Best Ansible Podcasts (2025)

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TNO027: Seeing the Internet With Doug Madory 53:02

7d ago53:02

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Doug Madory has been called “The Man Who Can See the Internet.” Doug has developed a reputation for identifying significant developments in the global layout of the internet. He joins us today to discuss his role in analyzing internet data to identify trends and insights. He shares his journey from a data QA position to... Read more »…

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TNO026: Gain Confidence in AI for NetOps with Juniper Networks (Sponsored) 53:58

14d ago53:58

53:58

Confidence in a new technology is one of the greatest barriers to adoption of that technology. If you don’t believe it will improve your NetOps, why would you adopt it? This is especially true of AI products. On today’s show, we’re joined by Bob Friday, Chief AI Officer of Mist/Juniper to make the case for... Read more »…

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08 Steve Will Unplugged: IBM i, Code Assist & What’s Coming Next 48:54

18d ago48:54

48:54

08 Steve Will, Chief Architect of IBM i, is back on The Incredible i Show — and he’s bringing the fire. 🔥 In this episode, we unpack the newly released IBM i 7.6, where security takes center stage with integrated multi-factor authentication (MFA), full system encryption, and a push to adopt modern tools. Steve explains why this release is different…

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TNO025: Know the Packet Flow 42:57

21d ago42:57

42:57

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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TNO024: Networks for AI and AI for Networks — A Dual Perspective with Aviz Networks (Sponsored) 42:11

28d ago42:11

42:11

On today’s show, we introduce Aviz Networks with Vishal Shukla, Co-Founder & CEO. Vishal and Aviz are making Networks for AI, and AI for Networks. Vishal explains how Aviz does this by offering AI Networking Unpacked. Designed for open-source and vendor-agnostic networking, AI Networking Unpacked works with existing network infrastructures. It also…

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Kafka on z/OS 41:02

29d ago41:02

41:02

A lively conversation with Matt Leming, Anthony Papageorgiou, and Dale Lane about Kafka not only running on z/OS, but making the most of it alongside MQ. Additional Reading Material: Anthony's blog post abotu mainframe to kafka options: https://medium.com/@anthonypapageorgiou/from-cobol-to-kafka-ac8cfb96f238 Dale Lane's blog (all things Kafka): htt…

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07 Announcement Day with Scott Forstie: Like Christmas, But With More Acronyms 50:16

1M ago50:16

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07 It’s IBM i announcement day, and joining us is the legendary Scott Forstie, IBM i database architect and innovation leader. In this episode, we unpack the highlights of the latest IBM i Technology Refresh, explore the brand-new Migrate While Active (MWA) functionality, and take a fresh look at security from the inside out. Scott shares what’s ne…

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TNO023: Networking’s Third Phase – The Network Operator Experience 57:30

1M ago57:30

57:30

Guest Chris Grundemann believes that NetOps is in the third phase of networking–improving the network operator experience. Not just making the network functional or improving end user experience. In this episode, Chris tells his origin story at a wireless service provider and growth into a founder of multiple companies. He also shares his community…

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06 Automate This! Adventures in Ansible with Steve Wolk & Nima Bank 54:34

1M ago54:34

54:34

06 Get ready for a fun and insightful episode of The Incredible i Show! This week, I welcome IBM Champion and CTO Steve Wolk, and Senior Infrastructure Engineer Nima Bank, to talk all things Ansible on IBM i. Steve and Nima share their real-world automation journey—from tackling unexpected performance issues to discovering the magic of Ansible auto…

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TNO022: Secure Automation at Enterprise Scale for the Public Sector with Red Hat Ansible (Sponsored) 1:08:21

1M ago1:08:21

1:08:21

There are both benefits and challenges when adopting automation in the public sector, but Red Hat Ansible enhances efficiency, security and service delivery. With the right tooling, network operators can integrate automation into existing environments and improve network security. Providing insights into adopting automation in the public sector are…

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TNO021: An Operator’s Perspective on NetOps and Programming 47:04

2M ago47:04

47:04

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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05 From Green Screen to Greatness: Ted Macksam’s IBM i Modernization Journey 49:50

2M ago49:50

49:50

05 IBM Power Rockstars, this one’s a must-listen! On this episode of The Incredible i Show, we sit down with Ted Macksam, an IT leader who’s pushing the boundaries of modernization on IBM i. Imagine running your entire IBM i ERP without traditional green screens, without terminal sessions, and without legacy roadblocks—just open-source technology a…

