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ElastiFlow

The podcast dedicated to the art and science of observability.

Episodes

  1. 1D AGO

    Staying Up To Date

    In this episode, we’re learning about learning. In a space that is constantly evolving, how do you stay up to date? Sara invites 3 of ElastiFlow’s software engineers to talk about their favorite sources for information and how they’re working to strike a balance when overconsumption can seem so tempting. We also discuss the importance of fostering a default to open culture and knowledge sharing.  What helps inform our architectural decisionsRSS feeds - don’t call it a comeback The importance of community - virtual and IRLOur favorite tool to hoard research papers Resources Journal Club on YouTubeCheck out the ElastiFlow blogLearn more about MerminWeb AI Wednesdays

    28 min

  2. APR 10

    eBPF: Performance Gains for Observability

    In this episode of Signal > Noise, Sara invites Sven Cowart, co-founder and CTO of ElastiFlow, to explore why eBPF (Extended Berkeley Packet Filter) has become the clear favorite for high-scale, performance-critical networks. From its origins to its current status as a revolutionary tool for observability and security, Sven breaks down how eBPF provides kernel-level insights without the traditional performance overhead or the need for manual application-level instrumentation. a brief history of eBPFeBPF vs sidecarspower of autoinstrumentationkey projects in the ecosystembridging NetOps and DevOps Resources eBPF: Unlocking the Kernel [OFFICIAL DOCUMENTARY]eBPF for Kubernetes network observabilityGet a free trial of ElastiFlow's observability solution

    26 min

  3. MAR 13

    Building and Monitoring a Home Lab

    In this episode, Sara invites Madison Grubb, Senior SRE at ElastiFlow, and Brad Collins, Sales Engineer at ElastiFlow, to discuss the evolution and observability of home labs. They explore the iterations of their home lab setups—ranging from repurposed laptops to K3s—and the differing philosophies behind open-source solutions vs add-to-cart, plug-and-play. Madison and Brad share real-world stories of how network visibility uncovered hidden vulnerabilities, such as a "local" doorbell leaking data and a 3D printer generating excessive DNS noise and how they remediated. Resources Blog | Building, Scaling, and Monitoring a Home LabMonitor your home lab for freeWatch on YouTube

    29 min

  4. FEB 27

    The Art of Communication for Engineers

    In this episode, Sara invites Reggie Ross, Engineering Manager at ElastiFlow, to discuss the critical role of communication in engineering, particularly in agentic development. They explore how effective communication can bridge the gap between technical and non-technical audiences, the importance of setting boundaries and expectation management, and the parallels between human relationships and interactions with AI. Reggie shares insights from his background in communication and how it informs his approach to engineering, emphasizing the need for engineers to develop strong communication skills to succeed in their careers. Resources: Reggie's Blog: Are Your Agents the Problem or Are You Just Bad at Communicating? Reggie's LinkedInMermin on GitHub Chapters: 00:00: Celebrating Engineering Week and Communication 03:04: The Importance of Communication in Engineering 05:58: Communication Strategies and Techniques 09:08: Managing Expectations and Boundaries 11:58: The Role of Communication in Team Dynamics 14:58: Humanizing AI and Communication Challenges 18:10: Improving Communication Skills for Engineers 21:00: Future Research and Community Building

    20 min

  5. FEB 13

    Responding to Announcements at Cisco Live EMEA

    In this episode, Sara invites Rob Cowart (co-founder of ElastiFlow) and Madison Grubb (Sr. SRE at ElastiFlow) to get their reactions to some of the announcements made at Cisco Live EMEA in Amsterdam this week, including an announcement of our very own. Resources: Cisco Live EMEA ElastiFlow announces GA of MerminMermin on GitHub

    31 min

  6. FEB 6

    The ElastiFlow Origin Story and the Future of Observability

    In this episode, Sara sits down with Rob and Sven Cowart, the co-founders of ElastiFlow, to discuss the shift from legacy infrastructure and tooling to AI-driven network observability. We cover ElastiFlow's GitHub origins, the blurring lines between NetOps and DevOps, and the future of observability. Resources: https://www.elastiflow.com/get-startedhttps://docs.mermin.dev/https://github.com/elastiflow/mermin

    26 min
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The podcast dedicated to the art and science of observability.

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    ElastiFlow
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