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Top Tools a Data Center tech should have
Anyone who works in a data center needs the following tools. Some are essential, and some make their life easier. We all want work to be easier, right? These are just five tools I think everyone who visits a data-center …
Understanding the two types of fiber optic splicing
Fiber splicing is joining two optical fibers to create a continuous, low-loss, and highly efficient optical path. This connection is essential to maintaining the integrity and reliability of optical communication networks, whether they are used for internet connectivity, telephony, or …
APNIC:IPv6, DNS, and truncation in UDP
https://blog.apnic.net/2024/03/14/ipv6-dns-and-truncation-in-udp/ In February I looked at the behaviour of the DNS when processing responses in UDP, which set the truncated flag in the DNS response. In particular, I was looking for the incidence of DNS resolvers that used the answer section …
Understanding BGP MED: What It Is and Why It Matters
In the realm of networking, BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) is a crucial component that helps determine how data is routed across the internet. One of the many attributes within BGP is MED, or Multi-Exit Discriminator. But what exactly is BGP …
My Contact Key Verification code
For those of you who know. APKTIDVoE5hoOlKQJFS2OK56ARdI70p1zpf9OyJIsPBnlw8sFG5A
Mass Deleteing hosts in LibreNMS
I recently worked on a network where we re-piped around four hundred hosts. These four hundred hosts were being monitored by LibreNMS. The question is how to delete this many hosts. I credit https://www.incredigeek.com/home/librenms-bulk-delete/ for this tutorial. I will only add that …
Mikrotik releases Apple Mac native App
With the release of Mikrotik Winbox version 4 we now have a Mac native application. This looks the same as the Windows and Linux versions. Way to go, Mikrotik! https://mikrotik.com/download
New podcasts coming soon
Picked up something new to get back into the podcasts.
Alta labs network at a glance
A quick post about the Alta Labs network view front eh iPhone app.
Amazon Tech Deal: Portable power
With a 600W AC inverter, 268Wh LiFePO4 battery pack, and 9 outlets, this is perfect for Tower crews on the job site. Many times, these crews are in remote areas, so you don’t want to fire up a generator or …