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TNO020: Automating Network Operations with Juniper Mist (Sponsored) 40:40

2M ago40:40

40:40

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 …

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04 Power Moves: The Future of IBM i with Steve Sibley at IBM 50:54

2M ago50:54

50:54

04 IBM i explorers, get ready! In this episode, Steve Sibley joins us to talk about the future of IBM i—from platform innovations and cloud strategy to application modernization and cybersecurity advancements. We’ll dive into how businesses are modernizing, IBM’s evolving roadmap, and the opportunities ahead for IBM Power users. Plus, Steve shares …

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TNO019: A Look At NetOps Inside a Colocation Facility 44:13

2M ago44:13

44:13

Ever wonder what network operations are like inside a colocation facility? Today we talk with Scott Brookshire, CTO of OpenColo. Scott shares his journey into networking, how OpenColo was founded, and the evolution of the company from a few servers to a significant data center operation. We delve into what it means to run a... Read more »…

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TNO018: The Network Engineer’s Evolution: Thinking Like a Product Owner (Sponsored) 49:15

2M ago49:15

49:15

What does it mean for a network engineer to develop a product mindset? And what does a product mindset have to do with network automation? Guest Peter Sprygada connects these concepts in today’s episode of Total Network Operations, sponsored by Itential. Peter says that as an organization advances its network automation capabilities, the impetus sh…

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03 Unlocking IBM i’s Full Potential – A Masterclass with Tim Rowe 46:38

2M ago46:38

46:38

03 IBM i explorers, you’re in for a treat! In this episode of The Incredible i Show, we sit down with Tim Rowe, Senior Technical Staff Member for Application Development & Systems Management at IBM. Tim is a powerhouse when it comes to modernizing IBM i, and today, he’s bringing us the latest on IBM Navigator, security enhancements, and what’s next…

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TNO017: Lead People, Manage Machines and Processes 43:49

3M ago43:49

43:49

Lead people. Manage machines and processes. That’s the the advice from Bill Hunter, today’s guest on Total Network Operations. Bill shares lessons of resilience and adaptability he learned early in his career, including the power of good habits. Bill and Scott discuss how to identify processes that can be automated and when and where to... Read mor…

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02 IBM i Unplugged: Marina Schwenk on Innovation & Community Growth 46:25

3M ago46:25

46:25

02 Marina Schwenk is back on The Incredible i Show! She’s an IBM Champion, CAAC member, COMMON board director, and now an international speaker. In this episode, we dive into the latest from WMCPA, the impact of N2i in bringing young talent to IBM i, and COMMON’s growing global presence. Plus, insights on AI, modernization, and what’s next for the …

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01 The Future of IBM i: 2025 Predictions with Alex Woodie from IT Jungle 46:40

3M ago46:40

46:40

01 What does the future hold for IBM i in 2025? In this episode of The Incredible i Show, we’re joined by Alex Woodie, Senior Editor at IT Jungle, to break down the biggest predictions, trends, and surprises for the IBM i platform. Will AI revolutionize development? Is security the #1 concern? Could IBM i get a rebrand? Alex shares his expert insig…

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TNO016: One Integrated Experience for NetOps, SecOps, and Business Teams (Sponsored) 43:22

3M ago43:22

43:22

Collaboration among tech and business teams is crucial to advancing your business. Extreme Networks is introducing Extreme Platform ONE to support this collaboration. In this sponsored episode, we talk about how this product is designed to streamline workflows and enhance user experience through automation and AI integration. Extreme Networks Platf…

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TNO015: Revolutionizing Telecom with NetOps Automation and Collaboration 1:00:07

3M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Today’s episode with guest Joan Garcia provides valuable insights into the complexities of modern network operations at a telco, the importance of collaboration across technical domains, and the strategic decisions that drive innovation in the telecom industry. Joan’s experiences and perspectives offer ideas for navigating the challenges of integra…

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TNO014: Beneath the Cable Color – A Look at The Siemon Company’s High Speed Cable Assemblies (Sponsored) 43:53

3M ago43:53

43:53

Today we get an education on what a high speed cable assembly really is from guest Ryan Harris from today’s sponsor, The Siemon Company. Ryan shares the evolution of high-speed pluggable cable assemblies from 64kbps ISDN B channels to 800 gigabit connections, and describes how they work. We discuss the Siemon Company’s history and its... Read more …

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TNO013: How Do We Apply DevOps to Traditional Networking? 38:47

