EP 753 | OCTOBER 14, 2024

Getting to Know Cisco’s Network Service Orchestrator (NSO)

On today’s episode,  guest James Henderson, an automation solutions architect at Ductus, joins the Packet Pushers to discuss Cisco's Network Service Orchestrator (NSO). NSO's role in network automation, its declarative management approach, and the challenges it presents are some of the things James shares with the hosts. They also cover operational requirements, deployment challenges, and performance considerations emphasizes NSO's strengths in handling complex configurations and its limitations in versioning and high transaction rates. | LISTEN NOW

EP 499 | OCTOBER 15, 2024

Juniper Extending AI Umbrella to Security; Should We Regulate AI or AI Outcomes?

Take a Network Break! This week we cover how Juniper is bringing its security portfolio under its AI umbrella, whether the FTC's prescriptive security requirements for Marriott will actually lead to better security, why California's governor vetoed AI regulation legislation, and more IT news. | LISTEN NOW

EP 035 | OCTOBER 15, 2024

What IT Should Know About Securing Industrial Systems

On today's Packet Protector, guest Mike Holcomb demystifies ICS and OT for IT professionals, talks about IT's role in identifying and segmenting ICS and OT systems, the use of traditional IT tools in ICS/OT environments (Wireshark? Yes! NMAP? Proceed with caution), training resources, and more. | LISTEN NOW

EP 076 | OCTOBER 16, 2024

Innovating Healthcare IT: Automating NetOps at RUSH University Medical Center (Sponsored)

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 in enhancing operational efficiency and patient safety. He provides examples of how Itential’s automation and orchestration products have given his teams the tools they need to build automation processes that will make their work more efficient and allow them to focus on delivering safe and secure patient healthcare. | LISTEN NOW

EP 038 | OCTOBER 16, 2024

From Coax to Fiber: Wi-Fi Evolution in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs)

Todd Thorpe is today’s guest on Heavy Wireless joining host Keith Parsons to explain the evolution of Wi-Fi technology in Multiple Dwelling Units (MDUs) like apartments and condos. Todd, with over 20 years of MDU experience, discusses the industry's transformation from early coax cable services to modern managed Wi-Fi solutions. | LISTEN NOW

EP 253 | OCTOBER 16, 2024

Breaking Into Tech:  Job Hunting Realities for Recent Graduates

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 relevance of her education, and the impact of AI tools on her learning process. She also talks about the importance of networking, mentorship, and on-the-job training as well as the need for supportive work environments and continuous learning in the tech industry. | LISTEN NOW

EP 162 | OCTOBER 17, 2024

IPv6 Basics: Address Provisioning

IPv6 address provisioning is the topic of this latest installment of the IPv6 Basics series.   The hosts focus on Stateless Address Auto Configuration (SLAAC) and Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol for IPv6 (DHCPv6).  The differences between SLAAC and DHCPv6 are explained, including their use cases, the complexities of address management, and the importance of understanding these methods for effective network administration. Special considerations for IoT and wireless environments are also addressed. | LISTEN NOW

EP 006 | OCTOBER 18, 2024

Network Operations is Where It's At

Join Mike Bushong, an industry expert, and host Scott Robohn as they talk about why Network Operations is the next big thing and why you should start with the end in mind for NetOps. Their proposal is that NetOps shouldn't just get a seat at the table; they should get 51% of the vote. They discuss how NetOps necessarily guides you to focus on people and processes, not just tools in a vacuum. | LISTEN NOW

EP 754 | OCTOBER 18, 2024

Secure AI by Design with Palo Alto Networks (Sponsored)

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 Heavy Networking episode, sponsored by Palo Alto Networks, we discuss security risks of AI tools and ways to mitigate those risks. We look at tools like ChatGPT and Google's NotebookLM and highlight potential vulnerabilities, such as how these tools handle sensitive corporate data, the risks of data exposure, and the need for security measures and compliance.| LISTEN NOW