The Fat Pipe - All Packet Pushers Pods

Today, Drew and Ethan cover the brand new Certified Kubernetes Network Engineer program with Nico Vibert. Nico helped create this certification, and is writing a study guide for the program to be published by O’Reilly in 2027. They discuss what the CKNE covers, who should take it, how to prepare, and how it can advance... Read more »

Mastering core network protocols through the Wireshark Certified Analyst (WCA) certification provides practical troubleshooting skills that can elevate IT and security careers. Holly and Ethan are joined by Wireshark expert and educator Chris Greer to break down the WCA certification. Chris shares study tips, lab resources, and details about the exam format and prep courses.... Read more »

Richard Hicks joins Ed and Tom to discuss the general availability of WinCLAT and its role in supporting IPv4 applications on IPv6-only networks. They break down how WinCLAT removes technical barriers for IPv6 adoption by bridging compatibility gaps. They also discuss configuration methods using PowerShell and Group Policy, along with advanced troubleshooting techniques and telemetry... Read more »

William is joined by Nathan Howard to discuss the Guardrail Paradox and the challenges of deploying frontier AI agents on live enterprise networks. Together they discuss building trust protocols like VIRP, securing enterprise infrastructure against AI hallucinations, and managing the risks of agent sandbox breakouts. Packet Pushers by Meter Episode Links: Watch this episode on... Read more »

Today we dive deep into the architecture of AI agents for network operations, specifically focusing on how to make them trustworthy, safe, and effective in production. Joining us to unpack all of this is Beni Bichsel, Co-Founder and CEO of NetFabric.ai. We discuss the actual network operations capabilities of agents today, the complexities of agent... Read more »