3M ago38:47

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Can we map DevOps principles and practices to network operations? Should we? On today’s show, we talk with Williams Collins and Eyvonne Sharp to understand DevOps both culturally and practically. We also discuss the challenges of applying DevOps to network operations. We look at lightweight options such as starting small, having a centralized sourc…

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HPC in 2025: Trends, Technologies, and Innovations Shaping the Future 58:46

4M ago58:46

58:46

What will the landscape of High Performance Computing look like in 2025? Our expert panel will provide insights into the key trends and innovations driving this field forward. Possible topics may include: -AI Advancements: The emerging role of agentic AI and the platforms supporting its governance -Energy Efficient Computing: The latest technologie…

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2024 in Review: Highlights, Innovations, and What's Next for 2025 59:56

4M ago59:56

59:56

Join Zane and Rose live on Thursday, December 12th, as they recap the biggest events, product releases, and milestones from 2024—and look ahead to what’s coming in 2025. Register for our exclusive Orchestration Toolbox webinar series: https://hubs.li/Q02-Nz_x0 Want to learn more about CIQ or suggest future webinar topics? Visit ciq.com or email us …

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TNO012: From Hardware to Cloud: Evolving Roles for Network Operators 59:52

4M ago59:52

59:52

Cloud networking is still networking, but there are differences. In this special collaboration episode between the Total Network Operations and Cloud Gambit podcasts, Scott Robohn, Eyvonne Sharp, and William Collins dive into the contrasts between traditional and cloud networking, and how network engineers raised on hardware and the CLI can flouris…

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SC24 Recap & Fuzzball Federate Sneak Peek 54:33

5M ago54:33

54:33

We're back from SC24 to give you a sneak peek at our incredible week in Atlanta where we demoed Fuzzball Federate. Join us to learn how Fuzzball Federate unifies workloads across cloud and on-prem resources.By CIQ, Inc.

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TNO011: Behind the NetOps Curtain at Cisco Live! 49:18

5M ago49:18

49:18

Ever wonder how large conferences such as Cisco Live! manage their on-site network operations? Today’s podcast guest, Jason Davis joins host Scott Robohn to discuss history of network operations at Cisco Live!, and the intricacies, challenges, and strategies involved in setting up and managing network operations for such a large event. Episode Gues…

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HPC Creates: Celebrating achievements in the HPC Community 1:01:52

5M ago1:01:52

1:01:52

Our Research Computing Roundtable is back right in time for SC24! Join us Thursday, November 14th, as our panelists of HPC experts get ready for SC24, discuss achievements in HPC, their HPC heroes, open source projects they are involved in, and advice for HPC students.By CIQ, Inc.

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Erik Weyler - AKA "COBOL Erik" 37:24

5M ago37:24

37:24

Erik Weyler (AKA COBOL Erik) is a Solution architect at SEB. He has not only been an advocate outside of his company, but also focused on helping newer employees understand and use the modern mainframe. In this episode, we get down to the how and the why. Also, sandwich talk. https://github.com/COBOL-Erik/Sudoku-Solver-COBOL…

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TNO010: Navigating Network Automation Complexities: Insights from AutoCon 2 (Sponsored) 48:38

5M ago48:38

48:38

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 w…

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TNO009: From Network Monitoring to Observability: Make the Leap for Better NetOps 1:05:27

6M ago1:05:27

1:05:27

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 inspectio…

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TNO008: Demystifying AI: Essential Concepts for Network Operators 1:05:57

6M ago1:05:57

1:05:57

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...…

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Are you ready for SC24? 16:52

6M ago16:52

16:52

We are so excited about SC24! Can you believe SC is right around the corner? The CIQ team will be in Atlanta, and we want to meet you! Schedule a meeting, stop by to grab some swag, or check out one of our demos or presentations. We'll be at booth #4131. Want to meet with us? Click here to schedule a time! Or, click here if you want a personal demo…

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TNO007: Good Foundations Are Key To Leveraging AI for Network Operations 56:00

6M ago56:00

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In this episode of Total Network Operations the conversation focuses on the impact and implementation of AI on network operations. Host Scott Robohn is joined by guest Michael Wynston to discuss the foundational requirements for AI implementation, such as well-documented processes, version control, and lab testing. Michael also talks about the need…

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TNO006: Network Operations is Where It’s At 45:50

7M ago45:50

45:50

Join Mike Bushong, an industry expert, and host Scott Robohn as they talk about why Network Operations is the next big thing and why you should start with the end in mind for NetOps. Their proposal is that NetOps shouldn’t just get a seat at the table; they should get 51% of the vote. They... Read more »…

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How does SLURM and Warewulf work together? 28:35

7M ago28:35

28:35

We are excited for Brian Phan to join Rose and Zane on Thursday, October 17th at 11:00am PT to discuss how SLURM and Warewulf work together and for a live demo of providing a SLURM compute node with Warewulf. Don't miss this insightful discussion and demo!By CIQ, Inc.

