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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
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
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
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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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Empowering People Instead of Managing Them: John Bristol’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 John Bristol, Secure Modern Network Practice Leader. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Engineer to Architect, Consultant to ManagementJohn entered networking at the foundation of both his career and the industry. “I got started in tech working for a large utility in 1987 when I was 20 years old,” he said. “I was fortunate to enter into I.T. (or I.S. as we used to call it back then) right at the transition from Mainframe (IBM SNA) to TCP/IP and when a small networking startup called Cisco Systems hit the market.”John helped deploy a very large enterprise network using Cisco multi-protocol routers and formally launched his career in networking. He left the utility af

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
From Chef to Architect of Cloud Solutions for Africa: Daniel Mwangi’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 Daniel Mwangi, Cloud Integration Specialist. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Intrigued by Operational ChallengesDaniel’s journey into tech started somewhat unconventionally. He began as a chef and rose to the role of department head in the fresh foods department of a multinational retail chain. “During this time, I was constantly intrigued by the operational challenges the business faced, such as supply chain inefficiencies, data management, and customer engagement,” he said. “This curiosity led me to explore cloud solutions as a way to solve these problems. Since then, I’ve earned certifications like AWS Solutions Architect and Google Associate Engineer, transit

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Social Advocacy
Training: Aviatrix’s New ACE Hybrid Cloud Specialty Training

View post here. Option 1: Repost original Aviatrix post above using “repost with your thoughts” option and inspiration from the copy below.  Option 2: Copy and paste the verbiage below into a new post on LinkedIn. Upload the photo as an attachment on the “add media” option.📣 Aviatrix launched a brand new training: the ACE Hybrid Cloud Specialty Course! IT professionals, are you ready to secure and optimize hybrid cloud networking? The new ACE Hybrid Cloud Specialty course is here to equip you with the skills to tackle security risks, visibility challenges, and deployment delays in hybrid cloud environments.✔️ Hands-on training for real-world hybrid cloud scenarios✔️ Secure, high-performance networking with Aviatrix Edge✔️ Essential expertise for the growing $262B hybrid cloud marketJoin the first virtual class on Tuesday, March 4, and level up your cloud networking skills (link to register in the comments)!Learn more: https://aviatrix.com/blog/aviatrixs-new-ace-hybrid-cloud-specialty-

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Social Advocacy
Webinar: Microsoft's Change Will Disrupt Your Azure Network - Are Your VNets Ready?

View post here. Option 1: Repost original Aviatrix post above using “repost with your thoughts” option and inspiration from the copy below.  Option 2: Copy and paste the verbiage below into a new post on LinkedIn. Upload the photo as an attachment on the “add media” option. 🚨 The clock is ticking—are you ready for the change?Microsoft will eliminate default outbound internet access for ALL Azure VNets in September. If you don’t act now, your critical applications could face disruptions, security risks, and compliance challenges.What should be your plan?For starters, join Microsoft’s Daniel Mauser (Principal Solution Specialist, Azure GBB) and Aviatrix’s Bryan Ashley (VP of Product Marketing, former Azure GBB) for a must-attend webinar covering:🔹 Why Microsoft is making this change 🔹 The risks of waiting too long🔹 Best strategies to secure outbound traffic🔹 Live demo + expert Q&A to help you prepare nowIf your organization runs workloads in Azure, this will impact you. Get ahea

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Social Advocacy
Executive Brief: 4 Ways to Simplify Your Hybrid Cloud Environment with Aviatrix

View post here. Option 1: Repost original Aviatrix post above using “repost with your thoughts” option and inspiration from the copy below.  Option 2: Copy and paste the verbiage below into a new post on LinkedIn. Upload the photo as an attachment on the “add media” option.  In a hybrid cloud world, organizations are often forced to choose security vs. performance vs. cost. And you don't have to with Aviatrix’s Secure High-Performance Datacenter Edge.The Aviatrix patented High-Performance IPSec encryption delivers robust security at line-rate performance while giving you full control across clouds, sites, and regions. Plus, their centralized network control simplifies management, reduces costs, and enhances visibility—so you can scale efficiently.Download this Executive Brief to learn more:🔗 https://loom.ly/y0SkG5A#HybridCloud #CloudNetworking #CyberSecurity #CloudPerformance #Aviatrix #CloudComputing

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Social Advocacy
Webinar: What the Salt Typhoon Hack Reveals About Network Security

