This episode was recorded January 4th, 2024 Join the virtual gathering around our tech-infused roundtable as we weave personal holiday tales with the threads of networking expertise. A.J. is  joined by hosts Andy and Tim, who bring their personal flair to the table—Andy with his camera lens capturing life's moments, and Tim as he steps into his new Cisco shoes. This episode is about connection: the kind that powers our digital lives and the kind that brings us closer as a community of network engineers. You'll be equipped to navigate the labyrinth of DHCP and DNS, as we pull back the curtain to reveal their essential roles in a seamless online experience. Our conversation will transport you through the DORA process of IP address assignment, offering a peek into the clever choreography of DNS records updating in real time. DHCP snooping steps into the spotlight too, as a guardian against network mischief. By the end of our chat, the digital infrastructure that's so often taken for granted will hold no secrets from you. Before we sign off, we take a moment to appreciate the unsung heroes of network engineering services—those critical cogs in the machine like DNS, NTP, and multicast rendezvous points that keep our world ticking with precision. Whether it's through the lens of centralized logging or the promising horizon of streaming telemetry, you'll leave with a richer understanding of the backbone that sustains our digital ecosystem. So, come for the tech insights, stay for the camaraderie, and don't forget to connect with us in our ever-growing community of network aficionados. Find everything AONE right here: https://linktr.ee/artofneteng