Critical conversations on critical infrastructure

Critical Conversations is a virtual event series that brings together a diverse panel of IT pros to share practical advice on the realities of managing networks through profound disruption.

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Cloud provider DNS: what should architects know?

August 17, 2021

In this critical conversation, our panelists discuss what should architects know about working with CSP DNS services in a hybrid cloud world.

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Watch on-demand replays from our past roundtables.

Should the network architects design your cloud environment?

February 19th, 2021

In this critical conversation, our panelists debate the question of who should own the design and ownership of the cloud environment.

Who owns DNS in the Cloud?

December 8th, 2020

In this critical conversation, our panelists debate the question of why the cloud and data center just can’t get along.

Should you “DIY” your DDI?

October 27, 2020

In this critical conversation, our panelists weigh the allures of full customization vs out-of-the-box operability of core network services.

Where’s the Automation “Promised Land”?

September 15, 2020

In this critical conversation, our panelists get real about the challenges and benefits of network automation.

The burning topics around automation, resilience, security & the cloud

Move fast and break build things

Enterprise Management Associates (EMA) research reveals what steps you can take now to successfully adopt network automation (hint: it’s not learning Python).

You’re told to automate. Now what?

Strength in numbers networks

When NTP, which synchronizes network clocks, gets off-kilter, DNS and other network disruptions follow. Keep your NTP in shape with BlueCat’s expert tips.

7 tips to keep your NTP resilient

That ignorance is bliss risk

When everyone’s working from home, there are a few network configurations you may want to pay more attention to. Here are some best practices to consider.

Manage DNS for remote work

Reach for the stars cloud

BlueCat Chief Strategy Officer Andrew Wertkin walks through the major challenges of cloud adoption in his ONUG Fall 2020 session.

Embrace hybrid cloud

BlueCat has acquired LiveAction

It’s official! BlueCat has acquired LiveAction’s network observability and intelligence platform, which helps large enterprises optimize the performance, resiliency, and security of their networks.