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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
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 Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
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 HolmsAviatrix Employee
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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James_LongCadet
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 HolmsAviatrix Employee
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 the Aviatrix Certified Engineer Program 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 HolmsAviatrix Employee
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 HolmsAviatrix Employee
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 Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
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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JamieRCadet
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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anthonyfgCadet
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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Varun_SarolkarAviatrix Employee
Asked in General
Add AWS regions from the backend

Deploy resource in us-east-1 region 

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Katie Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
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 HolmsAviatrix Employee
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 Holms
Katie HolmsAviatrix Employee
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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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 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 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 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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