View post here. Option 1: Repost original Aviatrix post above using “repost with your thoughts” option and inspiration from the copy below.  Option 2: Copy and paste the verbiage below into a new post on LinkedIn. Upload the photo as an attachment on the “add media” option. Industry experts Chris McHenry, John Qian, and Sarmed Faraj break down the evolving security landscape and share actionable strategies to strengthen your defenses, ensure compliance, and improve operational resilience in this on-demand Salt Typhoon webinar.📲 Watch now and gain the insights you need to modernize your security strategy: https://loom.ly/PjTV5Pc​​​​​​#CyberSecurity #NetworkSecurity #CloudSecurity #Encryption #CISACompliance #Aviatrix #Accenture

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Problem-Solving with a Team: Sarmed Faraj’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 Sarmed Faraj, Security Consultant Manager. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Tackling Complex Cloud Networking ChallengesSarmed graduated with a computer science degree and started working as a programmer on the AS/400 to senior management level in the automotive, construction, media, and financial industries. He built a strong background in compliance, SOC operations, and Attack IQ.Sarmed’s favorite part of his role is innovation: being at the forefront of technology improvements, problem-solving, and working with a team to meet customer needs so they can move forward with their business goals.“In the consultant world, I often tackle complex challenges, finding inn

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Pranab_SenCadet
Asked in General
ACE Associate Exam Study Guide

HiI requested access to this ACE Associate Exam Study Guide, Please grant me access, it’s in a waiting state.  I’ve completed the course, need it to take the exam. Best regards,Pranab

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Driving Innovation and Resilience: Cristian Critelli’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 Cristian Critelli, EMEA Lead Networking and Resilience Specialist Partner Solution Architect at AWS. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Resilience is as Critical as PerformanceCristian’s journey in networking began with studying Cisco and networking fundamentals on-premises, which laid the foundation for his deep expertise in network architecture. Over the years, he’s achieved numerous certifications, including advanced specializations in Cisco, AWS, Azure, and Aviatrix, underscoring his commitment to continuous learning and technical excellence.“Today, I serve as the EMEA Lead Networking and Resilience Specialist Partner Solution Architect at AWS, focusing on empowe

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Turning Challenges into Tailored Solutions: Antonios Skoulariotis’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 Antonios Skoulariotis, Regional Director of Cloud Security, Northeast and Financial Services at Fortinet. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: From Electrical Engineering to Cloud and CybersecurityAntonios’s early passion for math and physics naturally led him to pursue a career in engineering. He holds advanced degrees in Electrical Engineering and Wireless Telecommunications, setting the foundation for over 22 years in the networking and cloud security industry. “My career began in advanced Radio Frequency environments and expanded through WAN, LAN, and WLAN architectures,” he said.Antonios’s journey evolved along with the technology, especially as he embraced cloud

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Varun_SarolkarAviatrix Employee
Asked in General
Does mapped policy based tunnel create multiple SAs?

I have a mapped S2C tunnel, with one local and remote subnet. I added an additional remote subnet. Will Aviatrix gateway create 2 SAs for 2 remote CIDRs?

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cshawAviatrix Employee
Asked in General
How do Aviatrix Gateways handle long-lived TCP connections?

For Example:a customer attempting to rule out aviatrix gateways as the cause for intermittent connection timeouts between SAP applicationsWould the Aviatrix gateways have any configured TCP idle-timeouts or constraints with long-running TCP connection tests?

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
From PC Gaming to Multicloud Design: Ansley Moyo’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 Ansley A. Moyo, Network Engineer. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: From PC Gaming to Networking EngineeringAnsley’s love for tech and computers dates back to his primary school days in his hometown, Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. His curiosity and enthusiasm for PCs, the dominant model at the time, led him to win a citywide computer quiz competition. After that, his passion for computers grew through PC gaming.Ansley earned a Computer Science degree and began his career in Retail IT, learning networking and computer hardware/software consulting for a small company through his final year of university, before eventually joining a Financial Services Group, Old Mutual, as a gra

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Technology Solutions for Business Needs: Jian Zou’s Journey in Cloud Networking

 As the cloud networking experts, 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, including several who joined Aviatrix in New York at the NASDAQ tower.Our next hero spotlight is on Jian Zou, Principal Network Architect. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Mastering Technology and BusinessJian Zou began his cloud networking career by earning a Master’s in Computer Networking at the New Jersey Institute of Technology. While working on the degree from 2013-2015, he began building on-the-job skills through a networking engineering internship with a leading e-payment service provider. He credits this role for allowing him to “apply classroom knowledge to real-world challenges, particularly in designing and maintaining a highly available data cente

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
A Front-Row Seat for the Evolution of Networking: Weigner Co’s Journey in Cloud Networking

