ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Piotr Jakacki

Senior Network Engineer

Piotr is a senior network engineer with over ten-year track record in systems architecture for large-scale industrial network projects, including SR, MPLS and EVPN deployments. Skilled in the end-to-end project lifecycle, from RFP to operational management, he excels in the design, implementation and automation of data center and ISP networks. His recent work has concentrated on software development and delivery of automated migration tools, underpinned by his proficiency in Python and network security. Piotr holds numerous industry-acclaimed certifications, including JNCIE-SP and JNCIE-ENT.

Piotr Jakacki

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YANG: a data modeling approach to network management

This article explores YANG’s significance as a data modeling language in network management. By examining its role in the automation and programmability of network functions, the advantages it offers network operators and engineers are highlighted.
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Ethernet VPN explained: benefits, use cases, and key concepts

The requirement of Layer 2 connectivity has driven Ethernet-based fabrics and Layer 2 virtual private networks (VPN) to be adopted by internet service providers, cloud operators, and enterprises in their converged networks. A new set of requirements, not initially considered in the design of existing technologies and protocols, has led to the deployment of solutions with certain shortcomings.