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An AP-on-a-Stick survey uses a real access point on a tripod to validate Wi-Fi design in difficult environments, but success depends less on RF work than on careful off-site preparation, client coordination, equipment selection, AP configuration, measurement planning, and organized file handling.
Lasse Haugen and Scott Robohn discuss Spec Driven Design at AutoCon 5, explaining how it helps NetOps and NetEng move from ad hoc experimentation to structured, reliable automation by defining clear specifications, practical use cases, and its impact on network engineering workflows.
Alexis Bertholf, renowned for revitalizing network engineering through engaging tech content, discusses her career and storytelling skills with Eric Chou at AutoCon 5.
Zach hosts a Networkchuck Academy live stream featuring guest Jason Ghoulie discussing AI's impact on network engineering, with early banter, Discord interaction, and potential giveaways.
Tony Mattke's blog post introduces the "Oh-Shit Toolkit," a valuable resource for network engineers to recover from Git mistakes, making it essential reading even for experienced Git users.
Eric and Eduard Dulharu discuss the transformative impact of agentic AI, open-source LLMs, and digital twins on network operations, highlighting parallels with early network protocols and the evolution of generative AI.
Network engineers often face unusual problems requiring effective troubleshooting techniques, including accurate data gathering, as discussed by Ethan and Holly.
Network automation progress remains stagnant, as highlighted by Urs Baumann's unchanged decade-old presentation slides, but his recent Master's thesis on AI in network engineering offers hope for future advancements.
Milan Zapletal has authored an article introducing Netlab, explaining its significance for network engineers, and showcasing a comprehensive netlab topology.
Eric Chou and Matt Campbell discuss adapting automation practices and philosophies in high-stakes network environments, focusing on lessons learned and best practices for both basic configurations and complex brownfield projects.
Kevin and Alexis engage in a candid Q&A session discussing certifications, online learning, evolving network engineering roles, and work-life balance, while avoiding sponsored content.
Experimenting with network automation using IPv6 allows for safe testing and learning without affecting IPv4 production traffic, offering a dual learning opportunity.
Ethan and Holly discuss the intersection of cybersecurity and network engineering, emphasizing the importance of understanding firewalls for network engineers due to their significant role at the packet level.
Ethan, Drew, Chris Rapier, and Nick Buraglio discuss the benefits of network engineers understanding software development and vice versa, emphasizing how cross-disciplinary curiosity can enhance code quality and infrastructure efficiency.
Eric interviews two CU Boulder Networking Engineering Master’s graduates about their educational experiences, real-world applications, and career advice, including the "seven plus one" formula and the importance of asking questions.
Eric Chou and Dr. Levi Perigo discuss Levi's transition from a 20-year career in network automation to academia, his role at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and his co-founding of QuivAR.
Eric Chou interviews early-career network engineers Sem Eyob and Damon Hoody about their career paths, aspirations, and perspectives on AI's impact on their generation and the challenges they face entering the field.
Andy Lapteff, once a staunch CLI advocate, has embraced coding and network automation, sharing his transformation on Heavy Networking.
Peter Sprygada, Chief Architect at Itential, discusses the launch of FlowAI at AutoCon 4, highlighting the secure integration of AI agents with infrastructure through enterprise-grade governance and traceability.
A network engineer unexpectedly entered the field of Internet coordination and significantly contributed to its development over time.
Jason Gintert argues that AI will enhance the capabilities of skilled network engineers while exposing the inadequacies of those relying solely on rote memorization or basic tasks.
Network engineering requires improved methods for knowledge sharing, moving from outdated manuals to AI-driven voice and audio translation tools for efficiency and safety.
Smarter email outreach strategies can significantly enhance career opportunities for network engineers by effectively building their professional networks.
Ryan Booth discusses the intersection of network engineering, operations, software development, and AI, focusing on practical applications of AI in network automation.
John Capobianco, Head of DevRel at Selector, discusses AI's transformative impact on network operations and shares his career insights as a network engineer on Total Network Operations.
Explore the latest network troubleshooting automation tools and essential network engineering principles to enhance IT operations efficiency and minimize downtime.
The show addresses listener feedback and corrections on topics like tunneling, link aggregation, DHCP options, and discusses the network engineering certification journey.
The podcast discusses taking initial steps into network automation with insights from Joseph Nicholson, an experienced network engineer at NTT Data.
Justin Ryburn discusses the networking industry's state, focusing on attracting new talent, integrating DevOps tools, and maximizing expertise by pairing development and network operations.
Michael Costello discusses his career path from junior network engineer to Board member at NANOG and Distinguished Engineer at Saviynt, highlighting his experiences in starting an ISP, graduate school, and other roles.
Explore top home lab projects in virtualization, automation, monitoring, and security to enhance network engineering skills in 2025.
Tunnels in networking involve encapsulating one packet within another to transport it across a network, a concept explored by Ethan and Holly in their podcast.
Securing a first network engineer position involves not only technical expertise but also leveraging personal connections and diverse skills.
Cisco's reorganization has led to enhanced collaboration with its learning group, offering CCNA sessions focusing on automation technologies like Ansible, with practical demos and resources for instructors and students.
Tom Costello discusses deploying an IPv6-only wireless network for 18,000 attendees at the SC conference, sharing technical insights and challenges.
The podcast features Tom McGonagle discussing Git, CI/CD, DevOps, and their integration into network engineering, along with the evolution of containerization and Kubernetes in modern network automation.
RouterFreak appreciates participants of the 2025 audience survey, which provides crucial insights into network engineering needs and preferences.
FRRouting does not automatically select the correct IBGP source interface without explicit configuration; any success is coincidental.
Ethan and Holly explore the OSI model's seven layers, discussing their functions, protocols, and relevance in modern networking on today's show.
Elijah Zeida successfully implemented a cost-effective SD-WAN solution using Mikrotik devices to provide Internet access to a remote mountain town.
Dmytro Shypovalov authored a series of insightful articles on Egress Peer Engineering, covering traffic engineering basics and building blocks.
GitHub Codespaces and Containerlab integration simplifies creating and sharing cloud-based virtual network labs for developers and network engineers.
Scott Robohn and Tom McGonagle discuss integrating DevOps practices into Network Engineering through GitNops adaptations.
Greg Ferro reflects on his impactful network engineering career, discussing industry evolution and challenges in open-source project commercialization.
Eric Chou and Kyler Middleton discuss transitioning from on-prem network engineering to cloud networking and its future implications.
The author lists 10 essential books that have significantly influenced their career as a network engineer, excluding Cisco textbooks.
