In this episode, get ready for a awesome discussion with Taha Yusuf, also known as NetAutomator, as we talk about the intricacies of the network engineering field, and the state of automation in networking. Listen in as we reflect on his fascinating path into the world of technology, starting from a young age with his first PC, to learning Visual Basic, and his experiences as a Network Engineer.

We also explore the importance of self-learning in achieving true success in IT careers. Taha explains why it's crucial to transcend certification and focus on self-learning.

Let's dive in!

Connect with Taha on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taha-yusuf/
Follow Taha on Twitter: https://twitter.com/NetAutomator
Containers in Cisco IOS-XE, IOS-XR, and NX-OS: Orchestration and Operation, https://www.ciscopress.com/store/containers-in-cisco-ios-xe-ios-xr-and-nx-os-orchestration-9780135782972.
Container Lab: https://containerlab.dev/

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Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode.

Join me in welcoming back Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA.

In part 2 of the interview, we'll explore the world of network automation, dissect the innovation behind NAA, and tap into Eddie's industry insights. It's a fun and engaging discussion that you won't want to miss.

I can't wait to dive back into our conversation, let's go! 

Company website: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com
NAA Installation Guide: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com/support/doc/install_guide-naa5.php
NAA Starter Guide: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com/support/doc/starter_guide-naa5.php

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Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast, your go-to source for all things network automation, network engineering, and Python. I'm Eric Chou, your host, and today, we have an incredible guest for this episode.

Join me in welcoming Eddie Chan, founder of Ironwood Networks and the technical mind behind the network snapshot tool, NAA. 

With a distinguished career that includes being an early CCIE 5624 and holding a lifetime emeritus status, Eddie brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our conversation.

In this episode, which is Part 1 of our interview series with Eddie, we'll dive into his path to network engineering and CCIE certification. We'll explore the world of network automation and tap into Eddie's deep industry insights. 

So, join us as we kick off this exciting interview with Eddie, let's dive in! 

Company website: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com
NAA Installation Guide: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com/support/doc/install_guide-naa5.php
NAA Starter Guide: https://www.ironwoodnetworks.com/support/doc/starter_guide-naa5.php

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Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast.

Today on the show, I am excited to talk to Rowell Dionicio. Rowell is an experienced wireless network expert, the Founder and Managing Director of Packt6, and the host of the Clear to Send podcast.

Before founding his own company, Rowell held different roles in the IT field, including 8 years in higher education at Stanford University.

On part 2 of the show today (find part 1's link below), we will be talking about his passion for trying out new projects, making your wireless network better, and many more. 

I am super excited to have Rowell on the show again, and we will have a great time chatting. Let’s dive right in!

Part 1: https://podcast.networkautomationnerds.com/1864201/13239495-041-talking-wireless-with-expert-content-creator-and-entrepreneur-rowell-dionicio-part-1  

Connect with Rowell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowelldionicio/
Follow Rowell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rowelldionicio
Read Rowell's Blog: https://rowelldionicio.com/blog/
Clear To Send: https://www.cleartosend.net/
Clear To Send Twitter: https://twitter.com/cleartosend
CWNA Certification: https://www.cwnp.com/certifications/cwna 

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Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast.

Today on the show, I am excited to talk to Rowell Dionicio. Rowell is an experienced wireless network expert, the Founder and Managing Director of Packt6, and the host of the Clear to Send podcast.

Before founding his own company, Rowell held different roles in the IT field, including 8 years in higher education at Stanford University.

On part 1 of the show today, we will be talking about his path to IT and his passion for wireless networking. 

I am super excited to have Rowell on the show today, and we will have a great time chatting. Let’s dive right in!

Connect with Rowell on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rowelldionicio/
Follow Rowell on Twitter: https://twitter.com/rowelldionicio
Read Rowell's Blog: https://rowelldionicio.com/blog/
Clear To Send: https://www.cleartosend.net/
Clear To Send Twitter: https://twitter.com/cleartosend
CWNA Certification: https://www.cwnp.com/certifications/cwna 

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Hello Network Automation Nerds! 

Today on the show, we will continue discussing self-publishing with my fellow authors, Nick Russo, and Tim McConnaughy. In today's world, it is important for everybody to find their voice, create their brand, and be an advocate for themselves. 

In part 2 of the talk, we will talk about lessons learned from self-publishing, the tools we used, and looking forward to the next steps. I know each of us has some hard-earned badges in that arena, and we are happy to share them with you. 

I am super excited to continue the conversation with Tim and Nick. Let’s dive right in! 

