Cisco Champion Radio

Automation is critical to modern network infrastructure. Not everyone is equally far along in their automation journey. In this broadcast you will learn how Cisco’s Nexus-as-Code project simplifies datacenter network automation through an easy-to-use, inventory driven approach based on Terraform. Learn more www.cisco.com/go/nexusascode Cisco Champion Hosts Jian Zou, PKA Technologies, Principal Network Architect Liam Keegan (twitter.com/liamjkeegan), 24/7 Networks, Solutions Architect Michael van Kleij (twitter.com/mvankleij_nl) Axians NL, Technical Consultant Micheline Murphy (twitter.com/MichyfishMurphy), WWT, Consulting Systems Engineer Guests Jim Mathers, Cisco, Engineering Product Manager Rob van der Kind, Cisco, Technical Marketing Engineer Moderator Danielle Carter, Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program Cisco Champion 2023 Applications: https://ciscocx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bNjQ0G0SJoDWKeW

AIOps is all the buzz these days. In this podcast, we will debunk some common myths surrounding AIOps and share more insights for network admins to become AIOps power users. Tune in to learn more about how Cisco DNA Center AIOps features help to achieve effective visibility, gain detailed insights and make troubleshooting more efficient. Resources Learn more: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/dna-center-platform/index.html Cisco Champion 2023 application: https://ciscocx.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bNjQ0G0SJoDWKeW Cisco Champion Hosts Michael Witte (twitter.com/themikewitte), WWT, Technical Solutions Architect Mir Hossein Mirghassemi (twitter.com/packetroute), Morgan Stanley, Vice President, Cloud DevSecOps Engineering Sijbren Beukenkamp (twitter.com/sijbrenb), 3Corners, Director Guests Bhuvi Chopra, Cisco, Engineering Product Manager, DNA Sukrit Dasgupta, Cisco, Director, Software Engineering, DNA Machine Learning Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer

Are you studying for an upcoming exam? Could you use some tips on how to study to get that certification? Join the Cisco Champions in this unfiltered episode as they discuss some tricks, tips and habits that they have used to study for exams and certifications. Learn more https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/ https://blogs.cisco.com/learning/meet-cisco-u https://www.netacad.com/ https://skillsforall.com/ https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/modeling-labs/index.html https://dcloud.cisco.com/ https://developer.cisco.com/ https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/cloud-systems-management/application-centric-infrastructure-simulator/index.html https://community.cisco.com/t5/unified-computing-system-knowledge-base/ucs-platform-emulator-downloads-ucspe-4-2-2a-ucspe-4-1-2c/ta-p/3648177 https://automatetheboringstuff.com/ https://www.eve-ng.net/ https://www.gns3.com/ https://blog.ipspace.net/2021/09/netsim-tools-overview.html https://www.coursera.org/learn/learning-how-to-learn https://www.fo

Connectivity is the basis for the Internet of Things. And wireless connectivity is accelerating the adoption of IoT technologies, driving the digitalization of society with machine-to-machine (M2M) and machine-to-people (M2P) communications on a massive scale. With massive digitization, IoT connectivity management needs a strategy that mitigates the complexity increases as organizations broaden their scope and scale of IoT. This begins with establishing a platform capable of adapting to existing systems and managing devices across geographies, wireless carriers, and connectivity technologies. We call this platform Cisco IoT Control Center – a solution for the diverse and unique connectivity needs of IoT applications demanding nuanced decisions that consider global coverage, intelligent-switching capabilities, service delivery, pricing, and security. In an increasingly digital world, connectivity should be simple, reliable, and without borders. Finding the right IoT connectivity management platform solves man

Licensing doesn't have to be difficult. Cisco has retooled a significant amount of its licensing processes to make it more user friendly. In this episode, Cisco Champions share their experiences and perspectives around Cisco Licensing. Tune in to receive practical advice, tips and tricks that can help you work smarter with Cisco Licensing. Learn more https://www.cisco.com/c/m/en_us/products/software/dna-subscription-switching/en-sw-sub-matrix-switching.html Follow us https://twitter.com/CiscoChampion Cisco Champion Hosts Joseph Houghes (twitter.com/jhoughes), Pure Storage, Senior Solutions Architect Len Ledford, Cerium Networks, Technical Solutions Architect Liam Keegan (twitter.com/liamjkeegan), 24/7 Networks, Solutions Architect Guest Shai Silberman (twitter.com/shaidom), Cisco, Engineering Product Manager, DNAC Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

