AUDIO – rule 11 reader https://rule11.tech culture eats technology for breakfast Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:13:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://i0.wp.com/rule11.tech/wp-content/uploads/cropped-rule11-logo-square.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 AUDIO – rule 11 reader https://rule11.tech 32 32 yes Russ White false episodic Russ White Russ White Russ White podcast AUDIO – rule 11 reader https://rule11.tech/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg https://rule11.tech/hedge TV-G Weekly Russ White 73371701 Hedge 301: SONiC https://rule11.tech/hedge-301/ https://rule11.tech/hedge-301/#respond Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:13:15 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020244   What's the deal with SONiC? Is it easy to build and use, or hard? Is it something you should be looking at? Jeff Doyle joins Russ and Tom to look at the SONiC operating system, ecosystem, and deployment.]]> What’s the deal with SONiC? Is it easy to build and use, or hard? Is it something you should be looking at? Jeff Doyle joins Russ and Tom to look at the SONiC operating system, ecosystem, and deployment.
 

 
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]]> https://rule11.tech/hedge-301/feed/ 0 Russ White full 49:35 1020244 Hedge 300: Solving Injection Attacks https://rule11.tech/hedge-300/ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:46:35 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020235   It's episode 300, and it's roundtable time. In this episode, Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ talk about how systems can be designed to prevent injection attacks, and then the perennial unpleasantness of layoffs.]]> It’s episode 300, and it’s roundtable time. In this episode, Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ talk about how systems can be designed to prevent injection attacks, and then the perennial unpleasantness of layoffs.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 38:35 1020235 Hedge 299: 6G https://rule11.tech/hedge-299/ Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:38:02 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020214   As we discussed in the prior episode, the 6G hype is building. What's in 6G, though, and how realistic is it that a new wireless technology is going to radically change the world? In this episode of the Hedge, George Michaelson joins us from Australia to discuss the ins and outs of 6G. ]]> As we discussed in the prior episode, the 6G hype is building. What’s in 6G, though, and how realistic is it that a new wireless technology is going to radically change the world? In this episode of the Hedge, George Michaelson joins us from Australia to discuss the ins and outs of 6G.
 
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]]> Russ White full 55:43 1020214 Hedge 298: The 6G Hype Begins https://rule11.tech/hedge-298/ Fri, 06 Mar 2026 13:54:33 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020205   It's 2026, and it's time for a new cellular telephone hype cycle: 6G! Doug Dawson from CCG joins Russ and Tom to talk about why 5G is really 4.5G, the proposed changes for 6G, and the challenges higher frequency ranges and bandwidths face in the real world.   It's definitely worth following Doug's daily post about the telecom and wireless worlds over at Pots and Pans.]]> It’s 2026, and it’s time for a new cellular telephone hype cycle: 6G! Doug Dawson from CCG joins Russ and Tom to talk about why 5G is really 4.5G, the proposed changes for 6G, and the challenges higher frequency ranges and bandwidths face in the real world.
 
It’s definitely worth following Doug’s daily post about the telecom and wireless worlds over at Pots and Pans.
 

 
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]]> Russ White 298 298 6G Hype! full 43:49 1020205 Hedge 297: MPLS https://rule11.tech/hedge-297/ Fri, 27 Feb 2026 17:07:04 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020195   Has MPLS really "died" because of SD-WAN services? Scott Robohon joins Tom and Russ to talk about the past and future of MPLS.]]> Has MPLS really “died” because of SD-WAN services? Scott Robohn joins Tom and Russ to talk about the past and future of MPLS.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 52:51 1020195 Hedge 296: AS-SETs https://rule11.tech/hedge-296/ Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:27:27 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020186   AS-SETs (not that kind) were originally designed to simplify filtering at eBGP peering points--but they seem to have gone horribly wrong. Job Snijders and Doug Madory join Tom and Russ to discuss the history, use, problems, and (hopeful) demise of AS-SETs.]]> AS-SETs (not that kind) were originally designed to simplify filtering at eBGP peering points–but they seem to have gone horribly wrong. Job Snijders and Doug Madory join Tom and Russ to discuss the history, use, problems, and (hopeful) demise of AS-SETs.
 
