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Katie Holms
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posted in Social Advocacy
Introducing Our New Social Advocacy Program!

We’re excited to launch a program designed to amplify the latest insights and announcements in cloud network security from Aviatrix. By participating, you’ll help drive meaningful conversations in the tech community while staying at the forefront of industry news. Exciting Rewards: To thank you for your advocacy, participants who share at least 4 posts per calendar month will receive a $20 Amazon gift card Your voice can shape the future of cloud networking. Join us and check out the community or ACE LinkedIn group for weekly shareable content! How It Works:  Follow Aviatrix on LinkedIn  Each week, we’ll share valuable, ready-to-share content in our ACE LinkedIn group and this group on The Cloud Network Community   You can share this content with your network in two simple ways:   Repost with your thoughts: Use the suggested copy shared in this group as a starting point and add your personal perspective to spark engagement.  Copy and paste: Use the link and verbiage shared here weekl

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Katie Holms
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posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
The Cloud Networking Heroes Program

The Cloud Networking Heroes Program recognizes and empowers strategic cloud networking professionals who have changed the game and are delivering positive change to the industry. Our goal is to provide them with a platform to share their stories and promote their brand. Who are Cloud Networking Heroes?Cloud Networking Heroes are passionate about sharing their knowledge with others so members of the cloud networking community can learn and grow together. Cloud Networking Heroes are excited about technology, innovation, technical certifications, and career development in the growing cloud networking field and are eager to share their individual expertise with the community.Benefits:Be defined as a thought leader in the fast-growing cloud networking industry Receive a special highlight as part of the Cloud Networking Hero blog series upon joining the program Appear on The Cloud Network Community directory Receive surfaced opportunities around topics of interest to establish your voice as

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Asked in Network Edge 
Different control plane and data plane for management of the edge spoke gateway deployed at On prem from Hybrid edge controller

We have deployed the solution for aviatrix hybrid edge spokes in azure cloud + on prem DC Hybrid edge controller are sitting in the azure VNET ,dedicated for the controller While edge spoke gateways which communicate to these controller via IPSEC tunnels are sitting in the on prem DC  We have see the problem , edge spoke gateways create these IPSEC tunnels using the private underlay links between on prem dc and the azure express route connections , also the same underlay link are being used for communication or the updates between controller and edge spoke gateways Further the edge spoke gateways sitting in the ON PREM dc have BGPoLAN connection and advertises the overlay routes to on prem connection We have two on prem DC , 4 sets of edge spokes in each DC On prem DC are further connected to the Colos (On prem DC1 to Equinix Colo ) & On prem DC2 to Cologix Colo  Problem During the outage of the link between on prem DC 1 to the Equinix Colo Both data plane and mgmt plane connection

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posted in General
Total War Games Ranked: The Ultimate List for Strategy and History Fans

The Total War series is one of the most iconic franchises in strategy gaming, blending real-time battles with turn-based empire management. With over two decades of titles covering various eras and civilizations, fans often debate which entries stand above the rest. In this guide, you’ll find Total War games ranked from best to least impressive based on gameplay mechanics, historical immersion, and overall impact.

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Welcome Lounge
Introduce Yourself

Hello and welcome to The Cloud Network! We’re so glad you’re here. My name is Katie, and I run customer marketing and the broader community at Aviatrix. I’m excited to create this space for us to connect, collaborate, and cocreate.Please take a moment to introduce yourself to the community. You may even earn a badge for doing so. 😉Some ideas to get you started:Who are you? What is your role? What expertise do you have to share with the community? What are you hoping this community will offer? Are you ACE certified? If yes, what level? A fun fact: Your defining cloud “aha!” moment, your first computer, your favorite gadget, your favorite book, a photo of yourself in your favorite place, your pet, or anything you’d like to share!Looking forward to engaging with you all!

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in General
Introducing Cloud Native Security Fabric

We're excited to introduce Cloud Native Security Fabric (CNSF) — a new security category built for the cloud-first enterprise that addresses fundamental security gaps in traditional models.Our recent research report,The State of Cloud Network Security: 2025, shows that traditional tools weren’t designed for multicloud, Kubernetes, or AI-driven architectures.The result:➡️ Only 8% can enforce zero trust across clouds➡️ 33% hit with over $100K in unexpected firewall expenses➡️ 67% of orgs struggle to integrate cloud firewalls with existing tools➡️ 85% can’t secure DevOps pipelinesCNSF flips the model, embedding enforcement directly into the cloud fabric, between workloads, to block lateral movement, secure east-west traffic, and turn zero trust from a goal into reality.Download the report: https://pages.aviatrix.com/report-industry-survey-2025.html

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Asked in General
How Are Admin Teams Automating Network Operations with Aviatrix?

