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Total Network Operations

Packet Pushers
Network Operations
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Network Automation
Networking
Devops
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Telecommunications
Ansible
Cloud Computing
Data Centers
Machine Learning
Netops
Network Engineering
Network Management
Ethernet
Network Security
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Large Language Models
Meter
Python Programming

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.

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Christian Adell and David Flores join host Scott Robohn to discuss the intersection of observability, automation, and networking in AI data centers. With AI data centers linking thousands or tens of thousands of GPUs, observability becomes a huge cha... more

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What will network operations look like in 2030, and how can teams embrace agentic AI without losing operational control? In this sponsored episode, Rekha Shenoy and Irfahn Khimji of BackBox speak with Scott Robohn about the shift toward agentic NetOp... more

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“My goal in life is to say it’s not the network!” says Ben Shapiro, senior network engineer at Eugene (OR) School District 4J, the 6th largest school district in Oregon. He joins host Scott Robohn to discuss how to balance complexity, resiliency, leg... more

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In this crossover episode, Scott invites William Collins and Eric Chou to do the hosting so he and Network Automation Forum (NAF) cofounder Chris Grundemann can discuss how their community emerged from a simple question: Why haven’t we seen full adop... more

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Recent Guests

Rekha Shenoy
CEO of BackBox
BackBox
Episode: TNO075: What Does Network Operations Look Like in 2030? (Sponsored)
Irfahn Khimji
Field CTO of BackBox
BackBox
Episode: TNO075: What Does Network Operations Look Like in 2030? (Sponsored)
Ben Shapiro
Senior Network Engineer at Eugene 4J School District 4J
Eugene 4J School District
Episode: TNO074: Lean Teams, Big Demands: Managing K-12 Complexity with AIOps (Sponsored)
Jason Gintert
Executive involved with USNUA and Bits and Flight
US Networking User Association (USNUA); Bits and Flight
Episode: TNO072: Connectivity and Community with Jason Gintert
Lasse Haugen
NetOps engineer at the Norwegian Public Road Administration
Norwegian Public Road Administration
Episode: TNO070: Spec Driven Design (SDD) for NetOps and NetEng
Jason Edelman
Founder and CTO at Network to Code
Network to Code
Episode: TNO069: Network to Code Gets Enterprise Open-Core Right with Nautobot (Sponsored)
Jeff Bradbury
VP of Marketing at Network to Code
Network to Code
Episode: TNO069: Network to Code Gets Enterprise Open-Core Right with Nautobot (Sponsored)
Lenny Giuliano
Senior technologist on the service provider architecture team at HPE Networking (formerly Juniper)
HPE Networking
Episode: TNO067: The Impact of AI on Internet Traffic
Tom Hollingsworth
Event lead at Tech Field Day; research director for networking at the Futurum Group
Tech Field Day; Futurum Group
Episode: TNO066: Tom Hollingsworth Before Tech Field Day

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Scott Robohn
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#195
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Apple Podcasts
#227
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#238
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TNO075: What Does Network Operations Look Like in 2030? (Sponsored)
Q: How can organizations build trust in agentic AI without compromising security and governance?
By implementing guard rails, requiring vetting of remediation tasks by humans, ensuring data provenance and source transparency, and keeping a clear rollback path. The approach favors incremental adoption, auditable actions, and the ability to revert to a previous state if needed.
TNO075: What Does Network Operations Look Like in 2030? (Sponsored)
Q: What is the core tension between today's state of the art and where AI is headed in three years?
The speakers emphasize that customers want accountability and business-focused outcomes, not just flashy technology. They see AI as a tool to augment NetOps, with gradual adoption starting from non-production triage and progressing to automated remediation as trust builds, always with humans retaining final say.
TNO070: Spec Driven Design (SDD) for NetOps and NetEng
Q: How did you get into network engineering and network automation?
Lasse describes starting with computer parties and needing automation early, which led to push-based configuration and zero-touch provisioning built in-house, then expanding to NetBox and bigger automation projects.
TNO065: The Operational Reality of Modern Wireless Networks
Q: Can you just give us descriptions of Wi‑Fi 6 versus Wi‑Fi 7, and what's happening with Wi‑Fi 8?
Wi‑Fi 7 and beyond are pushing toward reliability and security improvements, with faster standardization cycles, plus stronger emphasis on secure client communications, while actual adoption depends on device support and software timelines.
TNO061: Networking Theory and Practice; Networking in the Classroom Today
Q: Are they typically Comp Sci students, EE, or other programs?
Students come from across engineering disciplines, with Penn attracting a mix of CS, ESE, and external students from nearby universities; the class is designed to be accessible to a broad engineering audience.

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What is Total Network Operations about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on practical net operations, observability, and automation for modern networks, with a strong emphasis on open ecosystems, vendor-neutral approaches, and real-world outages and deployments. Episodes frequently feature veteran engineers, architects, and industry veterans who dissect topics like disaggregated networking, AI-assisted tooling, network monitoring, and the evolving operator mindset. Highlights include deep dives into Sonic and SONiC, Open Networking, AI-enabled operations, data-center and edge considerations, and the human aspects of running large-scale networks, such as education, onboarding, and collaboration across teams. The format tends to blend practical lessons, architectural thinking, and candid vendor a... more

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