One of my readers sent me this question:
Considering I know nothing about anything SDN-related (and considering it seems "SDN" means something different depending to whom you are asking), where should someone with no knowledge of SDN start?
The obvious answer: sdn.ipSpace.net. On a more serious note:
Read more ...The final post in a series demonstrates how to use the network-ci tools to safely replace a core routing protocol inside a small Active/Standby Data Centre.
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It will integrate optical technology in its routers.
On this episode of the Next Level we talk about mindfulness and what it means to IT performance, and whether mindfulness benefits such as relaxation and focus can be separated from its spiritual context.
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On this episode of the Next Level we talk about mindfulness and what it means to IT performance, and whether mindfulness benefits such as relaxation and focus can be separated from its spiritual context.
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I recently stumbled upon an interesting speech from 1984 by Charlie Munger of Bershire Hathaway fame. Charlie is Warren Buffet’s right-hand-man, and a straight talking genius in his own right. It’s a fairly long speech and Charlie has a few very interesting things to say, but one particular section on ‘explaining the why’ really struck home.
Here’s a brief quote:
….if you always tell people why, they’ll understand it better, they’ll consider it more important, and they’ll be more likely to comply. Even if they don’t understand your reason, they’ll be more likely to comply.
So there’s an iron rule that just as you want to start getting worldly wisdom by asking why, why, why, in communicating with other people about everything, you want to include why, why, why. Even if it’s obvious, it’s wise to stick in the why.
The ‘why’ is notably absent from most conversations in our high-tech sphere. I’ve wasted countless hours interpreting solutions to ill-defined or undefined problems. I’m guilty of writing many ‘why-less’ documents and emails also. Upon reflection, I can recognise the folly of not explaining the problem at hand before launching into the solution.
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I recently stumbled upon an interesting commencement speech by Charlie Munger of Bershire Hathaway fame. Charlie is Warren Buffet’s right-hand-man, and a straight talking genius in his own right. It’s a fairly long speech and Charlie has a few very … Continue reading
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Today I’m jumping into water to start writing about some area where I have some half-decent background: the intersection of Open Software/Hardware and Networking.
You see, I’m a software guy. The pragmatical Linux/OpenSource fanboy kind. What that means? I have a formal degree on Computer Science, and wrote Linux drivers and software for embedded systems for 8 years. But I’m also a pragmatical guy: I know how to write kernel drivers, but I use a Mac laptop every day because I like things to work. For the last 4 years I have been learning a big from networking at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where I have worked on networking (SDN, ASICs), and more recently on the OpenSwitch project.
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Howdy. In my previous post, I mentioned doing a deep dive of SONiC, the recent software release from Microsoft. So without further delay, Software for Open Networking in the Cloud, or SONiC. What It Ain’t I’m sure y’all might have read this FAQ, but just in case, I’ll hit the main points: SONiC is not […]
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Howdy. In my previous post, I mentioned doing a deep dive of SONiC, the recent software release from Microsoft. So without further delay, Software for Open Networking in the Cloud, or SONiC. What It Ain’t I’m sure y’all might have read this FAQ, but just in case, I’ll hit the main points: SONiC is not […]
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Yvette Kanouff takes the service provider group amid a reportedly huge Cisco reorg.
Interop is one of the few remaining independent tech conferences, which makes it a unique opportunity for IT professionals to get training, education, and insights that aren’t driven by a vendor’s agenda. The conference stretches over five days, you’ll want to plan ahead because there’s so much to choose from, including multi-day workshops, individual sessions, […]
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Interop is one of the few remaining independent tech conferences, which makes it a unique opportunity for IT professionals to get training, education, and insights that aren’t driven by a vendor’s agenda. The conference stretches over five days, you’ll want to plan ahead because there’s so much to choose from, including multi-day workshops, individual sessions, […]
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