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Which learning materials or practice exercises worked best for you when preparing for the ACE certification?

Can Aviatrix work together with the network hardware and systems my company already has in its own office or data center? If yes, how do I connect them?

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!

How does Aviatrix keep internal cloud traffic secure when data moves between different networks, and what is the recommended way to use firewalls to control and protect that traffic?

I am so glad to be joining this community. I am hopeful my questions about cloud computing will be answered in a profound manner.Thank you, everyone.

If your company uses Aviatrix (a cloud networking platform) to connect multiple cloud providers (like AWS, Azure, Google Cloud), what problems did you run into during setup — and how did you fix them?

Hi, I’m Kuganraj K., a passionate professional with a strong interest in cloud networking, multicloud architecture, and cybersecurity. I am currently enhancing my skills in multicloud network design and security through the ACE certification program. My goal is to leverage this knowledge to design scalable, secure, and efficient network solutions across AWS, Azure, GCP, and OCI environments. I enjoy tackling complex networking challenges and continuously learning about emerging technologies in the cloud space.

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

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!

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

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

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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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,

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

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,

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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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

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

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

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?

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.