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]]> Russ White full 49:11 1020186 Hedge 295: Specialization https://rule11.tech/hedge-295/ Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:54:23 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020172   Should network engineers focus on specializing in one technology, vendor, or solution, or should they think about building a diverse skill set? Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ discuss the advantages of each, how these options relate to the future of network engineering, and skill diversification.]]>
 
Should network engineers focus on specializing in one technology, vendor, or solution, or should they think about building a diverse skill set? Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ discuss the advantages of each, how these options relate to the future of network engineering, and skill diversification.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 38:22 1020172 Hedge 294: Resource Constrained Environments https://rule11.tech/hedge-294/ Thu, 05 Feb 2026 21:02:41 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020157   The future of network design and architecture is--based on current trends--is going to be working with and around resource constraints. How would resource constraints impact the way we design and manage networks? Mike Bushong joins Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ to ponder network engineering in a resource constrained world.]]>
 
The future of network design and architecture is–based on current trends–is going to be working with and around resource constraints. How would resource constraints impact the way we design and manage networks? Mike Bushong joins Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ to ponder network engineering in a resource constrained world.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 48:14 1020157 Hedge 293: Moore’s Law https://rule11.tech/hedge-293/ Fri, 23 Jan 2026 15:18:28 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020140   Is there an interaction between Moore's Law and network computing? If so, what is the relationship? How do advances in silicon capabilities and network speeds and feeds rely and drive one another. Geoff Huston joins Russ on this episode of the Hedge to look at a bit of the history. ]]> Is there an interaction between Moore’s Law and network computing? If so, what is the relationship? How do advances in silicon capabilities and network speeds and feeds rely and drive one another. Geoff Huston joins Russ on this episode of the Hedge to look at a bit of the history.
 

 
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]]> Russ White 293 293 full 51:54 1020140 Hedge 292: Data Center Costs https://rule11.tech/hedge-292/ Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:26:55 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020136   The cost of building and maintaining a data center is rising rapidly--and not just in financial terms. George Michaelson joins Tom and Russ to discuss the wider costs of data centers.]]> The cost of building and maintaining a data center is rising rapidly–and not just in financial terms. George Michaelson joins Tom and Russ to discuss the wider costs of data centers.
 

 
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]]> Russ White 292 292 Data Center Costs with George Michaelson full 53:49 1020136 Best of the Hedge 9: Ethics in IT https://rule11.tech/both-009/ Thu, 08 Jan 2026 22:25:33 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020131   Nash King (@gammacapricorni) joins Russ White and Tom Ammon in a wide ranging discussion of ethics in IT, including being comfortable with standing up and saying “no” when asked to do something you consider unethical and the virtue ethic. ]]>
 
Nash King (@gammacapricorni) joins Russ White and Tom Ammon in a wide ranging discussion of ethics in IT, including being comfortable with standing up and saying “no” when asked to do something you consider unethical and the virtue ethic.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 31:37 1020131 Hedge 291: The Assault on Standards https://rule11.tech/hedge-291/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 19:51:10 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020110   As the Internet centralizes and gets "big," standards are often being sidelined or consumed. What are the possible results of abandoning standards? Is there anything "normal network engineers" can do about it?]]> As the Internet centralizes and gets “big,” standards are often being sidelined or consumed. What are the possible results of abandoning standards? Is there anything “normal network engineers” can do about it?
 
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]]> Russ White full 23:57 1020110 Hedge 290: The Amoeba and the Mathematician https://rule11.tech/hedge-290/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 15:47:29 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020102   In this Hedge roundtable, Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ discuss The Amoeba and the Mathematician]]> In this Hedge roundtable, Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ discuss The Amoeba and the Mathematician
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 26:33 1020102 Best of the Hedge: Hedge 6 on DoH (Part 2) https://rule11.tech/boh-006/ Fri, 05 Dec 2025 15:13:40 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020093   In this episode of the Hedge, Geoff Huston joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to finish the discussion on the ideas behind DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and to consider the implications of its widespread adoption. Is it time to bow to our new overlords? ]]> In this episode of the Hedge, Geoff Huston joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to finish the discussion on the ideas behind DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and to consider the implications of its widespread adoption. Is it time to bow to our new overlords?
 
