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HW014: Exploring Wireless Automation From Python To APIs Oct 31, 2023

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Two Wi-Fi engineers share their experiences automating wireless workflows, including the role of Python & tools like Postman.

Tech Bytes: Nokia’s ChatGPT App Lets Engineers Query The Network (Sponsored) Oct 30, 2023

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AI is making its way into network operations, and on today’s episode, sponsored by Nokia, we talk about how Nokia has developed a ChatGPT-based application that runs on its SR Linux network OS. Network engineers can use this app to query about network state, ask troubleshooting questions, check configurations, search logs, and quickly sort through reams of documentation.

NB453: Cisco Invests In Quantum Networking; SmartNIC Sales Surge; Intel Unplugs Another Business Oct 30, 2023

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Today's episode includes Cisco patching a critical vulnerability affecting IOS-XE gear, startup Prosimo releasing a cost calculator to help network engineers track their public cloud networking costs, and Juniper integrating its SD-WAN to the AWS cloud WAN. We also cover Cisco's investment in a quantum networking startup, growing DPU sales, and Intel divesting from pluggable optical modules.

HN707: Getting Real With Selector’s AIOps (Sponsored) Oct 27, 2023

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AI and machine learning are finally being applied to networking in meaningful ways. On today's sponsored show we talk with Selector about its AIOps platform, which ingests networking logs, flows, configurations, SNMP, and other telemetry to detect patterns, spot problems, and provide contextual insights to help network engineers do their jobs better. We speak with Selector about what it is, how it works, and concrete use cases.

HS058: Are We Pausing The Technology Cycle? Oct 26, 2023

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Today we debate its technoloyg is reaching a stable phase. Greg argues that we are in a period of stability, citing resistance to change and a slowdown in advancements. Johna believes that the rise of quantum computing and AI will lead to significant disruptions. They also discuss the future of AI and quantum computing, with Johna predicting a transformative impact by 2026, while Greg suggests a slower adoption due to existing heavy investments in technology.

D2C217: Building Successful Security Operations – Blue Teaming And Beyond Oct 25, 2023

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On today's Day Two Cloud we talk about how to build a successful security practice within your organization. Our guest is Swathi Joshi, VP, SaaS Cloud Security at Oracle. She breaks down security teams into three core groups: proactive security, defensive security, and assurance (risk reduction, enabling secure access, meeting compliance requirements). She also shares her insights around SoCs, security automation, threat and vulnerability management, and successful blue team practices.

Tech Bytes: Addressing New Service Provider Routing Applications With Nokia’s FPcx Silicon (Sponsored) Oct 23, 2023

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Today's Tech Bytes podcast explores custom silicon with sponsor Nokia. Nokia has recently launched its new FPcx chip for Nokia routers. We’ll talk about the features and capabilities in the new silicon, and the value to service providers and enterprises that custom silicon can bring.

NB452: Cisco Makes You Feel Vulnerable; Broadcom 25.6Tbps Routing ASIC Targets Custom Silicon; China Mandates IPv6 Oct 23, 2023

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This week's IT news podcast covers a serious Cisco exploit against IOS XE, new firewalls from Juniper, Broadcom's hopes to capture the routing market with merchant silicon, more movement on restoring net neutrality in the US, and more.

Heavy Networking 706: The GitNops Approach To Collaborative Network Automation Oct 20, 2023

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Today’s Heavy Networking is about collaborative automation via GitNops, which applies DevOps principles to networking. That means things like version control, working with sources of truth, operating infrastructure as code, and collaborating on network on changes and updates. GitNops benefits include automation, repeatability, and scalability. We'll dive into GitNops with guest Tom McGonagle.

IPB137: Running IPv6 At An Internet Exchange Oct 19, 2023

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On today's IPv6 Buzz, we talk with Jason Gintert of the Ohio Internet Exchange about what's involved with running an IX and where IPv6 fits in to the picture. We also discuss Jason's work with the US Networking User Association, a group that brings together network engineers to share knowledge and learn from one another.

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