Network Break 412: IT Spending, ChatGPT, Cloud Repatriation And Other 2023 IT Speculations
Take a Network Break! For our first show of 2023 we skip the news to spend some time speculating on technologies and trends that may influence IT and networking in the coming year, including the influence of AI, machine learning, and ChatGPT in tech; data center network automation; cloud repatriation; and more.Kubernetes Unpacked 016: Taking On Kubernetes As A New Engineer
On today's Kubernetes Unpacked podcast we talk about taking on Kubernetes as a young engineer. As all IT pros know, learning Kubernetes isn’t the easiest thing, especially when you’re first entering the field. Guest Alero Awani, a college student, talks about her transition from Data Engineering to cloud and DevOps, and how and why she came to learn Kubernetes.
The post Kubernetes Unpacked 016: Taking On Kubernetes As A New Engineer appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Kubernetes Unpacked 016: Taking On Kubernetes As A New Engineer
On today's Kubernetes Unpacked podcast we talk about taking on Kubernetes as a young engineer. As all IT pros know, learning Kubernetes isn’t the easiest thing, especially when you’re first entering the field. Guest Alero Awani, a college student, talks about her transition from Data Engineering to cloud and DevOps, and how and why she came to learn Kubernetes.Asking Meaningful Questions: How To Break Negative Patterns
Unconscious patterns of behavior can impede our professional progress. For example, you might watch others capitalize on ideas you have but don’t act on. Or your abrupt delivery of “the facts” alienates your colleagues and creates friction that can be detrimental. As I’ve recognized patterns in my own life and career, I’ve developed ways to […]
The post Asking Meaningful Questions: How To Break Negative Patterns appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Heavy Networking 660: Writing The Manual – An Insider’s View Of Product Documentation
On today’s Heavy Networking we get inside the process of technical writing and product documentation from a person deep in the trenches of creating docs. We also talk about why writing as a skill might be worth cultivating even if you aren’t responsible for creating the manual.
The post Heavy Networking 660: Writing The Manual – An Insider’s View Of Product Documentation appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Heavy Networking 660: Writing The Manual – An Insider’s View Of Product Documentation
On today’s Heavy Networking we get inside the process of technical writing and product documentation from a person deep in the trenches of creating docs. We also talk about why writing as a skill might be worth cultivating even if you aren’t responsible for creating the manual.Should You Choose A Manged Kubernetes Service Or Self-Host Kubernetes In The Cloud?
Once your organization has decided to implement Kubernetes, you have to make another incredibly important decision: Where is Kubernetes going to run? In this blog post, we’ll discuss managing Kubernetes yourself in the cloud vs. using a Managed Kubernetes Service or KaaS offering. What’s “Self-Hosted” Kubernetes? Kubernetes by itself is like the foundation of a […]
The post Should You Choose A Manged Kubernetes Service Or Self-Host Kubernetes In The Cloud? appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Kubernetes Unpacked 015: Managing Cloud Costs With FinOps
In this episode of the Kubernetes Unpacked podcast, Michael explores the concept of Financial Operations, or FinOps, with guest Chris Love. As CTOs get their cloud bills, they want to know why and how so much money is being spent. Chris introduces Michael to the concept of FinOps for tracking cloud spend, why it’s important, and how it can help engineers keep their jobs.
The post Kubernetes Unpacked 015: Managing Cloud Costs With FinOps appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Kubernetes Unpacked 015: Managing Cloud Costs With FinOps
In this episode of the Kubernetes Unpacked podcast, Michael explores the concept of Financial Operations, or FinOps, with guest Chris Love. As CTOs get their cloud bills, they want to know why and how so much money is being spent. Chris introduces Michael to the concept of FinOps for tracking cloud spend, why it’s important, and how it can help engineers keep their jobs.IPv6 Buzz 116: Hey Vendors! What About IPv6-Only?
In today's IPv6 Buzz episode, Ed, Scott, and Tom talk about the good, bad, and ugly of vendor support for IPv6-only. While some vendors support dual-stack deployments, things get a little more precarious when you want to turn off IPv4 entirely.
The post IPv6 Buzz 116: Hey Vendors! What About IPv6-Only? appeared first on Packet Pushers.
IPv6 Buzz 116: Hey Vendors! What About IPv6-Only?
In today's IPv6 Buzz episode, Ed, Scott, and Tom talk about the good, bad, and ugly of vendor support for IPv6-only. While some vendors support dual-stack deployments, things get a little more precarious when you want to turn off IPv4 entirely.Fortinet’s SASE Solution: Protecting Remote Access From Client To Cloud
Fortinet’s FortiSASE addresses remote user security gaps. With FortiSASE, remote users can safely browse the Web, connect to private data center applications, and get controlled access to SaaS apps.
The post Fortinet’s SASE Solution: Protecting Remote Access From Client To Cloud appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Coming Soon: Ask Me Anything!?
Well, maybe not *anything*, but almost anything is fair game. I’m delighted to share with you that, starting January 2023, I’m hosting a new “Ask JJX” column right here in the Packet Pushers community! This new column lets us interact in new and exciting ways, and truly have a conversation about the topics that matter […]
The post Coming Soon: Ask Me Anything!? appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Day Two Cloud 176: Comparing Cloud Provider Network Performance (Sponsored)
Today on Day Two Cloud we examine global network performance of some of the biggest public cloud providers. Sponsor ThousandEyes shares key findings and surprising data points from its 2022 Cloud Performance Report on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.
The post Day Two Cloud 176: Comparing Cloud Provider Network Performance (Sponsored) appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Day Two Cloud 176: Comparing Cloud Provider Network Performance (Sponsored)
Today on Day Two Cloud we examine global network performance of some of the biggest public cloud providers. Sponsor ThousandEyes shares key findings and surprising data points from its 2022 Cloud Performance Report on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.Thoughts On Switch Failures
What can we learn from a Microsoft study of switch failures in its data centers? Hardware failures are more common that software failures, the law of large numbers can overwhelm your resiliency and redundancy planning, and open-source software can be admirably robust.
The post Thoughts On Switch Failures appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Full Stack Journey 073: Finding And Following Technical Passion Projects
Today's Full Stack Journey podcast welcomes software engineer Kat Morgan to discuss finding and following passion projects---which for Kat include KubeVirt and UOR Framework. Scott and Kat have a technical and entertaining conversation about how pursuing passion projects can inform, shape, and create career opportunities.
The post Full Stack Journey 073: Finding And Following Technical Passion Projects appeared first on Packet Pushers.
Full Stack Journey 073: Finding And Following Technical Passion Projects
Today's Full Stack Journey podcast welcomes software engineer Kat Morgan to discuss finding and following passion projects---which for Kat include KubeVirt and UOR Framework. Scott and Kat have a technical and entertaining conversation about how pursuing passion projects can inform, shape, and create career opportunities.
Network Break 411: Cisco Revamps Certification Schedules; FTC Says Game Over For Microsoft’s Activision Bid
Take a Network Break! On today's episode we cover a new certification roadmap from Cisco, speculate on the future of corporate office space, and delve into an FTC lawsuit that aims to stop Microsoft's $69 billion purchase of game developer Activision. We also cover Broadcom financial results and space networking stories from Apple and SpaceX.
The post Network Break 411: Cisco Revamps Certification Schedules; FTC Says Game Over For Microsoft’s Activision Bid appeared first on Packet Pushers.