Josh Vandera

Ryan Hamill, a Senior Software Engineer at Zayo Group, and Josh Vandera, Services Director at Network Decode, dive deep into the world of network automation. They discuss the vital role of telemetry in network monitoring and the challenges of managing data effectively. Key topics include the evolution of monitoring tools, the importance of collaboration between networking and security teams, and the significance of input validation in scripting. They also explore automation’s cultural shift and the benefits of utilizing Container Lab for efficient network practices.

Roman Doden from Nokia, John Howard from Proton, Ryan Shaw of Zscaler, and Josh Vandera from Networks Code discuss the evolution of network monitoring beyond SNMP. They dive into modern telemetry solutions, emphasizing GNMI's role in automation and real-time observability. The experts share insights into the challenges of migrating from traditional SNMP to streaming telemetry, advocating for high-fidelity data collection and community collaboration. Their dialogue encourages a proactive approach to network management, highlighting innovative strategies and tools like Grafana and Prometheus.