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How long does it take to become a CCIE from 0?
I donít have the answer but in this not so brief post I can show you how long it took me and tell you a little about my journey. Donít read any further if your are looking for technical stuff in this...
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Control CPU usage in GNS3 / Dynamips with Process Lasso
GNS3 Kills my system I have been a user of Dynamips/GNS3 for several years now and I canít imagine what I would do without it. I use it for doing Proof Of Concept work and for Studying. Recently I have...
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QoS to MPLS Maps I have been working on the edge of MPLS networks for several years and had a basic understating of DSCP QoS values that I was sending into the cloud and expecting them to pop onto the...
View ArticleSSL VPN In IOS 12.4T
SSL VPN for remote access is something Iíve always wanted to get going at home, but never could because I donít own an ASA. Somewhat recently, this feature was added to regular old IOS 12.4T. The...
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My Multicast Packet Generator Being a consultant I have the pleasure of being exposed to many customer networks, each network has its own challenges and each is continually growing with new packet...
View ArticleRemembering Network Devices
Remembering Network Devices A few years back when starting a new role providing 3rd Level support for an international network with over one hundred devices in my remit, it became apparent very quickly...
View ArticleRemote (in band) configuration tips
Global Networks The great thing about working on a Global network is that is sounds super when people ask you what you have been doing this week and you say, “I brought the Australia office live on...
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Licensing Tips for 3750 Stacks
Licensing Tips for Cisco 3750 Stacks Recently I had to upgrade some 3750-x Stacks to Advanced Services and the Cisco documentation was a bit short of advice, and certainly not all in the one place. So...
View ArticlePersonal Change Control
Change Control In many organisations there are processes in place to manage change, depending on the size of the organisation the change control process can be very in depth and frustrating or can be...
View ArticleSo you want to use a 3750-X as a Router?
Easy peasy lemon squeezy This seems a straightforward question! Just load up with advanced IP services license, install the license file and reboot the switch and you should be good to go. Well that’s...
View ArticleQFabric – What excites me!
I was intrigued and excited about the Junipers announcement last week of QFabric. I was vaguely aware of TRILL and Cisco implementation (Fabric Path), but came to the table (so to speak) with no...
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Citrix Branch Repeater Authentication with Cisco TACACS+
I have been looking about for documentation on how to configure TACACS authentication with a Citrix Branch Repeater, however so far I have only been able to find documentation for NetScaler. So I have...
View ArticleCitrix Branch Repeater : WCCP or not to WCCP that is the question?
Whether ’tis nobler in the network to suffer un-accelerated traffic during an outage or to take arms in the form of Policy Based Routing. When you decide to†deploy†Citrix Branch Repeaters (CBR) you...
View ArticleLow Level Design – Think about the next step
A while back Greg wrote a great article about the “Rules of Design Documentation” http://etherealmind.com/rules-design-documentation-etherealmind/ these are really valuable rules when it comes to...
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