# TNO049: Automated Network Testing and Validation

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Podcast: [Total Network Operations](https://stenobird.com/podcast/total-network-operations-6986494)
Published: 2025-11-07T15:44:16+00:00
Episode link: https://packetpushers.net/podcasts/total-network-operations/tno049-automated-network-testing-and-validation/
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## Resource

What does network testing and validation really mean? How do testing and validation fit within an automation workflow? Is it possible to run meaningful tests without coding skills? Dan Wade from BlueAlly answers these questions and offers practical insights into building trust in automation through test environments, using AI for ideation and problem-solving, and personal ... Read more »

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