This is part two of a two part series. This is a “best of the Hedge” repost.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 27:46 1020093 Best of the Hedge: Episode 5 on DoH (Part 1) https://rule11.tech/boh-5/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 14:00:54 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020080 In this episode of the Hedge, Geoff Huston joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to discuss the ideas behind DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and to consider the implications of its widespread adoption. Is it time to bow to our new overlords?]]> In this episode of the Hedge, Geoff Huston joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to discuss the ideas behind DNS over HTTPS (DoH), and to consider the implications of its widespread adoption. Is it time to bow to our new overlords?

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]]> Russ White full 27:46 1020080 Hedge 289: Containerlab https://rule11.tech/hedge-289/ Fri, 21 Nov 2025 20:05:32 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020076 If you are struggling with building labs on lighter weight systems--or if you're just interested in what Containerlab is and does--join Rick, Roman, and Russ for this discussion of what Containerlab is, what it does, and where its going.]]> If you are struggling with building labs on lighter weight systems–or if you’re just interested in what Containerlab is and does–join Rick, Roman, and Russ for this discussion of what Containerlab is, what it does, and where its going.

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]]> Russ White full 43:25 1020076 Hedge 288: Loneliness https://rule11.tech/hedge-288/ Thu, 13 Nov 2025 18:58:26 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020058 Sometimes we just like to talk about "life issues" as they relate to network engineering and technology career fields. Loneliness seems to especially plague network engineering and other "small" IT fields, where communities are small, change is rapid, and stress is high. Loneliness expert Lucy Rose joins Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ to discuss loneliness.]]> Sometimes we just like to talk about “life issues” as they relate to network engineering and technology career fields. Loneliness seems to especially plague network engineering and other “small” IT fields, where communities are small, change is rapid, and stress is high. Loneliness expert Lucy Rose joins Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ to discuss loneliness.

Check out the Cost of Loneliness here.

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]]> Russ White full 51:05 1020058 Hedge 287: IPv6 in Planned Economies https://rule11.tech/hedge-287/ Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:51:55 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020052 Do planned economies, like China, have an advantage in deploying IPv6? What do the numbers on the DFZ show? George Michaelson joins Russ and Tom to discuss.]]> Do planned economies, like China, have an advantage in deploying IPv6? What do the numbers on the DFZ show? George Michaelson joins Russ and Tom to discuss.

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]]> Russ White full 50:13 1020052 Hedge 286: Roundtable https://rule11.tech/hedge-286/ https://rule11.tech/hedge-286/#comments Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:25:32 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020040 It's time again for Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ to talk about current articles they've run across in their day-to-day reading. This time we talk about WiFi in the home, how often users think a global problem is really local, and why providers have a hard time supporting individual homes and businesses. The second topic is one no one really cares about ... apathy. What causes apathy? How can we combat it? Join us for this episode of the Hedge ... if you can bring yourself to care!]]> It’s time again for Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ to talk about current articles they’ve run across in their day-to-day reading. This time we talk about WiFi in the home, how often users think a global problem is really local, and why providers have a hard time supporting individual homes and businesses. The second topic is one no one really cares about … apathy. What causes apathy? How can we combat it? Join us for this episode of the Hedge … if you can bring yourself to care!
 

 
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]]> https://rule11.tech/hedge-286/feed/ 3 Russ White full 41:51 1020040 Hedge 285: Post Quantum Crypto https://rule11.tech/hedge-285/ https://rule11.tech/hedge-285/#comments Fri, 24 Oct 2025 14:52:03 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020029 Is quantum really an immediate and dangerous threat to current cryptography systems, or are we pushing to hastily adopt new technologies we won't necessarily need for a few more years? Should we allow the quantum pie to bake a few more years before slicing a piece and digging in? George Michaelson joins Russ and Tom to discuss.]]> Is quantum really an immediate and dangerous threat to current cryptography systems, or are we pushing to hastily adopt new technologies we won’t necessarily need for a few more years? Should we allow the quantum pie to bake a few more years before slicing a piece and digging in? George Michaelson joins Russ and Tom to discuss.

