RAID Drive level comparison
Quick chart showing the differences between different raid levels in servers and storage.
Running Docker inside Cisco Catalyst 9000
https://blogs.cisco.com/networking/application-hosting-on-catalyst-9000-series-switches Catalyst 9000 series of switches, Cisco’s flagship enterprise switching portfolio delivering Intent Based Networking (IBN) runs a modern, modular and model-driven operating system stack, Cisco IOS® XE. Powered by Intel x86 CPU, Catalyst 9000 series now supports secure Docker™ …
Awesome use of space for a rackmount
While testing a new QoE platform from Cambium Networks the test device they sent had this hidden little Gem of a feature. The Power brick actually is housed in some unused space. More routers should follow this. if you notice …
Subcarrier communications
John from Subcarrier does an interview at a tradeshow a few years ago.
VISP announces four new features for ISPs
VISP.NET announces some new features to it’s platform
Vultr announces $150 million funding
Constant, the creator of the Vultr cloud computing and bare metal platform, has announced a $150 million credit facility from J.P. Morgan and Bank of America. This includes a $25 million uncommitted expansion option to accommodate future growth, and Constant …
Indiana Bell Building Moved in 1930
Between Oct. 12 and Nov. 14 1930 the eight-story 11,000-ton Indiana Bell building was shifted 52 feet south along Meridian St. and rotated 90 degrees to face New York St. Workmen used a concrete mat cushioned by Oregon fir timbers …
Eiffel Tower is undergoing a facelift
The undertaking to renovate the 1,063-foot tower will cost an estimated $60 million. This includes stripping 19 layers of paint since the tower receives a fresh coat every seven years to protect it against the elements. https://insidetowers.com/cell-tower-news-paint-job-underway-on-the-worlds-most-famous-tower/
New Pricing Effective February 1, 2021
New Pricing for consulting rates effective February 1st 2021 Non Contract work (when available)Standard rate $159 per hourAfter-hours work $179 an hour Standard Contract Work 5 Hour block $70010 Hour block $129015 Hour block $1785After hours and weekend billed at …
Late-night router work
Mikrotik CCR1072 for an ISP network running BGP.
Amazon Sidewalk is announced
Amazon has announced a new feature called Sidewalk. When enabled, Sidewalk uses a small portion of your Internet bandwidth to provide these services to you and your neighbors. This setting will apply to all of your supported Echo and Ring …