

Telemetry Now
Phil Gervasi
Tired of network issues and finger-pointing? Do you know deep down that, yes, it probably is DNS? Well, you're in the right place.
Telemetry Now is the podcast that cuts through the noise. Join host Phil Gervasi and his expert guests as they demystify network intelligence, observability, and AIOps. We dive into emerging technologies, analyze the latest trends in IT operations, and talk shop about the engineering careers that make it all happen. Get ready to level up your understanding and let the packets wash over you.
Telemetry Now is the podcast that cuts through the noise. Join host Phil Gervasi and his expert guests as they demystify network intelligence, observability, and AIOps. We dive into emerging technologies, analyze the latest trends in IT operations, and talk shop about the engineering careers that make it all happen. Get ready to level up your understanding and let the packets wash over you.
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Jun 20, 2024 • 1h
Breaking the 50% Barrier: an RPKI ROV Discussion with Job Snijders
Host Philip Gervasi talks with Doug Madory and Job Snijders about the importance of RPKI in securing Internet routing. They explore the recent milestone of RPKI covering 50% of IPv4 routes, the process of route origin validation (ROV), and the role of ROAs. They also discuss the impact of ROA expirations and future advances in Internet routing security. Tune in to learn how RPKI contributes to a more stable and secure Internet.

Jun 6, 2024 • 1h 5min
Net Neutrality and its Effect on Social Media and TikTok
Philip Gervasi welcomes back TJ Sayers, a cybersecurity expert with the Center for Internet Security, to discuss the latest FCC ruling on Net Neutrality and its impact on social media, specifically TikTok. We discuss the complexities of net neutrality, national security concerns, and the implications for American society. Join us as we explore how these regulations affect our access to information and the delicate balance between security and privacy in the digital age.

May 23, 2024 • 46min
Getting Started in Network Automation with Steve Leeper
Network automation has become more common among traditional network engineers, and so a new set of resources, tools, and skill sets have developed. In this episode of Telemetry Now, Steve Leeper joins us to discuss how we can get started with network automation in the real world including programming languages, frameworks, tools and resources to get you started.

May 9, 2024 • 48min
The Cloudification of Service Providers
The telecom industry is going through a major transformation, referred to as “cloudification.” This isn’t just a buzzword, either. Cloudifcation represents a fundamental shift in how telecom services are delivered and managed. In this episode, Nina Bargisen unpacks some terminology and discusses exactly what cloudification in the telco industry is all about.

Apr 25, 2024 • 56min
Exploring Submarine Telecommunication Cable Technology, Cuts, and Risks with Doug Madory
Doug Madory, an expert in submarine telecommunication cables, discusses recent cable cuts in the Red Sea, the importance of submarine cables in global communication, and the challenges faced in laying and maintaining these cables. The podcast also explores satellite communication technologies as alternatives for global internet access.

Apr 11, 2024 • 1h 2min
Demystifying Generative AI and Large Language Models with Ryan Booth
In this episode, Ryan Booth joins Telemetry Now to discuss Generative AI, Natural Language Processing, and Large Language Models. We dive into the history, components, and mechanisms of how LLMs work, how we can deal with hallucinations, and how AI can help improve IT operations.

Apr 10, 2024 • 42sec
Welcome to Telemetry Now, Season 2
Telemetry Now is a podcast about networking, network engineering, observability, and emerging technologies. Each episode features host Phil Gervasi in conversation with subject matter experts about what's going on in networking and the technology industry in general.

Mar 12, 2024 • 29min
Using Paris Traceroute for Modern Load-Balanced Networks

Jan 23, 2024 • 50min
Total Network Operations with Scott Robohn

Jan 9, 2024 • 32min
SNMP is Dead. Long Live SNMP!
The podcast explores the death of SNMP in the networking industry and its current relevance. It discusses the limitations and challenges of SNMP, the advantages of increasing data granularity in network monitoring, the scalability and reliability of SNMP and streaming telemetry, the use of GRPC and GNMI in streaming telemetry, and the challenges and recommendations for widespread adoption of streaming telemetry and SNMP.


