The Everything Feed - All Packet Pushers Pods

The U.S. Justice Department surprises everyone by blocking the HPE-Juniper merger, igniting discussions about market competition. DeepSeek is making waves in AI, affecting NVIDIA's stock performance. Meanwhile, Broadcom introduces quantum-safe Fibre Channel controllers. A vessel in Sweden gets seized for suspected subsea cable tampering. The podcast also covers new Linux updates aimed at boosting power efficiency and highlights the booming WLAN market, all amidst challenges for Microsoft 365 users and insights into Microsoft's financial performance.

Kang Warn Chinthamet and Sanjay Upal from Broadcom dive into the intricate world of networking for AI computing at the edge. They discuss how traditional networking needs to evolve to handle the complex traffic patterns generated by AI workloads. The conversation touches on the swift adoption of AI technologies across sectors like retail and healthcare, highlighting the demand for low latency. They also explore VeloRain’s advancements in network optimization and security, emphasizing dynamic adaptations for enhanced performance.

Ryan Harris, the Sales and Market Manager for high-speed cable assemblies at The Siemon Company, dives deep into the world of high-speed cabling. With 15 years of experience, he traces the evolution from 64kbps connections to the cutting-edge 800G options, highlighting key technologies like Direct Attach Copper and Active Optical Cables. The podcast also explores the significance of cable color coding in data centers, discusses advanced cooling technologies for high-performance GPUs, and addresses the critical role of cabling in today's AI-driven environments.

Dive into the world of networking as they dissect LAG, MLAG, and MC-LAG! Discover how link aggregation boosts redundancy and bandwidth efficiency. The conversation spans vendor differences and highlights load balancing techniques. Plus, learn about the tricky split brain dilemma in Multi-Chassis configurations! Strategies for managing switch roles during upgrades and advanced configurations add to the excitement. Each topic is packed with insights that demystify complex networking concepts.

In this engaging discussion with Tom McGonagle, a leader in system management, listeners explore the journey from novice to expert in GitNops. Tom emphasizes the importance of a beginner's mindset and parallels between sports and tech skill mastery. He dives into the benefits of Git for collaboration in network engineering and contrasts traditional project management with agile methods. The evolution of containerization is examined, alongside Kubernetes' crucial role in modern network automation, as well as essential skills for today’s engineers.

Don’t underestimate the value of packet analysis in your security strategy. And if you’re analyzing packets, the open-source Wireshark software is a go-to tool. On today’s episode, we talk with Chris Greer, a Wireshark trainer and consultant specializing in packet analysis. Chris explains the critical role of packet analysis in cybersecurity, particularly in threat hunting... Read more »

Tony Karam, Product Marketing Director at Fortinet, dives into the urgent security vulnerabilities facing Fortinet and SonicWall appliances, reminding listeners of the critical need for timely patches. The conversation shifts to Palo Alto Networks' innovative open API for quantum random number generators and its implications for cryptographic security amid rising AI investments. Karam also explores advancements in cloud security with Lacework's 40 CNAP, emphasizing the importance of real-time vulnerability scanning and collaboration between development and security teams.

Billy Joel had it right: It’s a matter of trust. Too often Operations, Engineering, and Architecture teams don’t trust one another–and nobody trusts leadership (and vice versa!). Special guest (and PacketPushers host) Scott Robohn joins us to talk about how to build trust, and the special role of an Operations Architect. Episode Guest: Scott Robohn, ... Read more »

NETGEAR is known for consumer networking products, but it also offers a robust porfolio of wireless and wired networking products designed for the enterprise. On today’s Heavy Wireless, sponsored by NETGEAR, we take a close look at the hardware, software, and services that NETGEAR offers to enterprise customers. That includes Wi-Fi 7 APs, a full... Read more »

CNAPP, or Cloud Native Application Protection Platform, is an integrated suite of tools for cloud-native apps that aims to help organizations manage cloud app risks and identify and respond to threats. Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we talk with sponsor Fortinet about its Lacework FortiCNAPP offering and how it integrates CNAPP for unified security... Read more »