Great Job Jotform
After successfully logging into Jotform today, I received the below email. Way to go, Jotform, for successfully deploying IPv6. More companies should do this. #win #kudos
Technology & Industry Commentary
Here I discuss general technology trends across various market segments, including Internet Service Providers. What are some of the geeky things going on around the Capital I Internet.
Epson shuts of your printer
https://m.slashdot.org/story/403150 Printer maker Epson has programmed some models of its inkjet printers to “stop operating” at a pre-determined time, citing the risk of property damage linked to “ink spills,” the Fight to Repair newsletter reports.
FedEx to go totally cloud by 2024
https://www.pcmag.com/news/fedex-to-stop-using-mainframes-close-all-data-centers-by-2024?fs=e&s= FedEx is set to fully-embrace the cloud, and in so doing, will save $400 million a year in operating costs.
Free Microsoft exam credit
Microsoft.com offers a Microsoft Certification Exam for Free when you Complete One Challenge within the Microsoft Build Cloud Skills Challenge May 2022. Thanks to Community Member CleverCheetah1749 for finding this deal. Instructions: Go to Microsoft Build Cloud Skills Challenge May 2022 Complete one challenge of your choice by June 21 To complete a challenge, finish all of the … Read more
Musings of an ISP Engineer part 2
Part 1 can be viewed here -Always check layer1 first. Your momma told you it’s the simplest things in life. Most times it is that simple. -After that check layer 2. If a backhaul or fiber link can’t push data due to no connectivity then the fanciest written config in the world won’t mean a … Read more
The state of Iowa announces “Dig Once” program
OFFICIAL NOTICE. December 30, 2021. The Office of the Chief Information Officer (“OCIO”) has released the first version of the State of Iowa’s Fiber Optic Network Conduit Installation (“Dig Once”) program. More information regarding this program can be found on the website at https://ocio.iowa.gov/dig-once. The OCIO is leading and coordinating a program to provide for the installation … Read more
3g shutdown affects pig farmers
#packetsdownrange #iot
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™ container based application hosting environment, starting with the Catalyst 9300 switches. Users now have the … Read more
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 there are even vent holes to bring in cool air from the cold aisle. #greatidea … Read more
Subcarrier communications
John from Subcarrier does an interview at a tradeshow a few years ago.