Hi all,As part of a IT Admin team responsible for multi-cloud infrastructure.I’d love to know:Has anyone integrated Aviatrix with Terraform, Ansible, or using with Scripting tools like PDQ Deploy, Attune or Puppet for CI/CD platforms for network-as-code use cases?Are there reliable ways to monitor and log Aviatrix activities from a SysOps point of view (e.g., Prometheus, ELK, or other observability stacks)?We’re looking to streamline operations, reduce manual effort, and create a repeatable setup for managing secure and scalable multi-cloud environments.Looking forward to hearing how others are approaching this in production!

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
The Satisfaction of Delivering the Best Solution: Azeem Ayaz’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of secure cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Azeem Ayaz, Cloud Operations Architect. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: A Curiosity About How Things WorkLike many of our Secure Cloud Networking Heroes, including Adam Stipkovits and Jack Yu, Azeem’s interest in technology began early.“I’ve been passionate about technology since childhood, always curious about how things work,” Azeem explained. “My interest in IT deepened through gaming, especially when I started playing multiplayer games over LAN in 2007-08.”This interest led Azeem to explore networking in depth. He started his professional career in 2012 as a Network Operations Engineer for a Fortune 10 company.Over the past 13 years, Azeem has gained ex

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Mastering Threat Analysis and Incident Response: Akarsh Lavania’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of secure cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Akarsh Lavania, CyberSecurity Consultant/ SOC Analyst. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: A Passion for Cybersecurity and Networking“As a professional, I began my work in the technology sector because of my intense passion for cybersecurity together with networking capabilities,” Akarsh explained. He started by taking practical training programs that gave him a solid base of knowledge in network protocols, security frameworks, and monitoring techniques.At LTIMindtree, Akarsh functions as a cybersecurity professional who focuses on threat analysis, incident response, and complex network infrastructure protection. “My work responsibilities include monitoring net

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in General
AI-Powered VPN Troubleshooting Is Here!

We’ve heard from our customers that VPN issues are one of the most persistent challenges. They can interrupt critical operations, consume valuable engineering resources, and introduce serious security risks.The new Secure Network Supervisor Agent by Aviatrix is designed to give you and your team faster, smarter, and more secure control over VPN troubleshooting—powered by Microsoft Security Copilot.With this new tool, you’ll have:AI-powered diagnostics with Microsoft Security Copilot to resolve VPN issues faster End-to-end visibility across cloud and multicloud environments with the Aviatrix Cloud Network Security platform Reduced security risk from misconfigurations and unencrypted traffic Improved efficiency through guided troubleshooting workflows and faster resolution timesThe Secure Network Supervisor Agent by Aviatrix continuously monitors your critical VPN connections and uses Microsoft’s AI to surface root causes and suggest remediation. The result: less costly downtime, greater

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posted in General
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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
The Digital Future is the Cloud: Clarence Tinotenda Chipiro’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of secure cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Clarence Tinotenda Chipiro, L2 Network and DNS Administrator. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Transferring Skills to the CloudClarence got started as an L1 Network Technical Support in 2021, for the leading African ISP (internet service provider), Liquid Intelligent Technologies Zimbabwe. He quickly moved up within the same organization to support DNS administration for clients, leading to his current position as L2 Network and DNS Administrator.“Outside of my full-time role, I have done a lot of freelance network engineering jobs with ITARMI,” he said. “I have upgraded data center infrastructure in local banks for prominent global organizations like VISA,

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Problem-Solving, Collaborating, and Making an Impact: Sundus Hussain’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of secure cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Sundus Hussain, Software Developer. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: From Coding and Automation to Multicloud DesignSundus’s journey in technology started about eight years ago, driven by her curiosity for how systems communicate and work together.“Initially, I was fascinated by coding and automation, which led me to explore cloud computing and DevOps,” Sundus said. “My interest naturally extended into networking as I began to see its critical role in enabling scalable, secure, and efficient systems.”Sundus has been actively involved in networking for the past 5 years, working on projects that range from setting up on-premises networks to architecting soluti

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Playing the Long Game of Learning: Brennan Hunting’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Brennan Hunting, Quality Assurance Engineer. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Building Knowledge with Constantly-Expanding TechnologyBrennan started his networking career recently. “I got started with computer networking in 2023 through the US Air Force and have been working with Cisco networking devices, fiber, and copper cabling infrastructure part-time since,” Brennan explained. He currently works full time for TopNotchQA as a Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer testing software. He works closely with Developers and DevOps to help deliver high-quality software products.“I have been studying AWS and working on a greater understanding of networking within enterprises,

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
First-Generation and Self-Taught: Ahmed Hamed’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Ahmed Hamed, Program Manager. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Starting with Computer Games and YouTubeAhmed Hamed is a first-generation, self-taught mid-career professional with a background in ICT (information and communication technology). His first connection with technology started when he was about six years old, playing computer games and streaming YouTube. “I started by tinkering with modems, finding mechanisms for access, and learning English along the way. My first language is actually Arabic,” he explained. “I learned [English] through the consumption of subtitled content.” He’s currently learning Japanese using the same method.Ahmed has been working in

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Asked in General
practice test access?

