en https://packetpushers.net/ https://static.feedpress.com/logo/total-network-operations-66a9194720b2e.jpg Technology nonadult A pod for network operators hosted by your friendly neighborhood internet plumber, Scott Robohn. Packet Pushers network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations © Packet Pushers Interactive LLC Packet Pushers network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations The pod dedicated to the hardworking network operators who keep the bitpipes running smoothly. We focus on sharing best practices, the operations tool stack, and engage with vendors and solution providers to get insights into new technologies and tools so you can make informed decisions for your ops environment. Hosted by your friendly neighborhood internet plumber, Scott Robohn. A pod for network operators hosted by your friendly neighborhood internet plumber, Scott Robohn. operations@packetpushers.net The pod dedicated to the hardworking network operators who keep the bitpipes running smoothly. We focus on sharing best practices, the operations tool stack, and engage with vendors and solution providers to get insights into new technologies and tools so you can make informed decisions for your ops environment. Hosted by your friendly neighborhood internet plumber, Scott Robohn. no Packet Pushers https://packetpushers.net/ The pod dedicated to the hardworking network operators who keep the bitpipes running smoothly. We focus on sharing best practices, the operations tool stack, and engage with vendors and solution providers to get insights into new technologies and tools so you can make informed decisions for your ops environment. Hosted by your friendly neighborhood internet plumber, Scott Robohn. Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:51:12 +0000 en hourly 1 no Packet Pushers false episodic Packet Pushers © Packet Pushers Interactive LLC © 2020 Packet Pushers Interactive LLC podcast e47eb65a-404b-51b2-bd8c-fc071d2bc6a9 https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno056-a-culture-of-precise-work-data-center-netops/ Packet Pushers Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:51:12 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=74083 ... Read more »]]> 56 56 A Culture of Precise Work: Data Center NetOps full 54:24 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 issues. Scott is joined by Dr. Peter Welcher, a consultant, blogger, and Tech Field contributor. Together, they dive into how latency and the rise of AI<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno056-a-culture-of-precise-work-data-center-netops/" title="ReadTNO056: A Culture of Precise Work: Data Center NetOps">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno055-testing-as-a-service-for-telco-network-services/ Packet Pushers Fri, 13 Feb 2026 17:10:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73925 ... Read more »]]> 55 55 Testing as a Service for Telco Network Services full 51:33 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 testing is just an accident waiting to happen. They unpack what makes enterprise service provisioning so complex—multi-vendor networks, optical and IP gear, security functions,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno055-testing-as-a-service-for-telco-network-services/" title="ReadTNO055: Testing as a Service for Telco Network Services">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno054-ai-skills-for-ccies/ Packet Pushers Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:39:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73739 ... Read more »]]> 54 54 AI Skills for CCIEs full 51:53 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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 … Let&#8217;s talk about AI for NetOps: It&#8217;s not just coming, it&#8217;s here. There are tools to use, skills to acquire, and we want to talk about what&#8217;s needed for highly certified network engineers to skill up in AI. What certification opportunities or paths exist? What developments do we think we&#8217;re going to see here? And<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno054-ai-skills-for-ccies/" title="ReadTNO054: AI Skills for CCIEs">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno053-ethernet-is-everywhere/ Packet Pushers Fri, 16 Jan 2026 20:13:18 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73535 ... Read more »]]> 53 53 Ethernet Is Everywhere full 50:12 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Ethernet is everywhere. Today we talk with one of the people responsible for this protocol&#8217;s ubiquity. Doug Boom is a veteran of the Ethernet development world. His code has helped landers reach Mars, submarines sail the deep seas, airplanes get to their gates, cars drive around town, and more. Doug walks us through the origins<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno053-ethernet-is-everywhere/" title="ReadTNO053: Ethernet Is Everywhere">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno052-internet-history-with-len-bosack/ Packet Pushers Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:21:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73256 ... Read more »]]> 52 52 Internet History with Len Bosack full 1:05:39 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 widespread commercialization of LAN technology. We also get to hear his firsthand account of building the first multi-protocol routers at Stanford and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno052-internet-history-with-len-bosack/" title="ReadTNO052: Internet History with Len