Hedge 313: Out of Band Management Networks

Hedge 313: Out of Band Management Networks

July 24, 2026 · 43 min

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The episode discusses the considerations and lessons learned in creating out-of-band management networks for network management traffic.

  Most designers and operators default to carrying all traffic--including network management traffic--across the same paths as application data, or in band. Is this the right choice, or should operators seriously consider creating an out-of-band network just for network management? If you decide to build an out-of-band network, what are some of the considerations and lessons learned? Daryll Swer joins Tom and Russ to discuss.

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