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What is Rocky Linux from CIQ (RLC)? 13:19

7M ago13:19

13:19

Gregory Kurtzer and Rose Stein review what Rocky Linux from CIQ is and why it is different from Rocky Linux.By CIQ, Inc.

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TNO005: Making Networking Cool Again with Meter (Sponsored) 37:03

7M ago37:03

37:03

Meter CEO Anil Varanasi joins Scott Robohn on this sponsored episode of Total Network Operations to talk about Meter’s vision for networking and network operations. In this podcast, recorded the day before Meter’s first public MeterUp event, Anil and Scott discuss Meter’s approach to building new networking equipment, vertical integration of their …

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Fuzzball-Ansible Deployment with Ascender 35:37

7M ago35:37

35:37

Join Zane Hamilton, Rose Stein, and Jonathon Anderson as they dive into the future of HPC with a demo featuring Fuzzball, Ansible, and Ascender.By CIQ, Inc.

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TNO004: DevOps, NetOps, and Batman – Part 2 45:03

7M ago45:03

45:03

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 de…

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Workshops and Hackathons by CIQ 30:56

8M ago30:56

30:56

This discussion, led by Greg Sowell and Zane Hamilton, focuses on workshops and hackathons organized by CIQ to support organizations in automating their environments. These workshops aim to guide participants through practical, hands-on experiences, covering both beginner and advanced topics in automation, especially with tools like Ascender. Works…

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TNO003: DevOps, NetOps, and Batman – Part 1 39:29

8M ago39:29

39:29

Do you know what DevOps is? Really? And how well does it fit traditional NetOps? Host Scott Robohn and guest Tom McGonagle explore ways to apply DevOps to Network Engineering and Operations. They review the seven DevOps practices and Tom’s proposed adaptations of DevOps under the banner of GitNops. This is the first part of... Read more »…

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CentOS 7 is EOL - Time to Plan Your Next Move! 31:58

8M ago31:58

31:58

Are you still running CentOS 7? Don't worry; we're not judging you - we want to help! Join Zane and Rose on Thursday, September 12th to learn more about CIQ Bridge. CIQ Bridge offers extended support for kernel support, security updates, userspace packages, and on-demand assistance. About CIQ Bridge: As CentOS 7.9 reaches its End of Life (EOL) on J…

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TNO002: How Simplification Helps MSPs Scale 46:24

8M ago46:24

46:24

Simplification is the theme of today’s episode. Host Scott Robohn and guest Jack Maxfield explore the operational impacts of simplification for a Managed Service Provider (MSP). They discuss the challenges of managing multi-vendor environments and how to use templating and tools to simplify the management process. Proactive client communication and…

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Joris Mertens & Frank van der Wal - IBM Z Code-A-Thons 36:09

8M ago36:09

36:09

On a mission to spread the word of enterprise computing and the power of running applications on IBM Z, Joris Mertens and Frank van der Wal have been hard at work getting learners all over the world engaged with Code-A-Thons. Listen here for more details, and for the full multimedia experience, visit the one-pager here: https://www.ibm.com/communit…

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Introducing Ron Pagani & Oracle CloudWorld ‘24 Sneak Peek 49:12

8M ago49:12

49:12

Let's talk Linux with Ron Pagani! Join Zane, Rose, and Ron as they discuss Enterprise Linux, open source, and more! Plus, get a sneak peek of our Oracle CloudWorld hospitality lounge. Schedule a meeting with us on September 10th and 11th: https://bit.ly/3Tw3jRlBy CIQ, Inc.

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Transform IT Management with Ascender: Scalable Automation Solutions 40:44

9M ago40:44

40:44

In today's fast-paced IT landscape, automation has become an essential tool for managing increasingly complex environments. In today's podcast, we will look at two products developed by CIQ: Ascender and Ledger Pro. Ascender streamlines IT automation by harnessing the power of Ansible, enabling IT teams to automate repetitive tasks and focus on mor…

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TNO001: Your Team Matters as Much as Your Tech and Tools 45:28

9M ago45:28

45:28

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... Re…

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