Heavy Networking

On today’s episode we delve into OSPF filtering. That is, how to filter routes from a device’s routing table in an OSPF environment. This is a tricky business, because OSPF requires an identical database on every device in an OSPF area. That means you can’t stop announcing a route from one OSPF router because you... Read more »

Today’s episode of Heavy Networking comes to you from AutoCon1 in Amsterdam, recorded live on premises. In today’s network automation discussion, we cover abstraction layers with guest Jaakko Rautanen. Practically speaking, what are abstractions, and how do they help make your network automation project successful? We’ll also discuss some of our guest’s automation projects, how... Read more »

Rekha Shenoy, CEO of a network automation company, dives deep into the world of CVE mitigation. She discusses how automating configuration compliance can outpace attackers and manage vulnerabilities effectively. The conversation highlights BackBox's features, showcasing its ability to streamline network management and enhance security through proactive monitoring. Rekha also emphasizes the critical balance between automation and human oversight, and the importance of real-time feedback in tackling network vulnerabilities.

AI is making its way into network automation. Maybe the thought of a hallucinating ChatGPT getting its six-fingered hands on your network makes you want to run the other way. But the story of AI for IT operations is more nuanced than the hot takes we get about the confidently dumb results that Large Language... Read more »

Dive into the complexities of hybrid cloud network design, where public clouds like AWS, Azure, and GCP meet on-prem infrastructure. Discover strategies for reducing egress costs, enhancing security, and mastering traffic management. Learn about creating efficient multi-tenant configurations and the vital role of automation and collaboration in network provisioning. Explore how architecture shifts can optimize cloud connectivity while maintaining performance and security. Join the conversation on fostering teamwork to make networking more efficient!

Alan Kirby, a networking expert, shares the intriguing history of the first Ethernet bridge at Digital Equipment Corporation in the 1980s. Topics include the comparison of Ethernet to other networking standards, advancements in twisted pair technologies, challenges in shared Ethernet transmissions, development of PAL design, sales progression of DEX Bridge 100, evolution of Ethernet technology, and transitions from hubs to switches.

When you think of IETF, you probably just think of defining protocols, but its new NMOP working group is all about helping network operators identify issues and deploy solutions, including those that pop up around automation. Mahesh Jethanandani is an Area Director (AD) for Management in IETF, which oversees the NMOP WG, and joins the... Read more »

High Frequency Trading in finance demands the utmost quality and speed from a network, making flawless observability a must. Our guest today is Radu Ionco from Jump Trading, and he tells us about how they built their own custom network observability platform, even creating a monitoring system for the monitoring system. We talk through streaming... Read more »

Fortinet’s Unified SASE provides consistent security controls and policies both for traditional campuses and the hybrid workforce.. Nirav Shah joins us to explain how Fortinet is positioned to do this: a foundational software developed for 20 years, a network of over 140 POPs, a security lab with over 1,000 researchers, continuous ZTNA verification proxies, and... Read more »

In a heartfelt farewell, Greg Ferro, co-founder of Packet Pushers, reflects on his 14 years in podcasting and the toll health issues have taken on his career. He shares stories from the evolution of the podcasting landscape and the personal challenges that have come with it. The discussion emphasizes the harsh realities of tech careers, urging a balance between work and personal well-being. Greg also touches on the complexities of corporate communication and the shifting dynamics marketers face in a digital world, leaving listeners with valuable insights as he steps back.