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]]> https://rule11.tech/hedge-285/feed/ 1 Russ White full 46:00 1020029 Hedge 284: Netops and Corporate Culture https://rule11.tech/hedge-284/ Fri, 17 Oct 2025 12:20:30 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020022 We all know netops, NRE, and devops can increase productivity, increase Mean Time Between Mistakes (MTBM), and decrease MTTR--but how do we deploy and use these tools? We often think of the technical hurdles you face in their deployment, but most of the blockers are actually cultural. Chris Grundemann, Eyvonne, Russ, and Tom discuss the cultural issues with deploying netops on this episode of the Hedge.]]> We all know netops, NRE, and devops can increase productivity, increase Mean Time Between Mistakes (MTBM), and decrease MTTR–but how do we deploy and use these tools? We often think of the technical hurdles you face in their deployment, but most of the blockers are actually cultural. Chris Grundemann, Eyvonne, Russ, and Tom discuss the cultural issues with deploying netops on this episode of the Hedge.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 45:33 1020022 Hedge 283: Technical Planning https://rule11.tech/hedge-283/ https://rule11.tech/hedge-283/#comments Fri, 10 Oct 2025 22:58:58 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1020006 We network engineers often find ourselves without a viable plan--our plans always seem to go awry, to the point that many network engineers just give up on planning. Is "giving up" the right solution? Or can we learn to be better planners? Jonathan Adams and Tim McConnaughy join Russ to discussion planning for network engineers.]]> We network engineers often find ourselves without a viable plan–our plans always seem to go awry, to the point that many network engineers just give up on planning. Is “giving up” the right solution? Or can we learn to be better planners? Jonathan Adams and Tim McConnaughy join Russ to discussion planning for network engineers.

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]]> https://rule11.tech/hedge-283/feed/ 1 Russ White full 36:35 1020006 Hedge 282: Future of Operations https://rule11.tech/hedge-282/ Fri, 03 Oct 2025 13:01:37 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019996 On this episode of the Hedge, Anil Varanasi joins Russ to talk about the complexities of network operations and what Meter is doing in this space. note: even though this is a more product-heavy episode of the Hedge than usual, it is not sponsored]]> On this episode of the Hedge, Anil Varanasi joins Russ to talk about the complexities of network operations and what Meter is doing in this space.
 
note: even though this is a more product-heavy episode of the Hedge than usual, it is not sponsored
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 31:43 1019996 Best of the Hedge: Episode 4 https://rule11.tech/boh-4/ Fri, 26 Sep 2025 17:37:34 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019991   Multicloud is all the rage — but is this always an intentional state of affairs, or do companies just “fall into” multicloud? Security in multicloud and certifications round out this episode of the Hedge, where we are joined by Joe Cozzupoli. You can get in touch with Joe through twitter at @jcozzupo24150. ]]> Multicloud is all the rage — but is this always an intentional state of affairs, or do companies just “fall into” multicloud? Security in multicloud and certifications round out this episode of the Hedge, where we are joined by Joe Cozzupoli. You can get in touch with Joe through twitter at @jcozzupo24150.
 

 
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]]> 1019991 Hedge 281: Blockchain https://rule11.tech/hedge-281/ Fri, 19 Sep 2025 15:02:18 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019980   What is the relationship between blockchain technologies and network engineering? Is blockchain "just another application," or are there implications for naming, performance, and connectivity? Austin Federa joins Tom and Russ to discuss the intersection of blockchain and networks. ]]> What is the relationship between blockchain technologies and network engineering? Is blockchain “just another application,” or are there implications for naming, performance, and connectivity? Austin Federa joins Tom and Russ to discuss the intersection of blockchain and networks.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 39:59 1019980 Hedge 280: Networking Careers https://rule11.tech/hedge-280/ Fri, 12 Sep 2025 15:44:36 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019975   When you think of careers in network engineering, you probably think of being a console jockey, racking and stacking and configuring boxes. There is, however, much larger than just these things. Ethan Banks joins Eyvonne and Russ to talk about the broader world of careers in network engineering.]]> When you think of careers in network engineering, you probably think of being a console jockey, racking and stacking and configuring boxes. There is, however, much larger than just these things. Ethan Banks joins Eyvonne and Russ to talk about the broader world of careers in network engineering.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 51:42 1019975 Hedge 279: Learning Theory https://rule11.tech/hedge-279a/ Fri, 05 Sep 2025 13:05:49 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019964 Returning to a thread here at the Hedge, Rick Graziani joins Tom and Russ to discuss a college professor's perspective on why network engineers should learn the theory, and not just the configuration. ]]>

Returning to a thread here at the Hedge, Rick Graziani joins Tom and Russ to discuss a college professor’s perspective on why network engineers should learn the theory, and not just the configuration.

