Heavy Networking

HN786: From Intent-Based to Autonomous Ops With Cisco Crosswork and Provider Connectivity Assurance (Sponsored)

HN785: How To Take Your First Steps Into Network Automation

In this episode of Heavy Networking, Ethan Banks interviews Joseph Nicholson from NTT Data about his hands-on experience with network automation. Joseph discusses his journey into network automation, emphasizing the importance of iterative development and starting with small, manageable steps. He shares insights into c...

HN784: Accelerate Your Network Automation With Gluware Labs and New Ansible Collection (Sponsored)

In this episode of Heavy Networking, Ethan Banks and Drew Conroy-Murray host Mike Howell and Olivier Yuen Van from Gluware at the AutoCon 3 conference in Prague. They discuss the evolution of network automation, highlighting the shift from individual "automation heroes" to a more strategic, enterprise-wide approach. Th...

HN783: BGP Routing Policy for Enterprise Networkers: Unpacking IRR and RPSL

HN782: Netris Meets Your Network Automation Challenges in AI Data Centers (Sponsored)

HN781: CCIE Service Provider Free Workbook & Track Update

The podcast explores the CCIE Service Provider track, contrasting it with the Enterprise Infrastructure track. Guest Andrew Ohanian, a network engineer, shares insights into why the SP track offers a deeper dive into routing and forwarding mechanisms, with less Cisco-proprietary content. He notes the SP track's relevan...

HN780: The Whys and Hows of Automated Network Testing

Network testing as a component of network automation is explored, emphasizing its low-risk entry point for learning and adoption. Danny Wade, Network Automation Practice Lead at Blue Ally and co-author of "Cisco Pi ATS Network Test and Automation Solution," defines unit, integration, end-to-end, and regression testing,...

HN779: Do We Really Need the Modern Networking Stack?

HN778: Understanding Model Context Protocol (MCP) with Selector (Sponsored)

HN777: Overlay All the Things?

The discussion centers on the evolution and current state of network overlay technologies, particularly EVPN, and its potential as a universal solution. Sergei Kolobov, a technical lead specializing in AI and cloud hyperscaler networking, shares insights on the industry's shift towards virtualization and containerizati...

HN776: Security Platforms: Balancing Efficacy, Ops, and Emerging Threats (Sponsored)

HN775: How To Train Your Very Own AI-Enabled Slackbot

This episode explores the creation and implementation of a ChatGPT-like AI-powered Slackbot for private enterprise use, focusing on its application within regulated industries. Against the backdrop of concerns about data privacy and security with public AI models, the guest details the development of a Slackbot integr...

HN774: Who Put These OT Risks In My IT Ops? Fortinet Has Answers (Sponsored)

HN773: Optimizing Ethernet for AI – An Update On the Ultra Ethernet Consortium

This episode explores the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC) and its mission to enhance Ethernet for high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. Against the backdrop of Ethernet's limitations in handling the massive data demands of these applications, the UEC aims to optimize network effic...

HN772: Measuring Users’ Digital Experience with Catchpoint Internet Performance Monitoring (Sponsored)

HN771: Is The CCIE Still Worth It In 2025?

This episode explores the evolving value and relevance of the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) certification in the dynamic networking landscape of 2025. Against the backdrop of a rapidly changing industry marked by multi-vendor environments, software-defined networking, and automation, the hosts question wh...

HN770: Deploying A Global Network in Minutes With Megaport (Sponsored)

HN769: CI/CD Pipelines and Network Automation

This episode explores the application of continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) pipelines in network automation. Against the backdrop of traditional network configuration methods, which often involve manual changes and subsequent troubleshooting, the discussion highlights the benefits of automating t...

HN768: Ctrl+Alt+Delivered App Routing Reinvented with Palo Alto Networks SD-WAN (Sponsored)

HN767: Effective Networking on the Cheap