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PACKET CAPTURE / Week of November 12-15, 2024
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November 15, 2024
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NEW PODCASTS
 | EP 503 | NOVEMBER 12, 2024Apple Buys Stake in Satellite Telecom Company; Arista Enjoys AI Revenue BumpThis week we cover a serious Cisco vulnerability, SonicWall offering a firewall warranty, Apple's big-money investment in a satellite telecommunications company, financial results from Arista Networks and others, and more IT news. | LISTEN NOW |
 | SPONSORED | NOVEMBER 12, 2024How Autodesk Modernized Its Network and Security Architecture with SASE (Sponsored)Today on the Tech Bytes podcast, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we talk with Palo Alto Networks customer Autodesk about how it migrated from SD-WAN and traditional remote access VPNs to SASE, or Secure Access Service Edge. We’ll talk about the trends that drove Autodesk’s migration and the results of their SASE adoption. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 040 | NOVEMBER 12, 2024Unpacking Wi-Fi 7's Multi-Link Operation (MLO)Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is a major feature of Wi-Fi 7. At a high level, MLO allows a client and an AP to communicate using multiple radios and frequencies simultaneously. MLO can increase wireless throughput and improve resiliency. Today's Heavy Wireless podcast dives into the gory details of MLO with guest Jim Palmer, who presented on the topic at WLPC in Prague in October 2024. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 039 | NOVEMBER 12, 2024Securing Active Directory from a Pen Tester's PerspectiveMicrosoft'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 security consultant Eric Kuehn about how he approaches compromising AD/Entra ID, common problems he sees during client engagements, quick wins for administrators and security pros to fortify their identity stores, why your business continuity and disaster recovery plans need to account for AD/Entra ID, and more. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 257 | NOVEMBER 13, 2024Love is in the Firmware.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 today’s Day Two DevOps, we explore the psychology behind software teams, psychological safety for those teams and how the advent of AI plays a role in developer culture. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 003 | NOVEMBER 14, 2024What’s a VLAN?Today we explore Virtual Local Area Networks (VLANs). This topic was prompted by a question from college student Douglas. We'll explain fundamental VLAN concepts, such as their role in segmenting and managing network traffic, and implementation details implementation. We'll also address VLAN tags, access and trunk ports, and inter-VLAN communication. Bonus material includes a short discussion of firewalls and VXLAN. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 164 | NOVEMBER 14, 2024Getting a Fresh Start with IPv6When you start fresh with IPv6, you have a lot to gain in terms of routing, reputation and security. Today’s show focuses on the differences between provider-assigned (PA) and provider-independent (PI) address spaces. The team discusses the benefits of PI space and the clean slate it offers for address reputation add security. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 008 | NOVEMBER 15, 2024Demystifying AI: Essential Concepts for Network OperatorsAI can support network operations, but it can also be complex, mysterious, and steeped in vendor hype. On today’s podcast, guest Phil Gervasi clarifies some of the terminology and concepts of AI. He discusses how to get beyond the hype to see AI's potential for network engineers. He also tackles legitimate adoption challenges such as AI hallucinations and a lack of trust in the technology. | LISTEN NOW |
 | EP 758 | NOVEMBER 15 2024How Selector Built an AI Language Model for Networking (Sponsored)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 has developed a Network Language Model (NLM) customized for network engineering. We dig into just what that means, how Selector collects and processes network data to train its NLM, and how its AI can be incorporated into day-to-day network operations. | LISTEN NOW |
LATEST BLOG POSTS
SPONSORED | NOVEMBER 8, 2024
From Raw Data to Revenue: Leveraging your Network for Growth
The following sponsored blog post was written by Ed Karam, Technical Leader, Technical Marketing Engineering, Cisco Provider Connectivity Assurance BU. We thank Cisco for being a sponsor.
The global data monetization market is projected to reach $12.62 billion by 2032, growing at an impressive CAGR of 17.5% from 2024 to 2032, according to Fortune Business Insights. For communications service providers (CSPs), leveraging data monetization means turning their extensive network data into actionable insights, optimizing service delivery, and creating new revenue streams. By offering data-driven services and solutions, they can better meet customer needs, improve operational efficiency, and stay ahead of the competition. | READ NOW
SPONSORED | NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Unlocking the Power of Network Automation: 5 Key Steps to Drive Innovation
The following sponsored blog post was written by Michael Haugh, Vice President Of Product Marketing at Gluware. We thank Gluware for being a sponsor.
Network automation is no longer a nice-to-have but an essential element in scaling and managing complex enterprise networks. With growing demand for high availability, rapid changes, and operational efficiency, organizations are looking for ways to streamline their network management processes. But where should enterprises start? In this blog, we’ll look at five key areas that will significantly "raise the bar" in enterprise network automation. | READ NOW
DREW CONRY-MURRAY | NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Aviatrix Adds a PaaS Option to Its Cloud Network Security Offering--With Limits
Aviatrix is adding a Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) option to its cloud network security offering. With this PaaS option, customers can let Aviatrix manage the infrastructure required to run Aviatrix firewall software in public clouds. | READ NOW
SPONSORED | NOVEMBER 13, 2024
AI-Powered Network Troubleshooting with NetBrain: Faster, Smarter, and Proactive
The following sponsored blog post was written by Nigel Hickey, a Senior Technical Marketing Manager at NetBrain Technologies. We thank NetBrain Technologies for being a sponsor.
The complexity of modern networks often challenges IT teams, with troubleshooting remaining one of the most time-consuming tasks. Traditional methods rely heavily on manual diagnostics and operator know-how, but the risks of prolonged downtime and misconfigurations linger. NetBrain Next-Gen’s newest Release 12, introduces a game-changing solution: the AI Co-Pilot. Powered by GenAI, this feature enables network teams to diagnose and resolve issues swiftly and effectively. Here’s how NetBrain’s AI Co-Pilot is transforming network troubleshooting from a reactive, human-dependent process into an intelligent, proactive automation system. | READ NOW
SPONSORED | NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Let’s Make Network Automation More Consumable and Predictable
The following sponsored blog post was written by Wim Henderickx, Head of Technology and Architecture at Nokia. We thank Nokia for being a sponsor.
In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, organizations are perpetually asked to do more with less. The demand for efficiency and agility has never been higher, yet we constantly face constraints—limited resources, tight budgets, and ever-increasing complexity. | READ NOW