CSM, IDSM, ADSM Performance Problems or Memory Errors ? Increase Java Memory.
July 22, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
I have been getting out of memory errors in Java when running CSM and ASDM clients on MS Windows platforms. Here are some tips for improving Java performance, and letting you run more than one Java program / applet at the same time. Read more
Brocade Buys Foundry ? No Great Loss. Storage Switches Ahoy!
July 22, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 2 Comments
Following my post a couple of days ago about Buying Brocade switches it seems that Brocade isn’t going to make their own, they just bought something off the shelf. Read more
IOS: Enable and …. Disable ?
July 20, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
All these years, and I didn’t realise the opposite of the enable, was disable.
Network Dictionary - Copypasta
July 18, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 2 Comments
Copypasta - describes the mistake that happens when you paste the wrong thing into a document, blog, email etc. aka
As in, “t is probably an unfortunate copypasta, since it is not present in the configurations at the end. ” Packetlife.net
The Lay of the Network Hero
July 18, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
I have decided to undergo an image change. This mantle of modesty ill becomes me and I need a confidence boost. Let all the IT people recite the lay of the Networking Hero!
OSX: Tools I Use on the MAC OSX
July 18, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
Someone recently asked me about the tools I use on my MAC and could I publish a bit about them and some of the my working habits using MAC. So I will be posting more soon. If you have some suggestions please let me know via the contact form or drop me an email at myetherealmind { at } gmail.com.
Network Dictionary - Blessay
July 18, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
Blessay is a merger of the words Blog and Essay. It describes a longer form of blog posting that contains factual, researched information that is likely to bre presented in a coherent, educated fashion with supporting research, bibilographic details and so on.
Are You Ready to Purchase a Brocade Ethernet Switch ? What ?
July 17, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 11 Comments
One of the more amusing byproducts of the FCoE marketing push, is that Brocade has announced that they will producing FCoE switches for their customers. So, are you ready to buy a Brocade Ethernet switch ? Read more
Network Dictionary - Fancy Ethernet
July 17, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
Fancy Ethernet - generalised term used to describe Converged Enhanced Ethernet (CEE). Also used for Cisco’s trademarked and proprietary superset known as Data Centre Ethernet (DCE).
Autonegotiation on Ethernet - It Works, It Should Be Mandatory!
July 15, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 22 Comments
EVERYONE - Autosensing on ethernet works just fine, and all manufacturers recommend using autosensing. Why aren’t you !
Lets look at how it works and why you should be using it.
Network Dictionary - Mythinformation
July 15, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 4 Comments
Mythinformation is the term used to describe some form of knowledge that is based on apocryphal, false or old knowledge. A play on the the word misinformation.
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Network Dictionary - Distress Purchase
July 13, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
“distress purchase” refers a purchase made at some critical point, usually during a failure, traffic leap or other unplanned event.
Musing: On Permananent and Ephemeral Knowledge and Exam Study
July 9, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
Like many tech-workers, we need to ingest vast quantities of knowledge to get started in our jobs. Without that knowledge, there is no working in our business. What is unique, however, is that we continue to ingest knowledge for the remainder of our careers - often consuming large portions of our personal time and energy. Worse we even get tested on it by sitting formal examinations.
How can we manage this process to be more effective ?
Data Centre Ethernet Standards Fight Brewing ? Brocade Says FCoE in 2010.
July 7, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 3 Comments
I note this quote from a recent article on The Register where Brocade talks about their future strategy.
Rant: Computerworld - World’s Youngest CCNA: 12-Year-Old Irtiza From Pakistan
July 2, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 6 Comments
So a 12 year old passed the CCNA test. I suspect that many people will use this to point out how easy, or pointless, certfication is, but I believe it is a testament to education and the value of a well organised teaching system
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The CCIE Medallion
July 1, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 3 Comments
Arden Packeer was passing comments on his plaque…. but mine is much cooler…. Read more
On Passing My CCIE Exam in 2001 - Day Two
July 1, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 3 Comments
So its the second day, I haven’t slept much. I am stressed. I ring the family to check that everything is fine, and get ready to go for the second round.
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