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Top Tools a Data Center tech should have

March 14, 2026September 20, 2024 by j2sw

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 or other similar place should have. These are some tools you wish you had after … Read more

Categories Internet Architecture Tags cage nuts, data center, engineer, knife, racks

New Year’s resolutions for network engineers

March 15, 2026December 31, 2022 by j2sw

Why not start out the new year with some changes? Here is my list of things I see which could help. You can easily do the following twelve things in the next twelve months.

Categories Network Operations Tags 2factor, engineer, isp, network

Musings of an ISP Engineer part 2

March 10, 2026January 4, 2022 by j2sw

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

Categories Technology & Industry Commentary Tags engineer, funny, musings

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