EP 516 | MARCH 3, 2024

Cisco, Nvidia ASIC Deal Chases Enterprise AI; Juniper Welcomes Third-Party LLMs

This week's Network Break discusses a Cisco/Nvidia partnership that puts a Cisco ASIC and NOS in Nvidia switches, Juniper adding AI ops to its WAN portfolio while opening itself to third-party LLMs, Apple refusing the UK's demand for back doors, astonishing Nvidia financial results, and more tech news. | LISTEN NOW

EP 047 | MARCH 4, 2024

Diverse Career Paths In the Wi-Fi Industry

There are multiple avenues into a career in Wi-Fi. Today on Heavy Wireless, we explore different career paths  with guests Sam Clements and Tauni Odia. Sam shares his unconventional journey from working at a gas station to becoming a Wi-Fi networking professional. He emphasizes the value of certifications and seizing opportunities. Tauni, with a background in psychology and marketing, discusses her transition into wireless technology. She highlights the importance of understanding technical details to design effective networks. We also talk about continuous learning, certifications, and mentorship as keys to success. | LISTEN NOW

EP 052 | MARCH 4, 2024

The State of the Network Security Market In 2025

How big is the network security market? Is it growing? How is that growth measured? What effect is SASE having on security hardware revenues? Will security products or security operators get more effective thanks to AI? We put these and other questions to Mauricio Sanchez. He's the Sr. Director, Enterprise Security and Networking, at the Dell'Oro Group, a quantitative analyst firm that covers security, networking, and other IT industries. We also get a peek behind the scenes of how analysts do their jobs, and who they do it for. | LISTEN NOW

EP 266 | MARCH 5, 2024

How AI Affects the Developer Experience

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 AI to automate the generation of documentation and examples for AWS Terraform providers. We delve into the iterative development process with AI, the importance of human oversight to ensure quality and accuracy, the cost benefits, and the potential of open-source for broader community use. | LISTEN NOW

EP 016 | MARCH 6, 2024

Routers Are Not Switches...Are They?

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 historical and technical context to better understand the differences. Then we discuss how modern switches have evolved to incorporate routing capabilities, along with ASICS, device features, and licensing. Bonus material:  talking through a few network designs that incorporate switches and routers. | LISTEN NOW

EP 170 | MARCH 6, 2024

RFC 7050 vs RFC 8781 for IPv6 Prefix Discovery

IWe dive into two RFCs for discovering IPv6 prefixes: 7050 and 8781. Why these two? First, 8781 is being proposed as preferential to 7050. Second, co-host Nick Buraglio is an author on 8781 and has insights to share. We start with some background on RFC 7050, including the limitations that led to the development of RFC 8781. We also look at the challenges of managing network configurations in large enterprises and the advantages of centralizing configurations on routers. We conclude with a call for network operators to review and comment on RFC 8781. | LISTEN NOW

EP 019 | MARCH 7, 2024

A Look At NetOps Inside a Colocation Facility

Ever wonder what network operations are like inside a colo 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 colo, including automation for data center management, redundancy, power management, and supporting BGP. Plus, Scott discusses the importance of transparency in customer service. | LISTEN NOW

EP 771 | MARCH 7, 2024

Is The CCIE Still Worth It In 2025?

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 automation, cloud networking, and yes, even AI. So is the CCIE still worth it? We chew on this topic with Eman Conde, best known as the CCIE agent. He’s had his finger on the pulse of the CCIE market for as long as I can remember. We talk about the market for CCIEs in 2025 and whether it's still your ticket to the networking big leagues. | LISTEN NOW