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]]> Russ White full 43:07 1019964 Hedge 278: Advocating for Yourself https://rule11.tech/hedge-278/ Fri, 29 Aug 2025 14:35:18 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019942   "Advocate for yourself!" What does this mean, and how can you do it? Alexis Bertholf joins Tom and Russ to discuss practical strategies to advocate for yourself.]]> “Advocate for yourself!” What does this mean, and how can you do it? Alexis Bertholf joins Tom and Russ to discuss practical strategies to advocate for yourself.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 40:07 1019942 Best of the Hedge: Episode 3 https://rule11.tech/boh-003/ Fri, 22 Aug 2025 12:36:28 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019937 Network automation efforts tend to focus on building and maintaining configurations–but is this the right place to be putting our automation efforts? Derick Winkworth joins Tom Ammon and Russ White at the Hedge for a conversation about what engineers really do, and what this means for automation.]]> From time to time, I like to dive into the archive and find a show that’s worth repeating. Forthwith, Derrick Winkworth and automation.
 
Network automation efforts tend to focus on building and maintaining configurations–but is this the right place to be putting our automation efforts? Derick Winkworth joins Tom Ammon and Russ White at the Hedge for a conversation about what engineers really do, and what this means for automation.
 

 
Russ White full 31:18 1019937 Hedge 277: Sociotechnical Systems https://rule11.tech/hedge-277/ Fri, 15 Aug 2025 12:04:45 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019928 What is the relationship between humans and machines? Do we adapt to machines, or do we adapt machines to humans? Does technology drive culture, or does our culture drive our technology? Join Mark Prosser, Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ as they discuss what a sociotechnical system is and how it impacts our lives.]]> What is the relationship between humans and machines? Do we adapt to machines, or do we adapt machines to humans? Does technology drive culture, or does our culture drive our technology? Join Mark Prosser, Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ as they discuss what a sociotechnical system is and how it impacts our lives.
 
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]]> Russ White full 46:36 1019928 Hedge 276: Common Mistakes in RFPs https://rule11.tech/hedge-276-common-mistakes-in-rfps/ Thu, 07 Aug 2025 15:38:53 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019915 Requests for proposals (RFPs) are a little understood part of running a network--or any other IT system. What are some common mistakes, and some things engineers should think about, when building and executing RFPs? Andreas Taudte joins Tom and Russ to discuss RFPs.]]> Requests for proposals (RFPs) are a little understood part of running a network–or any other IT system. What are some common mistakes, and some things engineers should think about, when building and executing RFPs? Andreas Taudte joins Tom and Russ to discuss RFPs.

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]]> Russ White full 41:24 1019915 Hedge 275: Jevon’s Paradox https://rule11.tech/hedge-275/ Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:17:57 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019900   What is Jevon's Paradox? Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ discuss how this famous paradox impact network engineering.]]> What is Jevon’s Paradox? Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ discuss how this famous paradox impact network engineering.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 35:55 1019900 Hedge 274: DNS DELEG https://rule11.tech/hedge-274/ https://rule11.tech/hedge-274/#comments Thu, 17 Jul 2025 19:37:58 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019884 What is DNS Delegation and what is it used for? What is new in the Delegation world, and what impact does it have on DNS security and operations? George Michaelson joins Tom Ammon and Russ White for a discussion about DNS DELEG in this episode of the Hedge.]]>

What is DNS Delegation and what is it used for? What is new in the Delegation world, and what impact does it have on DNS security and operations? George Michaelson joins Tom Ammon and Russ White for a discussion about DNS DELEG in this episode of the Hedge.

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]]> https://rule11.tech/hedge-274/feed/ 3 Russ White full 46:09 1019884 Hedge 273: The Future is Operations https://rule11.tech/hedge-273-the-future-is-operations/ https://rule11.tech/hedge-273-the-future-is-operations/#comments Fri, 11 Jul 2025 12:44:57 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019877 Many of us old timers (and a lot of young timers) worry about the future of networking. What if the future isn't a technology, or even AI, but a change in focus? Mike Bushong joins Tom and Russ to argue for operations as the future of networking.]]> Many of us old timers (and a lot of young timers) worry about the future of networking. What if the future isn’t a technology, or even AI, but a change in focus? Mike Bushong joins Tom and Russ to argue for operations as the future of networking.
 

