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Network Collective is a community-focused network engineering podcast. Our episodes bring knowledge and insights of industry experts, pioneers, and peers to wherever you are. Topics range from protocol deep-dives to career management, but through a lens of what is relevant and valuable today. We get engineering because we are engineers. You can find all of our content at our website: https://networkcollective.com

Network Collective


    • Jan 4, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 35m AVG DURATION
    • 181 EPISODES

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    Latest episodes from Network Collective

    New Year New Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2022 43:52


    It's been a while, hope all are well. This is a behind the scenes update to share with you what has been going on with us at NC and where we are headed. Short story, we've taken a break but are getting back to it with new content, new ideas, and quite a few changes. If you want a heads up on what is coming, give this episode a listen. If you like surprises, well just ride it out and you'll see soon enough. It's good to be back. 

    The Packets Never Lie

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 31:50


    In this episode, Phil and Brandon interview Kary Rogers, AKA PacketBomb, and discuss the need… Read More...The Packets Never Lie The post The Packets Never Lie appeared first on Network Collective.

    What is gNMI?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 53:02


    A few weeks ago we released an episode on the fundamentals of gRPC. And while… Read More...What is gNMI? The post What is gNMI? appeared first on Network Collective.

    Debunk the Junk- The case for App Acceleration with SD-WAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 31:38


    In this episode we will discuss the idea of SD-WAN vs. Application Acceleration and WANop.… Read More...Debunk the Junk- The case for App Acceleration with SD-WAN The post Debunk the Junk- The case for App Acceleration with SD-WAN appeared first on Network Collective.

    Introduction To gRPC

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 56:20


    As the world of network automation continues to evolve, we are seeing different options emerge… Read More...Introduction To gRPC The post Introduction To gRPC appeared first on Network Collective.

    SuzieQ with Dinesh Dutt and Justin Pietsch

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2021 44:21


    In this episode, we talk with Dinesh Dutt, former Cisco Fellow & Cumulus Chief Scientist,… Read More...SuzieQ with Dinesh Dutt and Justin Pietsch The post SuzieQ with Dinesh Dutt and Justin Pietsch appeared first on Network Collective.

    80/20 Rule For SaaS and IaaS

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 32:04


    In this episode we discuss the 80/20 rule for SaaS and IaaS, what it is… Read More...80/20 Rule For SaaS and IaaS The post 80/20 Rule For SaaS and IaaS appeared first on Network Collective.

    High Value Certifications For 2021 And Beyond

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 67:47


    In looking back on 2020 we think about all of the things we did to… Read More...High Value Certifications For 2021 And Beyond The post High Value Certifications For 2021 And Beyond appeared first on Network Collective.

    The State Of Networking With Ivan Pepelnjak

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 52:16


    In this episode, we sit down with Ivan Pepelnjak and talk about the state of networking. … Read More...The State Of Networking With Ivan Pepelnjak The post The State Of Networking With Ivan Pepelnjak appeared first on Network Collective.

    The Real Intent Behind Intent Based Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 64:51


    Networking is one of the industries where every time a good idea comes around it… Read More...The Real Intent Behind Intent Based Networking The post The Real Intent Behind Intent Based Networking appeared first on Network Collective.

    Introduction To The Riverbed Technical Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 30:12


    In this episode we (Brandon, Phil, and Vince) introduce ourselves and share what drives our… Read More...Introduction To The Riverbed Technical Podcast The post Introduction To The Riverbed Technical Podcast appeared first on Network Collective.

    Lessons Learned From A Regional Provider Network

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 59:35


    Running and building a regional provider network is a challenging proposition. When your network is… Read More...Lessons Learned From A Regional Provider Network The post Lessons Learned From A Regional Provider Network appeared first on Network Collective.

    Running IPv6 Only Networks

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 61:10


    In today’s episode we’re talking about IPv6. More specifically, we discuss what it takes to… Read More...Running IPv6 Only Networks The post Running IPv6 Only Networks appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – Damien Garros – Source Of Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2020 39:00


    In this episode, we talk with Damien Garros from Network to Code. Damien works with… Read More...NTC – Damien Garros – Source Of Truth The post NTC – Damien Garros – Source Of Truth appeared first on Network Collective.

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    Navigating Change

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2020 61:04


    All you have to do is take a look around you and it becomes obvious… Read More...Navigating Change The post Navigating Change appeared first on Network Collective.

