Book Review: Project California: Data Center Virtualization Server
28 April 2009 By Leave a Comment
While this book has flaws, its an excellent and detailed introduction to Cisco Unified Computing. Focussing on higher level elements, its a great resource for Network Architects and will put you in the game against HP and IBM server administrators
Design Tip: Cisco Retail Price List, Creating Your Own Price Estimates
26 April 2009 By 13 Comments
Not everyone knows that Cisco publishes their Price List every month. And for designers who want to quickly evaluate various design it is an essential part of your design toolkit. We look creating your own price estimates using Excel and Cisco Price List.
Blog:a Lot of Major Security Annoucements – Strangely Buried in One Big Press Release.
25 April 2009 By 2 Comments
Rant:”Investment Protection” On the Cisco C6500 – It Isn’t Quite That Simple
25 April 2009 By 5 Comments
Claiming “investment protection” for the Cisco C6500 is a bit rich and glib marketing talk. I may be fond of it but more like a faithful old dog that really wasn’t too bright.
The Case Against FCoE and Fibrechannel – A Reasonably Complete View
20 April 2009 By 10 Comments
A number of storage bloggers have been questioning the relevance of FCoE and why would you bother with it. Given the size of marketing budgets pushing FCoE and the reality distortion this generates, lets look at the case AGAINST FCoE.
Hosting Problems With Mediatemple Again
16 April 2009 By 1 Comment
Cisco CCIE 360 Program – Press Here to Add to Cart
15 April 2009 By 4 Comments
I saw Cisco 3660 CCIE study program in an online store today. It struck me as poor value for money. Here’s why…
Network Dictionary – Rubber Duck Debugging
15 April 2009 By 5 Comments
Why is it Rubber Duck Debugging ?
Charity:Supporting Wynstones School – More Funds Raised
14 April 2009 By Leave a Comment
Musing:Schooner Launches Specialized Servers for Speedy Data Delivery
13 April 2009 By Leave a Comment
Musing:There Is Hope for the World After All
8 April 2009 By Leave a Comment
Knowing that there are young people like this in the world is exciting. Not only does she do math, she does APPLIED math and can clearly articulate the vision and application of the science. Network Designers could learn a lot from watching this. ISEF ’08 Winner: Knot Theory Mathematics Via Boing Boing.
