Tom Hollingsworth knows how handy rolling back changes can be when troubleshooting. At Networking Field Day in October, Apstra’s presentation caught his attention. During its presentation, the company highlighted its Apstra Time Voyager, which allows network-wide rollbacks. This concept is exciting, as Tom says, “I was quite literally hopping up and down in my chair when I saw this section.” See what else Tom had to say about Apstra Time Voyager on GestaltIT.com!
Top-Notch Troubleshooting With Arista and Cloudvision-As-A-Service
Arista Networks highlighted its CloudVision-as-a-Service during Networking Field Day in September. CloudVision-as-a-Service is the latest Arista feature that can further assist with troubleshooting issues. When contacting Arista support with an issue, they can quickly collect the information needed about your network from the database that CloudVision builds. Find out more in Arista Networks’ presentation on its CloudVision-as-a-Service on the Tech Field Day website!
Wide Area AI Networking With Juniper
WAN networking has traditionally been difficult to troubleshoot. At Networking Field Day in September, Juniper Networks discussed its latest advances in traditional networking technologies, which includes the integration of Mist AI and Mist’s Marvis AI system. Check out Juniper Networks’ presentation on its Marvis AI application on the Tech Field Day website and see how Marvis can change the way we look at WAN networking!
Gestalt IT Rundown: December 16, 2020
It’s Rundown time! In the latest edition of the Gestalt IT Rundown, Stephen Foskett and Tom Hollingsworth break down the latest stories in the tech world. On the docket for this episode, they talk about the SolarWinds Orion platform being hacked, Oracle moving to Texas, Intel’s Memory and Storage Moment, and more! To hear their takes on all of these hot button issues and more, head over to GestaltIT.com or the Tech Field Day YouTube channel.
Tomversations: Episode 11 – Data Processing Units (DPUs)
In the latest episode of Tomversations, Tom Hollingsworth takes us through the various types of chips that you might find in modern computing, from the workhorse x86 CISC chips favored by Intel to the specific ASICs and FPGAs that help in purpose-built devices. Along the way, Tom helps frame the discussion around DPUS and why they’re not just for networking traffic any more.
Ending Wireless Eavesdropping With Wi-Fi Enhanced Open and Cisco
Ever wonder how secure public WiFi networks are? Writing for GesaltIT.com, Tom Hollingsworth focuses on how Mobility Field Day presenter Cisco is combatting security concerns on publicly available WiFi networks including with their “Wi-Fi Enhanced Open” offering. Next time you’re using your coffee shop internet, remember that Cisco is working to make your connection that little bit more secure.
The Value of Synthetic Testing With Catchpoint
Catchpoint was one of our presenters at Networking Field Day 23 earlier this year, where Tom Hollingsworth got to see them present on their platform which included a demo that showed some synthetic testing. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Tom explains the potential benefits of synthetic testing and how Catchpoint uses it to help their customers implement more effective networks.
Challenging the Status Quo With CBRS and Celona
Celona has been a presenter at the last two Mobility Field Day events, and they are working hard to disrupt the typical wireless world. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Tom Hollingsworth says that Celona’s utilization of CBRS has alot of potential for areas where wireless is typically problematic. CBRS, a hybrid of cellular and wireless technology, is something Celona is working to bring to market more fully. For the full breakdown, be sure to check out Tom’s post and the Celona presentations on our website!
Nothing but the Truths With IP Fabric
Tom Holligsworth event lead for the Tech Field Day events series looks at how IP Fabric bridges the two truths of a network
The Truth Will Set You Free With NetBox
Truth is subjective – or at least it is when it comes to Networking, says Tom Hollingsworth. Writing for GestaltIT.com, Tom writes about NetBox and how Networking Field Day sponsor Network to Code is utilizing it. NetBox is a unique solution that helps take the subjectivity out of your network and help establish a single source of truth. Check out Tom’s article and the Network to Code presentations on NetBox on the GestaltIT website!
Ring Around the Datacenter With Airvine
When installing cabling in a modern building, it is usually as easy as making a hole in some drywall, but what if you are in a historical building where walls cannot be damaged or are made of stone or concrete? Enter Airvine! Airvine presented its wireless non-cabled connectivity solution at Network Field Day 23, and Gestalt IT networking expert Tom Hollingsworth took a look at what it was all about.
SD-IoT With VMware Nyansa
What do analytics have to do with SD-WAN? Simple really. How do you know that your SD-WAN is operating efficiently and effectively if it can’t tell you how it’s doing? Nyansa’s analytics tie in perfectly, giving companies the visibility to ensure that SD-WAN devices are operating correctly with the best possible configurations. Tom Hollingsworth dives into how Nyansa works to improve your network and how it is enhancing and promoting the growth of IoT.
Mist Is the New Edge
Tom Hollingsworth had the chance to see Mist present at Mobility Field Day this past July. He writes that since being acquired by Juniper Networks, both Juniper and Mist have grown and gone through an incredible transformation. That has led to Mist being on the cutting edge of utilizing AI to change the way we do networking. Tom writes that he’s never been so excited to see radical changes coming in the way we network and is looking forward to seeing what Juniper and Mist have up their sleeve next. Check out Tom’s article on GestaltIT.com and all of the Mobility Field Day presentations on our website.
Modernizing AirMagnet With NetAlly
At Mobility Field Day, “The Networking Nerd” Tom Hollingsworth was excited to see that NetAlly has been able to make AirMagnet relevant and new again with their latest update. He writes that they’ve brought AirMagnet back with new features for our modern wireless networks including the ability to import data from AirCheck and EtherScope. Check out Tom’s perspective on GestaltIT.com or the NetAlly presentation highlighting AirMagnet Survey PRO on the Tech Field Day website.
Thoughts From Networking Field Day 23
Networking Field Day this Fall was full of quality content and sponsors. Event lead Tom Hollingsworth shares some quick thoughts about this event on his latest blog post. Tom writes about his thoughts on the transformation of network monitoring, developments for SD-WAN, and how companies are going to have to better support their employee’s connectivity with the shift to remote work. He also talks about Networking Field Day presenter Juniper and their evolving place in the market. For more great Networking Field Day content including Juniper Network’s presentations, check out our website!
Unified Security Theory With Fortinet
Treating wireless and networking separately in terms of security doesn’t really make sense anymore, so why are we doing just that? Tom Hollingsworth has been interacting with Fortinet products for many years, and had the chance to see them present at Mobility Field Day. Fortinet dispenses with the antiquated framework of wireless and networking and works to secure information with their patented ASIC technology. Be sure to check out Fortinet’s presentation and Tom’s take on the practical benefits of their approach on the Gestalt IT website.
Host Separation With Tempered
Writing for Gestalt IT, Tom Hollingsworth looks back at Tempered’s presentation from Security Field Day in June. Tempered very quickly got Tom’s attention with their claim that they could secure host-to-host communications while keeping everything invisible on the wire. Tom writes that the Tempered product Airwall is an easy and straightforward solution that supports both network security and privacy. Check out Tom’s article and Tempered’s first ever Security Field Day presentations on our website!
Opening Up Remote Access With Opengear
Remote device management used to be optional, but in 2020 it’s now essential. Tom Hollingsworth writes about Opengear and notes that they have been leading the charge on remote management in the past and that they are continuing that today. In addition, they are continuing the push forward on hardware which they demonstrated in their presentation at the Tech Field Day Virtual Cisco Live Experience.