Bosack">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno051-networks-that-do-from-automated-to-autonomous-networks-with-meter-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 05 Dec 2025 14:44:54 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=73133 ... Read more »]]> 51 51 Networks That Do: From Automated to Autonomous Networks with Meter (Sponsored) full 39:20 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 from automated to autonomous networks. Anil breaks down how Meter differentiates from other networking vendors, discusses how Meter&#8217;s network products are vertically integrated<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno051-networks-that-do-from-automated-to-autonomous-networks-with-meter-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO051: Networks That Do: From Automated to Autonomous Networks with Meter (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno050-resiliency-and-transparency-with-andy-lapteff/ Packet Pushers Fri, 21 Nov 2025 17:34:53 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72966 ... Read more »]]> 50 50 Resiliency and Transparency with Andy Lapteff full 57:59 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 manager and podcaster. Join us as Andy shares candid stories of how he developed his resilience and the heartwarming origin story for the Art<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno050-resiliency-and-transparency-with-andy-lapteff/" title="ReadTNO050: Resiliency and Transparency with Andy Lapteff">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno049-automated-network-testing-and-validation/ Packet Pushers Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:44:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72709 ... Read more »]]> 49 49 Automated Network Testing and Validation full 52:50 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 BlueAlly answers these questions and offers practical insights into building trust in automation through test environments, using AI for ideation and problem-solving, and personal<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno049-automated-network-testing-and-validation/" title="ReadTNO049: Automated Network Testing and Validation">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/1031-tno048-ops-to-orchestrated-an-architects-automation-journey/ Packet Pushers Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:27:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72579 ... Read more »]]> 48 48 Ops to Orchestrated: An Architect’s Automation Journey full 42:09 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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 … On today&#8217;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 automation, how he decides which is the best tool for a job, and why tool diversity isn&#8217;t the same as chaos.<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/1031-tno048-ops-to-orchestrated-an-architects-automation-journey/" title="ReadTNO048: Ops to Orchestrated: An Architect’s Automation Journey">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno047-advice-from-both-sides-of-the-network-aisle/ Packet Pushers Fri, 24 Oct 2025 13:30:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72464 ... Read more »]]> 47 47 Advice From Both Sides of the Network Aisle full 49:35 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Senad Palislamovic has held many roles in his time, from engineer to network operator to sales engineer and back again. He&#8217;s been around long enough to see trends come and go. Senad visits Total Network Operations to share some of his observations on network automation, AI for NetOps, and the quality of network data. Senad<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno047-advice-from-both-sides-of-the-network-aisle/" title="ReadTNO047: Advice From Both Sides of the Network Aisle">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno046-prisma-airs-securing-the-multi-cloud-and-ai-runtime-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 17 Oct 2025 13:51:19 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72358 ... Read more »]]> 46 46 Prisma AIRS: Securing the Multi-Cloud and AI Runtime (Sponsored) full 27:22 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Multi-cloud, automation, and AI are changing how modern networks operate and how firewalls and security policies are administered. In today&#8217;s sponsored episode with Palo Alto Networks, we dig into offerings such as CLARA (Cloud and AI Risk Assessment) that help ops teams gain more visibility into the structure and workflows of their multi-cloud networks. We<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno046-prisma-airs-securing-the-multi-cloud-and-ai-runtime-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO046: Prisma AIRS: Securing the Multi-Cloud and AI Runtime (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno045-ip-and-optical-integration-automation-across-layers/ Packet Pushers Fri, 10 Oct 2025 14:43:25 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72260 ... Read more »]]> 45 45 IP and Optical Integration: Automation Across Layers full 1:02:17 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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 … 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 LightRiver lead by Jim Brinksma to help explain how LightRiver is advancing automation in optical and bridging the gap between the IP and optical layers. They discuss the challenges, obstacles<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno045-ip-and-optical-integration-automation-across-layers/" title="ReadTNO045: IP and Optical Integration: Automation Across