L2 Basics: Spanning-Tree Protocol
The fundamentals of how Spanning-Tree Protocol works
Networking
SRX Basics: Redunancy Groups and Failover
Some background & configuration examples for Juniper SRX redundancy groups
Migrating IP Addressing Schemes
Some thoughts on IP addressing migration in a live network, since I’ve been working on this a lot lately
Tracking Latency and Packet Loss with SmokePing
Why should you use SmokePing - and a quick look at how to interpret the graphs it generates
College vs Certification - Which is better?
My career path is the reverse of most people I’ve met - certifications first, then college much later. What impact has this had on my experiences?
Port Security: Worth the effort?
An exploration of practical applications of port-security configurations, based on my past experiences
Want Change? Make it happen!
Some organizations resist change - but with the right planning & motivations, we can push to impove the conditions around us
Virtual Networking Contexts
A brief exploration into why VRFs can be extremely helpful
A Little Bit of Magic
A good network engineer can almost feel like a magician - fixing things behind the scenes & detecting problems early.
The Argument for Standardized Configurations
Snowflake network designs always make sense at the time. But what happens when there are no standards?