Network Dictionary — Server Hugger
November 27, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
This Post is Part of a Series — click for list on Network Dictionary» Server Hugger — a sysadmin who like to able to touch their servers, typically to the point of obsession. Thus they must have data centers in their building or very nearby (which is becoming increasingly difficult).
As read on GigaOM
Trailer Park 2.0: Where your data lives.
Server huggers like […]
Network Dictionary — Spinning Rust
November 24, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
This Post is Part of a Series — click for list on Network Dictionary» Spinning Rust — term for conventional hard disk drives with motors and using ferrous-based platters for data storage. Probably derogatory now that Flash Drives are beginning to replace conventional drives.
List of Posts in this series:Network Dictionary — FreelanceNetwork Dictionary — Resume Generating EventsNetwork Dictionary — ScalableNetwork Dictionary — magic hand waveNetwork Dictionary — NAT’dNetwork Dictionary — Pain Relief […]
OS X:Using Web Kit for HTTP, Website Analysis and Network Testing
November 20, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
Safari (or Webkit) has a neat debugging feature built in. It is available in both OS X and Windows versions. When testing performance of websites through application inspection on firewalls or load balancer it can be a useful tool to get visibility.
Network Dictionary — Appsellation
November 19, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
This Post is Part of a Series — click for list on Network Dictionary» Term to describe the “add on selling” of Network Management applications as an upgrade to your network.
Approximately the equivalent of asking “would you like fries with that” when ordering network equipment with the same outcome — you can’t really eat that many fries and sugary […]
Review: How Close Was My Top5 on Cisco’s Viral Marketing for ASR9000
November 17, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
Couple of weeks ago I posted Top 5 things about Cisco’s Viral Marketing announcement. How did I do ?
Review:Cisco ASR9000 Router — Nothing to Look at Here, Move on Please.
November 17, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
I didn’t bother with the Cisco ASR9000 launch thing. Glad I didn’t waste my time.
OSX: Text Editing
November 14, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 6 Comments
I don’t do “word processing”, I write. I have different tools for writing depending on the task. Here is a review of OS X text editors that I use and would recommend.
Domain Tasting Looking Dead — at Last ICANN Is Doing Something
November 14, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
ICANN posted today that AGP deletes are down 84% which means that abuse of the so-called “domain tasting” system is looking dead.
ICANN | AGP Deletes Down by 84%
OSX: Eject Key Joyfulness
November 11, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
When shutting down your MAC using function and the eject button is the fastest way to get things done.
Using the Wrong Date Formatting and the Global Problem — ISO8601
November 10, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 3 Comments
When working in a global company, a major problem is the way that some countries use the wrong date formatting. Say hello to ISO8601, standard for date formats.
Internets of Interest: 7th Nov
November 7, 2008 by bookmarks · Leave a Comment
IP Addressing for HA Links for ASA/FWSM/ACE Etc– Poll
November 6, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 7 Comments
What IP addressing do you use for the sync / failover / HA links between your highly available devices ?
RANT:Cannot Copy Text From Product Quick Reference Guide. What ?
November 6, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 2 Comments
I attempted to copy some text from the CPQRG today only to find it is copy protected. Why ? Is it a secret ? Don’t we want to sell things anymore ?
Network Dictionary — Process Humping
November 6, 2008 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
This Post is Part of a Series — click for list on Network Dictionary» Process humping: The act of implementing and then following process for the sake of having a process. Usually done by people who want to make it look like they’re doing something, or are too stupid to work out what needs doing anyway.
With thanks to […]
Rant:D-Link Hijacks Your Internets — in FIRMWARE
November 6, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 2 Comments
Ubersource points out the D-Link router/modem firmware forces you to go their website and receive spamvertising about security software. You have to login to the router, go Advanced and OPT OUT to stop this.
This is very poor practice. Opt-out is NEVER ACCEPTABLE, and using a piece of hardware that is fully paid for to perform […]
Why Rate Articles ?
November 5, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 4 Comments
I have introduced an article rating system at the bottom of each blog post. Why do I want to do this ?
Number 1 Reason to Avoid Using the Cisco Learning Network | Cisco Study Blog
November 5, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 3 Comments
Brandon makes a good point about Cisco intervention in the Cisco Learning Network. In general, Cisco employees have a tendency to overstep the mark and can be rather taken with their imagined importance. They also get very defensive about looking after the ‘company image’ or their public profile.
Number 1 Reason to avoid using the Cisco Learning Network […]
Blessay: Personal Ethics and Corporate Morals — My Choices
November 4, 2008 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
One of the challenges of professional life is that my conscience can be ‘challenged’ by the corporate process and actions that I deem wrong, by my personal moral code, are quite acceptable in corporate morality.