Layers">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno044-inside-a-global-enterprise-data-center-network-migration-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 03 Oct 2025 18:43:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72164 ... Read more »]]> 44 44 Inside a Global Enterprise Data Center Network Migration (Sponsored) full 44:16 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Today we get an inside look at a major data center migration that Nokia is undertaking. Nokia is our sponsor for today&#8217;s episode. The company is moving legacy sets of data center networking equipment to its own Event Driven Automation (EDA) solution. We go behind the scenes of Nokia&#8217;s own IT department, which is supporting<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno044-inside-a-global-enterprise-data-center-network-migration-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO044: Inside a Global Enterprise Data Center Network Migration (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno043-under-the-manhole-cover-the-architecture-of-an-internet-exchange/ Packet Pushers Fri, 26 Sep 2025 14:26:35 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=72064 ... Read more »]]> 43 43 Under the Manhole Cover: The Architecture of an Internet Exchange full 1:11:02 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… In an IT world full of abstraction, overlays, and virtualization, it&#8217;s important to remember the physical infrastructure that supports all those things. So let&#8217;s get inside Mass IX, the Massachusetts Internet Exchange, to get a holistic view of the logical architecture and protocol mechanics of peering and Internet exchanges, as well as the iron, steel,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno043-under-the-manhole-cover-the-architecture-of-an-internet-exchange/" title="ReadTNO043: Under the Manhole Cover: The Architecture of an Internet Exchange">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno042-building-a-network-digital-twin-for-automation-and-ai-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 19 Sep 2025 14:10:37 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71974 ... Read more »]]> 42 42 Building a Network Digital Twin for Automation and AI (Sponsored) full 1:01:17 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… The digital twin is an evolving technology in the networking space. On today&#8217;s sponsored episode of Total Network Operations, we dig into details and definitions of the digital twin, how it ties into network automation and autonomy, and the power of abstraction layers. We&#8217;ll also talk about how the concepts in today&#8217;s show might influence<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno042-building-a-network-digital-twin-for-automation-and-ai-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO042: Building a Network Digital Twin for Automation and AI (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno041-from-ansible-to-ai-jeremy-schulman-on-the-evolution-of-network-automation/ Packet Pushers Fri, 12 Sep 2025 20:02:47 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71901 ... Read more »]]> 41 41 From Ansible to AI: Jeremy Schulman on the Evolution of Network Automation full 1:12:38 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Jeremy Schulman has been working at network automation for much of his professional life. On today&#8217;s Total Network Operations, host Scott Robohn talks with Jeremy about his ongoing quest to get the network engineering bottleneck out of production. They discuss the early days of network automation when engineers tried to adopt tools from the compute<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno041-from-ansible-to-ai-jeremy-schulman-on-the-evolution-of-network-automation/" title="ReadTNO041: From Ansible to AI: Jeremy Schulman on the Evolution of Network Automation">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno040-from-arpanet-to-the-stars-vint-cerf-on-the-past-and-future-of-the-internet/ Packet Pushers Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:18:58 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71710 ... Read more »]]> 40 40 From ARPANET to the Stars: Vint Cerf on the Past and Future of the Internet full 1:14:22 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Vint Cerf, widely recognized as one of the fathers of the Internet, is today&#8217;s special guest on Total Network Operations. He currently serves as Vice President and Chief Internet Evangelist at Google. His pioneering work began back in the 1960&#8217;s when he was involved in the ARPANET project. Alongside Bob Kahn, Vint co-invented the TCP/IP<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno040-from-arpanet-to-the-stars-vint-cerf-on-the-past-and-future-of-the-internet/" title="ReadTNO040: From ARPANET to the Stars: Vint Cerf on the Past and Future of the Internet">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno039-demystifying-ai-adoption-for-networkers-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 22 Aug 2025 13:11:38 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71634 ... Read more »]]> 39 39 Demystifying AI Adoption for Networkers (Sponsored) full 58:49 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… On today&#8217;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&#8217;s episode. John walks us through his career journey as a network engineer, and describes the moment where he realized that AI was going to change how<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno039-demystifying-ai-adoption-for-networkers-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO039: Demystifying AI Adoption for Networkers (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno038-building-things-that-people-will-use-arpanet-history-with-jack-haverty/ Packet Pushers Fri, 15 Aug 2025 13:47:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71522 ... Read more »]]> 38 38 Building Things That People Will Use - ARPANET History with Jack Haverty full 1:18:28 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Building things for people to use has been our guest&#8217;s goal since entering university in the 1960s. Total Network Operations is delighted to welcome Jack Haverty, who&#8217;s been instrumental in ARPANET operations and innovation, the development of TCP, and more. He takes us through the history of the internet from the early days of ARPANET,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno038-building-things-that-people-will-use-arpanet-history-with-jack-haverty/" title="ReadTNO038: Building Things That People Will Use &#8211; ARPANET History with Jack Haverty">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno037-the-next-era-of-network-management-and-operations/ Packet Pushers Fri, 01 Aug 2025 13:28:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71357 ... Read more »]]> 37 37 The Next Era of Network Management and Operations full 46:31 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… What&#8217;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 Distinguished Engineer at Arrcus. Mahesh describes a workshop from December of 2024 that sought to investigate the past, present, and future of network management and operations. He<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno037-the-next-era-of-network-management-and-operations/" title="ReadTNO037: The Next Era of Network Management and Operations">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno036-bridging-networking-and-security-with-auvik-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 25 Jul 2025 13:40:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71247 ... Read more »]]> 36 36 Bridging Networking and Security with Auvik (Sponsored) full 57:28 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Auvik is network management software that lets users monitor, manage, and troubleshoot their networks. On today&#8217;s sponsored episode we talk with Doug Murray, CEO; and John Harden, Director of Strategy &#38; Technology Evangelism, both from Auvik, about the challenges facing today&#8217;s network operators. We look at the rise of the IT generalist, workloads and burnout,<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno036-bridging-networking-and-security-with-auvik-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO036: Bridging Networking and Security with Auvik (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno035-network-engineer-and-content-creator-a-career-journey-with-kevin-nanns/ Packet Pushers Fri, 18 Jul 2025 15:59:22 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=71110 ... Read more »]]> 35 35 Network Engineer and Content Creator - A Career Journey with Kevin Nanns full 56:10 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Kevin Nanns is today&#8217;s guest on Total Network Operations. Kevin describes his &#8220;Wizard of Oz&#8221; moment when he discovered the world of networking. He talks about how he came up through the ranks working a help desk and then in a NOC, and his climb up the certification ladder. We also discuss how AI is<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno035-network-engineer-and-content-creator-a-career-journey-with-kevin-nanns/" title="ReadTNO035: Network Engineer and Content Creator &#8211; A Career Journey with Kevin Nanns">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno034-doing-the-work-of-workflows-with-greg-freeman/ Packet Pushers Fri, 27 Jun 2025 14:19:26 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70918 ... Read more »]]> 34 34 Doing the Work of Workflows With Greg Freeman full 1:07:51 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… On today&#8217;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 the highest technical tier in operations and championing NetDevOps methodologies. We talk about the people and work culture that&#8217;s influenced the development of automation and<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno034-doing-the-work-of-workflows-with-greg-freeman/" title="ReadTNO034: Doing the Work of Workflows With Greg Freeman">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno033-maximum-impact-leverage-your-network-to-advance-your-career-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 20 Jun 2025 14:03:15 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70831 ... Read more »]]> 33 33 Maximum Impact: Leverage Your Network to Advance Your Career (Sponsored) full 42:57 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 Product Officer at Gluware and helping to found ONUG. Ernest talks about being a continuous technology learner, and also about the need<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno033-maximum-impact-leverage-your-network-to-advance-your-career-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO033: Maximum Impact: Leverage Your Network to Advance Your Career (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0613-tno032-automation-first-netops-at-megaport/ Packet Pushers Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:16:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70722 ... Read more »]]> 32 32 Automation First: NetOps at Megaport full 1:01:12 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Today we chat with Megaport&#8217;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 internet connections for all types