 
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]]> https://rule11.tech/hedge-273-the-future-is-operations/feed/ 2 Russ White 273 273 Operations and the Future of Networking full 53:46 1019877 Best of the Hedge: Episode 1 https://rule11.tech/hedge-001-rp/ Thu, 03 Jul 2025 13:00:43 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019867 Are you stressed? Everyone in IT seems to be continuously stressed--but what can we do about it? Sonia Cuff joins the Hedge to talk about stress. From time to time we like to repost episodes of significance--this week we're reposting episode 1.]]> Are you stressed? Everyone in IT seems to be continuously stressed–but what can we do about it? Sonia Cuff joins the Hedge to talk about stress.

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From time to time we like to repost episodes of significance–this week we’re reposting episode 1.

]]> Russ White 1 1 Stress in IT full 30:08 1019867 Hedge 272: Are we addicted to the CLI? https://rule11.tech/hedge-272/ Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:28:14 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019857   Is the CLI the best way to configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers and other networking gear? Or should we move past the CLI towards automation and (possibly even) GUI-based tools? Mark Posser joins Russ and Tom to discuss on this episode of the Hedge. ]]> Is the CLI the best way to configure, manage, and troubleshoot routers and other networking gear? Or should we move past the CLI towards automation and (possibly even) GUI-based tools? Mark Posser joins Russ and Tom to discuss on this episode of the Hedge.
 

 
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For more reading on this topic, please check out this post by Chris Grundemann.

]]> Russ White full 29:31 1019857 Hedge 271: AI and Creativity https://rule11.tech/hedge-271/ Fri, 13 Jun 2025 15:11:04 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019804 AI chatbots and image creators are all the rage right now--we are using them for everything from coding to writing books to creating short movies. One question we do not ask often enough, though, is how this impact human creators. How will these tools shape creativity and thinking skills?]]> AI chatbots and image creators are all the rage right now–we are using them for everything from coding to writing books to creating short movies. One question we do not ask often enough, though, is how this impact human creators. How will these tools shape creativity and thinking skills?

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]]> Russ White 271 271 AI and Creativity full 36:29 1019804 Hedge 270: Password Psychology https://rule11.tech/hedge-270/ Fri, 06 Jun 2025 15:07:14 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019774 Password hygiene drive IT professionals crazy--people forget their passwords, will not change them often enough, and choose weak ones. But are IT folks immune to these problems? What is the psychology behind passwords, and how do we do better? Karl Buhl joins Tom and Russ to talk about passwords.]]> Password hygiene drives IT professionals crazy–people forget their passwords, will not change them often enough, and choose weak ones. But are IT folks immune to these problems? What is the psychology behind passwords, and how do we do better? Karl Buhl joins Tom and Russ to talk about passwords.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 35:25 1019774 Hedge 269: Web 3.0 https://rule11.tech/hedge-269/ Thu, 29 May 2025 14:17:01 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019758 Yes, we took an (unintentional) three-week break for medical reasons ... but we're back with a new episode. What is Web 3.0, and how is it different from Web 2.0? What about XR, AI, and Quantum, and their relationship to Web 3.0? Jamie Schwartz joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to try to get to a solid definition of what Web 3.0 and how it impacts the future of the Internet.]]> Yes, we took an (unintentional) three-week break for medical reasons … but we’re back with a new episode.

What is Web 3.0, and how is it different from Web 2.0? What about XR, AI, and Quantum, and their relationship to Web 3.0? Jamie Schwartz joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to try to get to a solid definition of what Web 3.0 and how it impacts the future of the Internet.

