogger. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:13 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 13 Dec 2021 15:17:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb363-broadcom-buys-appneta-for-experience-monitoring-cloudflare-offers-new-firewall-service/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52242 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break asks whether Broadcom's acquisition of AppNeta, which offers SaaS-based digital experience monitoring, is a good fit. We look at new features in the SONiC network OS, dive… This week's Network Break asks whether Broadcom's acquisition of AppNeta, which offers SaaS-based digital experience monitoring, is a good fit. We look at new features in the SONiC network OS, dive into a new firewall service available from Cloudflare, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:45 Ethan Banks Fri, 10 Dec 2021 16:52:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn610-network-automation-with-nautobot/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52235 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking we discuss a Nautobot, an open-source software tool that can serve as a source of truth for network automation. We explore how Nautobot works, what it's used for, how it… On today's Heavy Networking we discuss a Nautobot, an open-source software tool that can serve as a source of truth for network automation. We explore how Nautobot works, what it's used for, how it ties in with Python and Ansible, major features, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:44 Ethan Banks Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:19:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c127-avoiding-infrastructure-as-code-iac-pitfalls/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52230 Packet Pushers There are a lot of good things you can do with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation, repeatability, and ease of operations and development. But there are also code and infrastructure pitfalls… There are a lot of good things you can do with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation, repeatability, and ease of operations and development. But there are also code and infrastructure pitfalls where you can tumble into a hole, break your leg, and get eaten by spiders. OK, maybe not  that bad, but on today's episode we talk about potential IaC pitfalls and how to avoid them with guest Tim Davis. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:09 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 06 Dec 2021 16:57:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb362-aws-announces-private-5g-service-ftc-says-no-to-nvidias-arm-grab/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52196 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break covers two AWS announcements including a private 5G offering and new networking service, discusses why the FTC is against Nvidia acquiring Arm Holdings, examines a new security… Today's Network Break covers two AWS announcements including a private 5G offering and new networking service, discusses why the FTC is against Nvidia acquiring Arm Holdings, examines a new security feature in Aviatrix, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 58:16 Greg Ferro Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:42:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn609-innovation-or-stagnation-a-year-end-networking-review/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52192 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking considers the current state of networking technologies and the networking market. We debate whether we've seen any significant innovations over the past year, if the… Today's Heavy Networking considers the current state of networking technologies and the networking market. We debate whether we've seen any significant innovations over the past year, if the industry has stagnated, or if we're simply trying to stay on top of disruptions caused by cloud, Covid, and the erosion of traditional network boundaries. We also discuss how network engineers and the industry are dealing with complexity, if organizations can "cloud" their way out of legacy problems, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:46 Ned Bellavance Wed, 01 Dec 2021 16:29:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c126-azure-arc-and-building-a-hybrid-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52181 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud, we dig into Azure Arc and the construction of hybrid clouds with guest Ben Weissman, a consultant, author, and Pluralsight creator. On today's Day Two Cloud, we dig into Azure Arc and the construction of hybrid clouds with guest Ben Weissman, a consultant, author, and Pluralsight creator. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:13 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 29 Nov 2021 21:54:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb361-us-government-targets-spyware-maker-ericsson-spends-6-2-billion-for-vonage/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52168 Packet Pushers In this week's Network Break we discuss how an Israeli spyware maker ran afoul of the US government, why Ericsson is dropping $6.2 billion in cash for Vonage, new IPv6 subnets available in AWS, and… In this week's Network Break we discuss how an Israeli spyware maker ran afoul of the US government, why Ericsson is dropping $6.2 billion in cash for Vonage, new IPv6 subnets available in AWS, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:16 Ethan Banks Fri, 26 Nov 2021 14:00:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn608-everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-nac-and-then-some/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52159 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking goes deep on Network Access Control (NAC) for wired and wireless networks. Our guest is Arne Bier, a Senior Consulting Engineer and CCIE. We hit a bunch of topics including… Today's Heavy Networking goes deep on Network Access Control (NAC) for wired and wireless networks. Our guest is Arne Bier, a Senior Consulting Engineer and CCIE. We hit a bunch of topics including MAC authentication bypass, client certificates, EAP methods, and more. We also discuss reasons why NAC is worth deploying despite the effort. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:51:44 Ned Bellavance Wed, 24 Nov 2021 10:00:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c125-scanning-infrastructure-as-code-for-security-issues/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52158 Packet Pushers It's always better to catch misconfigurations and security issues earlier in your pipeline rather than later. That's especially true for cloud services where a simple configuration error can expose… It's always better to catch misconfigurations and security issues earlier in your pipeline rather than later. That's especially true for cloud services where a simple configuration error can expose sensitive assets to the entire Internet. On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we discuss how to incorporate security checks into your Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) workflows. Our guest is Christophe Tafani-Dereeper, a cloud security engineer. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:15 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 22 Nov 2021 17:24:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb360-facebook-chooses-cisco-asic-for-ocp-apple-to-allow-limited-self-service-repair/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52151 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast examines why Facebook has chosen Cisco and Broadcom ASICS for new Open Compute Project switch designs, Apple will allow self-service repair of two iPhone models,… This week's Network Break podcast examines why Facebook has chosen Cisco and Broadcom ASICS for new Open Compute Project switch designs, Apple will allow self-service repair of two iPhone models, Fortinet partners with Azure on SD-WAN and firewalls, Cisco and NVIDIA announce quarterly earnings, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 46:54 Greg Ferro Fri, 19 Nov 2021 16:24:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn607-ztna-everywhere-with-vmware-sase-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52110 Packet Pushers In today's sponsored Heavy Networking show with VMware, we take a fresh look at VMware's SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. VMware has a breadth of products that allow for a… In today's sponsored Heavy Networking show with VMware, we take a fresh look at VMware's SASE and Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) solution. VMware has a breadth of products that allow for a differentiated overall solution. Joining us today is Craig Connors, Vice President and Chief Technology Officer of Service Provider and Edge at VMware. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:17 Ethan Banks Thu, 18 Nov 2021 03:08:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c124-new-cloud-security-thinking/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52069 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud, we talk about new ways of thinking about security for cloud. As organizations adopt  cloud services, they're applying on-prem security designs. Our guest Adeel Ahmad is here … Today on Day Two Cloud, we talk about new ways of thinking about security for cloud. As organizations adopt  cloud services, they're applying on-prem security designs. Our guest Adeel Ahmad is here to argue that this doesn't work, and that you need a different approach. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 55:13 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 15 Nov 2021 15:45:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb359-arista-increases-its-400g-switch-portfolio-nvidia-accelerates-infiniband/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52036 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break examines new 400G switches from Arista, discusses the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification program for the HaLow long-range low-power standard, targets key Nvidia announcements,… This week's Network Break examines new 400G switches from Arista, discusses the Wi-Fi Alliance's certification program for the HaLow long-range low-power standard, targets key Nvidia announcements, catches up on the latest in space networking, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:50 Greg Ferro Fri, 12 Nov 2021 18:39:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn606-dealing-with-dns-and-domain-name-abuse/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=52031 Packet Pushers The DNS Abuse Institute is a community effort to develop solutions to DNS-related problems including malware, botnets, phishing, pharming, and spam. On today's show we speak with its Director,… The DNS Abuse Institute is a community effort to develop solutions to DNS-related problems including malware, botnets, phishing, pharming, and spam. On today's show we speak with its Director, Graeme Bunton, about the institute and its work, and the challenges of dealing with malicious actors that exploit DNS and domain names. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:21 Ethan Banks Wed, 10 Nov 2021 20:34:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c123-managing-multi-cloud-applications-and-infrastructure-with-vrealize-operations-cloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51984 Packet Pushers Welcome to Day Two Cloud, where the topic is visibility. Hybrid cloud visibility with a side of Kubernetes, to be specific. VMware has come alongside as today’s sponsor for a discussion about v… Welcome to Day Two Cloud, where the topic is visibility. Hybrid cloud visibility with a side of Kubernetes, to be specific. VMware has come alongside as today’s sponsor for a discussion about vRealize Operations Cloud to give you that visibility into applications and infrastructure running in complex, multi-cloud environments. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 54:58 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:54:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb358-unpacking-junipers-strategic-objectives-intel-details-new-infrastructure-chip/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51977 Packet Pushers This weeks' Network Break discusses Juniper's Analyst & Influencer day plus a new Wi-Fi 6E announcement. Intel is teaming up with Google to develop a chip for offloading network, security, and… This weeks' Network Break discusses Juniper's Analyst & Influencer day plus a new Wi-Fi 6E announcement. Intel is teaming up with Google to develop a chip for offloading network, security, and storage jobs from the CPU (but Intel won't call it a DPU). And the FCC revokes authorization for China Telecom to operate in the United States. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:52 Ethan Banks Fri, 05 Nov 2021 14:56:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn605-how-cnvrg-io-metacloud-can-help-solve-mlops-challenges-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51972 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, we consider a newly announced platform for artificial intelligence workloads, the cnvrg.io Meta Cloud. Our sponsor is Intel, and our guest is Yochay Ettun, Co-founder and… Today on Heavy Networking, we consider a newly announced platform for artificial intelligence workloads, the cnvrg.io Meta Cloud. Our sponsor is Intel, and our guest is Yochay Ettun, Co-founder and CEO at cnvrg.io. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 39:32 Ethan Banks Wed, 03 Nov 2021 16:40:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c122-two-customer-journeys-to-vmware-cloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51936 Packet Pushers Ethan Banks and Ned Bellavance hosted a panel discussion at VMworld 2021 with two VMware customers using VMware Cloud---the University of Miami and Sterling National Bank. This discussion looks at… Ethan Banks and Ned Bellavance hosted a panel discussion at VMworld 2021 with two VMware customers using VMware Cloud---the University of Miami and Sterling National Bank. This discussion looks at what works, where the customers ran into issues, and how their cloud journeys are progressing. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 42:44 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 01 Nov 2021 14:40:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb357-switchless-networking-startup-rockport-says-yes-isps-monetize-customer-surveillance/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51928 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! This week we discuss how startup Rockport Networks brings switchless networking to the data center. The FTC says ISPs are amassing and monetizing sensitive customer data. Cisco… Take a Network Break! This week we discuss how startup Rockport Networks brings switchless networking to the data center. The FTC says ISPs are amassing and monetizing sensitive customer data. Cisco unveils new routing silicon, Juniper sees revenues rise and income fall, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 48:07 Greg Ferro Fri, 29 Oct 2021 16:03:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn604-taking-a-systems-approach-to-networking-with-bruce-davie/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51915 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking discusses the notion of looking at, and learning about, networking via a systems approach. Our guest is Dr. Bruce Davie who's had a long career in networking, has written… Today's Heavy Networking discusses the notion of looking at, and learning about, networking via a systems approach. Our guest is Dr. Bruce Davie who's had a long career in networking, has written numerous IETF RFCs, and is the author of a new set of free books on networking and computer systems. