The Art of Network Engineering

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Home Labs for Network Engineers Sep 15, 2021

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In this episode, we are talking about home labs! Where do you start? Is there actually merit in having a physical lab? We share our experiences and thoughts on the matter. Our conclusions may surprise you! (But probably not…)

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-61-home-labs

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Return to Office for Network Engineers Sep 08, 2021

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In this episode, Andy and A.J. talk about what returning to the office looks likes, and is it really a requirement for IT Professionals? What’s your situation? Are you being asked to return to the office full time or a portion of the time, or is it still optional? Hit us up on Twitter so we can hear more sides to this story!

Eric Chou’s book, Mastering Python for Networking, 3rd Edt.: https://amzn.to/3tt03Yy (affiliate link)

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-60-return-to-the-office

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Marketing to Offensive Security with Lily Clark Sep 01, 2021

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This week we talk to Lily Clark. Lily has taken an amazing journey from Sales, to Customer Success, to Marketing, and she has recently landed in Offensive Security! Hear how Lily has taken on learning tech and landing her dream job working in Offensive Security.

Useful Links:
Kali Linux – https://www.kali.org/
Parrot Linux – https://www.parrotsec.org/
Free INE Training! – http://checkout.ine.com/starter-pass

You Can find Lily on:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lilycclark/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/seclilc
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seclilc/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-59-from-marketing-to-offensive-security

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Ice Cream Man to Network Engineer with Luis Garcia Jr Aug 25, 2021

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This week we talk to Luis, better known as NetSecWheezy! Luis shares his journey with us on how he went from slinging ice cream to Network Engineering! He’s had an exciting career so far and made some risky, yet rewarding moves. Wheezy is also one of the most active members of our Discord community, he is always pushing people to be and do their best, and he’s usually the first to congratulate someone when they post in #winning. He even shares some super exciting #winning news of his own, but you have to listen to hear it!

You can find Luis:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetSecWheezy
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/luis-garcia-jr-87243a147/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-58-wheezy

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Tech Field Day with Tom Hollingsworth Aug 18, 2021

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In this episode, we interview Tom Hollingsworth! Tom shares how he went from being a Sr. Network Engineer at a Partner to the face of Tech Field Day! Tom also shares his journey to the CCIE, #29213. Also, if you’re interested in joining TFD as a delicate you’ll want to listen in!

Links from the show:
Network Field Day 26: https://techfieldday.com/event/nfd26/
Becoming a Field Day Delegate: https://techfieldday.com/delegates/become-field-day-delegate/
Tom’s speech on imposter syndrome, to Field Day Delegates: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF0dtK2caW4

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-57-welcome-to-tom-s-corner

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Network Engineering Documentation Tools Aug 11, 2021

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In this episode, we talk about their experience and the importance of documenting the network. We also go over the various tools used to document the network as well as the different types of diagrams. We’ll even discuss how you can get started and learn how to document your network for free – no need for expensive tools to make a basic network diagram.

Tools:
Diagrams.net (formerly draw.io) – https://app.diagrams.net/
Lucid Chart – https://www.lucidchart.com/pages/
Snag-it – https://www.techsmith.com/screen-capture.html

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-56-documentation

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Change Management in Network Engineering Aug 04, 2021

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This week we discuss every IT Pro’s most hated, yet most helpful, thing – change management. What is it? Why does it exist? Why is such a pain? But, yet, why is it so helpful to us? We get to the bottom of these answers and more!

Special shoutout to our Patreon members for making this episode extra fun! We had a last-minute change in scheduling and the Patreons recommended the topic and were there asking questions along the way. If you’re interested in being an AONE Patron go to patreon.com/artofneteng.
Please note that as of January 2023, our Patreon Program has been shut down. We thank all of our Patreons for their support of the Podcast!

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-55-change-management

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Software-Defined Access with Roddie Hasan Jul 28, 2021

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This week we talk to CCIE, Technical Solutions Architect, Cisco Press Author, Pilot, and Blogger – Roddie Hasan. Roddie has over 30 years of experience in networking, and today focuses on Cisco Software-Defined Access, among other technologies. We’ll hear how Roddie got into IT and what ultimately influenced him to choose networking. Roddie also shares his experience on obtaining his CCIE and becoming a published Author.

Get the book:
Cisco Software-Defined Access – https://amzn.to/3ydIvRK (affiliate link)

You can find Roddie:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/eiddor
Blog: https://ccie.tv/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr99uMkkIbWE8LW5PqYd1zw

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-54-eiddor

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Break Into Enterprise Networking with Manny Pimentel Jul 21, 2021

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In today’s episode we talk to Emmanuel Pimentel, aka Manny! Manny is a prominent member of our community. He joins us and shares his journey on breaking into Enterprise Networking via retail! He has that perfect balance of positivity, drive, determination, and compassion. When someone has a win or achievement posted within Discord or Twitter, Manny is always one of the first people with a “congratulations” comment. He is not only working hard to help himself to succeed, but he wants to see others succeed as well. Enjoy this episode with Manny!

Manny was previously featured on The Faces of the Journey series – https://artofnetworkengineering.com/2021/04/30/faces-of-the-journey-emmanuel-pimentel/

You can follow Manny:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emmanuel-pimentel/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MannyBytes88
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mannybytes/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-53-manny

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Cyber Security with Robin Canela Jul 14, 2021

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From Collaboration to Cyber Security Engineer – this week we’re talking with Robin Canela! Robin shares his coming-up story, and how the quarantine in 2020 motivated him to make some big life changes. Hear how in this episode!

You can find Robin:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RobinCanela
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robincanela/
Blog: https://robincanela.com/

Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/ep-52-the-cinna-man

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