How do I join the Private Group to get practice test access?longjw1@msn.com

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Continuous Iteration: Ravi Teja Pathipati’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Ravi Teja Pathipati, Cloud Architect. See our previous hero spotlights here. Breaking Down Challenging IdeasAt his company, Ravi serves on a team that implements the Aviatrix cloud network security solution to set up new hubs or spokes with application deployment. He manages all Aviatrix operations and implementation, performs regular software or image upgrades, troubleshoots connectivity, handles new spoke and hub onboarding, and oversees architecture designs.Ravi’s favorite part of his role is being able to help people navigate complex topics and solve problems in a way that’s meaningful to them. “Whether it’s offering insights into a technical subject, brainstorming new ideas, or

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
A Mathematical and Statistical Perspective in Healthcare: Shenghua Ni’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Shenghua Ni, Senior Professional Application Designer. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Computing, Research, and HealthcareShenghua began his career in IT infrastructure in China. He built a foundation in computing, mathematics, and statistics, earning a B.S. in Management Information Systems, an M.S. in Mathematics & Statistics, and a PhD in Computational Analysis and Modeling. He earned his first networking certification, Cisco Certified Network Associate, in 2000 and gained experience in Azure with the Microsoft Certified Azure Administrator Associate.Shenghua moved to the US and stepped into the healthcare field, contributing to more than 20 research articl

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
From Electronics Engineer to IT Thought Leader: Roy Illsley’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Roy Illsley, Chief Analyst at Omdia. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: From Electronics Engineer to IT AnalystRoy started his IT career by accident. Originally, he was an electronics engineer with a BSc (Honors) in Electronic Engineering and Telecommunications, an international MBA, and a Chartered Engineer (CEng) at the Institute of Engineering Technology (MIET).In his role as an electronics engineer at a UK defense consulting firm, his company won a contract that required top secret need-to-know clearance: UK and US eyes only. The work involved programming in Fortran, a language Roy had learned as part of his BSc. This project helped move him into the role of syst

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Asked in General
Spoke to Transit connection

Hi,For connecting the Aviatrix spoke gateways (in VNET1) to the Aviatrix Transit gateways,(in VNET2), my understanding is, it utilizes the public IP address associated with each of these gateways to create the IPSec tunnels. Say this is an Azure setup.In this scenario, even if both the above VNETs are in the same region, there is a charge associated with egress traffic over the public IPs.  Is there a private peering option to avoid this charge? Normally, are these IPSec tunnels established over the public (Microsoft) network only (via the public IPs), also is there a requirement for setting up VNET peering between these two VNETs?

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Asked in Technology Partners
Whispers about Aviatrix Hybrid Cloud short course

hi. having just completed the 3-day ACE engineer cert (excellent by-the-way), and Giuseppe (Joe) made mention of an up-and-coming Aviatrix Hybrid-cloud 1-day training focused specifically on pulling together a hybrid-cloud model. Is there any future-release training information that shows what is likely due and when.?thanks, Anthony.

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Asked in General
Add AWS regions from the backend

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
One of the First Certified Cloud Engineers in Kenya: Maureen Chebet’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Maureen Chebet, Enterprise Cloud DevOps Specialist. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Seizing an Unexpected OpportunityMaureen grew up in a remote part of Kenya where men were often prioritized for education. Networking was not her original plan. “I wanted to be a flight attendant,” she said. “The closest I’ve come to that dream is being a passenger on a Boeing.”Maureen never envisioned herself in tech. “I believed it was for men and my dreams were far removed from the world of networking, servers, and clouds,” she explained. Her networking career started with a first job and an unexpected opportunity. “[I was] a data entry operator and within a year, my then-employ

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Architecting with Security in Mind: Zdenko Timulak’s Journey in Cloud Networking

 Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Zdenko Timulak, Lead Cloud Architect. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: From IT to Network Design and ArchitectureZdenko’s career started in IT and grew as he accumulated skill and experience. “In IT, I started from scratch as a monitoring specialist and first level support,” he said. “Over time and much studying, I gained the necessary knowledge to work as a network admin and later, a designer and architect of network solutions.” For the last 6 years, he’s been focused on the cloud and its network infrastructure.Since he began his career, Zdenko has seen rapid changes in the everyday work of network design and administration. “When I started with networking, all c

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsCommander
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
From Wolf Biology to Tech: Allen Tyson’s Journey in Cloud Networking

Aviatrix wants to elevate the work of cloud networking heroes who labor to keep networks secure, effective, and performant. We’re proud to highlight people who have taught themselves the necessary skills, designed and managed successful networks, and have the expertise to share.Our next hero spotlight is on Allen Tyson, Network Administration Specialist. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Beginning with WolvesAllen has about 15 years of networking experience, but his career began with a completely different passion.“For some people, they have always loved technology, gadgets, tinkering and knew they wanted a career in tech at some point,” he said. “That absolutely was not me. Growing up I always loved animals, how they moved, how they interacted, and how they had a family social/structure similar to ours. In fact, wolves were my absolute favorite animal, and all the way through high school, I continued to read about wolves.”Allen was on track to become a wolf biologist,

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