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]]> Russ White full 45:26 1019758 Hedge 268: Will AI take our jobs? https://rule11.tech/hedge-268/ Thu, 01 May 2025 14:46:37 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019748 nbsp; One of the "great fears" advancing AI unlocks is that most of our jobs can, and will, be replaced by various forms of AI. Join us on this episode of the Hedge as Jonathan Mast at White Beard Strategies, Tom Ammon, and Russ White discuss whether we are likely to see a net loss, gain, or wash in jobs as companies deploy LLMS, and other potential up- and down-sides.]]> One of the “great fears” advancing AI unlocks is that most of our jobs can, and will, be replaced by various forms of AI. Join us on this episode of the Hedge as Jonathan Mast at White Beard Strategies, Tom Ammon, and Russ White discuss whether we are likely to see a net loss, gain, or wash in jobs as companies deploy LLMS, and other potential up- and down-sides.
 

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]]> Russ White full 36:56 1019748 Hedge 267: Can modularization solve people problems? https://rule11.tech/hedge-267/ Fri, 25 Apr 2025 12:20:34 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019743 Solving technology problems often involves breaking a problem into multiple smaller problems, build interaction surfaces between the pieces, and glue the pieces back into a larger system. We also know every technology problem is actually a people problem--whether in the past, the present, or the future. Given these two points, can we say something like: "If technology and people problems are interchangeable, we should be able to solve people problems the way we solve technology problems--via modularization?"]]> Solving technology problems often involves breaking a problem into multiple smaller problems, build interaction surfaces between the pieces, and glue the pieces back into a larger system. We also know every technology problem is actually a people problem–whether in the past, the present, or the future.

Given these two points, can we say something like: “If technology and people problems are interchangeable, we should be able to solve people problems the way we solve technology problems–via modularization?”

Join us as Tom, Eyvonne, and Russ discuss how this might–or might not–apply to the real world. The second trend we’re discussing on this episode of the Hedge is the apparent movement towards government telling data center operators to “bring your own power.”

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]]> Russ White full 32:59 1019743 Hedge 266: SR/MPLS https://rule11.tech/hedge-266/ Fri, 11 Apr 2025 13:42:55 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019726 When most people think of segment routing (SR), they think of SRv6--using IPv6 addresses as segment IDs, and breaking the least significant /64 to create microsids for service differentiation. This is not, however, the only way to implement and deploy SR. The alternative is SR using MPLS labels, or SR/MPLS. Hemant Sharma joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to discuss SR/MPLS, why operators might choose MPLS over IPv6 SIDs, and other topics related to SR/MPLS. You can find Hermant's recent book on SR/MPLS here.]]> When most people think of segment routing (SR), they think of SRv6–using IPv6 addresses as segment IDs, and breaking the least significant /64 to create microsids for service differentiation. This is not, however, the only way to implement and deploy SR. The alternative is SR using MPLS labels, or SR/MPLS. Hemant Sharma joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to discuss SR/MPLS, why operators might choose MPLS over IPv6 SIDs, and other topics related to SR/MPLS.

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You can find Hermant’s recent book on SR/MPLS here.

]]> Russ White 266 266 SR/MPLS full 39:00 1019726 Hedge 265: Out of Band Networks https://rule11.tech/hedge-265/ Fri, 04 Apr 2025 16:32:36 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019708 Out of band management networks were once more common than they are today. Should we go back to building out of band management networks? Should out of band management networks be virtual or physical? How can we sell out of band management networks to the folks paying the bills? Daryll Swer joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to discuss the importance of OOB management.]]> Out of band management networks were once more common than they are today. Should we go back to building out of band management networks? Should out of band management networks be virtual or physical? How can we sell out of band management networks to the folks paying the bills? Daryll Swer joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to discuss the importance of OOB management.

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]]> Russ White full 46:32 1019708 Hedge 264: Documentation and Tech Debt https://rule11.tech/hedge-264/ Fri, 28 Mar 2025 14:55:40 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019687 On this episode of the Hedge, Eyvonne, Tom, and Russ talk about topics near and dear to every network engineer’s heart–documentation, legacy, and tech debt. What should our philosophy of documentation be? What are legacy, end of life, and tech debt, really?