    Building A Network (no, the other kind)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 47:41


    A conversation in the Network Collective Slack prompted some conversation about how to build a… Read More...Building A Network (no, the other kind) The post Building A Network (no, the other kind) appeared first on Network Collective.

    War Stories – The Trilogy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 75:38


    From working in unbelievable environments to dealing with unexpected bugs, the longer that you do… Read More...War Stories – The Trilogy The post War Stories – The Trilogy appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – A Conversation With Daren Fulwell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 45:20


    In this podcast, we sit down with Daren Fulwell.  Daren is a long-time network engineer,… Read More...NTC – A Conversation With Daren Fulwell The post NTC – A Conversation With Daren Fulwell appeared first on Network Collective.

    What Is A Zero Trust Network Architecture

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 50:25


    Every few years the industry takes a significant step towards a more holistic and capable… Read More...What Is A Zero Trust Network Architecture The post What Is A Zero Trust Network Architecture appeared first on Network Collective.

    PCAP Or It Didn’t Happen

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2020 59:01


    The packet capture is the one tool in the network engineer’s pocket that doesn’t lie.… Read More...PCAP Or It Didn’t Happen The post PCAP Or It Didn’t Happen appeared first on Network Collective.

    The Smörgåsbord

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 56:31


    No plan, no script, no net. In this episode Tony and Jordan give a peek… Read More...The Smörgåsbord The post The Smörgåsbord appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – Cisco Devnet With Stuart Clark

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2020 44:11


    From barber to Technical Leader and Developer Advocate, learn how Stuart Clark on the Cisco… Read More...NTC – Cisco Devnet With Stuart Clark The post NTC – Cisco Devnet With Stuart Clark appeared first on Network Collective.

    Perimeter Security is Changing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 47:23


    The long standing tradition of having a secure network perimeter and a lightly protected interior… Read More...Perimeter Security is Changing The post Perimeter Security is Changing appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – Netpalm With Tony Nealon

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 35:34


    Open source continues to accelerate in the network domain with projects such as Netmiko, NAPALM,… Read More...NTC – Netpalm With Tony Nealon The post NTC – Netpalm With Tony Nealon appeared first on Network Collective.

    Navigating Technical Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2020 77:44


    I think we’ve all been there. The network is down, you’ve tried all the things… Read More...Navigating Technical Support The post Navigating Technical Support appeared first on Network Collective.

    SD-WAN’s Musical Chairs, Tools, and the State of Support

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 62:00


    A gaggle of networking geeks sits around the virtual roundtable and has a conversation on… Read More...SD-WAN’s Musical Chairs, Tools, and the State of Support The post SD-WAN’s Musical Chairs, Tools, and the State of Support appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – A Chat With Jason Edelman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 46:03


    In today’s episode we sit down with Network to Code’s founder, Jason Edelman, to discuss… Read More...NTC – A Chat With Jason Edelman The post NTC – A Chat With Jason Edelman appeared first on Network Collective.

    The Future of SD-WAN

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 60:40


    SD-WAN has been one of the most hyped technologies in a long time but as… Read More...The Future of SD-WAN The post The Future of SD-WAN appeared first on Network Collective.

    Cisco Live: A Look Back – Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 43:55


    Networking Conferences play a big role in many of our professional lives and Cisco Live… Read More...Cisco Live: A Look Back – Part 2 The post Cisco Live: A Look Back – Part 2 appeared first on Network Collective.

    Cisco Live: A Look Back – Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 43:56


    Networking Conferences play a big role in many of our professional lives and Cisco Live… Read More...Cisco Live: A Look Back – Part 1 The post Cisco Live: A Look Back – Part 1 appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – Security and Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 45:26


    The increased rate of change in networking isn’t just impacting the operational models used to… Read More...NTC – Security and Networking The post NTC – Security and Networking appeared first on Network Collective.

    Using Technology In Disaster Response

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 59:51


    Have you ever wondered how emergency communications get re-established after major disasters? Who are the… Read More...Using Technology In Disaster Response The post Using Technology In Disaster Response appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – NetDevOps Report

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 44:04


    The network automation community is continuously expanding and evolving. This can make it challenging to… Read More...NTC – NetDevOps Report The post NTC – NetDevOps Report appeared first on Network Collective.

    A Peek Into Content Delivery Networks

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 44:06


    I always enjoy an opportunity to talk about the ins and outs of what it’s… Read More...A Peek Into Content Delivery Networks The post A Peek Into Content Delivery Networks appeared first on Network Collective.

