Welcome to Packets Down Range (PDR) where we aggregate some of the weekly news from the Data Center, Transport, Backbone, Internet Service Provider (ISP), and related tech topics. If you want to submit your company news or become a sponsor, reach out. Data Center News •ESnet launches new Cloud Connect Service.ESnet Launches Cloud Connect Service to Support Scientific and Enterprise Workloads •A look inside Equinix Ny5. More of a sales piece but has some interesting tidbits. •Cologix data hall at 511 carrier hotel...
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Site optimizations and now Cloudflare enabled
I finally got around to some optimization of code and CSS on the site tonight. I have also enabled the site on Cloudflare. Things should be faster and more responsive.
Continue reading...Quantum Computing, and why you, as an Internet Service Provider should care
Quantum computing is one of those buzzwords floating around. Should you, as an Internet Service Provider, care? In this blog post, I will go over, at a high level, what quantum computing is and what to watch if you are a Service Provider. Quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to perform complex computations exponentially faster than classical computers. Computers we are used to use bits (0s and 1s) to store and process information, whereas quantum computers use quantum bits, or qubits....
Continue reading...Understanding what is Ethernet Virtual Private Network ( EVPN )
Ethernet Virtual Private Network (EVPN) is designed to provide scalable and efficient data center interconnectivity. Built upon the foundation of traditional Ethernet, EVPN incorporates the best features of layer 2 and layer 3 protocols to create a flexible and secure network fabric. It offers seamless bridging and routing of traffic across data centers, making it ideal for modern applications that demand low latency and high availability. EVPN operates on the concept of a “control plane” and a “data plane.” The control plane handles...
Continue reading...Mikrotik Back to Home feature in RouterOS7
Back To Home is a convenience feature that configures your device for secure VPN access from anywhere in the world to your router and your network, even if your router does not have a public IP address, is behind NAT or Firewall. https://help.mikrotik.com/docs/display/ROS/Back+To+Home?fbclid=IwAR2-TWpPpxRUyExltWuPauwWZoAvQgIqOsV9qFLcpY4oIWllLytieJ8ezVQ
Continue reading...Mikrotik V7 removing a bad static route via command line
Recently I fat-fingered a route in a Version 7 Mikrotik router. As a result, I was kicked out and could not connect via winbox. The router was still up, but I could not route to it. I was able to mac-telnet and get into the router. When I went to /ip/routes and did a print. You will notice when you do this that there are no numbers beside anything. If you are familiar with V6 Mikrotik, you know you can do “remove 4”...
Continue reading...Why network admins are weird Part 1
The next time you think your friend, significant other, or neighbor is weird, they might be a network admin. Here are some reasons to have caused this.
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This week is a little light due to spending most waking hours trying to move my pole barn project along. Gearing up for a couple of editions next week. Data Center News •Datacenter energy costs and demand are expected to rise. ISP News •Petition to stop fiber deployment? One Utah town is facing this, possibly from the local cable company. •Great Plains expands 400 Gig fiber backbone. •The Association of American Railroads (AAR) seeks to void a Virginia bill streamlining railroad crossing requests for broadband...
Continue reading...Alta Labs releases 1.1a firmware
v.1.1a Release Notes https://forum.alta.inc/t/ap-release-notes/318
Continue reading...Rookie network mistake this morning, and musings
Over the past few years, I have been trying to train myself out of First Responder mode and into the ability to take a step back and evaluate the situation when it comes to network outages. Being in the ISP field for so long, you get into a mentality of just fixing the problem. This can cause you to just jump in and focus on putting out whatever the latest fire is. This mindset differs from engineering a new point of Presence (POP)....
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