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Heavy Networking 518: Learning To Live With SNMP
Perhaps the most arcane technology in networking is the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP), which, despite its name, is one of the utmost confusing pieces of technology to actually use. Guests Michael W. Lucas and Allan Jude share tips and lessons on how to get the most you can out of this protocol.Opinion: Facebook Buys Giphy
Giphy is in places that Facebook isn't, so its competitive data
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Response: DHCP is not Intent Based Networking – Networkphil
Respnding to Phil's assertion that DHCP isn't Intent
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Heavy Networking 516: Is LISP The Overlay Of The Future?
On today's Heavy Networking podcast, guest Cory Steele visits the podcast to make the case that overlays such as LISP offer unique benefits for the network. Greg Ferro disagrees, and makes the case for protocols like QUIC, TLS, and IPSec, and argues for the concept of end-to-end connectivity as the IP network was intended.
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Heavy Networking 516: Is LISP The Overlay Of The Future?
On today's Heavy Networking podcast, guest Cory Steele visits the podcast to make the case that overlays such as LISP offer unique benefits for the network. Greg Ferro disagrees, and makes the case for protocols like QUIC, TLS, and IPSec, and argues for the concept of end-to-end connectivity as the IP network was intended.50% of Firefox Users Still Have Flash installed
Really, 50% ? Say its not true.
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Was DHCP the first Intent Networking feature ?
A key aspect of intent based networking is user transparency. That is, the network connects the user without any knowledge of why it works During a recent discussion on DHCP I realised that this process is a near perfect expression of intent. A workstation connects to the physical network and makes a configuration request An […]
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Dictionary: fauxpology
Define fauxpology
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Heavy Networking 515: A Decade of Network Podcasting
In this brief chat, Ethan & Greg discuss where we came from and where we are going. Note the retro music we used and check out outtro too.
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Heavy Networking 515: A Decade of Network Podcasting
In this brief chat, Ethan & Greg discuss where we came from and where we are going. Note the retro music we used and check out outtro too.DNS over email or twitter – Cloudflare Resolver
It could be useful for certain field work
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Response: How can Hollywood re-open after coronavirus? Filmmakers react – Los Angeles Times
Hollywood discovering remote meetings is a delight
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WFH Tips: Turns the Lights On
Continuing a series of tips
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Heavy Networking 513: How The Internet Is Handling The Covid-19 Load
Today's Heavy Networking looks at the impact of Covid-19 on Internet usage and capacity with two guests who have front-row views: Neil McRae, Senior Leader at British Telecom; and Dave Temkin, VP of Infrastructure at Netflix.
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Heavy Networking 513: How The Internet Is Handling The Covid-19 Load
Today's Heavy Networking looks at the impact of Covid-19 on Internet usage and capacity with two guests who have front-row views: Neil McRae, Senior Leader at British Telecom; and Dave Temkin, VP of Infrastructure at Netflix.Blessay: Coin-Operated Evangelism
This article was first published in Packet Pushers Human Infrastructure Magazine. An email newsletter that talks about being a human in technology. You can subscribe, for free here. I struggle with the concept of ‘corporate evangelism’. So here are some thoughts on the topic. Religious Roots Evangelism is a religious principle that your belief is […]
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Apple Dictionary Order
The right order for Apple Dictionaries in the app
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Thought for My Day: Personal Profit by Not Travelling to An Office
I earned about 5% by not working in an office
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Network Break 280: Nvidia Advances Mellanox Acquisition; Startup Alkira Tackles Multi-Cloud Networking
Take a Network Break! We discuss Nvidia clearing a major hurdle to its Mellanox acquisition, GitHub changes its pricing, the startup Alkira tackles multi-cloud networking, and more tech news analysis. Our guest commentator is Stephen Foskett, founder of Tech Field Day and GestaltIT.
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