On today’s episode of the Full Stack Journey podcast, host Scott Lowe is joined by fellow Packet Pusher podcast host Drew Conry-Murray for a lively discussion on the trends they see emerging in the industry, and how IT professionals can prepare themselves for those trends. Drew and Scott discuss: * The status of network automation and whitebox * How public cloud is affecting the industry, and what can IT professionals do about it * Apple’s move to ARM * Whether certifications have value in the cloud world * Emerging tools in 2021 you should be aware of If you’re interested in some fun banter about where the industry is headed and what you can do to prepare your skill set accordingly, then you don’t want to miss this episode! Sponsor: ITProTV Grow your IT career with online IT training from ITProTV. From CompTIA, Cisco, and Microsoft, ITProTV has over 4,000 hours of training. Stream courses live or on demand on your favorite device. Get a 7-day free trial and 30% off all plans at itpro.tv/full. Use the promo code “FULL” when you check out. Sponsor: Linode Simplify your cloud infrastructure with Linode’s Linux virtual machines and develop, deploy, and scale your modern applications faster and easier. Listeners of the Full Stack Journey podcast can get started on Linode today with a $100s in free credit. You can find all the details at linode.com/fullstackjourney. Show Links: Why Is Public Cloud Networking So Different? – IPSpace Heavy Networking 542: Is Whitebox Too Risky For The Enterprise? – Packet Pushers Day Two Cloud 070: The State Of Multi-Cloud Networking – Day Two Cloud