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:13:06 Ethan Banks Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:50:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c121-building-cool-things-with-graphql-and-aws-appsync/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51911 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud is a nerdy show on GraphQL and AWS AppSync and what you can do with these tools. Our guest is Amrut Patil, a senior software engineer using these tools. Today's Day Two Cloud is a nerdy show on GraphQL and AWS AppSync and what you can do with these tools. Our guest is Amrut Patil, a senior software engineer using these tools. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:09 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 25 Oct 2021 14:57:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb356-aruba-beefs-up-tor-switch-with-dpus-vmware-stands-free/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51884 Packet Pushers This week on the Network Break podcast we discuss a new ToR switch from Aruba that includes built-in silicon to offload security and network services. Dell Technologies says the VMware spin-off will… This week on the Network Break podcast we discuss a new ToR switch from Aruba that includes built-in silicon to offload security and network services. Dell Technologies says the VMware spin-off will be complete by November 1st, and SASE startup Cato Networks raises $250 in an F round of funding. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 57:01 Ethan Banks Sat, 23 Oct 2021 03:02:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn603-network-apps-for-smarter-network-ops-with-nokia-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51879 Packet Pushers What would you build if you could treat your network infrastructure programmatically? That’s what we’re going to consider in today’s sponsored Heavy Networking episode with Nokia. Nokia’s SR-Linux is… What would you build if you could treat your network infrastructure programmatically? That’s what we’re going to consider in today’s sponsored Heavy Networking episode with Nokia. Nokia’s SR-Linux is infrastructure-as-code friendly, and their NetOps Development Kit allows you to think of the network as data models and build all kinds of useful tools. Our guest is Bruce Wallis, Senior Director of Product Management in Data Center Switching at Nokia. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 44:17 Ned Bellavance Wed, 20 Oct 2021 14:54:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c120-web-assembly-k8s-rivals-and-other-cloud-computing-trends/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51829 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we talk trends and predictions in cloud computing, including emerging technologies such as Web assembly, rivals to Kubernetes, and the role of GitOps in infrastructure as… On today's Day Two Cloud we talk trends and predictions in cloud computing, including emerging technologies such as Web assembly, rivals to Kubernetes, and the role of GitOps in infrastructure as code. Our guest is Adrian Mouat, Chief Scientist at Container Solutions. His blog post "10 Predictions for the Future of Computing or; the Inane Ramblings of our Chief Scientist" inspired this episode. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:55 Greg Ferro Mon, 18 Oct 2021 15:12:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb355-azure-brags-about-ddos-protection-marvell-hitches-ride-with-dent-network-os/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51804 Packet Pushers Today on the Network Break, we discuss Marvell's choice of the Dent network OS for its Prestera silicon, Microsoft shares details about how its Azure cloud service thwarted a 2.4Tbps DDoS attack, a… Today on the Network Break, we discuss Marvell's choice of the Dent network OS for its Prestera silicon, Microsoft shares details about how its Azure cloud service thwarted a 2.4Tbps DDoS attack, a researcher shares details on snooping data from a copper patch lead, and other tech tidbits. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 55:34 Ethan Banks Fri, 15 Oct 2021 18:06:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn602-all-about-spf-dkim-dmarc-email-security/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51800 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, all about improving email security with SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance), and DKIM (Domain Keys… Today on Heavy Networking, all about improving email security with SPF (Sender Policy Framework), DMARC (Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting & Conformance), and DKIM (Domain Keys Identified Mail). Our guest is Alex Blackie. He wrote an article on Email Authenticity 101 that I thought explained these topics really well. If you're a domain manager, you should listen to this one, even if you don't route mail through your domain. You can keep the bad guys from spamming in your name! networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 34:58 Ethan Banks Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:00:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c119-unifying-multi-cloud-security-with-valtix-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51795 Packet Pushers Ethan Banks & Ned Bellavance have a tech discussion with CEO Doug Murray and CTO Vishal Jain about multi-cloud security startup Valtix. Along the way, we find out that Valtix is a… Ethan Banks & Ned Bellavance have a tech discussion with CEO Doug Murray and CTO Vishal Jain about multi-cloud security startup Valtix. Along the way, we find out that Valtix is a cloud-delivered security control-plane paired with a data-plane of enforcement points (sort of firewalls, but not exactly) delivered between any two points in the cloud you need them. Engineers should walk away from this chat with a solid idea of Valtix architecture and how it fits into their cloud design. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:15 Greg Ferro Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:15:17 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb354-vmworlds-constipation-facebook-footgun-marvell-5nm-dpus/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51790 Packet Pushers This week on Network Break, VMware disgorges a slew of announcements at VMworld 2021, Facebook shoots itself in the foot with BGP and DNS bullets, Marvell announces new silicon for Data Processing… This week on Network Break, VMware disgorges a slew of announcements at VMworld 2021, Facebook shoots itself in the foot with BGP and DNS bullets, Marvell announces new silicon for Data Processing Units (DPUs), and more tech news analysis. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:06:04 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 08 Oct 2021 19:13:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn601-monitoring-the-dispersed-network-with-cisco-thousandeyes-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51786 Packet Pushers Cisco ThousandEyes is a long-time Packet Pushers sponsor, and we're going to probe deeply to discuss the latest feature additions that will bring you the data you need. And, since it’s been just a… Cisco ThousandEyes is a long-time Packet Pushers sponsor, and we're going to probe deeply to discuss the latest feature additions that will bring you the data you need. And, since it’s been just about a year since ThousandEyes was acquired by Cisco, we’ll also discuss how ThousandEyes is being integrated into the gargantuan Cisco product portfolio. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no Ethan Banks Wed, 06 Oct 2021 15:14:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c118-growing-your-open-source-community/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51770 Packet Pushers How does a company building a product from an open-source project get off the ground? How does it communicate its value, attract contributors, and develop a user base? And how does it spread the… How does a company building a product from an open-source project get off the ground? How does it communicate its value, attract contributors, and develop a user base? And how does it spread the word without turning off engineers with typical tech marketing? Guest Emily Omier is a positioning consultant who helps companies and projects get it right. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:01 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 04 Oct 2021 17:21:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb353-new-juniper-chassis-tops-400g-akamai-spends-big-money-on-microsegmentation/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51685 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break talks about a new data center chassis from Juniper, why Akamai spent $600 million to buy security company Guardicore, what happened to Zoom's big acquisition of a contact… This week's Network Break talks about a new data center chassis from Juniper, why Akamai spent $600 million to buy security company Guardicore, what happened to Zoom's big acquisition of a contact center company, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 53:40 Ethan Banks Sat, 02 Oct 2021 02:49:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn600-inside-a-non-profit-internet-exchange/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51679 Packet Pushers Internet exchange points are networks you can use to connect to some other exchange participant. Sounds like maybe that’s a service provider thing, and it can be. But IXPs are useful for businesses, … Internet exchange points are networks you can use to connect to some other exchange participant. Sounds like maybe that’s a service provider thing, and it can be. But IXPs are useful for businesses, too. In this episode of Heavy Networking, we’re going to learn about IXPs, and non-profit IXPs in particular. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:09:43 Ethan Banks Wed, 29 Sep 2021 19:32:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c117-how-akamai-helped-transform-ibm-cloud-consoles-architecture-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51657 Packet Pushers Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we have a sponsored show with Akamai and a customer, IBM Cloud. When IBM rebuilt its Cloud Console from a monolithic application to microservices, the company… Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast we have a sponsored show with Akamai and a customer, IBM Cloud. When IBM rebuilt its Cloud Console from a monolithic application to microservices, the company turned to Akamai to help improve application performance while also supporting routing, failover, and availability across six global data centers. We get details from Pavel Despot, Sr. Product Marketing Manager at Akamai; and Tony Erwin, Senior Technical Staff Member/Architect at IBM. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 43:31 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 27 Sep 2021 15:10:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb352-nokia-announces-800g-routing-silicon-pica8-enticingly-prices-its-campus-controller-switches/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51652 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast discusses Nokia's new beefed-up routing silicon, how Pica8 is pursuing campus switching with a controller/switch pricing bundle, and the latest critical security… This week's Network Break podcast discusses Nokia's new beefed-up routing silicon, how Pica8 is pursuing campus switching with a controller/switch pricing bundle, and the latest critical security patches from Cisco. We also look at the latest ransomware attacks against US agricultural companies, a MacOS bug, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 49:24 Ethan Banks Fri, 24 Sep 2021 14:58:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn599-drivenets-taps-disaggregation-to-build-networks-like-cloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51638 Packet Pushers On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we talk with DriveNets about why it’s time to take the disaggregated model--where you buy whitebox hardware and put a network operating system of your choice on … On today's sponsored Heavy Networking we talk with DriveNets about why it’s time to take the disaggregated model--where you buy whitebox hardware and put a network operating system of your choice on it--seriously. Along the way, we’re going to hit DriveNets network architectures and operating models, and get you thinking about why disaggregated networking might make sense for you. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 46:24 Ned Bellavance Wed, 22 Sep 2021 15:14:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c116-emotional-intelligence-hard-conversations-and-other-essential-management-skills/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51621 Packet Pushers Guest Shelley Benhoff stops by the Day Two Cloud podcast to discuss essential skills for moving into tech management, and how to decide if management is the right career path for you. Shelley has… Guest Shelley Benhoff stops by the Day Two Cloud podcast to discuss essential skills for moving into tech management, and how to decide if management is the right career path for you. Shelley has twenty years' experience in IT as a developer and manager, runs a tech training company, and is a Pluralsight instructor. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:44 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 20 Sep 2021 19:50:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb351-junipers-wired-campus-fabric-challenges-cisco-more-azure-holes-revealed/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51601 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break podcast discusses Juniper's new wired campus effort and how it leverages Mist Cloud for to help automate its campus fabric, a new set of Azure vulnerabilities, robust SD-WAN… Today's Network Break podcast discusses Juniper's new wired campus effort and how it leverages Mist Cloud for to help automate its campus fabric, a new set of Azure vulnerabilities, robust SD-WAN growth with the biggest players reaping most of the rewards, free space optics for hard-to-wire regions, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 53:21 Ethan Banks Fri, 17 Sep 2021 16:01:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn598-the-future-of-networking-quantum-communications-with-joshua-slater/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51593 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking gets entangled in a discussion about quantum communications or quantum networking. We discuss qubits, the challenges of moving them across a network, use cases such as key… Today's Heavy Networking gets entangled in a discussion about quantum communications or quantum networking. We discuss qubits, the challenges of moving them across a network, use cases such as key distribution, and more. Our guest is Dr. Joshua Slater. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:07:26 Ethan Banks Wed, 15 Sep 2021 13:31:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c115-software-defined-interconnects-with-console-connect-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51588 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud sponsored episode dives into software-defined interconnects. The big idea is that you go up to a Web browser, click a few times, and now you've got a circuit stood up between… Today's Day Two Cloud sponsored episode dives into software-defined interconnects. The big idea is that you go up to a Web browser, click a few times, and now you've got a circuit stood up between your data center and AWS, or between you and a business partner, and so on. We'll get into the details about how it's done with Console Connect, a PCCW Global company. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:31 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 13 Sep 2021 15:52:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb350-intel-pledges-billions-for-european-chip-factories-facebook-reveals-new-data-center-design/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51584 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast wonders what Intel wants in return for a multi-year, multi-billion pledge to build European chip factories, marvels at Facebook's newly revealed data center… This week's Network Break podcast wonders what Intel wants in return for a multi-year, multi-billion pledge to build European chip factories, marvels at Facebook's newly revealed data center designs, analyzes Comcast's Masergy acquisition, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 31:08 Greg Ferro Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:05:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn597-why-enterprises-want-private-5g-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51581 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking podcast discusses the pros and cons of building a private 5G network in the enterprise. We examine use cases, contrast 5G with Wi-Fi, unpack the hardware and software… Today's Heavy Networking podcast discusses the pros and cons of building a private 5G network in the enterprise. We examine use cases, contrast 5G with Wi-Fi, unpack the hardware and software required, and more. Intel is our sponsor for this episode. