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Tech Bytes: Nokia Delivers 800GE Routing With An Eye On Performance And Efficiency (Sponsored) May 08, 2023

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Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we talk with Nokia about 800G Ethernet. Nokia is deploying 800G Ethernet routing to customers (primarily hyperscalers and providers). We examine the drivers of 800G, and how Nokia balances performance with efficiencies for power and density. Our guest from Nokia is Igor Giangrossi, Sr. Director, Consulting Engineering - Webscale Segment.

Network Break 429: Palo Alto Previews Azure Firewall; White House Chases AI Horse After It Escapes Barn May 08, 2023

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Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new Azure-native cloud firewall from Palo Alto Networks, why pharma giant Merck might be owed a big settlement from its cyber-insurers, and why HPE wants to simplify its branding. Lumen offers 400G IP transit ports, the US White House announces actions to promote safe, responsible AI; Versa Networks rolls out zero trust for remote and campus users, and Rogers teams up with SpaceX to allow SMS messaging via satellite.

Heavy Networking 678: How Cisco Accelerates The IP/Optical Automation Journey (Sponsored) May 05, 2023

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On today's Heavy Networking we dive into the frameworks commonly used by service providers to tackle network slicing and traffic engineering challenges. We'll also talk their pros and cons, and the approach that Cisco is seeing its customers adopt as providers create virtual networking products for their customers. Cisco is our sponsor for today's show.

IPv6 Buzz 125: Unique Local Addressing (ULA) And Other IPv6 Topics At IETF 116 May 04, 2023

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In today's IPv6 Buzz podcast, Ed and Tom speak with Nick Buraglio, a network architect for the Energy Sciences Network (ESnet). We discuss the recent IETF 116 meeting and what's new with IPv6, ULA, IPv6 end site multihoming and its challenges, and more.

Day Two Cloud 193: Should You Get A Cloud Networking Cert? May 04, 2023

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On today's Day Two Cloud we explore cloud networking certifications. Who do these certs make sense for? Which clouds should you focus on? What do certifications typically cover? Where do third-party devices such as firewalls and load balancers fit into the certification picture? If you're an old-school CLI jockey coming into cloud networking, how should you approach concepts such as Infrastructure as Code (IaC)?

HS047: Architect/Engineers/Operations, Career Progression and Liability May 02, 2023

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What are these roles and how do they fit into a strategy ? Who solves problems, designs solutions, and tests to make sure that’s workable ? How do we create/train people for these roles ? What about professional liability ?

Heavy Networking 677: US Networking User Association – Meetups For Network Engineers May 02, 2023

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You ever want a group of fellow networking nerds to hang with once in a while? The US Networking User Association might be exactly what you’re looking for. With local networking user groups popping up in various places all over the US and soon other countries, the USNUA is fostering community and knowledge sharing for networkers everywhere. On today's Heavy Networking we speak with Jason Gintert and Chris Kane, two of the folks behind the USNUA organization, to discuss what the USNUA is, and how you can work with them to get a NUG started in your area.

Heavy Wireless 001: Are We Ready For Wi-Fi 7? May 02, 2023

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Welcome to the Heavy Wireless podcast! For this inaugural episode we look at the Wi-Fi 7 standard (802.11be). With consumer products expected to ship in 2023, now's the time to explore what the latest advances mean for enterprise and consumer markets. Host Keith Parsons welcomes David D. Coleman to discuss key features including 320 Mhz channels, 4K QAM, and Multi-Link Operation (MLO).

Network Break 428: Arista Announces Cloud-Based NAC; Is Google Cloud Finally Making Money? May 01, 2023

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Take a Network Break! This week we discuss a new NAC solution from Arista Networks, a new version of Central from HPE Aruba, and the latest version of NetBrain. We also cover a new XDR offering from Cisco, Google Cloud's quarterly financial results, Microsoft entanglements with EU and UK regulators, and more tech news.

Tech Bytes: How ITQ And VMware Support Multi-Cloud And Hybrid Work (Sponsored) May 01, 2023

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Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we discuss multi-cloud deployments and supporting hybrid workers with VMware’s Workspace ONE. We’re sponsored by VMware, and we talk with VMware partner ITQ. Our guest is Johan Van Amersfoort, Technologist Digital Workspace and AI from ITQ.

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