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Total Network Operations

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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1:10:19

TNO076: Observability and Automation for AI Networking

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2026/10/09

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 challenge. Scott and guests dig into those challenges, including maintaining lossless networking, managing elephant flows, and leveraging... Read more »

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50:36

TNO074: Lean Teams, Big Demands: Managing K-12...

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2026/09/25

“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, legacy devices, security and more in an educational setting. He’s also a MistFit with... Read more »

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1:06:21

TNO073: Network Automation Forum: From Simple Survey...

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2026/09/18

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 adoption of network automation? They discuss the growth of AutoCon and how its practitioner-focused, vendor-neutral... Read more »

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56:26

TNO064: The Realities of Running SONiC at Scale

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2026/06/05

Scott is joined by Brett Lykins, a Senior Systems Development Engineer at Amazon. Brett works with software-defined infrastructure built around SONiC (Software for Open Networking in the Cloud). Together they dig into what it’s actually like to use, maintain, and operate a network this way. They also discuss not just the architecture, but the day-to-day... Read more »

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54:19

TNO063: Automating Human-Centric NetOps is Finally...

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2026/05/22

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 made. Avi also shares his personal experiences in the industry and the hard won lessons he learned along... Read more »

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52:50

TNO049: Automated Network Testing and Validation

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2025/11/07

What does network testing and validation really mean? How do testing and validation fit within an automation workflow? Is it possible to run meaningful tests without coding skills? Dan Wade from BlueAlly answers these questions and offers practical insights into building trust in automation through test environments, using AI for ideation and problem-solving, and personal... Read more »

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27:22

TNO046: Prisma AIRS: Securing the Multi-Cloud and AI...

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2025/10/17

Multi-cloud, automation, and AI are changing how modern networks operate and how firewalls and security policies are administered. In today’s sponsored episode with Palo Alto Networks, we dig into offerings such as CLARA (Cloud and AI Risk Assessment) that help ops teams gain more visibility into the structure and workflows of their multi-cloud networks. We... Read more »

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1:11:02

TNO043: Under the Manhole Cover: The Architecture of...

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2025/09/26

In an IT world full of abstraction, overlays, and virtualization, it’s important to remember the physical infrastructure that supports all those things. So let’s get inside Mass IX, the Massachusetts Internet Exchange, to get a holistic view of the logical architecture and protocol mechanics of peering and Internet exchanges, as well as the iron, steel,... Read more »

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1:01:17

TNO042: Building a Network Digital Twin for...

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2025/09/19

The digital twin is an evolving technology in the networking space. On today’s sponsored episode of Total Network Operations, we dig into details and definitions of the digital twin, how it ties into network automation and autonomy, and the power of abstraction layers. We’ll also talk about how the concepts in today’s show might influence... Read more »

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42:57

TNO025: Know the Packet Flow

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2025/04/18

Knowing the flow of how a packet gets from one end to the other is one of the most important pieces of advice given by today’s guest, Mark Prosser. He shares his journey in the IT industry, his thoughts on Ops vs. design, and the differences between working in a telco NOC and the enterprise... Read more »

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47:04

TNO021: An Operator’s Perspective on NetOps and...

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2025/03/21

What’s it like to move from a NOC role to an operations and automation role? On today’s show we get the perspective of guest Joseph Nicholson, a Network Operations Engineer at NTT Data. He explains how he got started with automation, using tools like Python and Ansible, and the critical role of documentation in network... Read more »

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40:40

TNO020: Automating Network Operations with Juniper...

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2025/03/14

Mist AI is a key part of Juniper’s AI-Native Networking Platform to simplify operations and optimize user experiences across wired and wireless networks. On today’s sponsored show, we explore the evolution of network operations and talk about the integration of AI and automation in the Juniper Mist platform. We also look at how Juniper has... Read more »

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49:15

0228 TNO018: The Network Engineer’s Evolution:...

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2025/02/27

Thinking like a product owner is an evolution in network operations that represent a shift in the relationship between development and operations. On today’s episode, we talk with guest Peter Sprygada of Itential to explore the topic of a product mindset for network operations that focuses on automation and orchestration. Peter shares his journey from... Read more »

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48:38

TNO010: Navigating Network Automation Complexities:...

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2024/12/06

On today’s show, we recap some highlights of AutoCon2 with guest Jeremy Rossbach from sponsor Broadcom. Jeremy gives some background on his career, and then elaborates on conversations he had at AutoCon2. He also shares observations on the present and future of network automation, which include AI and robust observability solutions that integrate with the... Read more »

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1:05:27

TNO009: From Network Monitoring to Observability:...

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2024/11/22

Traditional network monitoring was built around SNMP and logs. And while there’s still a role for these sources, network observability aims to incorporate more data to help you build a holistic picture of the network and its behavior and performance. These sources can include flows, streaming telemetry, APIs, NETCONF, the CLI, deep packet inspection, synthetic... Read more »

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1:05:57

TNO008: Demystifying AI: Essential Concepts for...

Total Network Operations ·

2024/11/15

AI can support network operations, but it can also be complex, mysterious, and steeped in vendor hype. On today’s episode, guest Phil Gervasi clarifies some of the terminology and concepts of AI, including distinctions among concepts like generative AI, general AI, and large language models (LLMs). Phil shares tips for getting beyond the hype to... Read more »

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45:03

TNO004: DevOps, NetOps, and Batman – Part 2

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2024/10/04

Guest Tom McGonagle, the creator of GitNops, is back with host Scott Robohn for part two of their GitNops discussion. They continue their conversation about the principles and applications of GitNops in network operations, including automated testing, the collaborative role of GitHub, and the challenges of ensuring accurate configurations before deployment. Finally, they explore the... Read more »

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45:28

TNO001: Your Team Matters as Much as Your Tech and Tools

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2024/08/23

Your team is just as important as your tech and tools in any environment, including NetOps. Garrett Nowak, Senior Director of Network Architecture at 11:11 Systems shares his journey from tier one help desk to a leadership role. He discusses the importance of teamwork, community, and effective leadership in network operations and how he works... Read more »

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