In 2019, Gartner coined the four network management IT personas and, thus, set forth the xOps transformation in many IT Organizations. The four networking IT personas are: NetOps, SecOps, DevOps and AIOps. In this episode, we explore these IT personas, why they are important and how they are enabled in Cisco DNA Center. After listening, you’ll better understand how these personas can help transform and refine IT jobs. Learn more Blog: https://blogs.cisco.com/networking/empowering-the-four-it-personas-using-cisco-dna-center-with-rings-of-power d-Cloud Demo: https://dcloud2-sjc.cisco.com/content/instantdemo/cisco-dna-center-automation-and-assurance-v2-3-3-instant-demo-preview?returnPathTitleKey=content-view Follow us https://twitter.com/CiscoChampion Cisco Champion Hosts Len Ledford, Cerium Networks, Technical Solutions Architect Marc Luescher (twitter.com/LuescherMarc), Network/ Email Security Architect Guests Balaji Venkatraman, Cisco, VP, Product Management, DNA Shai Silberman (twit

Data centers continue to evolve to support next-generation applications such as AI and ML that drive massive bandwidth growth in intra-data center traffic. Demand for faster, higher-density, more sustainable data centers, and cloud-scale networks continues. To support this growth and demand, data center operators require compact, high-capacity, high-speed, and highly efficient switches. Tune in to this episode to learn how the Cisco Nexus 9232E transforms cloud-scale Infrastructure. Resources Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MV491nrm0fs&feature=youtu.be Blog: https://blogs.cisco.com/datacenter/cisco-nexus-connect-cloud-scale-performance-and-sustainability Follow us https://twitter.com/CiscoChampion Cisco Champion Hosts Alexander Deca (twitter.com/AlexanderDeca_), NTT Limited, Principal Network Engineer Mir Hossein Mirghassemi (twitter.com/packetroute), Morgan Stanley, Vice President, Cloud DevSecOps Engineering Guests Faraz Taifehesmatian, Cisco, Technical Marketing Engineer Le

In this episode, Cisco Champions and the Cisco expert explore the affordable world of remanufactured Cisco products. You’ll learn what remanufactured means, how it’s different from refurbished, and where the real value opportunities are for customers that buy remanufactured products. In addition, you’ll learn where this equipment is sourced, how it’s rehabbed, who can sell it, and the average shipping timeline. We also explore the surprise sustainability upside that remanufactured products bring to the table, and we share a couple of real-world examples of how both large and small companies are putting remanufactured goods to work for maximum upside. Questions addressed -What type of products are available? -How does equipment become part of the Cisco Refresh pool? -How does a partner or customer know what’s in stock? -Do customers need to specifically ask for Cisco Refresh? -Is the equipment always older? Or is newer gear available in the program? -What happens when equipment is returned? -Wha

Is it difficult to keep up with all the fast-paced changes in the network security space these days? DLP, CASB, SASE, ZTNA, CSPM, SSE. At the end of the day you just want to make sure your network and users are protected but acronym overload is high! Join Meraki for a discussion on network security, where they are headed and how the MX product powered by the robust threat intelligence engine Cisco Talos can protect you. Questions addressed -How does MX firewall play into the cloud? -Where do you begin? -How do you create a consistent experience for remote and in-office users? -How can organizations leverage zero trust? -How does ISE, Umbrella, and other security products tie together? (Hint: Cisco SecureX and Meraki Dashboard) -Are there different integrations that exist that can be used? -How can I leverage systems manager to make sure non-compliant software doesn’t access my firewall/ corporate network? -What are the data loss prevention features? -How can CASB help with protecting data i

So, you’re a network engineer but you’d like to learn how to automate some of your processes. Maybe you’d like to start thinking like a developer. Or, perhaps, you’d like to become proficient in coding. How do you begin? Where should you start? In this episode, Cisco Champions and our experts discuss and share their perspectives on: · The definition of automation · How a network engineer becomes a developer · The benefits of understanding how to develop · Whether automation can automate you out of a job · Tools and resources Learn more https://developer.cisco.com/ http://www.MetalDevOps.com https://github.com/Devoteam/CICD-toolbox https://github.com/Devoteam/NetCICD https://automatetheboringstuff.com/ Follow us https://twitter.com/CiscoChampion Cisco Champion Hosts Dan Kelcher (twitter.com/ipswitch), IP Fabric, Solutions Architect Kenny Paula (twitter.com/KennyJPaula666), Reading Community College, IT Instructor Mark Sibering (twitter.com/netcicd), Devoteam, Lead Principal Architect Guest Jason Go

