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Breaking Down the Bytes

Pat Allen | Kyle Wolfe | Alex Battaglia

63 episodes

4 months ago

In this episode, we dive into the first episode of a three-part mini-series on network design. First design episode is centered around the branch office. We take a look at what a branch is, how they've typically have been designed and where the future of the branch is headed. We talk some design aspects, some models of switches and routers and also some zero trust and SASE considerations Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking...

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In this episode, we dive into the first episode of a three-part mini-series on network design. First design episode is centered around the branch office. We take a look at what a branch is, how they've typically have been designed and where the future of the branch is headed. We talk some design aspects, some models of switches and routers and also some zero trust and SASE considerations Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking...

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Network Design: Branch Office Connectivity

In this episode, we dive into the first episode of a three-part mini-series on network design. First design episode is centered around the branch office. We take a look at what a branch is, how they've typically have been designed and where the future of the branch is headed. We talk some design aspects, some models of switches and routers and also some zero trust and SASE considerations Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking...

2 years ago

58 minutes

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TechNews Unleashed: July Tech News Roundup

In this episode, Alex and Pat discuss Twitter's rebrand to X, Meta's Threads as competition to X, Google Cloud Platform turning a profit for the first time, Pat's time at Networking Field Day, and Cisco U features and capabilities! If you're interested in Cisco's Rev Up to Recert initiative they have going on right now, check out this link Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Fac...

2 years ago

51 minutes

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Leadership Unleashed: What's in a Leader?

We're back this week talking about what leadership looks like at all levels of the IT spectrum. What does it take to get to the next level when leadership is involved? What are some good leadership qualities, some bad ones, and everything in between! Join us as we break it all down! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our surve...

2 years ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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Cisco Live Review

We're back! This week we talk about Alex and Pat's experience at Cisco Live. Join us as we break down the good, the bad and everything else! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

2 years ago

1 hour 14 minutes

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Full Career Change

This week, Pat and Kyle sit down and chat about full tilt career changes. What does a full career change into IT look like? We talk about taking a pay cut in the short term, to benefit the long term, and settings some salary expectations as you balance you're new career Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - bre...

2 years ago

41 minutes

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Cisco Live Newbie

Cisco Live US is June 4-8th this year in Las Vegas, NV. Are you a first-timer? Not sure what to do or where to start? We have you covered! Pat is a first-timer this year and so we discuss the dos and don'ts of Cisco Live. Are you going to Cisco Live US this year? Come hang with us! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey...

2 years ago

54 minutes

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Why You Shouldn't Get into Tech

In this episode, Kyle and Pat sit down and discuss the things you won't hear about the tech industry. We talk about all the "reality" of the T industry rather than the buzzwords and all the positives you hear. Join us! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitt...

2 years ago

50 minutes

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Artificial Intelligence with Dave Walters

This week we sit down and talk to the Director of Product Design at Slice Up, Dave Walters. We talk about what is AI, ChatGPTs massive explosion, some ethics around AI, the future of what AI is capable of, and much more! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle...

2 years ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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SDWAN Deep Dive

In this episode, we take a deep dive into SD-WAN technology, specifically what it is, where it came from, and where it's going. Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

2 years ago

1 hour

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IT Recruiting with Harry Chen

In this episode, we sit down with Harry Chen, Director of Staffing at Arraya Solutions. We chat about what you can do to stand out, some resume tips, some trends in the industry, and a bunch more! Connect with Harry on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/harrycchen/ Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us!...

2 years ago

1 hour 5 minutes

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Are We Burnt Out?

In this episode, Pat does a solo show and talks about burnout in tech. Also touches on how to spot burnout and some things you can do to avoid it and recharge from it. Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle

2 years ago

52 minutes

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SOC Engineering with Chris Wojtowicz

This week we sit and talk with Pat's co-worker Chris, who is a SOC Engineer at Customers Bank. We chat about how he got into cybersecurity, some SOC everyday tools, phishing attacks, and even some future SOC visions with ChatGPT. Join us! Connect with Chris on Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherwojtowicz/ Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to ...

2 years ago

1 hour 8 minutes

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Delivering Content - CDN Deep Dive

Content is everywhere in today's world! It doesn't magically just show up on your favorite streaming device, it's pumped through something called Content Delivery Networks or CDNs. This week Alex gives us a glimpse of what a CDN is, its purpose, and how our favorite shows get in the palm of our hands! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback?...

2 years ago

51 minutes

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Monthly Tech News - Cisco Champions, Cisco CE Credits, Chat GPT and Google Bard

We're back for our 50th episode! The big 5-0. This week is our monthly tech news show and we give a shoutout to the Cisco Champions community, Alex using Cisco Continuing Education Credits and renew his CCIE and also some ChatGPT/Google Bard news. Tune in! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@...

2 years ago

55 minutes

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Network Security with NetSecWheezy

This week we chat with our good friend Luis Garcia Jr (AKA NetSecWheezy) on his rise from ice cream vendor to implementation engineer at CDW. We discuss next-gen firewalls and some of their capabilities, also we discuss how important it is to network on social media sites such as LinkedIn and Twitter Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill o...

2 years ago

56 minutes

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Docker, Kubernetes and All Things Containers with Ryan Young

We sit down with Pat and Alex's former co-worker Ryan Young, a Kubernetes and Docker expert who is now currently the Chief Architect and SliceUP. We break down what containers are, how they're useful, when to use them, and where the future of containers is heading. Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - br...

2 years ago

50 minutes

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Azure Deep Dive

This week we take a deep dive look into the world of Azure. Mainly focused around the AZ900 exam and a broad overview of Azure concepts and services. Join us for this deep look into one of the major cloud platforms! Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter:...

2 years ago

1 hour 7 minutes

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Monthly Tech News - More Layoffs

Back this month with our monthly Tech News episode! We're talking more Big Tech layoffs, Netflix co-CEO leaving and other great tidbits around the tech world Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give feedback? Fill out our survey Email us! - breakingbytespod@gmail.com Follow Pat and Kyle! Twitter: Pat | Kyle Support the show Like us? Give us a review on Podch...

2 years ago

1 hour 3 minutes

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Cloud Engineering with Havi Rodriguez

This week we're joined by Pat's co-worker Havi Rodriguez and we talk all things Azure! We talk about what cloud engineering is, some good Azure certs to start with and where the cloud industry is heading. If you're looking for the Azure certification tree, wizlabs.com has a good blog about it! https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/azure-certifications-path/ Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Face...

2 years ago

1 hour 2 minutes

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Nailing the Interview

We're BACK! After a bit of a break for the holiday(s), we're back in the saddle with a new episode. Join us this week as we talk about interviews and how to ace them. We also talk about some of the best and worst interviews we've had throughout our careers. If you have any interview stories, please hit us up on our socials! Like us? Give us a review on Podchaser or Apple Podcasts to let us know! Follow Breaking Down the Bytes! Linkedin | Twitter | Facebook | Discord Want to give...

2 years ago

1 hour 7 minutes