Nobody says it but we all feel like frauds
I am going to deviate a little bit from my normal career advice here and talk about something a bit more personal for me. I have told this story to colleagues at times over the past several years, and I am always a little surprised that everyone appears to feel the same way. But we […]
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The post Nobody says it but we all feel like frauds appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Michael Bushong.
The Importance of Effective Communication at Work
There are many different personality traits found in individuals in our industry. One trait that I’ve found dominant in technical roles is that of introversion. This trait is one that often manifests itself by creating challenges with verbal communications. Depending on an individual’s role, or desired role, this can prevent a technology rockstar from reaching […]
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The post The Importance of Effective Communication at Work appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Paul Stewart.
Show 155 – Integrating OTV, FabricPath & LISP – Sponsored
At Cisco Live 2013 in Orlando, Packet Pushers co-hosts Ethan Banks and Greg Ferro sat with Nexus 7000 champion Ron Fuller and network design expert Russ White to discuss how, when and why you might choose to deploy FabricPath, OTV, or LISP. In particular, we get into the specifics of what each protocol does, where […]
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The post Show 155 – Integrating OTV, FabricPath & LISP – Sponsored appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Ethan Banks.
Healthy Paranoia Show 15: The Dudes of REN-ISAC
It’s the latest dudilicious episode of Healthy Paranoia! This time we’ll be covering the topic of information sharing and analysis centers (ISAC), specifically in the research and educational networking sector, aka REN-ISAC. Joining Mrs. Y on this adventure into the land of dudeness is Wes Young, REN-ISAC Principal Security Engineer and Architect (El Duderino), Keith […]
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The post Healthy Paranoia Show 15: The Dudes of REN-ISAC appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Mrs. Y.
You got promoted, now what?
Leadership in most companies is not really something explicitly practiced. Generally, a few people who are naturally inclined kind of do their thing while the rest of the leadership ranks sort of ignore the finer points of people management. But why is that the case? And how do you avoid being one of those leaders […]
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The post You got promoted, now what? appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Michael Bushong.
Confusing The Familiar with The Superior
We all know the archetype of the fanboy (or fangirl of course, however I will forthwith use zealot as a gender-neutral term). They expound upon the superiority of their favorite… whatever, and lambaste the competing product or products, and will hear of nothing that would contradict their conclusions. The battle the zealots fight are well known: […]
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The post Confusing The Familiar with The Superior appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Tony Bourke.
PQ Show 30 – RPKI DNSEC and Internet Security with Ivan Pepelnjak
There are two proposals floating around that are trying to address BGP origination hijacks (aka Pakistan vs. YouTube): RPKI and DNSSEC-based system. Ivan Pepelnjak joins Greg Ferro to talk about what is means for Networking. This show was recorded in January 2013 and it’s been delayed publishing. Please accept my apologies. Show Links Opinionated background […]
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The post PQ Show 30 – RPKI DNSEC and Internet Security with Ivan Pepelnjak appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Greg Ferro.
The value of Connectors in the workplace
In Malcolm Gladwell’s book The Tipping Point [affiliate link] the author identifies key roles that individuals play in spreading knowledge and ideas. Gladwell outlines two key roles, the maven and the connector. The maven is a person who accumulates subject matter expertise and is willing to distribute that knowledge on request. Think of a maven […]
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The post The value of Connectors in the workplace appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by John Harrington.
Ageism and your career in I.T.
I recently decided to commit to my current company. I don’t mean work harder or focus more, though that’s implicit. I mean to consider being a “lifer.” For an independent personality like myself that’s a pretty tall leap. One of the reasons I got my CCIE was to avoid ever being the guy sweating when […]
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The post Ageism and your career in I.T. appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Keith Tokash.
AdaptingIT: Why I Started a Podcast Featuring Women in Tech
As a systems admin a few years back I decided that I needed to figure out a way to understand networking. I could do basic things, but how do you figure out what you don’t know? That’s when I started listening to podcasts. The first podcast I came across was Packet Pushers and I haven’t […]
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The post AdaptingIT: Why I Started a Podcast Featuring Women in Tech appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Lauren Malhoit.
