Automation is a very complicated subject that requires a lot of thought and planning before implementation. It’s not something that every organization needs to implement. In this episode, Tim Bertino, Jake Khuon, and Jordan Villarreal discuss the challenges inherent in automation of networks and systems. They also clarify the differences between scripting, orchestration, and real automation. In the end they give tips and questions to ask when you feel like it is time to start your journey toward automation.

Podcast Information

• Tom Hollingsworth, Networking and Security Specialist at Gestalt IT and Event Lead for Tech Field Day. You can connect with Tom on LinkedIn and X/Twitter. Find out more on his blog or on the Tech Field Day website.
• Tim Bertino, podcast cohost and writer for the Art of Network Engineering Podcast. You can connect with Tim on LinkedIn and on X/Twitter or listen to episodes of the podcast from their website.
• Jordan Villarreal, Senior Technical Advocate at NetBox. You can connect with Jordan on LinkedIn or on X/Twitter and see his work on NetBox’s website. You can also subscribe to Jordan’s YouTube channel for more.
• Jake Khuon, Computer Networking Technologist. You can connect with Jake on LinkedIn.

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