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Total Network Operations

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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.

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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 mad... more

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Scott Robohn is joined by networking legend Jeff Doyle to help us understand SONiC: Software for Open Networking in the Cloud. SONiC is an open-source network operating system and has been adopted by hyperscalers to run some of the world’s largest da... more

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Scott Robohn sits down with Andy Smith, a distinguished engineer with Arrcus Networks, where he and his team work to advance networking with modern software and new architectures. He’s also a lecturer at the School of Engineering and Applied Science ... more

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Today we welcome Damien Garros, Co-Founder and CEO of OpsMill, to discuss how network automation is creating the need to redefine roles beyond traditional engineers, including network automation architects, software developers, and operations special... more

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Scott Robohn and networking expert Russ White dive into the concept of design for operations. That is, they look at how to connect the design of a protocol or solution to how people are actually going to use it. They examine how protocol designers of... more

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In this sponsored episode, Dylan Hensler, Customer Solutions Specialist with Statseeker, joins Scott for a breakdown of what allows Statseeker to move beyond traditional network monitoring. Together they discuss Statseeker’s ability to help NetOps te... more

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Scott sits down for an in-depth conversation with Kireeti Kompella. Together they explore his impactful career and the evolution of modern networking. Kireeti, a key figure in protocol development, shares his journey from the Kernel Group at Juniper ... more

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With the continued growth of data centers for clouds, neoclouds (especially AI model training), for carriers, and for the enterprise, it’s important to discuss data center network operations and issues. Scott is joined by Dr. Peter Welcher, a consult... more

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Recent Guests

Avi Freedman
CEO and co-founder of Kentik
Kentik
Episode: TNO063: Automating Human-Centric NetOps is Finally Achievable
Jeff Doyle
Author and networking expert with industry presence
Independent/Consultant
Episode: TNO062: SONiC for Open Networking with Jeff Doyle
Andy Smith
Distinguished Engineer at Arrcus Networks; Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania
Arrcus Networks; University of Pennsylvania
Episode: TNO061: Networking Theory and Practice; Networking in the Classroom Today
Damien Garros
Network automation architect involved with Network Automation Forum (NAF)
NAF / Industry participant
Episode: TNO060: Think Like an Architect
Ethan Banks
Co-host providing commentary and humor
Independent/Podcast co-host
Episode: TNO060: Think Like an Architect
Russ White
Network engineer and author; works on hyperscale and enterprise accounts; speaker on NetOps topics
Nokia
Episode: TNO059: Design for Operations: Getting Vendor Support in the Ops Ecosystem
Dylan Hensler
Customer Solution Specialist at Statseeker
Statseeker
Episode: TNO058: Detect. Prove. Predict. Turning Network Monitoring Into Operational Intelligence (Sponsored)
Kireeti Kompella
Industry heavyweight guest, formerly at Juniper and later in leadership roles
HPE (formerly Juniper)
Episode: TNO057: The Self-Driving Network, Revisited
Dr. Peter Welcher
Networking expert and consultant with a history in teaching and data center operations
Episode: TNO056: A Culture of Precise Work: Data Center NetOps

Host

Scott Robohn
Host of Total Network Operations, focused on operational best practices, tooling, and vendor interactions.

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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.
TNO058: Detect. Prove. Predict. Turning Network Monitoring Into Operational Intelligence (Sponsored)
Q: How does the integration with services like ServiceNow and other platforms fit into the workflow of a network operations team?
Integrations are achieved via HTTP webhooks, REST APIs, and scripted options, enabling automatic ticket creation and data export to ServiceNow, Slack/Teams, PagerDuty, and custom workflows to streamline incident response.
TNO058: Detect. Prove. Predict. Turning Network Monitoring Into Operational Intelligence (Sponsored)
Q: What are some of the top use cases you see with your customers when they deploy Statseeker?
Top use cases include monitoring millions of interfaces efficiently, setting alerts and thresholds on critical WAN links, correlating data across devices, and exporting alerts to ITSM or collaboration platforms to automate remediation.
TNO058: Detect. Prove. Predict. Turning Network Monitoring Into Operational Intelligence (Sponsored)
Q: When you were back in the operator seat and before you had touched Statseeker, what were you doing to keep track of what happened a month ago or six months ago?
The discussion highlights that before Statseeker, data was often missing, averaged, or only available in short windows, making it hard to prove outages or performance issues with precision. The answer emphasizes the value of long-term, high-fidelity data retention for effective troubleshooting.
TNO056: A Culture of Precise Work: Data Center NetOps
Q: What lessons have you learned from your extensive experience in networking?
Engaging with various teams and ensuring precise, comprehensive documentation are critical practices.

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

This show centers on practical NetOps, data-center networking, automation, and observability. Episodes routinely explore operating at scale, the tooling stack that makes networks reliable, and the interplay between engineering and operations—often featuring practitioners who bridge hands-on networking with automation, open standards, and vendor-neutral approaches. Notable throughlines include disaggregated/open networking, AI-assisted operations, and the balance between rapid automation and human readability. Guests tend to be seasoned engineers, architects, and industry veterans who share real-world experiences and lessons learned, making it valuable for operators, engineers, and leaders evaluating new tooling or architectural approaches i... more

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8. Kireeti Kompella

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