[Sponsor] Opengear: https://opengear.com/ciscolive2023/ (Visit Opengear's booth 7712 at Cisco Live 2023!).

Part 1: https://podcast.networkautomationnerds.com/1864201/12819513-039-content-creation-and-self-publishing-with-tim-mcconnaughy-and-nick-russo-part-1

Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmcconnaughy/
Follow Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/juangolbez
The Hybrid Cloud Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Hybrid-Cloud-Handbook-AWS-Traditional/dp/B0BW2ZKNB6/
Tim's Blog: https://carpe-dmvpn.com/
Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/njrusmc/
Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickrusso42518
Nicke's Blog: http://njrusmc.net/

Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/
PublishDrive: https://publishdrive.com/
Kindle Direct Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
Ingram Content Group: https://www.ingramcontent.com/

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Hello and welcome to the Network Automation Nerds podcast! 

Today on the show, we will discuss a topic near and dear to my heart, something I have been doing for the last 6 years and probably my primary side project during that time frame. I am talking about content publishing. 

In today's episode, I am joined by my fellow authors, Tim McConnaughy and Nick Russo. In part 1 of the talk, we will discuss why to become a creator, create your own brand, extend your audience, and much more. 

I am super excited to have Tim and Nick on the show today, and I know we will have a great time chatting. Let’s dive right in! 

[Sponsor] Network to Code University: https://go.networktocode.com/ntcu

Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tmcconnaughy/
Follow Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/juangolbez
The Hybrid Cloud Handbook: https://www.amazon.com/Hybrid-Cloud-Handbook-AWS-Traditional/dp/B0BW2ZKNB6/
Tim's Blog: https://carpe-dmvpn.com/
Connect with Nick on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/njrusmc/ 
Follow Nick on Twitter: https://twitter.com/nickrusso42518
Nicke's Blog: http://njrusmc.net/

Leanpub: https://leanpub.com/
PublishDrive: https://publishdrive.com/
Kindle Direct Publishing: https://kdp.amazon.com/en_US/
Ingram Content Group: https://www.ingramcontent.com/

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Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. 

Today on the show, we will continue our conversation with Anthony and Christian about going from completely manual network operation to robust, usable, and practical network automation in 2 short years. Why is this relevant to you? Because they have a relatively simple formula that can be reused by other organizations, large and small. 

In part 2 of the talk, we will focus on the second phase of their operations and the second big project they worked on. They will also share the lessons learned, differences in the architecture, and looking ahead to what is next. 

I am super excited to have Anthony and Christian on the show again. Let’s dive right in!

Anthony’s blog: https://campusnetworkengineering.com
Nornir Deep Dive: https://theworldsgonemad.net/2021/nornir-tasks/
Nautobot: https://docs.nautobot.com/projects/core/en/stable/
Nautobot Golden Configuration App: https://github.com/nautobot/nautobot-plugin-golden-config
Custom Nautobot Jobs: https://github.com/dpeachey/nautobot-custom-jobs
Online Templating Tool: https://textfsm.nornir.tech

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Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. 

Today on the show, we will talk to Anthony and Christian about going from completely manual network operation to robust, usable, and practical network automation in 2 short years. Why is this relevant to you? Because they have a relatively simple formula that can be reused by other organizations, large and small. 

In part 1 of the talk, we will focus on their background and the context in which the network is operated in. The initial exploratory phase and the first big project Anthony and Christian worked on. 

I am super excited to have Anthony and Christian on the show. Let’s dive right in!

Anthony’s blog: https://campusnetworkengineering.com
Nornir Deep Dive: https://theworldsgonemad.net/2021/nornir-tasks/
Nautobot: https://docs.nautobot.com/projects/core/en/stable/
Nautobot Golden Configuration App: https://github.com/nautobot/nautobot-plugin-golden-config
Custom Nautobot Jobs: https://github.com/dpeachey/nautobot-custom-jobs
Online Templating Tool: https://textfsm.nornir.tech

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Hello and welcome to Network Automation Nerds podcast. 

Today on the show, we will talk to Tim Bertino, Sr. System Architect, content creator, community influencer, and so much more. Many of us are already familiar with Tim's voice from being a co-host on the awesome 'The Art of Network Engineering' podcast. 

In part 2 of the talk, Tim and I will continue our conversation surrounding the topics of passions projects and side hustles. Why we think it is important to have them and how to get started. 

I am super excited to have Tim on the show again. Let’s dive right in!

Connect with Tim on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-bertino-99378a62/
Follow Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TimBertino
Tim’s Website: https://netication.com/
The Art of Network Engineering podcast: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/

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