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Total Network Operations

Total Network Operations

By: Packet Pushers
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The pod dedicated to the hardworking network operators who keep the bitpipes running smoothly. We focus on sharing best practices, the operations tool stack, and engage with vendors and solution providers to get insights into new technologies and tools so you can make informed decisions for your ops environment. Hosted by your friendly neighborhood internet plumber, Scott Robohn.© Packet Pushers Interactive LLC
Episodes
  • TNO065: The Operational Reality of Modern Wireless Networks

    TNO065: The Operational Reality of Modern Wireless Networks
    Jun 19 2026
    Scott sits down with Wi-Fi engineer Eva Santos to explore the realities of modern wireless operations. Eva shares insights on navigating site surveys, the differences between Wi-Fi bands, and the challenges of troubleshooting inconsistent client performance. The conversation also explores the evolving standards of Wi-Fi 6, 7, and 8, the role of security protocols like... Read more »
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    56 mins
  • TNO064: The Realities of Running SONiC at Scale

    TNO064: The Realities of Running SONiC at Scale
    Jun 5 2026
    Scott is joined by Brett Lykins, a Senior Systems Development Engineer at Amazon. Brett works with software-defined infrastructure built around SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). Together they dig into what it’s actually like to use, maintain, and operate a network this way. They also discuss not just the architecture, but the day-to-day... Read more »
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    56 mins
  • TNO063: Automating Human-Centric NetOps is Finally Achievable

    TNO063: Automating Human-Centric NetOps is Finally Achievable
    May 22 2026
    Scott sits down with Avi Freedman, CEO and co-founder of Kentik, to discuss if AI has advanced enough to automate human-centric NetOps. Together they caution against vendor hype regarding closed-loop network automation despite the progress AI has made. Avi also shares his personal experiences in the industry and the hard won lessons he learned along... Read more »
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    54 mins
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