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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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 … Read more
PDR #23: Patreon Edition. Python, BGP, ARIN51
This content is for Patreon subscribers of the j2 blog. Please consider becoming a Patreon subscriber for as little as $1 a month. This helps to provide higher quality content, more podcasts, and other goodies on this blog.To view this content, you must be a member of Justin’s Patreon at $3 or more Unlock with … Read more
ISP vendors and industry guest posts
With the newsletter subscription mechanism out of the way, I have had some time to work on another project for the blog. Today I am excited to announce guest posts on the blog. If you are a Vendor or manufacturer in the ISP space, I invite you to reach out on how to post your … Read more
Looking at leasing IP Addresses?
Are you looking at leasing some IP addresses for your ISP or company? If so, check out ARIN’s page on IP leasing. The biggest thing ISPs should pay attention to the following:Address space leased without providing Internet services cannot be used for justification when requesting IPv4 addresses from the Waiting List (4.1.8) or specified market … Read more
10 Gig thunderbolt adaptor for troubleshooting
*correction to the original post* Being a mac user, I forget not everyone has thunderbolt ports. https://amzn.to/4qYOaGP Many of the folks I talk to are deploying more and more 10Gig switches and links. ISP and network techs are used to plug in a laptop for a quick test. How do you do that with 10Gig … Read more
Choosing an Internet Service Provider (ISP)
Having reliable and fast internet access is essential for the success of any business in today’s digital age. Whether you’re using the internet for email, cloud computing, or online transactions, having a high-quality internet connection is crucial for productivity and success. However, with so many Internet Service Providers (ISPs) available, choosing the right one for … Read more
ISPs new years resolutions 2023 edition
If you are an ISP, you should do the following this year. If you need help doing any of this, I have some time available on a consulting basis to help. Reach out to me here. I have a special going on for hours of time. These are extremely limited, though.
New Year’s resolutions for network engineers
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.
Packets Down Range #9:Lumen, Cloud, 800GB switches. Sponsors needed
Welcome to issue #9 of Packets Down Range. I am a little behind because a deer decided to jump in front of my car on a recent trip to Texas. There wasn’t much damage, but almost all the airbags were deployed, which caused the car to be a total loss. As a result, I am … Read more
Packets Down Range #4: Security, Streaming & rate hikes,ARM processor news
Welcome to issue #4 of Packets Down Range. My name is Justin, and I’ll be your host. Highlights of this issue include acquisitions, arm processor news, Nanog elections, and more. . Since the last issue, I have registered packetsdownrange.com. If you have news or want to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact me. Data Center News … Read more
Packets Down Range #3: October 27 ISP News & More
For this edition, I am posting it a day early. Depending on how traffic goes, Thursday may be the new day for this newsletter. Since we are still new, expect some changes like this until things work out. If you are a supporter, don’t forget about the Patreon edition, which has even more news. Fall … Read more