of organizations. We look at the origins of Megaport and how the company started with the intention of network automation from<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0613-tno032-automation-first-netops-at-megaport/" title="ReadTNO032: Automation First: NetOps at Megaport">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno031-attracting-new-talent-to-networking-pairing-dev-with-netops-and-more-with-justin-ryburn/ Packet Pushers Fri, 30 May 2025 06:48:20 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70526 ... Read more »]]> Attracting New Talent to Networking, Pairing Dev With NetOps, and More With Justin Ryburn full 45:22 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 network operations; getting literate in DevOps/infrastructure tools such as GitHub, Terraform, and Python; pairing Dev and NetOps to maximize domain expertise; integrating tools and trying<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno031-attracting-new-talent-to-networking-pairing-dev-with-netops-and-more-with-justin-ryburn/" title="ReadTNO031: Attracting New Talent to Networking, Pairing Dev With NetOps, and More With Justin Ryburn">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno030-the-backbone-of-ai-data-center-ops-in-the-age-of-explosive-growth-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 23 May 2025 13:52:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70449 ... Read more »]]> 30 30 The Backbone of AI: Data Center Ops in the Age of Explosive Growth (Sponsored) full 52:58 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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 … 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 of data centers, past, present and future.  We explore legacy data centers and how they are evolving to work in today&#8217;s environments.  We<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno030-the-backbone-of-ai-data-center-ops-in-the-age-of-explosive-growth-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO030: The Backbone of AI: Data Center Ops in the Age of Explosive Growth (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno029-the-power-of-curiosity-with-michael-costello/ Packet Pushers Fri, 16 May 2025 10:59:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70330 ... Read more »]]> 29 29 The Power of Curiosity With Michael Costello full 45:41 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Michael Costello shares his career journey on today&#8217;s Total Network Operations. Currently on the Board of Directors at NANOG and a Distinguished Engineer at Saviynt, Michael talks about his early days learning the ropes as a junior network engineer, trying to start an ISP, his stint in graduate school, and a very interesting role at<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno029-the-power-of-curiosity-with-michael-costello/" title="ReadTNO029: The Power of Curiosity With Michael Costello">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno028-move-from-monitoring-to-full-internet-stack-observability-new-strategies-for-netops-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 09 May 2025 13:44:28 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70236 ... Read more »]]> 28 28 Move From Monitoring to Full Internet Stack Observability: New Strategies for NetOps (Sponsored) full 52:35 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 identify and resolve issues before they impact customers. We discuss past and current network monitoring strategies and the challenges that operators face with both on-prem and cloud monitoring, along<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno028-move-from-monitoring-to-full-internet-stack-observability-new-strategies-for-netops-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO028: Move From Monitoring to Full Internet Stack Observability: New Strategies for NetOps (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno027-seeing-the-internet-with-doug-madory/ Packet Pushers Fri, 02 May 2025 13:23:16 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70138 ... Read more »]]> 27 27 Seeing the Internet With Doug Madory full 53:02 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Doug Madory has been called &#8220;The Man Who Can See the Internet.&#8221; Doug has developed a reputation for identifying significant developments in the global layout of the internet. He joins us today to discuss his role in analyzing internet data to identify trends and insights. He shares his journey from a data QA position to<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno027-seeing-the-internet-with-doug-madory/" title="ReadTNO027: Seeing the Internet With Doug Madory">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno026-gain-confidence-in-ai-for-netops-with-juniper-networks-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 25 Apr 2025 17:53:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=70003 ... Read more »]]> 26 26 Gain Confidence in AI for NetOps with Juniper Networks (Sponsored) full 53:58 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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 … Confidence in a new technology is one of the greatest barriers to adoption of that technology. If you don&#8217;t believe it will improve your NetOps, why would you adopt it? This is especially true of AI products. On today&#8217;s show, we&#8217;re joined by Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer of Mist/Juniper to make the case for<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno026-gain-confidence-in-ai-for-netops-with-juniper-networks-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO026: Gain Confidence