When it’s OK to say “No”
A lot of us struggle in our careers when it comes to accepting or declining work, whether it be voluntary or voluntoldary. Especially the individuals in our field that strive to succeed. We see it as another opportunity to stand up to the plate and knock one out of the park. The problem, however, is that […]
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The post When it’s OK to say “No” appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Edward Henry.
Show 154 – A Bit of Swamp Ass to Lift Your Day – CLUS 2013 Community Show
In this community show recorded at Cisco Live US 2013 in Orlando, Cooper Lees, Lauren Mahoit and Colin McNamara join Packet Pushers hosts Greg Ferro and Ethan Banks in a happy chat about the coming world of networking automation. We discuss the following high-level topics. Automation, orchestration and devops in the network is becoming an ever-bigger deal. We apply this in a Cisco […]
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The post Show 154 – A Bit of Swamp Ass to Lift Your Day – CLUS 2013 Community Show appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Ethan Banks.
PQ Show 29 – How To Prepare for the CCDE
At Cisco Live US 2013 in Orlando, Packet Pushers co-host Ethan Banks was joined by CCDE program manager Elaine Lopes, CiscoPress author Russ White who was closely involved with the CCDE program creation, quad-CCIE & CCDE Scott Morris, and CCIE & CCDE Jeremy Filliben who instructs a CCDE bootcamp. We discuss (what else) how to […]
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The post PQ Show 29 – How To Prepare for the CCDE appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Ethan Banks.
Change your vocabulary, change your career
When people look at their careers, the focus pretty naturally falls to skills acquisition. Almost everyone believes that their future hinges on learning some skill or mastering some talent. Maybe you want to know more about business or strategy. Perhaps you think you need to read leadership books or find Harvard Business Review articles on […]
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The post Change your vocabulary, change your career appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Michael Bushong.
Invest in great tools for your engineers
Can you remember your last newly hired engineer, all shiny and happy and new? Can you also remember the look on their face when they received their corporate craptop? Or maybe they received a decent laptop, but it came in a ten dollar laptop bag. The tech industry spends a lot of time and effort […]
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The post Invest in great tools for your engineers appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by John Harrington.
Don’t Alienate Your Co-Workers With Your Passion
We geeks love our tech. Really love it. I mean…really, really get down deep into a technology, decide it’s the best thing ever, and then wave the flag around high. Make the wallpaper. Wear the t-shirt. Evangelize the ignorant. Shout down the naysayers. Mock the competitors. Fan the flames of rivalry. Linux vs. Microsoft. Mac […]
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The post Don’t Alienate Your Co-Workers With Your Passion appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Ethan Banks.
CDN activity and what it means for network monitoring
One of the more useful ways to find out what is happening in the real world of network monitoring and troubleshooting is to have a look through some of the many on line forums that exist. Spiceworks Community and SolarWinds Thwack are examples but there are many more. Here you can spot trends as to […]
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The Value of Certifications
I hope to clear the air on what a vendor certificate (or any certificate, such as a degree/diploma/etc) is, and is not. Too many times have I heard/seen people place too little or too much stock in the single piece of paper. What a certificate is A certificate, simply put, is proof that on a […]
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The post The Value of Certifications appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Ken Matlock.
Show 153 – Cisco Live 2013 Roundtable Discussion with Tech Field Day
At Cisco Live US 2013, we were able to get together a nice group of folks to share their opinions on the announcements we found most interesting. You’ll know some of them from Tech Field Day, an event Greg and I have been a part of several times. This show is good conversation with smart […]
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The post Show 153 – Cisco Live 2013 Roundtable Discussion with Tech Field Day appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Ethan Banks.
Your Career – Enemies Within and Without
In the mood for some self analysis and reflection around your career and your employer? Good. I’ve strong feelings about employment in general and even stronger ones around balancing it with your personal life (I wouldn’t dare say private any more) and making work work for you. I’m definitely in the work to live camp. […]
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The post Your Career – Enemies Within and Without appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Steven Iveson.