How Fast is Fast?
“How fast is fast?” In the “bad old days,” when routing protocols were young, and we still shot NERF guns at one another in TAC, IGRP was a going concern (not EIGRP, IGRP!). IGRP holds the distinction of being the slowest converging routing protocol (with default timers) ever deployed in real networks. How slow is […]
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There’s No Stupid Question, But…
While I’m a big proponent of people asking questions, there are a few considerations that I’d like to address. These considerations are not about looking (or sounding) “stupid” or otherwise inhibiting the necessary free flow of information. These points are about the appropriateness and reasons for asking a question or series of questions. This article […]
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The post There’s No Stupid Question, But… appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Paul Stewart.
Benchmarking: Be Mindful Where You Set the Bar
At many fast-growing companies, there is a an organizational phenomenon that takes root as the middle management ranks swell. Early on, titles are handed out with thoughtful precision. The Director title, for instance, is held by folks who have demonstrated long-term value. Over time though, the company changes. It usually starts with an outside hire […]
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The post Benchmarking: Be Mindful Where You Set the Bar appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Michael Bushong.
From SMB to Enterprise: Taking the Leap
After working in small business IT for over a decade, I made the leap to a large healthcare enterprise. Although I had been very successful in providing solutions in the SMB space, I didn’t know how well my skill set would transfer into a larger environment. Three years into my experience in the enterprise, I’ve […]
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The post From SMB to Enterprise: Taking the Leap appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Eyvonne Sharp.
Speaker for the Dead – Privacy and Trust
This series of articles allows me to play the part of a ‘Speaker for the Dead’ for technology that has or is becoming ‘end of life’ or legacy and/or irrelevant (or which should be). In this article, the subject isn’t a specific technology or protocol although technology has brought about it’s demise; it’s something far […]
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The post Speaker for the Dead – Privacy and Trust appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Steven Iveson.
Why We Do Packet Pushers – Email From a Listener
I got this email from Joel which made my day. It is email like this that keep us motivated and feel that Ethan & I are creating something worthwhile. Sometimes ‘packet pushing’ is just a lot of work, sometimes it is great fun, sometime we make a bit of money from sponsors too. But knowing […]
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The post Why We Do Packet Pushers – Email From a Listener appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Greg Ferro.
Flow
Have you ever struggled to explain to your parents or friends why you still study technical topics at night? It can be frustrating trying to explain to these people why you do what you do. Let’s be honest, it’s hard to explain ‘why’ to ourselves, never mind explain it to others. I have found a […]
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The post Flow appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by John Harrington.
Why Blog?
I have been involved in various technical social networks and blogging for quite a while. Beginning in about 2008, I started spending a lot of time helping others over at the Cisco Learning Network. About the same time I launched PacketU.com. In May of 2013, John Harrington and I coordinated the site that you’re currently […]
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The post Why Blog? appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Paul Stewart.
Webinar: ManageEngine on Log Analysis and Netflow
ManageEngine is a well known vendor of Network Management tools with tens of thousands of customers worldwide with a portfolio covering the full spectrum including Performance, Server/Application, Help Desk, Desktop Management. Sign up here
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The post Webinar: ManageEngine on Log Analysis and Netflow appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Greg Ferro.
Show 157 – ONS Roundup – SDN,Enterprise, Wireless and More
This show was recorded by Brent Salisbury at Open Networking Summit in April 2013 http://www.opennetsummit.org where he got a bunch of folks around a microphone to talk about OpenFlow/SDN and the progress being made in the organisations. Show topics How is OpenFlow progressing ? Open Daylight foundation and its inception. Is the future of OpenFlow assured and what […]
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The post Show 157 – ONS Roundup – SDN,Enterprise, Wireless and More appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Greg Ferro.
A review of the recent Coursera SDN MOOC
Back in the springtime of this year, I saw that Coursera was going to be offering a free six-week SDN MOOC taught by Dr. Nick Feamster, an Associate Professor at Georgia Tech’s School of Computer Science. As I had already been learning about and investigating this new SDN world in my free time, I thought […]
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The post A review of the recent Coursera SDN MOOC appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Will Dennis.
NetworkFaculty.com: Bite-sized IT Training Videos On Demand
These days, access to the web means that users are simply a click away from discovering anything – from how to expertly mollycoddle their Macs to the secret to a perfect cup of tea. But, as we all know, not everything is perfect. Many e-learning services do not have the luxuries of the time and […]
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Negotiating your salary
There is probably no more stressful stage in the interview process than negotiating your salary. You usually don’t know entirely what to ask for. You have a feel for what you would like, but most of us have a healthy fear of leaving money on the table. We are less worried about asking for too […]
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The post Negotiating your salary appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Michael Bushong.
Show 156 – Tail-f Network Control System – Sponsored
This episode (re-)introduces Carl Moberg and dives into Tail-f’s Network Control System (NCS). We talk through the moving parts of Network Control System at a technical level and discuss why you should care about this product. If you have been interested in tools that do multivendor automation of the network then you will be interested in this discussion.
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The post Show 156 – Tail-f Network Control System – Sponsored appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Greg Ferro.
Using Wireshark to Decode SSL/TLS Packets
I mentioned in my Tcpdump Masterclass that Wireshark is capable of decrypting SSL/TLS encrypted data in packets captured in any supported format and that if anyone wanted to know how for them to ask. Someone did, so here it is. This is an extremely useful Wireshark feature, particularly when troubleshooting within highly secure network architectures. […]
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The post Using Wireshark to Decode SSL/TLS Packets appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Steven Iveson.
Operation (Unicorn?) Mincemeat, Counter Security, and a book about JWAS
In 1943, Spanish officials recovered the body of a spy from the Atlantic coast of Huelva. The suitcase still attached to his arm contained Allied war plans, identifying Greece and Sardinia as the beachhead for the forthcoming assault on Italy. Amazed by their luck, Axis forces redeployed divisions from Sicily, Northern France, and the Eastern […]
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The post Operation (Unicorn?) Mincemeat, Counter Security, and a book about JWAS appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Glen Kemp.
Second CCIE, or CCDE?
“Should I get a second CCIE, or a CCDE?” A number of people have asked me this recently; in the process of answering those questions, I’ve developed a couple of lines of reasoning that I thought worth sharing here. No, I’ve not been posting much recently — I’m wrapped up in a bunch of different […]
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7 Tips For Improving Your Communications Skills at Work
In my last article, I identified the importance of effective communication in the workplace. Today’s article is a follow-up that offers several suggestions meant to help individuals improve these skills. Some tips may be more or less relevant to the situations that are specific to an individual’s role. As I mentioned in my previous article,l […]
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The post 7 Tips For Improving Your Communications Skills at Work appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Paul Stewart.
Security Word of the Day: Stoogecraft
Today’s word of the day comes to Packetpushers courtesy of Seth Godin*: Stoogecraft. Stoogecraft is what happens when people or organizations in power do what feels right in the short run without thinking at all about the alternatives or the implications. It’s the result of fear or boredom or a misplaced focus. Sound familiar? Stoogecraft […]
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The post Security Word of the Day: Stoogecraft appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Mrs. Y.
Nobody says it but we all feel like frauds
I am going to deviate a little bit from my normal career advice here and talk about something a bit more personal for me. I have told this story to colleagues at times over the past several years, and I am always a little surprised that everyone appears to feel the same way. But we […]
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The post Nobody says it but we all feel like frauds appeared first on Packet Pushers Podcast and was written by Michael Bushong.