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[NEW BLOG] Introduction to Collective Communications in AI Data Center Networking
Modern AI networks aren't optimized primarily for application traffic. They're optimized for collective communications.
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networkphil.com/2026/06/08/iā¦
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Check out my recent blog post on the rail-optimized architecture for data center networks running AI workloads
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AI won't replace your networking expertise. It will expose whether you actually have it.
In this June blog, Komal Singh reflects on moving from the audience to the (WA)NUG panel and why mastering fundamentals beats chasing new tools.
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The (VA)NUG Spring event is tomorrow!
Save your confirmation email and have it ready to scan at the door!
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May 18
AI apps for NetOps still need the same fundamentals enterprise apps always needed
Auth
Rate limiting
Observability
Policy enforcement
Secure delivery
Data hygiene
AI doesnāt eliminate those - it amplifies them. Network engineers may slowly be becoming platform engineers...
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Apr 15
[NEW BLOG] Rail-Optimized Networking for AI Training Workloads
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ā¼ļøAnnouncing the next (NY)NUG Buffalo event!
š May 7th, 2026
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Mar 26
[NEW BLOG] Choosing Between Leaf-Spine and Butterfly Fabrics in Modern DataĀ Centers
In this post, I look at differences between leaf-spine & butterfly architectures, including where each fits, tradeoffs, and why this decision is becoming more relevant
networkphil.com/2026/03/26/cā¦
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[NEW BLOG] Understanding the A2A Protocol for Agentic AI in Network Operations
In this post I break down the Agent2Agent (A2A) protocol and its relevance to network operations
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networkphil.com/2026/03/02/uā¦
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Feb 11
I'm a big proponent of network automation, but I couldn't help myself with this one š
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Check out my carefully curated classic collection of the finest memes in the networking industry!
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Jan 15
Iām not saying I NEVER documented my changes, but if recording changes involved Sharepoint, you better believe the running conifig was my documentation š š„°
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ā¼ļøThe next (NY)NUG- NYC event is coming up!
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ā° 5 - 9PM
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11 Nov 2025
[NEW POST]Ā A Network Engineerās Guide to Understanding the Model Context Protocol for AI Integration
In this post I break down:
- What MCP is
- How the architecture works
- How MCP could be a foundational part of AI in NetOps
networkphil.com/2025/11/11/aā¦
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6 Nov 2025
[NEW POST] Is Cisco Unified Edge a Step Toward Agentic AI at the Edge or Just Clever Packaging?
networkphil.com/2025/11/06/iā¦
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