At Cisco, the environment and sustainability are more than just important. They are the underpinnings of our vision of an inclusive future that takes everyone into account, including future generations. To fully achieve our goals, we have also focused on redesigning our workspaces globally and applying our own Cisco smart building technology and that of our vast partner ecosystems to drive to net-zero. The evolution of our networking and operational technologies, what we call Cisco Smart Building Solutions, combines lessons learned from our years of work with our partners and customers with the latest in wireless and wired networking, PoE powered devices, lighting, shades, HVAC controllers, sensors, cameras, screens and building management systems. The goal is to not only connect, but to interconnect IT and OT systems to help respond and react as the use of the space changes. The foundation of Cisco Smart Building solutions starts with Catalyst 9000 switches and access points. The Catalyst 9000 fam

Learn how Wi-Fi is changing the way we connect. Join Cisco Wireless CTO and Cisco Champions as they discuss reliable Wi-Fi for always-on, predictable connectivity; scalable performance; security with software defined segmentation; and mobility with policy-based path selections. We also discuss current and future use cases and how Wi-Fi can address IoT, XR, hybrid work, automation, and more with enhanced experiences. Learn more https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/products/networking/wireless/index.html Follow us https://twitter.com/CiscoChampion Hosts Dan Sheldon (twitter.com/SheldonClimbs), Prosimo, Senior Solutions Architect Liam Keegan (twitter.com/liamjkeegan), 24/7 Networks, Solutions Architect Paul Giblin (twitter.com/dreamlessod), Presidio, Distinguished Engineer Guest Matt MacPherson, Cisco, Sr. Director, CTO Wireless Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

Earning a Cisco certification is no easy task. Preparing for exams, in and of itself, is an investment — the cost of study materials, training, and courses, not to mention the time that candidates devote to building their skills and knowledge — all comes to fruition the moment when they pass the exam, become certified, and reach the next level in their IT career. But all of that can (somewhat) quickly fade as their recertification deadline approaches. That open window of three years to recertify suddenly begins to close. In retrospect, the window was much smaller than they had anticipated. And until recently, the only way to recertify was via testing. When Cisco revamped its certification portfolio, new changes to its recertification policy arrived as well. Among several new options to recertify aside from taking exams, the updated policy extends the Cisco Continuing Education Program to certified individuals across all certification levels; previously, an option available solely at the Expert level.

In this Cisco Champion Radio Unfiltered episode, we have an open discussion with five incredible women who have navigated the male-dominated tech industry and have achieved great success. Join us to hear more about their personal experiences, including the challenges women face and how they responded, their triumphs and their advice on topics like how to show up with authority and how to be a better ally to your female colleagues. Follow us https://twitter.com/CiscoChampion Cisco Champion Hosts Micheline Murphy (twitter.com/MichyfishMurphy), WWT, Consulting Systems Engineer Rita Younger (twitter.com/SDN_Girl), WWT, Solution Manager, Global Engineering Shala Warner (twitter.com/GiftedLane), Cloud Platform Engineer Zoe Rose (twitter.com/RoseSecOps), Canon EMEA, Regional and Supplier Information Security Guest Denise Donohue (twitter.com/@ladynetwkr), Cisco, Systems Architect Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

Cloud-Managed Security and SD-WAN: The Cisco Meraki MX are multifunctional security and SD-WAN enterprise appliances with a wide set of capabilities to address multiple use cases–from an all-in-one device. Tune in to this episode to learn how organizations of all sizes and across all industries rely on the MX to deliver secure connectivity to hub locations or multi-cloud environments, as well as application quality of experience (QoE), through advanced analytics with machine learning. Learn more https://meraki.cisco.com/products/security-sd-wan/?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Follow us https://twitter.com/CiscoChampion Hosts Adam Hollifield (twitter.com/adambomb1219), Insight Enterprises, Architect Dustin Gabbett, ScanSource, Director, Cisco CX Practice Girard Kavelines (twitter.com/GKavelines) Helient Systems, Managed Services Systems Analyst Guest Nick Joerger, Cisco, Technical Marketing Engineer, Meraki Sam Fansler, Cisco, Engineering Product Manager, Meraki Moderator Amilee San Juan (twi

