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HN844: Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC)

October 02, 2026 1:07:24 11.28 MB ( 121.17 MB less) Downloads: 0

Today’s show puts the “heavy” in Heavy Networking with a discussion about Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC). MRC is about getting an even distribution of RDMA traffic across equal cost multipath links in massive data centers, and doing so over plain old lossy Ethernet. Ethan, Drew, and guests discuss how packet spraying, resilience to link and... Read more »

TNO075: What Does Network Operations Look Like in 2030? (Sponsored)

October 02, 2026 43:34 7.31 MB ( 97.22 MB less) Downloads: 0

What will network operations look like in 2030, and how can teams embrace agentic AI without losing operational control? In this sponsored episode, Rekha Shenoy and Irfahn Khimji of BackBox speak with Scott Robohn about the shift toward agentic NetOps, balancing automation with backup and rollback strategies, and the evolving role of network engineers. Episode... Read more »

N4N065: Well Actually 4: Multicast, MPLS, and More

October 01, 2026 45:35 7.71 MB ( 101.69 MB less) Downloads: 0

Thank you for sending in even more follow ups! On today’s show, Holly and Ethan respond to listener comments and corrections on Multicast, MPLS, NAC, Twisted Pair Cabling, and more. A big thank you to everyone who sent in responses. If you’d like to leave a comment about this comments episode, you can do so... Read more »

IPB209: SREs Are Breaking IPv6 — And They Don’t Know It Yet

October 01, 2026 30:23 5.08 MB ( 54.64 MB less) Downloads: 0

Ed and Nick explore why developers and SREs often become the bottleneck when transitioning to IPv6-only environments. They share practical strategies for bridging the communication gap between network and application teams, including early collaboration, data-driven monitoring, and fostering open dialogue. Episode Links: Watch this episode on YouTube

NAN132: The AI-Augmented Engineer

September 30, 2026 1:02:27 10.46 MB ( 112.39 MB less) Downloads: 0

Garrett Masters talks with Eric Chou about the concept of the AI-Augmented Engineer. Together they discuss how IT professionals can use Python and NetMiko to automate tasks and even connect AI directly to lab environments. Garrett also shares practical advice on prompt engineering, the importance of context management, and how engineers can safely adopt AI... Read more »

TCG085: Enterprise Salescraft with Drew Meli

September 30, 2026 55:26 9.1 MB ( 123.92 MB less) Downloads: 0

William Collins and guest Drew Meli explore the realities of buying enterprise SaaS and infrastructure. They cover the common engineering misconceptions about enterprise sales, navigating rigorous security reviews, establishing clear proof of value criteria, and how AI is reshaping buying behaviors. AdSpot Sponsor: Gartner AI is rewriting your cloud architecture, your operating model, and your... Read more »

HS144: Next-Generation Data Centers: The Rules Are Changing, How Should Your Strategy Change?

September 29, 2026 37:03 6.75 MB ( 82.15 MB less) Downloads: 0

In-house data centers are a hot topic again! Companies of all sorts are repatriating cloud workloads. Many want to ramp up in-house AI development, training, and production deployment. However much (or little) you know about building a data center, the rules have all changed in the last few years. From political/regulatory concerns to economics to... Read more »

PP128: The Unseen Impacts of AI on Vulnerability Research

September 29, 2026 26:52 4.6 MB ( 47.9 MB less) Downloads: 0

AI models have proven very effective at finding software vulnerabilities. This has dramatically increased the number of people (and agents) who can find bugs. But the number of experts who can verify and validate those bugs, and write fixes, has stayed exactly the same. On today’s Packet Protector we talk with Trey Ford, Chief Strategy... Read more »

Tech Bytes: Bring AI Inferencing on Prem with VMware AI Factory (Sponsored)

September 28, 2026 19:47 3.33 MB ( 44.14 MB less) Downloads: 0

The early exuberance of AI adoption has run up against hard-nosed business requirements around managing costs, protecting sensitive data, and matching the right model with the right job at the right price. On today’s show, sponsor Broadcom is here to make a case that private cloud is the place for AI inferencing workloads. We talk... Read more »

NB593: AI Agents Come for Your Network; Google to Send TPUs Into Orbit

September 28, 2026 44:27 8.25 MB ( 79.35 MB less) Downloads: 0

Take a Network Break! We sound a red alert for active exploits against Check Point’s Secure Gateway. On the news front, a Cisco survey says 51% of organizations run agentic AI in production, Selector announces agentic AI additions to its AI network observability platform, and NetBrain rolls out new AI agents to evaluate changes and... Read more »

TNO074: Lean Teams, Big Demands: Managing K-12 Complexity with AIOps (Sponsored)

September 25, 2026 50:36 8.25 MB ( 91.27 MB less) Downloads: 0

“My goal in life is to say it’s not the network!” says Ben Shapiro, senior network engineer at Eugene (OR) School District 4J, the 6th largest school district in Oregon. He joins host Scott Robohn to discuss how to balance complexity, resiliency, legacy devices, security and more in an educational setting. He’s also a MistFit with... Read more »

HN843: From Network Engineer to Network Architect with Kevin Nanns

September 25, 2026 58:54 10.0 MB ( 131.37 MB less) Downloads: 0

Drew and Ethan talk with Kevin Nanns about his journey from network engineer to network architect. Kevin shares his experience grappling with the shift in responsibilities, increased pressure, and communication and management challenges associated with his new role. They also discuss his content creation work on TikTok and his strategies for translating complex technical concepts... Read more »

LIU023: Wendell Odom – The Man Who Wrote THE Book

September 24, 2026 1:09:26 12.56 MB ( 154.05 MB less) Downloads: 0

Renowned Cisco Press author Wendell Odom shares how he began writing the definitive guide for the CCNA exam. Alexis, Kevin, and Wendell discuss the balance between practical, on-the-job experience and certification study habits. Wendell also reflects on his career as well as the creation of his YouTube channel, Network Upskill. Episode Links: Watch this episode... Read more »

D2DO314: Backups SaaS – Safety as a Service

September 23, 2026 45:43 7.59 MB ( 102.14 MB less) Downloads: 0

Ned and Kyler talk with Jim Jones about data protection, backups, and security in the age of hybrid cloud and AI. They explore the operational challenges of integrating automated AI agents into enterprise workflows, the need for proper permission scoping, immutable backups, and data security posture management (DSPM). AdSpot Sponsor: Gartner The Gartner IT Infrastructure... Read more »

HW089: Spectrum Analysis and Vibe Coding

September 22, 2026 23:52 4.0 MB ( 53.27 MB less) Downloads: 0

Keith sits down with Kjetil Hansen to explore spectrum analysis and vibe coding for wireless networking tools. They also discuss building custom tools, using AI for 3D network modeling, and how Kjetil uses OpenIntent in his projects. Episode Links: Kjetil Hansen’s Website Kjetil Hansen on YouTube