Change is inevitable—but unplanned change can break your network. This episode walks you through the change management process, including how to propose, review, approve, and document network changes. You'll learn about maintenance windows, rollback procedures, and the importance of peer review before making even minor modifications to a live environment.

We also discuss the broader system life cycle, from planning and deployment to maintenance and decommissioning. You’ll see how proper lifecycle management ensures not just technical success, but also alignment with budget, compliance, and business goals. Change doesn’t have to mean chaos—this episode shows how structure turns risk into reliability.