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]]> Russ White full 40:32 1019687 Hedge 263: NFTs https://rule11.tech/hedge-263/ Fri, 21 Mar 2025 14:45:36 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019668   How do Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, impact value and the future of all things digital? How are they different from--and similar to--blockchain? Jaime Schwarz joins Russ White and Tom Ammon to talk about what NFTs are, how they work, and how they might impact the future.]]> How do Non-Fungible Tokens, or NFTs, impact value and the future of all things digital? How are they different from–and similar to–blockchain? Jaime Schwarz joins Russ White and Tom Ammon to talk about what NFTs are, how they work, and how they might impact the future.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 45:21 1019668 Hedge 262: Stealthy BGP Attacks https://rule11.tech/hedge-262/ Thu, 13 Mar 2025 15:58:18 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019649   Many providers count on detection in the global routing table to discover and counter BGP route hijacks. What if there were a kind of BGP hijack that cannot be detected using current mechanisms? Henry Birge-Lee joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to discuss a kind of stealthy BGP attack that avoids normal detection, and how we can resolve these attacks.]]> Many providers count on detection in the global routing table to discover and counter BGP route hijacks. What if there were a kind of BGP hijack that cannot be detected using current mechanisms? Henry Birge-Lee joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to discuss a kind of stealthy BGP attack that avoids normal detection, and how we can resolve these attacks.
 
To find out more, check this RIPE video.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 42:48 1019649 Hedge 261: The NTIA, Spectrum, and Broadband https://rule11.tech/hedge-261/ Sat, 01 Mar 2025 13:26:07 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019620 In the United States, the National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Administration manages spectrum and researches the current state of Internet connectivity for policy makers. Henning Schulzrinne joins Tom and Russ to discuss the role of the NTIA, spectrum management, and broadband management.]]> In the United States, the National Telecommunications and Infrastructure Administration manages spectrum and researches the current state of Internet connectivity for policy makers. Henning Schulzrinne joins Tom and Russ to discuss the role of the NTIA, spectrum management, and broadband management.
 
You can read the NTIA’s reports here.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 41:25 1019620 Hedge 260: The State of the DFZ https://rule11.tech/hedge-260-the-state-of-the-dfz/ Fri, 21 Feb 2025 14:20:06 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019597 Trends in the global BGP table--the Default Free Zone (DFZ) table--can tell us a lot about the state of the global Internet. Is the Internet growing? Is IPv6 growing, or are we still in a world of "all things IPv4?" Geoff Huston joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to review the state of the routing table from 2024.]]> Trends in the global BGP table–the Default Free Zone (DFZ) table–can tell us a lot about the state of the global Internet. Is the Internet growing? Is IPv6 growing, or are we still in a world of “all things IPv4?” Geoff Huston joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to review the state of the routing table from 2024.
 

 
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]]> Russ White full 38:28 1019597 Hedge 259: Architecture and Process https://rule11.tech/hedge-259/ https://rule11.tech/hedge-259/#comments Fri, 14 Feb 2025 15:48:44 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019583 We often try to "institutionalize" things that work into repeatable processes—and most of the time, it doesn't work. The process ends up becoming unwieldy, eventually failing to prevent failures and stifling innovation. How can we get out of this rut? Differentiating between architecture and process. Far too many IT shops try to replace architecture with process. Our second topic for this episode is the destructive lies of the tool trope. Tools are not "neutral," they impact the way we think and work. A primary example of a tool that can often reshape our thinking and doing in very negative ways is ... the process.]]> We often try to “institutionalize” things that work into repeatable processes—and most of the time, it doesn’t work. The process ends up becoming unwieldy, eventually failing to prevent failures and stifling innovation. How can we get out of this rut? Differentiating between architecture and process. Far too many IT shops try to replace architecture with process. Our second topic for this episode is the destructive lies of the tool trope. Tools are not “neutral,” they impact the way we think and work. A primary example of a tool that can often reshape our thinking and doing in very negative ways is … the process.

https://media.blubrry.com/hedge/content.blubrry.com/hedge/hedge-259.mp3

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]]> https://rule11.tech/hedge-259/feed/ 1 Russ White full 38:08 1019583 Hedge 258: pyATS and Testing Through Automation https://rule11.tech/hedge-258/ Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:20:51 +0000 https://rule11.tech/?p=1019567 We often think of network automation as a configuration tool, but automation can also be used for one-off, integration, and even continuous testing. Dan Wade joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to talk about pyATS and the concept of automated testing.]]> We often think of network automation as a configuration tool, but automation can also be used for one-off, integration, and even continuous testing. Dan Wade joins Tom Ammon and Russ White to talk about pyATS and the concept of automated testing. To find out more about pyATS, check here.

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