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:50 Ned Bellavance Wed, 08 Sep 2021 15:18:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c114-successfully-transitioning-from-a-tech-role-to-management/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51569 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast topic is about moving from a tech role into management. Is it a good idea? Why might you want to make the change? How can you do it successfully? We speak with two… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast topic is about moving from a tech role into management. Is it a good idea? Why might you want to make the change? How can you do it successfully? We speak with two guests who've made the leap. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 59:10 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 07 Sep 2021 15:01:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb349-t-mobile-fails-to-protect-millions-of-customer-records-ciena-buys-vyatta-router/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51567 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break podcast opines on why Ciena acquired the Vyatta router from AT&T (and why AT&T wanted to sell), how T-Mobile failed current and former customers via a breach that… Today's Network Break podcast opines on why Ciena acquired the Vyatta router from AT&T (and why AT&T wanted to sell), how T-Mobile failed current and former customers via a breach that exposed sensitive details on millions of people, financial results from HPE and Dell Technologies, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 32:26 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 03 Sep 2021 15:32:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn596-weaponizing-firewalls-and-middleboxes-for-ddos-attacks/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51564 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking podcast dives into academic research on DDoS attack techniques. Our guests have published a paper about how the TCP protocol and middleboxes such as firewalls can be… Today's Heavy Networking podcast dives into academic research on DDoS attack techniques. Our guests have published a paper about how the TCP protocol and middleboxes such as firewalls can be weaponized by bad actors and used in reflective amplification attacks. We discuss technical details, how they performed this research, potential countermeasures, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 50:57 Ethan Banks Wed, 01 Sep 2021 15:54:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c113-multi-cloud-network-visibility-and-automation-with-aviatrix-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51556 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud episode dives into multi-cloud networking with sponsor Aviatrix. Aviatrix offers a cloud network platform with a common data plane and operational model that works across… Today's Day Two Cloud episode dives into multi-cloud networking with sponsor Aviatrix. Aviatrix offers a cloud network platform with a common data plane and operational model that works across public clouds and supports visibility and automation. We dig into the product with Aviatrix guests and a customer. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:17 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 30 Aug 2021 14:50:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb348-ransomware-bedevils-cyber-insurance-tsmc-to-raise-chip-prices/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51548 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break examines how ransomware has insurers rethinking premiums and coverage limits, discusses the pros and cons of ISPs sharing flow records with security companies, digs into… This week's Network Break examines how ransomware has insurers rethinking premiums and coverage limits, discusses the pros and cons of ISPs sharing flow records with security companies, digs into Arista's efforts to tackle the router market, pontificates on TSMC chip price hikes, and more tech news analysis. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:03 Greg Ferro Fri, 27 Aug 2021 18:39:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn595-detect-diagnose-and-act-with-opmanteks-automated-network-management-software-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51545 Packet Pushers In today's sponsored Heavy Networking show, we talk to Opmantek about NMIS, an intelligent network management platform that spans monitoring, visibility, automation, and configuration management.… In today's sponsored Heavy Networking show, we talk to Opmantek about NMIS, an intelligent network management platform that spans monitoring, visibility, automation, and configuration management. Our guest is Opmantek CTO Keith Sinclair. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 50:05 Ethan Banks Thu, 26 Aug 2021 15:02:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c112-complex-multi-cloud-networking/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51524 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast discusses the challenges of stitching together a fabric across more than one public cloud. How do you architect a fabric given the constraints of each cloud? We also… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast discusses the challenges of stitching together a fabric across more than one public cloud. How do you architect a fabric given the constraints of each cloud? We also drill into the idea of API gateways. Our guest is Chris Oliver, a network architect at NI. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:08 Greg Ferro Mon, 23 Aug 2021 15:34:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb347-cisco-acquires-container-app-monitor-intel-unwraps-mount-evans-ipu/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51510 Packet Pushers It's the Network Break! This week we analyze Cisco's $500 million acquisition of a container-based and serverless application monitor, Intel's announcement of Mount Evans, an Infrastructure… It's the Network Break! This week we analyze Cisco's $500 million acquisition of a container-based and serverless application monitor, Intel's announcement of Mount Evans, an Infrastructure Processing Unit (IPU) for network and storage offload, and more tech news. Guest analyst Johna Till Johnson, CEO and founder of Nemertes Research, joins Greg Ferro. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 55:28 Ethan Banks Fri, 20 Aug 2021 17:21:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn594-tls-1-3-down-deep-with-ed-harmoush/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51501 Packet Pushers Like anything in the world of IT, TLS has gone through various versions. TLS 1.1 and 1.2 are still commonly used, but TLS 1.3 is really where it’s at. Our guest is Ed Harmoush. Ed’s a professional in… Like anything in the world of IT, TLS has gone through various versions. TLS 1.1 and 1.2 are still commonly used, but TLS 1.3 is really where it’s at. Our guest is Ed Harmoush. Ed’s a professional instructor who’s researched TLS 1.3 and more as he’s prepped for his latest course offering, Practical TLS, which you can find at http://pracnet.net/tls. Use coupon PacketPushers100 to get $100 off this deep dive course from Ed. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:04:29 Ned Bellavance Wed, 18 Aug 2021 12:03:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c111/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51495 Packet Pushers Kris Nóva, Senior Principal Software Engineer at Twilio, claims that managing infrastructure using tools like Terraform isn't that far away from just writing your own code to do the job yourself. … Kris Nóva, Senior Principal Software Engineer at Twilio, claims that managing infrastructure using tools like Terraform isn't that far away from just writing your own code to do the job yourself. Kris joins co-hosts Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks to challenge the notion that ops folks can't become developers. Kris says they can. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:00 Greg Ferro Mon, 16 Aug 2021 16:39:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb346-extreme-gets-sdwan-huawei-struggles-and-spacex-swarms/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51486 Packet Pushers The world of virtual donuts is supply constrained. Extreme Networks finally gets SDWAN buying Ipanema from Infovista at a bargain price. Research firms that does the numbers Dell'oro pitches that… The world of virtual donuts is supply constrained. Extreme Networks finally gets SDWAN buying Ipanema from Infovista at a bargain price. Research firms that does the numbers Dell'oro pitches that Education and Government markets will be spending big on WiFi6E - we aren't so sure that campus spending will be big just some spending but Dell'oro told us that government economic stimulus is the driver. Most will focus on distributed work. Huawei posted 29% revenue reduction as the trade sanctions impact their overall business. A reminder that political solutions are slow if you have to make plans. And in space networking, SpaceX acquires pico-satellite company Swarm for IOT networking. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 43:16 Ethan Banks Fri, 13 Aug 2021 15:31:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn593-network-observability-with-vmware-vrealize-network-insight-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51482 Packet Pushers On today’s Heavy Networking, we drill into VMware’s vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) to learn how it provides end-to-end monitoring, how it uses flow records and other data sources, and its arc… On today’s Heavy Networking, we drill into VMware’s vRealize Network Insight (vRNI) to learn how it provides end-to-end monitoring, how it uses flow records and other data sources, and its architecture. We’ll also discuss modeling/digital twin capabilities, and applying vRNI to security, troubleshooting, and other use cases. VMware is our sponsor. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:16 Ethan Banks Wed, 11 Aug 2021 15:01:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c110-automations-unintended-consequences-the-bunny-net-outage-saga/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51469 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast walks through a massive outage that hit CDN provider Bunny.net. An automated update triggered cascading failures that essentially took the company offline for two… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast walks through a massive outage that hit CDN provider Bunny.net. An automated update triggered cascading failures that essentially took the company offline for two frantic hours. The company shared a detailed postmortem of what happened, and we're joined by company founder Dejan Pelze to walk us through the issues and share lessons learned about infrastructure, automation, and dependencies. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:00:20 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 09 Aug 2021 15:57:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb345-marvell-acquires-high-end-ethernet-asics-arista-ceo-says-component-shortage-worst-ive-seen/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51447 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcat discusses Marvell's Innovium buy and its impact on the high-end Ethernet market, new Juniper security software for applications, Arista financial results and… This week's Network Break podcat discusses Marvell's Innovium buy and its impact on the high-end Ethernet market, new Juniper security software for applications, Arista financial results and component concerns, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:33 Ethan Banks Fri, 06 Aug 2021 18:07:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn592-the-var-perspective-on-networking-and-customer-trends/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51443 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, we talk with Remington Loose, Solutions Architect at a mid-sized VAR, to get a sense of what technology is in demand; what problems customers are trying to solve; and how… Today on Heavy Networking, we talk with Remington Loose, Solutions Architect at a mid-sized VAR, to get a sense of what technology is in demand; what problems customers are trying to solve; and how cloud, DIY, and other forces affect the competitive landscape. It's a #VARlife episode. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:07:58 Ethan Banks Wed, 04 Aug 2021 14:56:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c109-packetfabric-wants-to-make-networking-as-easy-as-cloud-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51425 Packet Pushers Today's sponsored Day Two Cloud episode talks WAN networking with PacketFabric. PacketFabric lets you provision point-to-point and hybrid cloud connectivity as a service. Built on a private fiber… Today's sponsored Day Two Cloud episode talks WAN networking with PacketFabric. PacketFabric lets you provision point-to-point and hybrid cloud connectivity as a service. Built on a private fiber network, the company's goal is to let you set up networking as if it was software. Our guest is Anna Claiborne, Co-Founder, CTO and CPO. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:09 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 03 Aug 2021 02:07:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb344-zoom-expands-into-contact-center-biz-will-devs-choose-cloudflares-green-compute/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51399 Packet Pushers Zoom buys its way into the contact center biz with the $14.7 billion purchase of Five9, Extreme announces Wi-Fi 6E APs, Cloudflare debuts Green Compute for scheduled workloads, and IT vendors report… Zoom buys its way into the contact center biz with the $14.7 billion purchase of Five9, Extreme announces Wi-Fi 6E APs, Cloudflare debuts Green Compute for scheduled workloads, and IT vendors report strong quarterly financial results. We analyze these stories and more IT news on today's Network Break podcast. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:18 Ethan Banks Fri, 30 Jul 2021 15:49:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn591-want-network-automation-start-with-compliance-and-validation-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51385 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking podcast we discuss network compliance. The big idea is to rethink how you do compliance so that the process is automation friendly and accommodates all the network device… On today's Heavy Networking podcast we discuss network compliance. The big idea is to rethink how you do compliance so that the process is automation friendly and accommodates all the network device types you have to manage. We're sponsored by Itential and our guest is Chris Wade, CTO. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:59 Ned Bellavance Wed, 28 Jul 2021 15:31:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c108-putting-the-dev-in-devops/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51375 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast dives into Cloud Development Kits (CDKs). How do CDKs differ from tools such as Terraform? What are the selling points for CDKs for infrastructure and development… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast dives into Cloud Development Kits (CDKs). How do CDKs differ from tools such as Terraform? What are the selling points for CDKs for infrastructure and development professionals? Our guest is Michael Levan, Researcher and Consultant at GigaOM. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 52:02 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 26 Jul 2021 15:11:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb343-ericsson-verizon-ink-8-3-billion-5g-deal-intel-reports-flat-revenues/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51367 Packet Pushers This week on the Network Break we examine an $8.3 billion 5G deal between Ericsson and Verizon, Microsoft's CloudKnox purchase to bolster cloud permissions management, research into microprocessors… This week on the Network Break we examine an $8.3 billion 5G deal between Ericsson and Verizon, Microsoft's CloudKnox purchase to bolster cloud permissions management, research into microprocessors on flexible materials, Intel's underwhelming financial results, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:18 Ethan Banks Fri, 23 Jul 2021 14:46:13 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn590-what-it-takes-to-build-an-isp-in-2021/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51364 Packet Pushers There's a huge amount that goes into building an ISP, from getting access to poles to run fiber, operating a cable plant, setting up customer support and billing, getting network gear in place---not… There's a huge amount that goes into building an ISP, from getting access to poles to run fiber, operating a cable plant, setting up customer support and billing, getting network gear in place---not to mention developing a viable business model and funding the whole thing. On today's Heavy Networking podcast we talk with Jim Troutman of Tilson Technology Management about building a local ISP in New England. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:15:07 Ethan Banks Wed, 21 Jul 2021 15:56:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c107-making-the-management-mistake/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51351 Packet Pushers Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast, Ethan and Ned discuss two new AWS courses from Ned, and then tell stories about the time they took management jobs they shouldn't have. They share lessons learned… Today on the Day Two Cloud podcast, Ethan and Ned discuss two new AWS courses from Ned, and then tell stories about the time they took management jobs they shouldn't have. They share lessons learned about transitioning from technical to managerial roles and why it was the wrong move for them. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 41:12 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 19 Jul 2021 15:36:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb342-solarwinds-back-in-security-hot-seat-in-defense-of-the-fax-machine/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51345 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break podcast delves into security issues at SolarWinds and SonicWall, discusses a new network offload capability between NVIDIA and Palo Alto Networks, comments on Japanese… Today's Network Break podcast delves into security issues at SolarWinds and SonicWall, discusses a new network offload capability between NVIDIA and Palo Alto Networks, comments on Japanese bureaucrats who refuse to give up their fax machines, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 46:01 Ethan Banks Fri, 16 Jul 2021 17:15:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn589-cloud-networkings-good-bad-and-ugly-what-csps-dont-tell-you-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51341 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking examines how some of the unpleasant bits of cloud networking can be improved, particularly in the areas of troubleshooting, visibility, security, and automation. Our sponsor… Today's Heavy Networking examines how some of the unpleasant bits of cloud networking can be improved, particularly in the areas of troubleshooting, visibility, security, and automation. Our sponsor is Aviatrix, and they’ve sent us three architects to nerd out about cloud network design and how Aviatrix might fit into the picture. Our guests are Brad Hedlund and James Devine from Aviatrix, and customer Chris Oliver with NI. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:03:16 Ned Bellavance Wed, 14 Jul 2021 14:49:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c106-towards-a-more-open-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51331 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we discuss the notion of open cloud. The premise is about reducing or minimizing costs of migrating from a public cloud. In theory, open cloud lets organizations keep their… On today's Day Two Cloud we discuss the notion of open cloud. The premise is about reducing or minimizing costs of migrating from a public cloud. In theory, open cloud lets organizations keep their options open to make changes and reduces lock-in. But is open cloud even feasible? Our guest is Chris Psaltis, co-founder and CEO of Mist.io, a startup building an open-source, multi-cloud management platform. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:41 Ethan Banks Tue, 13 Jul 2021 15:13:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn588-exploring-the-hidden-realms-of-subsea-cables-with-telstra-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51328 Packet Pushers Subsea communications cables are an essential part of the global Internet. On today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Telstra, we dive into the realms of undersea cables to learn how they are laid,… Subsea communications cables are an essential part of the global Internet. On today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Telstra, we dive into the realms of undersea cables to learn how they are laid, signalling methods, POPs and landing stations, how they can be damaged (and repaired), and more. Our Telstra guests are Andy Lumsden, Head of Network Engineering and Operations; and Jeff McHardy, General Manager, Network Development and Commercial Management. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 59:22 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 12 Jul 2021 15:16:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb341-ransomware-clobbers-kaseya-customers-hpe-buys-zerto-for-cloud-data-protection/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51316 Packet Pushers This week Network Break examines the fallout of the Kaseya breach, HPE's acquisitions of Zerto and Ampool to extend the value of its Greenlake platform, and Fortinet's purchase of a secure software… This week Network Break examines the fallout of the Kaseya breach, HPE's acquisitions of Zerto and Ampool to extend the value of its Greenlake platform, and Fortinet's purchase of a secure software development tool. We also discuss FTC accusations against Broadcom and what a court ruling could mean for Netflix and other content providers in South Korea. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:39 Ethan Banks Fri, 09 Jul 2021 16:26:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn587-when-your-side-project-gets-billions-of-hits-the-icanhazip-saga/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51310 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, the icanhazip story. On the surface, icanhazip.com is simple enough: You hit the URL, and get back your external, public IP address. There are no ads, no blinky lights,… Today on Heavy Networking, the icanhazip story. On the surface, icanhazip.com is simple enough: You hit the URL, and get back your external, public IP address. There are no ads, no blinky lights, just an IP. This free, simple utility has become widely popular, with billions of requests per day. We talk with creator Major Hayden about why and how he built icanhazip, the time and money he's invested, and the insane amount of personal effort it's taken to keep it going. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 49:48 Ethan Banks Wed, 07 Jul 2021 15:25:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c105-how-the-fly-io-cloud-brings-apps-closer-to-users/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51302 Packet Pushers Fly.io is a public cloud that can run your applications all over the world. The goal of Fly.io is to allow developers to self-service complicated infrastructure without an ops team, while making… Fly.io is a public cloud that can run your applications all over the world. The goal of Fly.io is to allow developers to self-service complicated infrastructure without an ops team, while making multi-region a default setting to get apps as close to the user as possible. Our guest is founder Kurt Mackey. This is not a sponsored show. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:58 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 06 Jul 2021 15:25:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb340-marvell-challenges-nvidia-with-5nm-dpu-startup-witesand-tackles-multi-vendor-campus-network-management/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51295 Packet Pushers This week's podcast asks how many Data Processing Units (DPUs) the market can support, discusses a startup that wants to manage your multi-vendor campus network from the cloud, explores new security… This week's podcast asks how many Data Processing Units (DPUs) the market can support, discusses a startup that wants to manage your multi-vendor campus network from the cloud, explores new security capabilities in Forward Networks' network verification software, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 37:31 Greg Ferro Fri, 02 Jul 2021 10:00:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn586-virtualizing-and-accelerating-5g-ran-with-3rd-gen-intel-xeon-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51290 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Intel, dives into 5G, virtualization, and AI. Intel's 3rd Gen Xeon processors can support a variety of use cases, including running virtualized network… Today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Intel, dives into 5G, virtualization, and AI. Intel's 3rd Gen Xeon processors can support a variety of use cases, including running virtualized network functions in the data center, at the edge, and in the cloud. They also have built-in acceleration for AI and cryptography, giving organizations a flexible platform for a variety of workloads, including service providers building out 5G networks. Our guest is Cristina Rodriguez, Vice President Data Center Group General Manager Wireless Access Network Division at Intel. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 41:47 Ned Bellavance Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:46:36 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c104-cloud-is-no-escape-from-your-data-center-dumpster-fire/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51273 Packet Pushers IT and business leaders need to be more nuanced in their approach to the cloud. On today's Day Two Cloud podcast, guest Melissa Palmer discusses why cloud hype is a problem for organizations, the… IT and business leaders need to be more nuanced in their approach to the cloud. On today's Day Two Cloud podcast, guest Melissa Palmer discusses why cloud hype is a problem for organizations, the need to understand why you'd use cloud, what problems you're trying to solve, and why poor operational processes on prem won't magically vanish by moving to the cloud. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 42:52 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:30:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb339-hpe-raises-the-stakes-on-its-greenlake-strategy-windows-11-injects-itself-with-teams/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51252 Packet Pushers Take a Network Break! We discuss how HPE raises the stakes on its GreenLake hybrid cloud strategy with new features, look at new products from Aruba Networks, review the latest changes in Windows… Take a Network Break! We discuss how HPE raises the stakes on its GreenLake hybrid cloud strategy with new features, look at new products from Aruba Networks, review the latest changes in Windows 11, and more tech news. Guest commentator Tom Hollingsworth brings the virtual donuts this week. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:18 Ethan Banks Fri, 25 Jun 2021 17:03:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn585-from-help-desk-to-network-automation-engineer-in-5-years/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51246 Packet Pushers Curt Norris started his career as an IT support specialist. Five years later he's an automation engineer. On today's Heavy Networking we discuss his career journey including milestones, ongoing… Curt Norris started his career as an IT support specialist. Five years later he's an automation engineer. On today's Heavy Networking we discuss his career journey including milestones, ongoing learning, the pros and cons of mentorship, whether a degree makes a difference, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 51:39 Ned Bellavance Wed, 23 Jun 2021 14:55:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c103-scality-artesca-is-more-than-an-object-store-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51243 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk storage with sponsor Scality about its ARTESCA platform, cloud-native object storage for modern workloads. It integrates with Kubernetes, serves as storage… On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk storage with sponsor Scality about its ARTESCA platform, cloud-native object storage for modern workloads. It integrates with Kubernetes, serves as storage for your public cloud, and more. We dive into the product architecture, use cases, and hardware options via Scality's partnership with HPE. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:24 Ethan Banks Tue, 22 Jun 2021 18:37:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn584-optimize-your-peering-with-crosswork-cloud-traffic-analysis-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51239 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking explores Crosswork Cloud Traffic Analysis from episode sponsor Cisco. This tool is designed to make you deeply knowledgeable about your BGP peering relationships and traffic… Today's Heavy Networking explores Crosswork Cloud Traffic Analysis from episode sponsor Cisco. This tool is designed to make you deeply knowledgeable about your BGP peering relationships and traffic flows throughout your infrastructure. It will also recommend the routing tweaks in your IGPs, BGP, RSVP-TE, and segment routing to eliminate those pesky congestion points. We also discuss the pros and cons of putting network management capabilities in the cloud. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:35 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 21 Jun 2021 14:56:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb338-breach-in-progress-gigamon-operators-are-standing-by-ieee-finalizes-new-ethernet-standard/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51230 Packet Pushers Gigamon adds a human touch to a new SaaS NDR offering, the IEEE finalizes 802.3cu for faster speeds over single-mode optical fiber, US service providers roll out managed SASE services, and more IT… Gigamon adds a human touch to a new SaaS NDR offering, the IEEE finalizes 802.3cu for faster speeds over single-mode optical fiber, US service providers roll out managed SASE services, and more IT news in this week's Network Break podcast. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 36:47 Greg Ferro Fri, 18 Jun 2021 16:58:29 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn583-how-salesforce-evolved-its-branch-network-with-prisma-sd-wan-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51226 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we hear from Salesforce about the evolution of its branch network to SD-WAN. Salesforce was able to trade MPLS for Internet broadband,… On today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we hear from Salesforce about the evolution of its branch network to SD-WAN. Salesforce was able to trade MPLS for Internet broadband, get more bandwidth for less money, employ application-based steering and policy enforcement, and more. Our guests are Georgi Stoev, Sr. Network Architect at Salesforce; and Kumar Ramachandran, Senior Vice President at Palo Alto Networks. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 45:52 Ethan Banks Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:49:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c102-edge-cloud-isnt-magic/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51214 Packet Pushers Today we're talking Edge Cloud. Guest Alex Marcham has written a book on the subject and we'll get his take on edge infrastructure, what edge cloud is all about, real-world use cases, and how it… Today we're talking Edge Cloud. Guest Alex Marcham has written a book on the subject and we'll get his take on edge infrastructure, what edge cloud is all about, real-world use cases, and how it differs from typical colo facilities or centralized public cloud data centers. We also look at requirements for edge deployments including networking and 5G, and the workloads driving edge infrastructure. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 52:32 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 14 Jun 2021 13:57:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb337-hey-you-dropped-some-bitcoin-fastly-recovers-from-outage-fastly/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51178 Packet Pushers On this week's Network Break deployment of virtual donuts and tech commentary, Fastly takes out much of the Web but recovers quickly, AWS suffers an outage at a German data center, US law… On this week's Network Break deployment of virtual donuts and tech commentary, Fastly takes out much of the Web but recovers quickly, AWS suffers an outage at a German data center, US law enforcement reclaims a large chunk of Bitcoin ransom, Bosch unveils a new fab to make silicon wafers for automotive chips, and more. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 47:23 Greg Ferro Fri, 11 Jun 2021 16:16:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn582-the-future-of-networking-with-nick-mckeown/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51173 Packet Pushers Nick McKeown, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, stops by the Heavy Networking podcast to speculate on the future of networking. Professor McKeown has… Nick McKeown, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science at Stanford University, stops by the Heavy Networking podcast to speculate on the future of networking. Professor McKeown has been a force behind the Software Defined Networking (SDN) movement and has co-founded successful startups including Nicira and Barefoot Networks. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:09:40 Ethan Banks Wed, 09 Jun 2021 15:38:24 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c101-closing-the-network-cloud-gap-before-you-fall-in-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51170 Packet Pushers On today's episode, sponsored by BlueCat Networks, we examine the technology and human challenges that arise when you integrate on-prem and the public cloud. You can't continue to do things in the… On today's episode, sponsored by BlueCat Networks, we examine the technology and human challenges that arise when you integrate on-prem and the public cloud. You can't continue to do things in the cloud with traditional toolsets and processes. You need to update the tech and the people, including how they collaborate. We also discuss a new report that examines the need for, and challenges of, integrating networking and cloud teams. Our guest is Andrew Wertkin, Chief Strategy Officer at BlueCat. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:22 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:59:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb336-cisco-announces-cloud-aci-and-more-amazon-borrows-wi-fi-without-asking/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51161 Packet Pushers Cisco debuts Cloud ACI to unify segmentation policies on prem and in the public cloud, Amazon will activate an opt-out mesh network using your Ring and Echo devices, Microsoft buys an IoT security… Cisco debuts Cloud ACI to unify segmentation policies on prem and in the public cloud, Amazon will activate an opt-out mesh network using your Ring and Echo devices, Microsoft buys an IoT security company, and more tech news in this week's Network Break podcast. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:01:13 Ethan Banks Fri, 04 Jun 2021 17:13:03 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn581-how-gluware-lab-brings-devops-to-netops-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51147 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking, we get practical with infrastructure-as-code, talking with sponsor Gluware about how their users have integrated network automation into their IT practices, bringing… On today's Heavy Networking, we get practical with infrastructure-as-code, talking with sponsor Gluware about how their users have integrated network automation into their IT practices, bringing DevOps to NetOps. We also explore Gluware Lab, an IDE for network engineers can develop network features and workflows. Our guests are Olivier Huynh Van, Chief Science Officer and Co-Founder; and Michael Haugh, VP of Product Marketing. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 39:13 Ned Bellavance Wed, 02 Jun 2021 16:57:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c100-get-to-know-crossplane-an-infrastructure-control-plane-for-k8s/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51129 Packet Pushers Crossplane is an open-source project that plugs into Kubernetes to serve as a control plane that can run across multiple private and public clouds. It allows infrastructure teams to compose… Crossplane is an open-source project that plugs into Kubernetes to serve as a control plane that can run across multiple private and public clouds. It allows infrastructure teams to compose infrastructure with all the required policies, permissions, and guardrails, while also providing APIs for developer self-service. Today's Day Two Cloud podcast dives into Crossplane and how it works with maintainer Daniel Mangum. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 54:28 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 01 Jun 2021 15:11:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb335-cyber-insurance-premiums-climb-aruba-to-debut-wi-fi-6e-ap/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51120 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break discusses rising cyber insurance premiums and how wider insurance adoption might affect the security market. We also discuss a forthcoming Aruba AP that uses newly available… Today's Network Break discusses rising cyber insurance premiums and how wider insurance adoption might affect the security market. We also discuss a forthcoming Aruba AP that uses newly available spectrum, a new packet broker from Extreme with a programmable ASIC, Juniper's Apstra 4.0 release, and more IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 52:19 Ethan Banks Fri, 28 May 2021 15:50:11 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn580-multivendor-evpn-nope/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51109 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking is a nerdy excursion into EVPN VXLAN, including how it works, why you might want it, and why multivendor interoperability is so difficult with this standard. Guest Tony… Today's Heavy Networking is a nerdy excursion into EVPN VXLAN, including how it works, why you might want it, and why multivendor interoperability is so difficult with this standard. Guest Tony Bourke and host Ethan Banks also explore hardware challenges, automation strategies, EVPN flooding mechanisms, BGP multi-homing, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 52:00 Ned Bellavance Wed, 26 May 2021 14:53:00 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c099-can-cloud-computing-get-simpler/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51082 Packet Pushers We're a good ten years into public cloud as an industry, and cloud operations don't seem to be getting any simpler. Why is that? Is it a problem? If so, can clouds become simpler? Guest Brian… We're a good ten years into public cloud as an industry, and cloud operations don't seem to be getting any simpler. Why is that? Is it a problem? If so, can clouds become simpler? Guest Brian Gracely stops by the Day Two Cloud podcast to wrestle with these questions. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:05 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 24 May 2021 19:35:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb334-palo-alto-unveils-new-security-gear-arista-saves-time-with-lowest-latency-switch/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51076 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break covers new firewalls & other security products from Palo Alto Networks, discusses Arista's lowest-latency switch (now with EOS), reviews financial results from Cisco… This week's Network Break covers new firewalls & other security products from Palo Alto Networks, discusses Arista's lowest-latency switch (now with EOS), reviews financial results from Cisco and Palo Alto, and explains why Microsoft is making Internet Explorer go away (just not entirely). news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:27 Greg Ferro Fri, 21 May 2021 20:11:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn579-how-arrcus-enables-network-as-a-service-for-5g-edge-access-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51063 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, we talk with sponsor Arrcus about its support for segment routing and the impact it will have on the wider network market, particularly for 5G networks. Our guests from… Today on Heavy Networking, we talk with sponsor Arrcus about its support for segment routing and the impact it will have on the wider network market, particularly for 5G networks. Our guests from Arrcus are Keyur Patel, CTO and Co-Founder; and Murali Gandluru, Vice President, Product Management. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 44:36 Ethan Banks Wed, 19 May 2021 17:14:01 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c098-cloud-centers-of-excellence-should-you-have-one/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51051 Packet Pushers A fractured cloud strategy causes headaches such as duplicated services, unnecessary costs, poor security controls, and other problems. A cloud center of excellence can reduce the pain by developing… A fractured cloud strategy causes headaches such as duplicated services, unnecessary costs, poor security controls, and other problems. A cloud center of excellence can reduce the pain by developing and championing best practices, socializing adoption, and addressing inevitable exceptions. Fred Chagnon visits the Day Two Cloud podcast to advocate for building a cloud center of excellence in your org. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:02 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 17 May 2021 17:32:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb333-cisco-acquires-optical-controller-software-darkside-gang-gets-the-spotlight/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51045 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break covers a pair of Cisco acquisitions, new path analysis capabilities from NetBeez, how the DarkSide ransomware gang is getting the spotlight, sleazy behavior from US… This week's Network Break covers a pair of Cisco acquisitions, new path analysis capabilities from NetBeez, how the DarkSide ransomware gang is getting the spotlight, sleazy behavior from US broadband companies, and other tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:01 Ethan Banks Fri, 14 May 2021 18:34:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn578-when-your-homegrown-tool-becomes-essential-to-the-team/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51039 Packet Pushers Lots of network engineers develop tools to help them automate tasks. What happens if you build something so useful it becomes adopted in your organization? Ivan Del Rio, Senior IP Engineer at DQE… Lots of network engineers develop tools to help them automate tasks. What happens if you build something so useful it becomes adopted in your organization? Ivan Del Rio, Senior IP Engineer at DQE Communications, stops by the podcast to talk about a tool he built to automate some of his own tasks that is now being widely used. He discusses how and why he built the tool, and how supporting and developing the tool affects his day-to-day responsibilities. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:06:50 Ned Bellavance Wed, 12 May 2021 14:59:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c097-azure-cloud-networking-essentials/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=51002 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast explores essential networking capabilities in Azure, including Virtual WAN, VPN gateways, availability zones, SSL termination options, connecting premises and branch… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast explores essential networking capabilities in Azure, including Virtual WAN, VPN gateways, availability zones, SSL termination options, connecting premises and branch offices to the cloud, and more. Our guest is Pierre Roman, Sr Cloud Ops Advocate at Microsoft. This is not a sponsored episode. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:58 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 10 May 2021 15:02:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb332-juniper-teases-sase-offering-ibm-gets-small-with-2nm-chip/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50997 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break covers IBM's new 2nm chip process, Juniper's first step toward a SASE offering, whether secondary markets for network gear might be an option for companies dealing with supply… Today's Network Break covers IBM's new 2nm chip process, Juniper's first step toward a SASE offering, whether secondary markets for network gear might be an option for companies dealing with supply chain shortages, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 49:45 Greg Ferro Fri, 07 May 2021 21:02:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn577-a-customer-view-on-cloud-delivered-security-for-streamlining-distributed-workforces-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50994 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking gets into cloud-delivered security for user access. We're sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, and we'll talk about its Prisma Access service with a customer: Josh Dye, SVP at… Today's Heavy Networking gets into cloud-delivered security for user access. We're sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, and we'll talk about its Prisma Access service with a customer: Josh Dye, SVP at Jefferies Group. We discuss how Josh pivoted to Prisma Access during the pandemic, how he meets strict security and regulatory requirements for financial services, and more. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 41:18 Ethan Banks Wed, 05 May 2021 18:00:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c096-public-cloud-isnt-wrong-you-are/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50949 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud is a wide-ranging discussion about the value of public cloud, a response to the growing backlash toward cloud cost and complexity, and techniques to better meld automation with… Today's Day Two Cloud is a wide-ranging discussion about the value of public cloud, a response to the growing backlash toward cloud cost and complexity, and techniques to better meld automation with application and infrastructure delivery. Our guest is Chris Wahl, Senior Principal at Slalom. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 55:20 Greg Ferro Mon, 03 May 2021 15:34:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb331-proofpoint-goes-private-in-12-billion-deal-defense-dept-unveils-ipv4-address-cache/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50927 Packet Pushers Guest analyst Johna Till Johnson, CEO and Founder of Nemertes Research, joins the Network Break to discuss a variety of IT news including the rising price of copper, Proofpoint going private in a… Guest analyst Johna Till Johnson, CEO and Founder of Nemertes Research, joins the Network Break to discuss a variety of IT news including the rising price of copper, Proofpoint going private in a $12.3 billion deal, why the US Defense Department suddenly began advertising a huge block of IPv4 addresses, and space networking. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:02 Greg Ferro Fri, 30 Apr 2021 09:00:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn576-deception-and-canaries-in-network-security/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50913 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking examines the role of deception and "canaries" in network security. A canary sits on a network segment (or multiple segments) and sounds the alarm if it comes under… Today's Heavy Networking examines the role of deception and "canaries" in network security. A canary sits on a network segment (or multiple segments) and sounds the alarm if it comes under attack. Is this an effective security tool? How is it deployed and operated? What are the drawbacks? We discuss with guest Haroon Meer. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 57:12 Ned Bellavance Wed, 28 Apr 2021 15:19:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c095-grappling-with-the-open-source-business-model/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50903 Packet Pushers Today on Day Two Cloud we get into a whole lot of things. For example, what is IT's value in the age of cloud? How can IT figure out what's actually providing value to the business vs.… Today on Day Two Cloud we get into a whole lot of things. For example, what is IT's value in the age of cloud? How can IT figure out what's actually providing value to the business vs. undifferentiated heavy lifting? How companies built on open-source software make their money? Our guest is Stu Miniman, Director of Market Insights at Red Hat. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:12 Drew Conry-Murray Tue, 27 Apr 2021 18:43:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn575-designing-better-networking-and-security-with-sase-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50901 Packet Pushers On today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we examine what SASE means to you as a network engineer, its effects on how applications are protected and how you provide access to end… On today's Heavy Networking, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we examine what SASE means to you as a network engineer, its effects on how applications are protected and how you provide access to end users, and useful things to think about regarding how SASE services are provisioned and operated while you evaluate whether SASE is right for your org. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 56:56 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:39:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb330-vmware-stitches-together-a-sase-offering-nvidias-arm-purchase-on-hold/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50896 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast examines VMware's new SASE offering for the distributed workforce, Nvidia's Arm-based accelerators, why the United Kingdom de-accelerated Nvidia's Arm acquisition,… This week's Network Break podcast examines VMware's new SASE offering for the distributed workforce, Nvidia's Arm-based accelerators, why the United Kingdom de-accelerated Nvidia's Arm acquisition, new routers from Juniper Networks, and more nerdy IT news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 1:02:52 Greg Ferro Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:58:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn574-get-hip-with-zero-trust-and-tempered-networks-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50893 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking podcast, sponsored by Tempered Networks, dives into how Tempered builds a software-defined perimeter with native zero trust, leveraging the Host Identity Protocol (HIP),… Today's Heavy Networking podcast, sponsored by Tempered Networks, dives into how Tempered builds a software-defined perimeter with native zero trust, leveraging the Host Identity Protocol (HIP), Tempered's Airwall software, cryptographic identities, and secure overlays. Our guests from Tempered are Jeff Hussey, Founder and CEO; and Bryan Skene, CTO. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 45:06 Ned Bellavance Wed, 21 Apr 2021 14:35:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c094-essential-concepts-of-zero-trust/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50876 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud episode aims to pick apart the marketing fluff around Zero Trust (there's a lot of it) to uncover a workable definition, discuss the rationale for this approach, and develop a… Today's Day Two Cloud episode aims to pick apart the marketing fluff around Zero Trust (there's a lot of it) to uncover a workable definition, discuss the rationale for this approach, and develop a framework for how to think about zero trust. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:41 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 19 Apr 2021 15:23:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb329-dell-vmware-consciously-uncouple-aruba-networks-lives-on-the-edge/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50860 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast examines Dell's plans to spin off VMware for a healthy dose of cash, reviews Aruba Networks' Atmosphere keynotes, and dives into NVIDIA announcements around… This week's Network Break podcast examines Dell's plans to spin off VMware for a healthy dose of cash, reviews Aruba Networks' Atmosphere keynotes, and dives into NVIDIA announcements around SmartNICs/DPUs and an AI security framework. We also cover a whopping-big acquisition by Microsoft, and what a drought in Taiwan means for the silicon supply chain. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:49 Ethan Banks Fri, 16 Apr 2021 16:41:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn573-using-application-dictionaries-for-better-security-policy-management/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50857 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking thinks hard about how to manage security policy in modern IT infrastructure. We get into sources of truth, application modeling and application dictionaries, approval… Today's Heavy Networking thinks hard about how to manage security policy in modern IT infrastructure. We get into sources of truth, application modeling and application dictionaries, approval workflows, and more--all in the context of automation. Our guests are Ken Celenza and Brett Lykins from Network To Code. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:08:56 Ethan Banks Wed, 14 Apr 2021 15:46:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c093-application-modernization-with-vmware-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50834 ... Read more »]]> Packet Pushers Today’s Day Two Cloud tackles application modernization with sponsor VMware. As new application platforms such as containers and the public cloud take hold, organizations need to examine their a… ... Read more »]]> cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 52:32 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 12 Apr 2021 14:28:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb328-arista-cloudvision-adds-config-workflow-automation-innovium-asics-embrace-sonic/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50795 Packet Pushers On this week's Network Break we cover Arista's careful steps into automation, new support for SONiC from Innovium, a cash injection for whitebox NOS maker Pica8, a startup tackling cloud… On this week's Network Break we cover Arista's careful steps into automation, new support for SONiC from Innovium, a cash injection for whitebox NOS maker Pica8, a startup tackling cloud infrastructure and application experience, and why you can blame cosmic rays the next time there's a network problem. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:49 Drew Conry-Murray Fri, 09 Apr 2021 15:19:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn572-how-first-bank-leverages-aruba-sd-wan-for-network-and-security-transformation-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50776 Packet Pushers Today's Heavy Networking explores how First Bank uses Aruba’s SD-WAN to advance its cloud migration, support remote workers, and provide secure segmentation for IoT devices. We also discuss the g… Today's Heavy Networking explores how First Bank uses Aruba’s SD-WAN to advance its cloud migration, support remote workers, and provide secure segmentation for IoT devices. We also discuss the growing trend of SASE and First Bank’s strategy around cloud-delivered security services. Our guests are Marc Ashworth, CISO at First Bank; and Damon Ennis, VP of Engineering at Aruba Networks. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 48:54 Ethan Banks Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:23:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c092-what-aws-lambda-is-good-for/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50785 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast is a thorough introduction to AWS Lambda, which is AWS's serverless compute service. We discuss how Lamdba works, what it can do, use cases, and more. Our guide for… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast is a thorough introduction to AWS Lambda, which is AWS's serverless compute service. We discuss how Lamdba works, what it can do, use cases, and more. Our guide for today's conversation is Julian Wood, Senior Developer Advocate for the Serverless Product Group at AWS. This is not a sponsored show. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:01:37 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 05 Apr 2021 15:05:30 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb327-cisco-embraces-as-a-service-procurement-will-amazon-make-its-own-asics/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50779 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break sifts through the most interesting news from Cisco Live 2021 including an as-a-service procurement model, support for biometric-based authentication, integrating ThousandEyes… Today's Network Break sifts through the most interesting news from Cisco Live 2021 including an as-a-service procurement model, support for biometric-based authentication, integrating ThousandEyes and AppDynamics, and more. We also examine reports that Amazon is designing its own switch ASIC, and discuss new research on harvesting power from 5G electromagnetic waves. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 54:36 Ethan Banks Fri, 02 Apr 2021 15:29:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/heavy-networking/hn571-network-automation-workflows-with-jenkins/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50773 Packet Pushers Today on Heavy Networking, we talk about how to roll your own network automation workflow. Guest Steve Puluka has developed an automation workflow system that uses GitLab and Jenkins, among other… Today on Heavy Networking, we talk about how to roll your own network automation workflow. Guest Steve Puluka has developed an automation workflow system that uses GitLab and Jenkins, among other tools, to make sure the network devices he supports are pure gold. We talk about how it works, and how you can put your own together. networking, networks, technology, IT, infrastructure no 1:08:18 Ned Bellavance Wed, 31 Mar 2021 14:54:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c091-bgp-school-for-cloud-people/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50764 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud, Ethan Banks and Ned Bellavance dive into essentials about BGP including why it's so widely used, concepts such as the Autonomous System (AS), the AS number, loop… On today's Day Two Cloud, Ethan Banks and Ned Bellavance dive into essentials about BGP including why it's so widely used, concepts such as the Autonomous System (AS), the AS number, loop prevention, BGP communities, IBGP, EBGP, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:19 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 29 Mar 2021 15:19:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb326-cloudflare-announces-new-wan-services-intels-turnaround-roadmap/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50751 Packet Pushers Can Pat Gelsinger refloat the Intel container ship? Is Cloudflare's new magic WAN service all that new? What's behind the Fortinet/Linksys partnership? Is a tweet really worth $2.9 million? This… Can Pat Gelsinger refloat the Intel container ship? Is Cloudflare's new magic WAN service all that new? What's behind the Fortinet/Linksys partnership? Is a tweet really worth $2.9 million? This week's Network Break podcast ponders these and other tech questions, plus listener FUs. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 59:26 Ethan Banks Wed, 24 Mar 2021 16:05:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c090-hashicorp-vault-for-beginners/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50712 Packet Pushers HashiCorp Vault is a management tool that stores and controls access to sensitive data (passwords, certificates, API keys, and so on). Today's Day Two Cloud is a deep dive on Vault and its use… HashiCorp Vault is a management tool that stores and controls access to sensitive data (passwords, certificates, API keys, and so on). Today's Day Two Cloud is a deep dive on Vault and its use cases. This is an unsponsored show that came together unexpectedly due to a scheduling issue. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:41 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:51:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb325-vmware-buys-api-security-startup-gartner-bullish-on-sonic-network-os/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50696 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break podcast discusses VMware's purchase of API security startup Mesh7, looks at a new security option for third-party Web components from Tala Security, and analyzes why… This week's Network Break podcast discusses VMware's purchase of API security startup Mesh7, looks at a new security option for third-party Web components from Tala Security, and analyzes why Gartner is so bullish on the SONiC network OS. We also speculate on motivations behind Google's real estate spending spree, and hand out a nice selection of virtual donuts. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 50:44 Ethan Banks Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:58:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c089-connect-all-the-cloud-things-aws-networking-in-2021/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50681 Packet Pushers Network engineer and AWS product manager Nick Matthews visits the Day Two Cloud podcast to talk about the newest cloud networking capabilities in AWS. We also discuss common design mistakes, what's… Network engineer and AWS product manager Nick Matthews visits the Day Two Cloud podcast to talk about the newest cloud networking capabilities in AWS. We also discuss common design mistakes, what's happening with IPv6, SD-WAN and cloud, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 46:26 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 15 Mar 2021 14:39:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb324-cisco-asic-hits-25-6tbps-aws-extends-vpc-flow-logs-for-better-visibility/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50662 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break discusses new ASICs from Cisco, new metadata fields in AWS VPC flow logs, a cloud visibility fabric from packet broker specialist Gigamon, lessons from a data center fire,… This week's Network Break discusses new ASICs from Cisco, new metadata fields in AWS VPC flow logs, a cloud visibility fabric from packet broker specialist Gigamon, lessons from a data center fire, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:59 Ned Bellavance Wed, 10 Mar 2021 19:29:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c088-the-tech-recruiter-friend-or-foe/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50644 Packet Pushers Our guest is Taylor Desseyn, Sr. Recruiter Advocate at Vaco. Taylor knows tech recruiting forwards and backwards. He gives us an insider's view of how recruiters look at you and how you should look… Our guest is Taylor Desseyn, Sr. Recruiter Advocate at Vaco. Taylor knows tech recruiting forwards and backwards. He gives us an insider's view of how recruiters look at you and how you should look at them to maximize the benefit of the relationship. Because it IS a relationship. And like any relationship, you need to work at it. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 51:04 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 08 Mar 2021 15:35:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb323-google-to-swap-3rd-party-cookies-for-cohorts-attackers-exploit-on-prem-exchange/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50637 Packet Pushers This week's Network Break checks the fine print on a Google pledge to phase out third-party cookie tracking, examines a serious attack against Microsoft Exchange servers, dives into HPE's latest… This week's Network Break checks the fine print on a Google pledge to phase out third-party cookie tracking, examines a serious attack against Microsoft Exchange servers, dives into HPE's latest financial results, and analyzes more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 51:00 Ned Bellavance Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:18:40 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c087-inside-the-world-of-a-technical-marketer/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50616 Packet Pushers Engineers are skeptical of vendor marketing, which is typically heavy on buzzwords and light on actual information. But technical marketing tries to change that dynamic by creating collateral to… Engineers are skeptical of vendor marketing, which is typically heavy on buzzwords and light on actual information. But technical marketing tries to change that dynamic by creating collateral to help engineers and practitioners understand a product. We get into this world with guest Martez Reed, Director of Technical Marketing at Morpheus Data. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:36 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 01 Mar 2021 17:28:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb322-juniper-mist-ifes-128-technology-us-telcos-spend-big-for-5g-spectrum/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50606 Packet Pushers On today's Network Break we discuss a slate of Juniper announcements around new integrations with its Mist platform, plus new switches. HPE acquires a SaaS company for controlling cloud and… On today's Network Break we discuss a slate of Juniper announcements around new integrations with its Mist platform, plus new switches. HPE acquires a SaaS company for controlling cloud and infrastructure costs, US telcos spend $81 billion on spectrum for 5G, and we dive into the latest round of financial results from SolarWinds, VMware, and Nutanix. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 44:53 Ned Bellavance Wed, 24 Feb 2021 16:16:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c086-aws-succession-does-it-matter-whos-the-next-ceo/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50581 Packet Pushers AWS needs a new CEO now that Andy Jassy has been tapped to run the Amazon mothership. Does the cloud giant need a high-powered, Type-A successor to drive AWS's growth, or is it now so dominant that… AWS needs a new CEO now that Andy Jassy has been tapped to run the Amazon mothership. Does the cloud giant need a high-powered, Type-A successor to drive AWS's growth, or is it now so dominant that a ham sandwich could run the company? That's the topic for discussion on today's Day Two Cloud podcast. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:24 Drew Conry-Murray Mon, 22 Feb 2021 20:33:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/network-break/nb321-palo-alto-buys-bridgecrew-for-iac-security-azure-steps-up-its-firewall-game/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50576 Packet Pushers Today's Network Break discusses an acquisition by Palo Alto Networks that targets the security of Infrastructure as Code, a souped-up firewall for Microsoft Azure, a new private cloud option from… Today's Network Break discusses an acquisition by Palo Alto Networks that targets the security of Infrastructure as Code, a souped-up firewall for Microsoft Azure, a new private cloud option from Dell, commentary on the wisdom--or lack thereof--about gathering in person in Barcelona for a wireless convention, and more tech news. news, analysis, markets, technology, tech, networking, IT no 58:30 Ethan Banks Wed, 17 Feb 2021 17:16:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c085-hosting-your-infrastructure-code-in-the-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50552 Packet Pushers Let’s say I host my Infrastructure as Code provisioning stuff locally. It works. It’s nearby. I feel in control. Are there good reasons I should move that stuff to the cloud? Here to help us sort the… Let’s say I host my Infrastructure as Code provisioning stuff locally. It works. It’s nearby. I feel in control. Are there good reasons I should move that stuff to the cloud? Here to help us sort the pros and cons of that question is Calvin Hendryx-Parker. Calvin is the co-founder and CTO of Six Feet Up, a Python web application development company. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:49 Ned Bellavance Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:39:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c084-so-you-want-to-be-a-consultant/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50445 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud gets into consulting. How do you start? What does the job entail? Is it a good job to have? How do you build a client base? There are so many questions! We're joined by Michael… Today's Day Two Cloud gets into consulting. How do you start? What does the job entail? Is it a good job to have? How do you build a client base? There are so many questions! We're joined by Michael Jenkins, Sr. Systems Reliability Engineer at Managed Kaos; and Anthony Nocentino, Enterprise Architect at Centino Systems and Pluralsight author, to get some answers. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:01:04 Ethan Banks Wed, 03 Feb 2021 15:33:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c083-should-cloud-be-a-public-utility/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50346 Packet Pushers Computing power is a vital part of modern life. Should access to that power be more equitably distributed? Is there a role for a public-utility-style cloud that could make computing more… Computing power is a vital part of modern life. Should access to that power be more equitably distributed? Is there a role for a public-utility-style cloud that could make computing more cost-effective and accessible to a broader number of constituencies? These are the starting questions for today's episode of Day Two Cloud. Our guest is Dwayne Monroe, a cloud architect, consultant, and author. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:50 Ned Bellavance Wed, 27 Jan 2021 17:56:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c082-you-dont-need-a-service-mesh/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50274 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast speaks with the creator of the Envoy proxy, Matt Klein, about the challenges of networking, load balancing, and service discovery in microservices architectures. The… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast speaks with the creator of the Envoy proxy, Matt Klein, about the challenges of networking, load balancing, and service discovery in microservices architectures. The upshot? Depending on what you're trying to do and why, you may not need a service mesh. You may not need microservices. Sometimes a VM is just right. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:56 Ethan Banks Wed, 20 Jan 2021 19:39:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c081-abstractions-should-save-typing-not-thinking/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50240 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud episode is part one of a two-part show on abstractions. Hosts Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks riff on the idea that "Abstractions are there to save you typing, not to save… Today's Day Two Cloud episode is part one of a two-part show on abstractions. Hosts Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks riff on the idea that "Abstractions are there to save you typing, not to save you thinking." The upshot? Abstractions don't eliminate issues, they just move them someplace else. And that has repercussions for design, development, infrastructure, and operations. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:03 Ethan Banks Wed, 13 Jan 2021 19:21:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c080-multi-cloud-isnt-a-myth-we-have-proof/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50188 Packet Pushers Is multi-cloud real? Some say no, but others know the reality of multi-cloud because they are living it every day. One such human is William Collins, and he joins us to talk through some actual… Is multi-cloud real? Some say no, but others know the reality of multi-cloud because they are living it every day. One such human is William Collins, and he joins us to talk through some actual multi-cloud use cases. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:19 Ned Bellavance Wed, 16 Dec 2020 16:45:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c079-kubernetes-is-inevitable-but-not-always-necessary/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50111 Packet Pushers There's a lot of hype and fanfare around Kubernetes, but on today's Day Two Cloud episode we'll cut through the hype with a guest who has enterprise experience with Kubernetes and… There's a lot of hype and fanfare around Kubernetes, but on today's Day Two Cloud episode we'll cut through the hype with a guest who has enterprise experience with Kubernetes and containers--including the pain and problems. Those pains revolve around complexity, the ignorance of the Kubernetes platform, and the disconnect between the designers of Kubernetes and the people trying to use it now. Our guest is Eric Wright, Technology Evangelist at Turbonomic and host of the DiscoPosse podcast. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:04:35 Ned Bellavance Wed, 09 Dec 2020 16:33:33 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c078-cloud-economics-are-ridiculous/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50065 Packet Pushers Corey Quinn stops by the Day Two Cloud podcast to explore the complicated world of understanding and managing cloud costs, CapEx vs OpEx, cloud lock-in, and other tricky issues. Corey is Chief Cloud… Corey Quinn stops by the Day Two Cloud podcast to explore the complicated world of understanding and managing cloud costs, CapEx vs OpEx, cloud lock-in, and other tricky issues. Corey is Chief Cloud Economist at Duckbill Group. He also publishes the Last Week In AWS newsletter. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 57:00 Ned Bellavance Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:40:05 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c077-why-kubernetes-is-wrong-for-you/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=50032 Packet Pushers Kubernetes seems like a shining paragon of Ops efficiency, but the reality of running it is quite different. Is your organization up to the task? Is Kubernetes the thing you actually want or need?… Kubernetes seems like a shining paragon of Ops efficiency, but the reality of running it is quite different. Is your organization up to the task? Is Kubernetes the thing you actually want or need? In this Day Two Cloud episode we talk to Cory O’Daniel and Rishi Malik from Container Heroes, and they have some thoughts on why Kubernetes is wrong for you. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:16 Ethan Banks Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:42:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c076-a-curated-kubecon-and-cloudnativecon-roundup/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49995 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud we review announcements and make our observations of the KubeCon and CloudNativeCon North America 2020 virtual event. That includes a new Kubernetes certification, the… On today's Day Two Cloud we review announcements and make our observations of the KubeCon and CloudNativeCon North America 2020 virtual event. That includes a new Kubernetes certification, the results of a Cloud Native survey, the quality of technical sessions, and new product releases. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:06 Ned Bellavance Wed, 18 Nov 2020 15:51:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c075-operationalizing-your-hybrid-cloud-with-vmware-vrealize-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49950 Packet Pushers Consistency is key for your cloud operations team and your end users (be they employees, customers, or developers). On today's Day Two Cloud episode with sponsor VMware, we discuss how to implement… Consistency is key for your cloud operations team and your end users (be they employees, customers, or developers). On today's Day Two Cloud episode with sponsor VMware, we discuss how to implement consistent operations for your hybrid cloud. Our guests from VMware are Brandon Gordon, Staff Technical Marketing Architect; and Matt Bradford, Sr. Technical Marketing Manager. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:36 Ethan Banks Wed, 11 Nov 2020 11:00:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c074-why-is-there-still-shadow-it/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49924 Packet Pushers Why are we talking about shadow IT in 2020? Didn't we DevOps shadow IT out of the picture? Turns out we didn't. All the initiatives and process changes that were supposed to eliminate the need for… Why are we talking about shadow IT in 2020? Didn't we DevOps shadow IT out of the picture? Turns out we didn't. All the initiatives and process changes that were supposed to eliminate the need for shadow IT didn't quite work out the way we expected. Guest Christopher Kusek stops by to talk about why shadow IT still exists, and how to deal with it. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:31 Ethan Banks Wed, 04 Nov 2020 22:35:52 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c073-ansiblefest-hashiconf-2020-announcements-analysis-awesomeness/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49905 Packet Pushers Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks analyze the big announcements from two conferences the clouderati should care about: AnsibleFest and HashiConf Digital. Both of these were virtual events because… Ned Bellavance and Ethan Banks analyze the big announcements from two conferences the clouderati should care about: AnsibleFest and HashiConf Digital. Both of these were virtual events because there's still an pandemic on, folks. Speaking of which, how do Ned and Ethan feel about virtual events? Not great, really. Slidewhipping the attendees in multi-day webinars seems to be how vendors are running their virtual conferences, and it ain't workin'... cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:20 Ethan Banks Wed, 28 Oct 2020 15:22:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c072-vmworld-2020-analysis-and-roundup-project-monterey-and-more/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49869 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud covers the most interesting announcements and presentations from VMworld 2020, including Project Monterey and partnerships with nVidia and Pensando, an an announcement from… Today's Day Two Cloud covers the most interesting announcements and presentations from VMworld 2020, including Project Monterey and partnerships with nVidia and Pensando, an an announcement from analysis tool vendor Runecast, and highlights from Pure Storage. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:51 Ned Bellavance Wed, 21 Oct 2020 16:47:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c071-its-not-too-late-to-make-devops-work/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49818 Packet Pushers Technology is accelerating like crazy, with new tools, services, open-source projects, and processes. If you're trying to make DevOps work in your organization, you might feel like you're… Technology is accelerating like crazy, with new tools, services, open-source projects, and processes. If you're trying to make DevOps work in your organization, you might feel like you're perpetually behind. This Day Two Cloud episode is here to say: You're going to be OK. You can still engage with DevOps to move your career and your organization forward. Our guest to tell you how is April Edwards, a Senior Software Engineer at Microsoft. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 58:08 Ethan Banks Wed, 14 Oct 2020 17:06:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c070-the-state-of-multi-cloud-networking/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49732 Packet Pushers Today's show is a vigorous discussion of multi-cloud networking. Our guest, networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak, brings a heavy dose of skepticism, nuance, and informed perspective to the tricky issue… Today's show is a vigorous discussion of multi-cloud networking. Our guest, networking expert Ivan Pepelnjak, brings a heavy dose of skepticism, nuance, and informed perspective to the tricky issue of connecting workloads across different public clouds. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:55 Ethan Banks Wed, 07 Oct 2020 17:42:42 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c069-the-life-of-a-site-reliability-engineer-sre/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49712 Packet Pushers On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk with a real-live SRE, or Site Reliability Engineer, who works in an IT group that delivers applications using DevOps principles as part of their day-to-day… On today's Day Two Cloud podcast we talk with a real-live SRE, or Site Reliability Engineer, who works in an IT group that delivers applications using DevOps principles as part of their day-to-day work. Our guest is James Quigley, SRE at Bloomberg. He and his team builds infrastructure and tooling for application and infrastructure teams to develop for the public cloud. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:58 Ethan Banks Wed, 30 Sep 2020 15:24:23 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c068-achieving-crucial-cloud-visibility-with-riverbed-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49682 Packet Pushers Today's show explores cloud visibility with sponsor Riverbed. Perhaps best known for its Steelhead WAN optimization appliances, Riverbed has a suite of solutions that target cloud performance and… Today's show explores cloud visibility with sponsor Riverbed. Perhaps best known for its Steelhead WAN optimization appliances, Riverbed has a suite of solutions that target cloud performance and visibility, and we'll get to know them. Our Riverbed guests are Dr. Vincent Berk, VP, Chief Architect Security, CTO; and Brandon Carroll, Director, Technical Evangelist, Worldwide Marketing Management. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 50:11 Ethan Banks Wed, 23 Sep 2020 14:48:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c067-choosing-the-right-applications-for-the-cloud-with-solarwinds-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49650 Packet Pushers What apps belong in the cloud and which are better on premises? Dave Wagner, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at SolarWinds, joins Day Two Cloud to develop a strategy and find the right tooling to… What apps belong in the cloud and which are better on premises? Dave Wagner, Senior Manager, Product Marketing at SolarWinds, joins Day Two Cloud to develop a strategy and find the right tooling to help you make the best decision. SolarWinds is the sponsor for today's episode. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:11 Ned Bellavance Wed, 16 Sep 2020 16:18:46 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c066-cloud-computing-at-the-edges/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49615 Packet Pushers Mark Thiele joins the Day Two Cloud podcast to school us on all things edge. He argues that edge is more than a buzzword, with a specific set of opportunities and challenges for IT operations and… Mark Thiele joins the Day Two Cloud podcast to school us on all things edge. He argues that edge is more than a buzzword, with a specific set of opportunities and challenges for IT operations and infrastructure. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:00:09 Ned Bellavance Wed, 09 Sep 2020 15:43:48 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c065-building-your-cloud-on-ramp-with-sd-wan/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49567 Packet Pushers SD-WAN vendors offer a variety of mechanisms to connect end users to cloud applications while incorporating policy and performance requirements. Day Two Cloud co-host Ethan Banks interviewed many of… SD-WAN vendors offer a variety of mechanisms to connect end users to cloud applications while incorporating policy and performance requirements. Day Two Cloud co-host Ethan Banks interviewed many of these vendors to understand the architectural nitty-gritty of different approaches. In this episode, he shares the fruits of his research. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no Ethan Banks Wed, 02 Sep 2020 18:04:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c064-bringing-ansible-into-a-windows-shop/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49525 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud podcast makes the case for bringing Ansible into your Windows automation toolkit with guest Josh Duffney. Josh is an SRE, a Microsoft MVP, and author of a book on Ansible. We… Today's Day Two Cloud podcast makes the case for bringing Ansible into your Windows automation toolkit with guest Josh Duffney. Josh is an SRE, a Microsoft MVP, and author of a book on Ansible. We discuss key elements of Ansible, how it fits in a Windows shop, using Ansible with the Chocolately package manager, and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 55:20 Ned Bellavance Wed, 26 Aug 2020 14:01:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c063-the-how-and-why-of-migrating-databases-to-the-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49477 Packet Pushers Planning a database migration to the cloud? If you're going to do it right, prepare to dig in because you have many options and trade offs to consider, including whether to go with IaaS or PaaS,… Planning a database migration to the cloud? If you're going to do it right, prepare to dig in because you have many options and trade offs to consider, including whether to go with IaaS or PaaS, security and monitoring issues, and much, much more. Day Two Cloud dives into the inner workings of database migration with expert Joey D’Antoni, Principal Consultant at Denny Cherry & Associates. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 48:34 Ned Bellavance Wed, 19 Aug 2020 18:00:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c062-what-do-words-mean/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49451 Packet Pushers Some words mean different things to different IT disciplines. And tech vendors often twist the meaning of technical terms to suit their own purposes. On today's Day Two Cloud, guest Karen Lopez… Some words mean different things to different IT disciplines. And tech vendors often twist the meaning of technical terms to suit their own purposes. On today's Day Two Cloud, guest Karen Lopez helps us sort out the semantics of IT language and discusses why accuracy matters. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 47:58 Ned Bellavance Wed, 12 Aug 2020 15:09:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c061-using-public-cloud-for-disaster-recovery/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49408 Packet Pushers The Day Two Cloud podcast explores different approaches to using the public cloud for disaster recovery. We examine costs and benefits, discuss recovery times, dive into planning, and more. The show… The Day Two Cloud podcast explores different approaches to using the public cloud for disaster recovery. We examine costs and benefits, discuss recovery times, dive into planning, and more. The show draws on co-host Ned Bellavance's experience working on DR projects for a variety of customers during his VAR days. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 59:04 Ethan Banks Wed, 05 Aug 2020 15:41:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c060-charting-global-internet-performance-with-thousandeyes-sponsored/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49348 Packet Pushers What's really going on in the cloud? ThousandEyes, our sponsor for this episode, has just released its inaugural Internet Performance Report, which tracks the performance and availability of ISPs,… What's really going on in the cloud? ThousandEyes, our sponsor for this episode, has just released its inaugural Internet Performance Report, which tracks the performance and availability of ISPs, public clouds, CDNs, and DNS across multiple geographical regions. The report measures performance over time and also looks at the current impact of COVID-19 on Internet usage. Angelique Medina, Director, Product Marketing at ThousandEyes, is our guide. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 45:32 Ethan Banks Thu, 30 Jul 2020 14:55:55 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c059-cloud-field-day-wrap-up/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49281 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud is a smorgasbord of cloud-related vendor analysis courtesy of Cloud Field Day 8, where host Ned Bellavance and guest Adam Fisher were delegates. This episode includes… Today's Day Two Cloud is a smorgasbord of cloud-related vendor analysis courtesy of Cloud Field Day 8, where host Ned Bellavance and guest Adam Fisher were delegates. This episode includes discussions about Veeam, Zerto, Diamanti, and others, but it's not a sponsored show. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 53:25 Ned Bellavance Wed, 22 Jul 2020 16:03:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c058-using-curiosity-and-mistakes-to-advance-your-career/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49231 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud gets into career advancement with guest Sam Erskine. Curiosity is key, and the mistakes you make can actually lead to new knowledge and opportunities. Sam is head of cloud… Today's Day Two Cloud gets into career advancement with guest Sam Erskine. Curiosity is key, and the mistakes you make can actually lead to new knowledge and opportunities. Sam is head of cloud engagement for a large consulting firm and has worked in a variety of IT roles. He's distilled his career experiences into a helpful five-step process, which we explore. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 57:36 Ethan Banks Wed, 15 Jul 2020 15:02:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c057-see-your-data-with-grafana/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=49087 Packet Pushers Day Two Cloud gets into data visualization with the open-source Grafana project. Grafana helps you visualize, alert on, and query all kinds of data and metrics. We look at how Grafana works, how it… Day Two Cloud gets into data visualization with the open-source Grafana project. Grafana helps you visualize, alert on, and query all kinds of data and metrics. We look at how Grafana works, how it manipulates and stores data, and common use cases. Our guest is Ryan McKinley, VP of Applications at Grafana. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 58:11 Ethan Banks Wed, 08 Jul 2020 15:36:59 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c056-not-streaming-telemetry/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=48955 Packet Pushers Streaming telemetry is all the rage, but today's show dives into an architecture that forgoes streaming telemetry in favor of other options. We talk about why our guests went in a different… Streaming telemetry is all the rage, but today's show dives into an architecture that forgoes streaming telemetry in favor of other options. We talk about why our guests went in a different direction, the problems they're trying to solve, and how it's working out. Our guests are Kevin Landreth, Director, Service Reliability; and Carl Montanari, Network Reliability Engineer, both at Packet Fabric. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 52:15 Ned Bellavance Wed, 01 Jul 2020 09:00:45 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c055-securing-cloud-infrastructure-and-applications/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=48902 Packet Pushers Security is difficult and tricky, but we've got an amazing guest on today's Day Two Cloud podcast to help you improve your security posture and manage your cloud risk. Our guest is Tanya Janca,… Security is difficult and tricky, but we've got an amazing guest on today's Day Two Cloud podcast to help you improve your security posture and manage your cloud risk. Our guest is Tanya Janca, Founder, Security Trainer, and Coach at She Hacks Purple. We discuss key security areas including the network, identity, and applications; taking advantage of cloud visibility; securing SaaS apps; and more. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 54:38 Ned Bellavance Wed, 24 Jun 2020 16:48:56 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c054-real-life-vmware-cloud-on-aws/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=48849 Packet Pushers We discuss the reality of running VMware Cloud (VMC) on AWS with Adam Fisher, Cloud & DevOps Engineer at RoundTower. Adam's been deploying VMC on AWS in the real world for customers since the… We discuss the reality of running VMware Cloud (VMC) on AWS with Adam Fisher, Cloud & DevOps Engineer at RoundTower. Adam's been deploying VMC on AWS in the real world for customers since the product's early days, and has plenty of insights. VMC on AWS presents a VMware software defined data center (SDDC) hosted on bare metal in AWS data centers. If you're trying to vacate your own data centers or colos, but aren't going to refactor your applications to do it, VMC on AWS presents a compelling technical solution. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 49:02 Ethan Banks Wed, 17 Jun 2020 17:39:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c053-effectively-monitoring-cloud-native-applications/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=48817 Packet Pushers Monitoring is the topic for Day Two Cloud. Before you skip because you think it's boring, this conversation may change your mind. We dig into what's necessary to effectively monitor cloud-native and… Monitoring is the topic for Day Two Cloud. Before you skip because you think it's boring, this conversation may change your mind. We dig into what's necessary to effectively monitor cloud-native and microservices applications to help you run infrastructure smoothly, improve troubleshooting, and anticipate issues before they affect performance or services. Our guest is Josh Barratt, Senior Principal Engineer at Twilio. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 1:04:38 Ned Bellavance Wed, 10 Jun 2020 15:10:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/day-two-devops/d2c052-moving-back-home-from-the-cloud/ https://packetpushers.local/?post_type=podcast&p=48725 Packet Pushers Today's Day Two Cloud episode is a frank conversation about cloud migration, multicloud, cloud repatriation, and more. If you're here for rainbows and unicorns, prepare for disappointment. We talk… Today's Day Two Cloud episode is a frank conversation about cloud migration, multicloud, cloud repatriation, and more. If you're here for rainbows and unicorns, prepare for disappointment. We talk about what's real, how expensive it can be to move to cloud, why people bring workloads back on premises, and more. Our guest is Bobby Allen, CTO at CloudGenera. cloud, DevOps, networking, Azure, AWS, technology, infrastructure no 56:55