Steve Puluka discusses a the Itential presentation at Networking Field Day 36, focusing on a demonstration of crafting an effective network automation workflow using Itential’s tools. This session focused on simplifying complex network operations by integrating automation into daily processes, aimed at enhancing efficiency and reducing errors. Watch the full video!
Snowflake Networks are Built to Break
Network engineers are notorious for doing whatever it takes to keep their customers and users happy. No reference architecture is safe from modification. However, these unique designs, commonly referred to as “snowflakes”, create challenges when unforeseen consequences occur. In this episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, Tom Hollingsworth is joined by Dakota Snow, Steve Puluka, and Bob McCouch as they discuss the challenges behind snowflake design and operations. They talk about the best way to build better systems and prevent the challenges caused by uniqueness.
Demo of Arista CloudVision automation workflow
Steve Puluka recently shared a video of Arista CloudVision, highlighting its potent automation workflow capabilities. The demonstration showcases how CloudVision can streamline network operations by automating tasks across physical and virtual network devices. This tool is pivotal for IT professionals looking to enhance network efficiency and reliability through advanced automation and simplified management processes. Read more in this LinkedIn Pulse article inspired by the Arista presentation at Networking Field Day 36!
Everything is the Cloud and The Cloud is Everything
The cloud operating model is everywhere these days, and just about everything is now called cloud. This episode of the Tech Field Day podcast, recorded live at Cloud Field Day 20, includes Stephen Foskett, Jeffrey Powers, Alastair Cooke, and Steve Puluka discussing the true meaning of the term cloud computing.
The Amazing Way Observability Shapes Automation
The benefits of automation far outweigh the potential perils, mainly because more than 70% of IT decision-makers have acknowledged reduced employee workload with automation’s help. Visibility and automation share a close relationship, with data being a prerequisite for both. Saha further explains how with proper implementation and integration, networking automation can significantly improve the entire system’s efficiency while reducing the need for human-based control. This Networking Field Day Roundtable discussion focuses on the promise and pitfalls of network automation.
