DNSSEC Key Ceremony #27
Want to really geek out on one of the fundamental cornerstone of the Internet? Watch this video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FbzJgsXAW3o I can’t embed the video as they have turned off that feature.
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Packets Down Range #31: Hedge Podcast, Microsoft, Cisco, Arista.
It’s been a busy almost spring so far. One of the highlights of the past few months was being invited to do a Hedge Podcast with Russ White and Tom Ammon. It was a great time. We talked about the unpopular opinion of accepting prefixes smaller than /24. On to other news… Data Center News … Read more
Understanding BGP Hold Timers
At its core, a Hold Timer in BGP refers to the duration a BGP speaker (router) will wait for updates from its peer before considering the connection as possibly down. It’s a timeout mechanism that ensures BGP routers stay synchronized and prevents unnecessary route flapping or instability. Importance of BGP Hold Timers Configuring BGP Hold … Read more
Navigating the Complexity of Full BGP Routes: A Deep Dive into Border Gateway Protocol
In networking and internet connectivity, the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) stands out as a crucial protocol responsible for routing data packets across the vast expanse of the internet. At the heart of BGP lies the concept of routing tables, and within that domain, the notion of full BGP routes takes center stage. In this blog … Read more
WISPAMERICA 2024 Photos
WISPAMERICA 2024 was a testament to the industry’s commitment to innovation. From emerging startups to established industry giants, exhibitors showcased diverse cutting-edge solutions to revolutionize wireless connectivity. From next-generation hardware to groundbreaking software applications, every corner of the exhibit hall pulsated with the promise of a more connected future.
Apple AirPods to get hearing aid style function
Writing in the subscriber edition of his regular Power On newsletter, Gurman claims that the “big news” for AirPods Pro in the near term will be support for a hearing aid-style function when iOS 18 drops in the fall.
Understanding BGP Route Reflection: Simplifying Scalable Network Designs
Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) is a crucial component in the routing world, particularly in large-scale networks where scalability and efficient routing are paramount. In the context of expansive networks, BGP Route Reflection emerges as a fundamental technique to alleviate the complexities associated with the full mesh topology, making network management more practical and scalable. 1. … Read more
Greg Sowell talks ProxmoxVE Container Admin via Ansible and Ascender
A recent ask from a fan was “how do you manage containers inside of proxmox”, so here it is! This demos creating, starting, stopping, and deleting containers. The playbook can be found here: https://github.com/gregsowell/ansible…
Packets Down Range #31:Meta, Google, Indiana Digital Equity
It’s the beginning of the year. Do you know what that means? It’s time for conferences. FISPA livejust wrapped up. Metro Connect and others are coming. Also lots of news out of my home state of Indiana this edition. Data Center News •Meta to open a data center in Jeffersonville, Indiana. •Google is set to … Read more
WISP tower random photos
I was going through some older hard drives and came across some of these photos of Baicells, Cambium and other gear on towers. These were installed for Wireless Internet Service Providers (WISPs). See below for those who don’t know what a WISP is. A Wireless Internet Service Provider (WISP) is a telecommunications company that delivers … Read more
Mikrotik RouterOS 7.14beta8 is out
https://librenms.icisky.net/dashboard/14 What’s new in 7.14beta8 (2024-Jan-22 21:07): !) rose-storage – moved SMB service in the RouterOS bundle;!) smb – removed legacy SMB service (replaced with newer and faster ROSE SMB service);*) bgp – allow to leak routes between local VRFs;*) bth – added simple “Back To Home Users” manager under IP/Cloud menu;*) console – added … Read more