    Who Cares About Networking At A Time Like This

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2020 47:32


    We find ourselves recording this in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic and I have to be… Read More...Who Cares About Networking At A Time Like This The post Who Cares About Networking At A Time Like This appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – Navigating Enterprise Process

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2020 45:29


    Technology is only a small piece of the automation puzzle and automation efforts often require… Read More...NTC – Navigating Enterprise Process The post NTC – Navigating Enterprise Process appeared first on Network Collective.

    A New Path For Certifications

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 43:28


    Cisco leads the industry when it comes to respected and valued IT infrastructure certification paths and last month… Read More...A New Path For Certifications The post A New Path For Certifications appeared first on Network Collective.

    NTC – Source Of Truth

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2020 42:12


    In this inaugural episode of Network To Code on Network Collective, Jeremy Stretch, John Anderson,… Read More...NTC – Source Of Truth The post NTC – Source Of Truth appeared first on Network Collective.

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    Are All Networks Created Equal?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 52:22


    It’s not illogical to argue that since we all use the same networking technologies that… Read More...Are All Networks Created Equal? The post Are All Networks Created Equal? appeared first on Network Collective.

    The End Of WAN As We Know It?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2020 43:50


    In today’s iteration of the Network Collective Community Roundtable, I join Kevin Myers and Darrel… Read More...The End Of WAN As We Know It? The post The End Of WAN As We Know It? appeared first on Network Collective.

    A Look Back, Some Predictions, And Learning As Engineers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 60:24


    In this episode we sit down with Jed Casey and Bruno Wollmann to have a… Read More...A Look Back, Some Predictions, And Learning As Engineers The post A Look Back, Some Predictions, And Learning As Engineers appeared first on Network Collective.

    We’re Back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2020 33:39


    It’s been a while but we’re back and it feels great. In this episode I… Read More...We’re Back The post We’re Back appeared first on Network Collective.

    Community Spotlight – Terry Slattery

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2019 20:20


    Terry Slattery has a distinguished career in networking and is well known for his contributions… Read More...Community Spotlight – Terry Slattery The post Community Spotlight – Terry Slattery appeared first on Network Collective.

    Lessons Learned – Asking For Help – Kevin Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2019 13:47


    At different points in our careers it can be difficult to ask for help. Maybe… Read More...Lessons Learned – Asking For Help – Kevin Myers The post Lessons Learned – Asking For Help – Kevin Myers appeared first on Network Collective.

    Infrastructure As Code 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2019 54:54


    As the networking world continues to embrace automation and orchestration, some of the terms used… Read More...Infrastructure As Code 101 The post Infrastructure As Code 101 appeared first on Network Collective.

    Community Spotlight – Kevin Myers

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2019 32:33


    Today’s Network Collective Community Spotlight is highlighting Kevin Myers. Kevin is an accomplished engineer working… Read More...Community Spotlight – Kevin Myers The post Community Spotlight – Kevin Myers appeared first on Network Collective.

    Lessons Learned – Nick Russo – Leadership

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2019 13:54


    There’s always something to learn from other people’s stories so we’re making it a point… Read More...Lessons Learned – Nick Russo – Leadership The post Lessons Learned – Nick Russo – Leadership appeared first on Network Collective.

    Simple Complicated Complexity

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2019 26:40


    In this episode Jordan shares his thoughts on some of the nuanced differences between simple,… Read More...Simple Complicated Complexity The post Simple Complicated Complexity appeared first on Network Collective.

    Community Spotlight – Nick Russo

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2019 24:19


    Today we’re introducing a new twist to the Network Collective Short Take, the community spotlight.… Read More...Community Spotlight – Nick Russo The post Community Spotlight – Nick Russo appeared first on Network Collective.

    Going Independent

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2019 48:37


    Many people look forward to the day that they can quit the day job and… Read More...Going Independent The post Going Independent appeared first on Network Collective.

    [Sponsored] No Tunnels – No Overlays – All The Secure Routing – 128 Technology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 16:13


    Tunnels and overlays are all the rage in software-defined networking but 128 Technology thinks there… Read More...[Sponsored] No Tunnels – No Overlays – All The Secure Routing – 128 Technology The post [Sponsored] No Tunnels – No Overlays – All The Secure Routing – 128 Technology appeared first on Network Collective.

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