Network Dictionary — Unicorn Tears
April 30, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
This Post is Part of a Series — click for list on Network Dictionary» 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 TechnologyNetwork Dictionary — workshopNetwork Dictionary — Process HumpingNetwork Dictionary — appsellationNetwork Dictionary — Spinning RustNetwork Dictionary — Server HuggerNetwork Dictionary — FacepalmNetwork Dictionary — NortardNetwork Dictionary — CiscotistNetwork Dictionary — longhornNetwork Dictionary — IEEEdiotNetwork Dictionary — fooNetwork Dictionary — EtherealNetwork Dictionary — Signal SlopeNetwork Dictionary — leverageNetwork Dictionary — Microsoft StandardNetwork Dictionary — BrandalizeNetwork Dictionary — BlamestormingNetwork Dictionary — CCIE PoundsNetwork Dictionary — borkedNetwork Dictionary — technobabbleNetwork Dictionary — MarkenautsNetwork […]
Book Review: Project California: Data Center Virtualization Server
April 28, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 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
Internets of Interest: 25th Apr — 28th Apr
April 28, 2009 by bookmarks · 2 Comments
Design Tip: Cisco Retail Price List, Creating Your Own Price Estimates
April 26, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 11 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.
April 25, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 2 Comments
New ASA 8.2 with botnet and new VPN functions, Major version of IPS firmware — V7.0. New SAFE Design Guides. Really important new features, buried in a press release.
Rant:“Investment Protection” on the Cisco C6500 — It Isn’t Quite That Simple
April 25, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 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.
Internets of Interest: 14th Apr — 22nd Apr
April 22, 2009 by bookmarks · Leave a Comment
The Case Against FCoE and Fibrechannel — a Reasonably Complete View
April 20, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 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
April 16, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 1 Comment
I’m continuing to have problems with Mediatemple who are my hosting provider. Their hosting appear to be dropping connections in middle of page loading. If you are NOT experiencing this can you let me know ? Comments, Contact Me or Twitter would be great.
Cisco CCIE 360 Program — Press Here to Add to Cart
April 15, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 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
April 15, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 5 Comments
Why is it Rubber Duck Debugging ?
Charity:Supporting Wynstones School — More Funds Raised
April 14, 2009 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
Another £33.92 raised for Wynstones
Internets of Interest: 7th Apr — 13th Apr
Musing:Schooner Launches Specialized Servers for Speedy Data Delivery
April 13, 2009 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
Cisco Announces Intent to Acquire Tidal Software, Inc. — Cisco Systems
April 9, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 2 Comments
Is Cisco buying up Cloud Computing software ?
Musing:There Is Hope for the World After All
April 8, 2009 by Greg Ferro · 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.
Internets of Interest: 6th Apr — 7th Apr
April 7, 2009 by bookmarks · Leave a Comment
Network Dictionary — Coffice
April 5, 2009 by Greg Ferro · Leave a Comment
Definition of COFFICE