in AI for NetOps with Juniper Networks (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno025-know-the-packet-flow/ Packet Pushers Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:33:08 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69898 ... Read more »]]> 25 25 Know the Packet Flow full 42:57 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 thoughts on Ops vs. design, and the differences between working in a telco NOC and the enterprise<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno025-know-the-packet-flow/" title="ReadTNO025: Know the Packet Flow">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno024-networks-for-ai-and-ai-for-networks-a-dual-perspective-with-aviz-networks-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:31:10 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69774 ... Read more »]]> 24 24 Networks for AI and AI for Networks — A Dual Perspective with Aviz Networks (Sponsored) full 42:11 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… On today’s show, we introduce Aviz Networks with Vishal Shukla, Co-Founder &#38; CEO. Vishal and Aviz are making Networks for AI, and AI for Networks. Vishal explains how Aviz does this by offering AI Networking Unpacked. Designed for open-source and vendor-agnostic networking, AI Networking Unpacked works with existing network infrastructures. It also integrates with existing<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno024-networks-for-ai-and-ai-for-networks-a-dual-perspective-with-aviz-networks-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO024: Networks for AI and AI for Networks — A Dual Perspective with Aviz Networks (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0404-tno023-networkings-third-phase-the-network-operator-experience/ Packet Pushers Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:04:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69698 ... Read more »]]> 23 23 The Third Phase of Networking - The Network Operator Experience full 57:30 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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 … Guest Chris Grundemann believes that NetOps is in the third phase of networking&#8211;improving the network operator experience. Not just making the network functional or improving end user experience. In this episode, Chris tells his origin story at a wireless service provider and growth into a founder of multiple companies. He also shares his community-focused work<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0404-tno023-networkings-third-phase-the-network-operator-experience/" title="ReadTNO023: Networking&#8217;s Third Phase &#8211; The Network Operator Experience">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno022-secure-automation-at-enterprise-scale-for-the-public-sector-with-red-hat-ansible-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 28 Mar 2025 19:38:27 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69585 ... Read more »]]> 22 22 Secure Automation at Enterprise Scale for the Public Sector with Red Hat Ansible (Sponsored) full 1:08:21 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 operators can integrate automation into existing environments and improve network security.  Providing insights into adopting automation in the public sector are Tony Dubiel, Principal Specialist Solution Architect<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno022-secure-automation-at-enterprise-scale-for-the-public-sector-with-red-hat-ansible-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO022: Secure Automation at Enterprise Scale for the Public Sector with Red Hat Ansible (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno021-an-operators-perspective-on-netops-and-programming/ Packet Pushers Fri, 21 Mar 2025 15:51:02 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69498 ... Read more »]]> 21 21 An Operator’s Perspective on NetOps and Programming full 47:04 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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 … What&#8217;s it like to move from a NOC role to an operations and automation role? On today&#8217;s show we get the perspective of guest Joseph Nicholson, a Network Operations Engineer at NTT Data.  He explains how he got started with automation, using tools like Python and Ansible, and the critical role of documentation in network<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno021-an-operators-perspective-on-netops-and-programming/" title="ReadTNO021: An Operator’s Perspective on NetOps and Programming">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno020-automating-network-operations-with-juniper-mist-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 14 Mar 2025 18:55:09 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69400 ... Read more »]]> 20 20 Automating Network Operations with Juniper Mist (Sponsored) full 40:40 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 evolution of network operations and talk about the integration of AI and automation in the Juniper Mist platform. We also look at how Juniper has<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno020-automating-network-operations-with-juniper-mist-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO020: Automating Network Operations with Juniper Mist (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno019-a-look-at-netops-inside-a-colocation-facility/ Packet Pushers Fri, 07 Mar 2025 16:43:50 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69289 ... Read more »]]> 19 19 A Look At NetOps Inside a Colocation Facility full 44:13 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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,… 