I hate java.
I might have mentioned that before. In case I didn't...I hate java. Now, today's issue didn't come directly because of java but it was the result, and an obscure one at that. I've been struggling with a client issue that basically…
Cisco ezvpn and "The Cisco Way"
I've been working on some complex VPN configurations by using GNS3 and PEMU which is built in. It's nice to be able to throw together a bunch of devices and get them talking without much fuss. However, I discovered today that PEMU is really designed to…
Going Independent
It's official, I'm going independent. I know, I probably could have picked better market timing. I think we'll be getting a bump in the next month or so though and this year might turn out ok. Time will tell. In the meantime, I need…
Cisco Servers? Seriously?
I've been hearing this rumor for a while now that Cisco is getting into the blade server business. I'm having a hard time with this being a smart move but I can see the reasoning. Om posted about the latest rumors today and I think he…
Celerra NX4 and Etherchannel
Discovered today that the EMC NX4 will do Cisco standard Etherchannel for bonding Ethernet links. It'll also do LACP but Etherchannel seemed a bit easier. Nothing special to configure on the Cisco switch aside from the usual channel-group.…
CVoice v.6
I've been graciously receiving CiscoPress books for review for a while now so it's about time I actually, you know, review one. First up is the newest CVoice book: I'm going through a re-cert process right now but I'm also trying to…
Cisco and I not on the same (virtual) page
Well I was wrong. I can admit it. http://www.cisco.com/en/US/products/ps9902/index.html Seems Cisco's big play is in fact in the data center. I still like my idea better. :)…
VMWare ESX on a Cisco Network Module?
Could it be? I just read this over at GigaOm and I think Allan's missing the boat. Now, I'm sure he's tapped into a lot more resources than I am, but it just doesn't seem right. I could see…