Twelve observability tools. One outage. Zero shared truth.
The single pane of glass was always the wrong target. We needed a shared data layer underneath the panes, not another pane on top. #nfd40
Your switch config backups are telling on you. If you need them to rebuild, your "source of truth" isn't. A takeaway from Networking Field Day 40 that applies whether you run 30 switches or 3,000. #nfd40
https://packitforwarding.com/index.php/2026/05/26/your-switch-config-backups-are-telling-on-you/
At Networking Field Day 40, Alex Saroyan from Netris illustrated how their AI clusters automate networks without the need for config backups. The discussion revealed a common issue: many networks rely on outdated backup practices, treating running configs as the primary truth. A shift towards documenting intent can enhance network management.
Peter J. Welcher
Ben Story - ntwrk80