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Data Center Go Bag Pass1
So recently, I got tired of lugging TJ Maxx shopping bags full of cables and optics to the data center. It is wildly inefficient and too big. I tend to just throw things in it because it has the room. …
More Calix Certifications Achieved
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Packets Down Range #36: BlueBird, Cisco, HOUIX
Summer is finally here in Indiana. The leaves are green, the birds are chirping, and the Internet is humming along. Let’s get right into PDR #36. Interconnection & Data Center News•KC-IX/HOUIX expands into Fibertown. •Rich Miller shares his top 5 …
Patreons: MikroTik v7 BGP Troubleshooting Commands
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Cisco BGP Troubleshooting: Essential Commands Every Network Engineer Should Know
When BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) misbehaves, the ripple effect can be massive—routes disappear, prefixes flap, and connectivity grinds to a halt. Whether you’re managing a large enterprise edge or an ISP core, knowing how to quickly diagnose BGP issues on …
Achieved new Calix Certificates
Through my job at Nexstream, I have been utilizing Calix University to further my education in the broadband space. I am happy to announce that I have achieved several certificates over the past month.
VRF article in an audio format
Recently, I did a VRF article. Like everyone else, I am seeing what all AI can do. As a result, I have been utilizing an AI tool to convert some of my articles to an audio format (Thanks, Cameron). The …
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP): How the Internet’s Routing Protocol Works
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a protocol that makes the Capitl I Internet run. It is the fundamental system that Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and large networks use to exchange reachability information and ensure data finds its way across the …
Top Hacking Books for cybersecurity professionals
Cybersecurity is among the fastest-growing fields today, offering exciting challenges, high demand, and strong earning potential. If you’re interested in protecting systems, networks, and data from cyber threats, here are some books to get you started. 1. Web Application Hacker’s …
What is a router VRF and why it matters
This post will walk you through what a VRF is, why it matters, and how it’s used in real-world networking. What is a VRF? VRF stands for Virtual Routing and Forwarding. It’s a technology that allows multiple instances of routing …