Why Most Network Designs Are Flawed
from The Art of Network Engineering Hosted by Andy and Friends
Andy Lapteff sits down with network architect James Bensley at AutoCon 5 in Munich to explore the realities of service provider networking, architecture, automation, and standards development. James shares his path from support engineer to architect, explains how network designs evolve, and discusses how architects balance business requirements, operational simplicity, and long-term scalability. The episode also explores product development, the IETF, RFCs, and why understanding fundamentals still matters more than chasing the latest buzzwords. A must-listen for network engineers interested in architecture, automation, or service provider networking. Full show notes, transcript and links: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/episodes/why-most-network-designs-are-flawed Send us Fan Mail Support the show For everything AONE: https://artofnetworkengineering.com/
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Andy Lapteff sits down with network architect James Bensley at AutoCon 5 in Munich to explore the realities of service provider networking, architecture, automation, and standards development. James shares his path from support engineer to architect, explains how network designs evolve, and discusses how architects balance business requirements, operational simplicity, and long-term scalability. The episode also explores product development, the IETF, RFCs, and why understanding...
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