2026-02-04, 09:00–13:00, B.3.009
Modern networks generate vast amounts of telemetry—but turning that data into actionable insight requires more than dashboards. In this 4-hour hands-on workshop, based on the book Modern Network Observability (Packt), we’ll build a complete observability stack from the ground up using open-source and cloud-native tools.
Participants will explore how to collect, model, and visualize network telemetry using modern protocols and data pipelines. We’ll move from raw gNMI/streaming telemetry to rich network context and analytics, integrating observability directly into automation workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
Through guided exercises and live demos, attendees will learn how to:
- Collect and normalize telemetry using Telegraf.
- Stream and store data in a Prometheus time-series setup.
- Build contextual dashboards in Grafana, correlating metrics, traces, and topology.
- Integrate event-driven insights using Kafka, NATS, or webhooks to trigger network automation.
By the end of the workshop, participants will have built their own working observability lab—capable of monitoring, analyzing, and reacting to changes in a dynamic network environment.
This workshop is designed for network engineers, SREs, and automation practitioners who want to move beyond legacy monitoring and embrace an open, programmable, and analytics-driven approach to network operations.
Lab Requirements:
- Local setup: Python >3.10, Docker, Containerlab
or
- Playbook to deploy a virtual server in Digital Ocean with all the dependencies
Christian Adell is a Staff Network Developer at CoreWeave, where he designs and builds large-scale network automation systems that power high-performance infrastructure. Passionate about open-source technologies and technical leadership, he focuses on creating reliable, observable, and self-service network platforms.
With a strong background in network engineering and automation, Christian enjoys mentoring others, driving cross-functional collaboration, and sharing knowledge with the broader community. Based in Barcelona, he works remotely with distributed teams worldwide. He is also a published co-author of several books on network automation and observability.