Tune in to the second part of our two-part series on home networks. In the first part (i.e., Episode 32), we discussed our home network security, why you should care and how to make sure your network is secure from bad actors. In Part 2, join Cisco Champions as they discuss home network design. We dive a little deeper into design principles, home labbing and the overlap between your home network and your office network in this hybrid work world. Follow us: twitter.com/ciscochampion Cisco Champion Hosts Amr Nasher (twitter.com/Amr_Nasher), Twaasol, Managing Director Gert-Jan de Boer (twitter.com/gjdeboer), aaZoo Network Solutions, Network and Security Specialist Liam Keegan (twitter.com/liamjkeegan), 24/7 Networks, Solutions Architect Pieter-Jan Nefkens(twitter.com/pjnef,Nefkens Advies, Network Consultant/Owner Sijbren Beukenkamp (twitter.com/sijbrenb), 3Corners, Director/ Owner Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program

The world is marching towards digitization in almost every field. The evolution of mobility and the Internet of Things (IoT) has accelerated digitization. This progress touches nearly every industry and increases efficiency and resilience, but it comes with the cost of increased Greenhouse gas (GHG) and carbon (CO2) emissions. Unless technology and products are designed to be sustainable, carbon emissions will destroy our planet. Increased digitization demands and consumes more of our natural resources. To combat this, the majority of technology companies around the World have pledged to meet the Net Zero challenge. This session introduces the concepts of GHG, the need to make products green, and how Cisco is participating and contributing to make its network products sustainable. The discussion will also cover Cisco’s energy efficient network routers like the 8000 Series highlighting the groundbreaking performance achieved by its Silicon One architecture. Learn more https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutio

In today’s hyper-distributed world, ensuring a secure and flawless application experience for remote workers and offices is now paramount. Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), the merging of networking and security architectures, is essential for enabling cloud-first operations that allow IT teams to securely connect users to applications. Cisco is uniquely positioned to help IT teams deliver secure connectivity regardless of where users, devices, and applications are located by bringing together cloud-enabled networking and advanced security innovations. Learn how Cisco provides a simple turnkey solution to deliver better, more secure experiences. Learn more https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/products/plus-as-a-service/secure-connect.html?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Follow us https://twitter.com/CiscoChampion Hosts Alfred Thyri (twitter.com/phred_at) Axians ICT Austria, Sr. Systems Engineer Billy Zoellers (twitter.com/billyzoellers), Dean Dorton, IT Infrastructure Services Manager Marc Luescher (twit

Businesses are shifting to microservice-based application architectures, which support rapid development with their flexibility, stability, security, and scale. At the same time, these architectures present new connectivity and security challenges that require us to move away from traditional approaches. In this session, we’ll show how Cisco is applying its 30 years of networking leadership to cloud-native application architectures with Calisti, Cisco’s new Service Mesh Manager. You’ll also hear about Panoptica, the Cisco Secure Application Cloud, which applies Cisco security leadership to cloud-native architectures. Finally, we will have an open discussion about additional technology development initiatives led by Cisco’s Emerging Technologies & Incubation team. Learn more Cisco Emerging Technologies & Incubation: https://eti.cisco.com/ Calisti (Cisco’s Service Mesh Manager): https://calisti.app/ Panoptica (Cisco’s Secure Application Cloud): https://panoptica.app/ Follow us https:/

As today’s IT leaders, you are living the reality of a changing world every day. To adapt, you must build new ways to work and conduct business. Modernizing your infrastructure is the first step, but true IT agility requires a smarter operational model. Learn how Cisco delivers best-in-class technologies with powerful wireless platforms that are more automated, more intelligent, more secure, more flexible and more sustainable. We’ll demonstrate how you can help your IT team efficiently deliver the most resilient high performance network experiences that rapidly adapt to changing business needs. (7:45) Why are there two different code bases? (11:21) What about the MS390? (13:10) Do you see additional models being added to this? Learn more: https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/solutions/enterprise-networks/802-11ax-solution/index.html?dtid=opdcsnc001469 https://techhouse570.wordpress.com/2022/06/18/techhouse570-cisco-live-2022-highlights-meraki-catalyst-916x-oh-my/ https://meraki.cisco.com/form/instant-demo/?