Total Network Operations TNO025: Know the Packet Flow
Apr 18, 2025
Mark Prosser, a NetDevOps advocate with a rich background in data centers and telecom, shares his insights on networking. He emphasizes the importance of understanding packet flow for effective network operations and automation. The conversation covers key themes like bridging the gap between operations and development, the impact of remote work on teamwork, and the necessity for effective communication. Mark also discusses the rising significance of tools like Kubernetes and the need to make networking concepts accessible to attract new talent.
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Choosing Networking For The Whiteboard
- Mark chose networking because he liked being
Early Ops Lessons At A Small Firm
- Mark's first networking job was at a small obscure company where ops problems taught him real skills.
- He learned ops mindset from experienced colleagues who pointed out problems before they happened.
DevOps Is A Mindset, Not A Team
- Mark says DevOps fails when it's a separate team that becomes the wall between dev and ops.
- The better approach is to bring everyone into the same mindset and conversations like stand-ups.
