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Every single podcast we publish in one convenient feed. This is a LOT of content. Hours of audio each week.
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Dec 10, 2021 • 58min
Heavy Networking 610: Network Automation With Nautobot
On today's Heavy Networking we discuss a Nautobot, an open-source software tool that can serve as a source of truth for network automation. We explore how Nautobot works, what it's used for, how it ties in with Python and Ansible, major features, and more.
Dec 8, 2021 • 45min
Day Two Cloud 127: Avoiding Infrastructure As Code (IaC) Pitfalls
There are a lot of good things you can do with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) for automation, repeatability, and ease of operations and development. But there are also code and infrastructure pitfalls where you can tumble into a hole, break your leg, and get eaten by spiders. OK, maybe not that bad, but on today's episode we talk about potential IaC pitfalls and how to avoid them with guest Tim Davis.
Dec 6, 2021 • 19min
Tech Bytes: The Security Fabric Advantage With Fortinet (Sponsored)
Today's Tech Bytes podcast is a security conversation--specifically security fabrics or ‘security mesh’ architectures: an integrated set of products that work together to help you manage risk in the network, on endpoints, and to do things like improve detection and response. Fortinet is our sponsor.
Dec 6, 2021 • 58min
Network Break 362: AWS Announces Private 5G Service; FTC Says No To Nvidia’s Arm Grab
Today's Network Break covers two AWS announcements including a private 5G offering and new networking service, discusses why the FTC is against Nvidia acquiring Arm Holdings, examines a new security feature in Aviatrix, and more tech news.
Dec 3, 2021 • 58min
Heavy Networking 609: Innovation Or Stagnation – A Year-End Networking Review
Today's Heavy Networking considers the current state of networking technologies and the networking market. We debate whether we've seen any significant innovations over the past year, if the industry has stagnated, or if we're simply trying to stay on top of disruptions caused by cloud, Covid, and the erosion of traditional network boundaries. We also discuss how network engineers and the industry are dealing with complexity, if organizations can "cloud" their way out of legacy problems, and more.
Dec 2, 2021 • 42min
IPv6 Buzz 90: IPv6 Unique Local Addresses (ULAs) And You
In this episode Ed, Scott, and Tom chat about Unique Local Addresses (ULAs), what they are, how they are used, when (or if) you should use them in your networks.
Dec 1, 2021 • 49min
Day Two Cloud 126: Azure Arc And Building A Hybrid Cloud
On today's Day Two Cloud, we dig into Azure Arc and the construction of hybrid clouds with guest Ben Weissman, a consultant, author, and Pluralsight creator.
Nov 29, 2021 • 51min
Network Break 361: US Government Targets Spyware Maker; Ericsson Spends $6.2 Billion For Vonage
In this week's Network Break we discuss how an Israeli spyware maker ran afoul of the US government, why Ericsson is dropping $6.2 billion in cash for Vonage, new IPv6 subnets available in AWS, and more tech news.
Nov 29, 2021 • 19min
Tech Bytes: How Pluribus Automates Data Center Fabrics With SDN And BGP EVPN (Sponsored)
Today on the Tech Bytes podcast we’re talking about data center fabrics and BGP EVPN with sponsor Pluribus Networks. A BGP EVPN deployment can be a heavy lift, but Pluribus is here to talk about how it can simplify and automate this process.
Nov 26, 2021 • 1h 52min
Heavy Networking 608: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About NAC (And Then Some)
Today's Heavy Networking goes deep on Network Access Control (NAC) for wired and wireless networks. Our guest is Arne Bier, a Senior Consulting Engineer and CCIE. We hit a bunch of topics including MAC authentication bypass, client certificates, EAP methods, and more. We also discuss reasons why NAC is worth deploying despite the effort.