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, and the evolution of the company from a few servers to a significant data center operation. We delve into what it means to run a<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno019-a-look-at-netops-inside-a-colocation-facility/" title="ReadTNO019: A Look At NetOps Inside a Colocation Facility">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0228-tno018-the-network-engineers-evolution-thinking-like-a-product-owner-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:13:06 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69160 ... Read more »]]> 18 18 The Network Engineer’s Evolution: Thinking Like a Product Owner (Sponsored) full 49:15 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 episode of Total Network Operations, sponsored by Itential. Peter says that as an organization advances its network automation capabilities, the impetus shifts<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/0228-tno018-the-network-engineers-evolution-thinking-like-a-product-owner-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO018: The Network Engineer’s Evolution: Thinking Like a Product Owner (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno017-lead-people-manage-machines-and-processes/ Packet Pushers Fri, 21 Feb 2025 18:05:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=69019 ... Read more »]]> 17 17 Lead People, Manage Machines and Processes full 43:49 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Lead people. Manage machines and processes. That&#8217;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 his career, including the power of good habits. Bill and Scott discuss how to identify processes that can be automated and when and where to<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno017-lead-people-manage-machines-and-processes/" title="ReadTNO017: Lead People, Manage Machines and Processes">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno016-one-integrated-experience-for-netops-secops-and-business-teams-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 14 Feb 2025 17:26:43 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68872 ... Read more »]]> 16 16 One Integrated Experience for NetOps, SecOps, and Business Teams (Sponsored) full 43:22 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 talk about how this product is designed to streamline workflows and enhance user experience through automation and AI integration. Extreme Networks Platform ONE is a centralized platform<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno016-one-integrated-experience-for-netops-secops-and-business-teams-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO016: One Integrated Experience for NetOps, SecOps, and Business Teams (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno015-revolutionizing-telecom-with-netops-automation-and-collaboration/ Packet Pushers Fri, 07 Feb 2025 16:19:39 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=68788 ... Read more »]]> 15 15 Revolutionizing Telecom with NetOps Automation and Collaboration full 1:00:07 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 strategic decisions that drive innovation in the telecom industry. Joan’s experiences and perspectives offer ideas for navigating the challenges of integrating different layers of network architecture while<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno015-revolutionizing-telecom-with-netops-automation-and-collaboration/" title="ReadTNO015: Revolutionizing Telecom with NetOps Automation and Collaboration">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno014-beneath-the-cable-color-a-look-at-the-siemon-companys-high-speed-cable-assemblies-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 31 Jan 2025 18:48:07 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66691 ... Read more »]]> 14 14 Beneath the Cable Color - A Look at The Siemon Company’s High Speed Cable Assemblies (Sponsored) full 43:53 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Today we get an education on what a high speed cable assembly really is from guest Ryan Harris from today&#8217;s sponsor, The Siemon Company.  Ryan shares the evolution of high-speed pluggable cable assemblies from 64kbps ISDN B channels to 800 gigabit connections, and describes how they work. We discuss the Siemon Company&#8217;s history and its<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno014-beneath-the-cable-color-a-look-at-the-siemon-companys-high-speed-cable-assemblies-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO014: Beneath the Cable Color &#8211; A Look at The Siemon Company’s High Speed Cable Assemblies (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno013-how-do-we-apply-devops-to-traditional-networking/ Packet Pushers Fri, 24 Jan 2025 14:47:41 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66539 ... Read more »]]> 13 13 How Do We Apply DevOps to Traditional Networking? full 38:47 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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 … 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 also discuss the challenges of applying DevOps to network operations. We look at lightweight options such as starting small, having a centralized source of<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno013-how-do-we-apply-devops-to-traditional-networking/" title="ReadTNO013: How Do We Apply DevOps to Traditional Networking?">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno012-from-hardware-to-cloud-evolving-roles-for-network-operators/ Packet Pushers Fri, 10 Jan 2025 15:39:14 