HN713: Network Automation: Where Are We, And Where Can We Go?

Welcome to Heavy Networking! On today’s show we’ve got a roundtable conversation on the state of automation in the networking industry. This show was inspired by the recent AutoCon conference, which is a new conference focused specifically on network automation. Ethan Banks and I both attended, as did two our guests, and we’re going share some takeaways and perceptions of the event, and get into issues such as sources of truth, which was a major topic at AutoCon. We also talk about the learning, cultural, and business challenges of network automation–and how to get beyond them. Episode Guests: Claudia de Luna | Advanced Technical Consultant for Networking and Automation, EIA LinkedIn Keith McGlon | Sales Engineer, Juniper Networks LinkedIn Sponsor: Palo Alto Networks Your branch has changed. Your SD-WAN should, too. Join Palo Alto Networks to see how AI/ML is powering next-gen SD-WAN and SASE for the branch. SDxCentral and Palo Alto Networks hosted an exclusive online event that shows how next-gen SD-WAN and SASE can help you modernize and secure your branches. Watch on demand! Show Links: The First Ever Network Automation Conference – AutoCon0 – The Gratuitous ARP (Claudia de Luna) AutoCon Takeaways – Keith McGlon on LinkedIn The Source of Truth Can’t Be The Network Itself – Ethan Banks on LinkedIn You don’t have to keep the lights on if the lights are automated – Ethan Banks on LinkedIn 3 Takeaways From AutoCon0 – Packet Pushers Network Automation Nerds Community Network Automation Learning Community Full Stack Journey 070: A Network Automation Career Journey With Eric Chou – Packet Pushers BiB 088: Mastering Python Networking Third Edition by Eric Chou – Packet Pushers Network Automation Forum

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Heavy Networking is an unabashedly nerdy dive into all things networking. Described by one listener as "verbal white papers," the weekly episodes feature network engineers, industry experts, and vendors sharing useful information to keep your professional knowledge sharp and your career growing. Hosts Greg Ferro, Ethan Banks and Drew Conry-Murray cut through the marketing spin to explore what works—and what doesn't—in networking today, while keeping an eye on what's ahead for the industry. On air since 2010, Heavy Networking is the flagship show of the Packet Pushers podcast network.