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The Continuing Evolution of Forward Networks – Networking Field Day 34
Check out those backdrops! Digital Twin I was very fortunate to be a delegate at Networking Field Day 13, all the way back in 2016. This was a milestone event for Forward, as this was their official...
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She’s a Keeper! Keeper Security presents at Security Field Day 7.
I never thought I’d leave you, 1Password… Password Managers aren’t a new technology. Arguably the Excel 97 spreadsheet in your corporate file share labelled DefinitelyNotPasswords.xls was an early...
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Rapid Incident Reponse with PathSolutions Security Operations Manager –...
As I delve further and further into “all things security” along my career path, it has become clear to me that one of the key skills a good Security Professional must have is the ability to filter out...
View ArticleCisco Catalyst Wifi, Take Two
On November 13th, Cisco announced their next-generation wireless platform with the release of the Catalyst 9800 Series Wireless Controller. You read that right, the next WLC platform from Cisco is...
View ArticleFree Cisco CCNA Lab Guide
I’ve just had a look at the free Cisco CCNA Lab Guide from Neil Anderson at the Flackbox blog. The eBook contains complete configuration lab exercises and solutions that help prepare you for and pass...
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Forward Thinkers, Forward Networks.
Maintenance windows. Let’s be honest, they suck. If you ask any network admin they will likely tell you the midnight maintenance windows are their least favorite part of the job. They are a necessity...
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Netool – Pocket Sized Network Tester and Analyzer
As network engineers/analysts/administrators, we’re always looking to add to our list of tools. Whether these are pieces of software, tidbits of script, or physical tools, anything that helps us in the...
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Hyperscale Networking for the Masses
In my career I’ve typically been responsible for plumbing together networks for branch, campus, and (very) small enterprise networks that had datacenters that were defined by single-digit rack numbers....
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Updated Study Plans
It’s been a while since I’ve sat down and really mapped out where my studies are going. The last several months have been rather crazy, with some family issues, having a new baby (not me, my wife), and...
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On Pretentiousness
At the 2015 Cisco Live Welcome Keynote, I was fortunate enough to tag along with some other Cisco Champions and Social Media folks who were provided advance seating to the event. This gave us an...
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Looking for the next opportunity!
As some of you already know, I’ve recently become a free agent and have begun the search for my next great job. I’ve learned a lot about the “brave new world” of job hunting over the last couple of...
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Two Out of Three Ain’t Bad?
The last several months have been quite a blur. My wife and I were expecting the arrival of our second child in April so way back in October 2014 I decided to spend the last few months of relative...
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GNS3 – An Interview
It used to be that the only way to get any direct, hands-on experience with any networking gear was to have access to some actual, physical equipment. It was an expensive prospect, and often out of...
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Cisco UCS – Zero to Hero in 5 Short Years
I’d love to call Randy Seidl and ask him for an interview. The problem is, I don’t have the street cred that it would take to even make it past his administrative assistant. You see, Mr. Seidl used to...
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Cisco Live 2014 – San Fran-tastic!
My 5th Cisco Live is in the books and this was a fantastic week of reconnecting with friends, meeting new ones, and drinking from the technology fire hose. This was my first visit to San Francisco and...
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Cisco Live 2014 – #CL5K Information
For those still waiting on official word about the when and where of this year’s Cisco Live 5K Fun Run – here it is. The run will take place Wednesday morning at 7am at Rincon Park. It’s pretty much...
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All Aboard for SFO – Cisco Live 2014
Cisco Live 2014 is only two days away and although I like to think I’ve planned everything out well in advance, I’ll likely be doing a lot of last minute panicked preparation early Sunday before my...
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Cisco Live 2014 CAE – A Canuck Connection!
Pretty much every year, the Cisco Live Team post a poll on the Cisco Live web site to potential registrants asking which band they would like to see for the Customer Appreciation Event (CAE). I’m not...
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One Way Audio on Cisco 7925G Wireless Phones
Knock Knock. Who’s there? Voice over Wireless LAN. Voice over Wireless LAN who? …. …. Hello? …. Hello? Working with a multitude of different technologies is great. I love it, for the most part. That...
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VMware VCA – Hit or Miss?
9/16/13 Update – VMware is now offering these exams for *free* using the discount code VCA501 until September 30th. On August 26th, VMware announced their new Associate level certifications. These...
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