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66337 ... Read more »]]> 12 12 From Hardware to Cloud: Evolving Roles for Network Operators full 59:52 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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,… 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, and William Collins dive into the contrasts between traditional and cloud networking, and how network engineers raised on hardware and the CLI can flourish in cloudy environments. In<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno012-from-hardware-to-cloud-evolving-roles-for-network-operators/" title="ReadTNO012: From Hardware to Cloud: Evolving Roles for Network Operators">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno011-behind-the-netops-curtain-at-cisco-live/ Packet Pushers Fri, 13 Dec 2024 19:06:04 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=66057 ... Read more »]]> 11 11 Behind the NetOps Curtain at Cisco Live! full 49:18 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 Cisco Live!, and the intricacies, challenges, and strategies involved in setting up and managing network operations for such a large event. Episode Guest: Jason Davis, <a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno011-behind-the-netops-curtain-at-cisco-live/" title="ReadTNO011: Behind the NetOps Curtain at Cisco Live!">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno010-navigating-network-automation-complexities-insights-from-autocon-2-sponsored/ Packet Pushers Fri, 06 Dec 2024 21:53:51 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65985 ... Read more »]]> 10 10 Navigating Network Automation Complexities: Insights from AutoCon 2 (Sponsored) full 48:38 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… 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 AutoCon2. He also shares observations on the present and future of network automation, which include AI and robust observability solutions that integrate with the<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno010-navigating-network-automation-complexities-insights-from-autocon-2-sponsored/" title="ReadTNO010: Navigating Network Automation Complexities: Insights from AutoCon 2 (Sponsored)">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno009-from-network-monitoring-to-observability-make-the-leap-for-better-netops/ Packet Pushers Fri, 22 Nov 2024 15:20:32 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65825 ... Read more »]]> 9 9 From Network Monitoring to Observability: Make the Leap for Better NetOps full 1:05:27 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations 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… Traditional network monitoring was built around SNMP and logs. And while there&#8217;s still a role for these sources, network observability aims to incorporate more data to help you build a holistic picture of the network and its behavior and performance. These sources can include flows, streaming telemetry, APIs, NETCONF, the CLI, deep packet inspection, synthetic<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno009-from-network-monitoring-to-observability-make-the-leap-for-better-netops/" title="ReadTNO009: From Network Monitoring to Observability: Make the Leap for Better NetOps">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno008-demystifying-ai-essential-concepts-for-network-operators/ Packet Pushers Fri, 15 Nov 2024 17:19:44 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65742 ... Read more »]]> 8 8 Demystifying AI: Essential Concepts for Network Operators full 1:05:57 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations AI can support network operations, but it can also be complex, mysterious, and steeped in vendor hype. On today’s episode, guest Phil Gervasi clarifies some of the terminology and concepts of AI, i… AI can support network operations, but it can also be complex, mysterious, and steeped in vendor hype. On today’s episode, guest Phil Gervasi clarifies some of the terminology and concepts of AI, including distinctions among concepts like generative AI, general AI, and large language models (LLMs). Phil shares tips for getting beyond the hype to<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno008-demystifying-ai-essential-concepts-for-network-operators/" title="ReadTNO008: Demystifying AI: Essential Concepts for Network Operators">... Read more &#187;</a> https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno007-good-foundations-are-key-to-leveraging-ai-for-network-operations/ Packet Pushers Fri, 01 Nov 2024 16:05:57 +0000 https://packetpushers.net/?post_type=podcast&p=65501 ... Read more »]]> 7 7 Good Foundations Are Key To Leveraging AI for Network Operations full 56:00 Packet Pushers no network operations, scott robohn, cisco, juniper, nokia, tcp/ip, packet, routing, switching, networking, IT operations In this episode of Total Network Operations the conversation focuses on the impact and implementation of AI on network operations. Host Scott Robohn is joined by guest Michael Wynston to discuss the… In this episode of Total Network Operations the conversation focuses on the impact and implementation of AI on network operations. Host Scott Robohn is joined by guest Michael Wynston to discuss the foundational requirements for AI implementation, such as well-documented processes, version control, and lab testing. Michael also talks about the need for lifelong learning<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno007-good-foundations-are-key-to-leveraging-ai-for-network-operations/" title="ReadTNO007: Good Foundations Are Key To Leveraging AI for Network Operations">... Read more &#187;</a>