Two New Ways to Bring NetBox Into Your CML Networks
Introducing the ready-to-go NetBox Server node for instant synchronization and the cml2netbox utility to sync CML with NetBox.
Hank Preston
Distinguished Architect
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Bringing Some Source of Truth to Your NetAI Agentic Playground
What if an AI agent could access source-of-truth data about the network?
Context Length: An AI ‘Nerd Knob’ Every Network Engineer Should Know
Learn about context length and its role in AI optimization for network engineers.
Creating a NetAI Playground for Agentic AI Experimentation
Explore the technical aspects of agentic AI as an almost-autonomous AI-powered network assistant.
Network Engineers: I Don’t Want to Be an AI Babysitter
As AI transforms the tech landscape, network engineers should embrace AI as a resource, rather than their replacement.
Navigating the AI Era as a CCIE
Technical expertise remains crucial in an AI-driven world, with new insights and key updates for CCIEs to prepare for the future.
Exploring AAA and TACACS Configuration with Cisco Modeling Labs
Explore AAA, an essential topic found on many Cisco Certification exams. Go from concept to configuration with Hank's step-by-step guide, complete with downloadable CML topologies to suit your learning needs.
CCNA: The foundation that built my IT career (can be yours, too)
It's safe to say that I absolutely LOVE the CCNA certification. It continues to change the lives of engineers worldwide, and I'm excited to be helping new engineers earn their CCNA certifications.
An Artificially Intelligent Peer Reviewer Arrives
How should network engineers be thinking about and using AI right now, and what to could they expect for the future? Here, we focus on one surprising use case that I found to be a bit exciting: Using AI to peer review your work. Buckle up, and let's check it out.