As the cloud networking experts, 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, including several who joined Aviatrix in New York at the NASDAQ tower.Our next hero spotlight is on Weigner Co, Principal Cloud Architect. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: From Internet Seminars to Global SolutionsAs a college student, Weigner got a privileged view of the early days of networking. “Back when I was in college, I remember hearing that my university was one of the pioneers in connecting the country to the internet. I even have a school-issued certificate for attending an ‘internet’ seminar, if you could believe that,” he said.After he graduated, Weigner continued to watch the growth of networking from an IT perspective. He started out in technical

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minhtetsanCadet
Asked in General
On-premise Internet Traffic Through Aviatrix Gateway

Hello Everyone,I am exploring options to route on-premises internet traffic through an Aviatrix NAT Gateway. Currently, we are using a third-party firewall deployed on AWS to handle NAT for our on-premises traffic.I would like to know if it is feasible to replace the existing third-party firewall with an Aviatrix NAT Gateway for this purpose. Any insights, recommendations, or experiences with such a setup would be greatly appreciated.Thank you in advance!

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Networking with High Stakes: Michal Strzembicki’s Journey in Cloud Networking

As the cloud networking experts, 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, including several who joined Aviatrix in New York at the NASDAQ tower.Our next hero spotlight is on Michal Strzembicki, a Global Cloud Architect at International Personal Finance. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: Keeping the Strict Standards of Military TechnologyMichal has shaped his cloud networking career in environments that left little room for error. “I began my tech career as an IT Administrator with the Polish Military, where I spent over three years ensuring server and network setups met the strict standards of military technology,” he explained. “This foundational experience solidified my skills in high-stakes environments and led me to work in London

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
On the Forefront of Changing Technologies: Shamus McGillicuddy of EMA’s Journey in Cloud Networking

As the cloud networking experts, 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, including several who joined Aviatrix in New York at the NASDAQ tower.Our next hero spotlight is on Shamus McGillicuddy, IT Industry Analyst at Enterprise Management Associates (EMA). Shamus’s experience as a journalist and analyst gives him unique visibility into the latest developments and long-term trajectory of the networking industry, from GenAI to best practices for cloud security. See our previous hero spotlights here. Journalism in a Dynamic IndustryShamus came to the cloud networking industry as a journalist. “I was a newspaper reporter for a number of years,” he explained. “In 2006, I joined TechTarget as a news writer for the company’s publications aimed at CIOs. Afte

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Katie Holms
Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
posted in Cloud Networking Heroes
Watching the Rise of Cloud Services: Henk Giesbertz’s Journey in Cloud Networking

 As the cloud networking experts, 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, including several who joined Aviatrix in New York at the NASDAQ tower.Our next hero spotlight is on Henk Giesbertz, Network, Security, and Cloud Consultant. See our previous hero spotlights here. Background: IT QA to Cloud ServicesHenk’s journey in cloud networking began with an interest in technology. From early youth to his studies in Technical Engineering, he’s focused on work with automation and computer technologies. He started in IT as a quality assurance test consultant, moved on to first-line support teams, backend support, and finally moved to networking. From LAN and WAN to security and smart network devices (firewalls, load balancers, accelerators), the logical next

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Alex_Weiss
Alex_WeissAviatrix Employee
posted in General
FAQ - Cloud Perimeter Security and Secure High-Performance Datacenter Edge

Ask anything around:Using Aviatrix solution to provide internet secured egress, Using Aviatrix solution to provide a secured, high performance datacenter connectivity

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skriptdakidCadet
Asked in General
Sandbox Starter Tool Setup

The link in the SBST documentation points to a marketplace subscription that is no longer available to opt-in to. The TF script failed due to this issue also. Will there be a fix for this soon?

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aarondmck
aarondmck
aarondmckFirst Officer
Asked in General
IaC Sandbox Launch Issues - Instance Profile Already Exists

Been trying to follow along with the Aviatrix Cloud Sandbox Starter - Spin up Cloud Networks in Minutes training. AWS credentials passed successfully but the launch of the controller fails due to the following: 

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reubsterCadet
Asked in General
Aviatrix VPN Client for Windows random crashing

I have client 2.17.7 installed on Windows. We use SSO authentication to connect.  Typically, usually, I find that if my machine has gone to sleep and the VPN has disconnected… then the next time I try to connect the client application crashes silently after launching the SSO browser window. It seems to be an unhandled UI error. The command log has; 2024-11-19 10:03:52,278 37160 40572 ERROR servervpn ChangeProfileText 98 Unexpected14..Still in Base classI have tried (a lot); restarting the laptop restarting the Aviatrix VPN Service uninstall and reinstall using the Force Kill disabling and re-enabling the TAP-Windows adapter.If I keep trying it, again and again, eventually it works. It’s maddening.  

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