Response:Source Code Pro – Monospaced Terminal Font From Adobe
Blog post from Adobe that discusses the background behind the Source Code monospace font and why it’s different. Today, my preferred monospace font for terminal use is Consolas but I’ll be trying this...
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If you like using Courier font in your terminal window then you should downloading and using this font: But there’s no reason Courier has to look terrible. We set out to make the best damn Courier...
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Open Compute Software Interface Platform Control Demonstration
This four minute demonstration from Mellanox is really well done. It provides a simple and direct demonstration of the OCP Platform Control system. I note the simplicity of the linux commands to drive...
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Briefing: Project Calico – BGP-driven SDN Without Overlays
The following is a "paper review" of Project Calico following a recent briefing. I've conducted a short review of the technology and business issues around the product and conclude that its unlikely to...
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5 Career Tips I Learned From John Chambers and Cisco
My work life has been closely tied to Cisco’s success over the last 15 years and "Uncle" John Chambers has been my constant companion in that journey. Now that he has moved on to Chairman of the Board...
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Four Reasons Why Whitebox Networking is Cheaper
Whitebox & Whitebrand network equipment has a lower purchase price than branded products. But why ? The post Four Reasons Why Whitebox Networking is Cheaper appeared first on EtherealMind.
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Walled Gardens and Other Overlay Networks
Russ White wonders if the resurgence of Walled Gardens on the Internet is bad or a good thing. The long-term rise of Facebook, WeChat, Snapchat and other applications seems to be a sustaining trend....
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Network Dictionary – natatorium
Define natatorium in networking The post Network Dictionary – natatorium appeared first on EtherealMind.
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Response: Arista EOS & Quality
This video from Ken Duda at Arista is, perhaps, the best explanation of Arista’s success with customers. As an engineer, I found this talk inspirational. No bonuses for hitting ship dates. This avoids...
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Response: Snappy for Whitebox Switches | Ubuntu Insights
Ubuntu announces a version for devices, Penguin Computing uses it for network operating systems The post Response: Snappy for Whitebox Switches | Ubuntu Insights appeared first on EtherealMind.
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Five Action Items For IT Infrastructure Architects If the Global Economic...
There are signs that the global economy is slowing down. Is It Time To Delay Your Projects To Get Better Pricing and what does this means for IT Infrastructure ? The post Five Action Items For IT...
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Why I Hate ITIL So Much
In the middle of 2014, Justin Warren sent me a series of interview questions on the topic of why I hate ITIL so much. The process of writing a response got me … um, motivated and spat a substantial...
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Response: Nerd Knobs Are Symptom, Not Cause.
Nerd knobs are treating the symptom but not the cause of bad networking. The post Response: Nerd Knobs Are Symptom, Not Cause. appeared first on EtherealMind.
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Response: Hack | A typeface designed for source code
A new font for writing code. Free and open. The post Response: Hack | A typeface designed for source code appeared first on EtherealMind.
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The Network Command Line is Dying
Configuring devices from the command line is time-honoured tradition for network engineers. But for everyday operational tasks, the CLI is no longer fit for purpose. The post The Network Command Line...
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Apple Keynote 2015 – Enterprise & Personal
Excerpt: I am fascinated by Apple's business strategy and product management. Every year Apple makes a huge multi-billion dollar bet on delivering complex technology products into the hands of...
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Network Dictionary – Qurinal
Define "Qurinal" The post Network Dictionary – Qurinal appeared first on EtherealMind.
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Network Dictionary – Fat Finger
Define "Fat Finger" The post Network Dictionary – Fat Finger appeared first on EtherealMind.
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Network Dictionary – Security Blanket Failure
Define "Security Blanket Failure" The post Network Dictionary – Security Blanket Failure appeared first on EtherealMind.
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A Segmented Front End Web Network Architecture
I present an outline of a segmented front end that avoids the limitations of the traditional load balancer designs. It allow horizontal scaling of for multi-10Gb ISP service, resiliency, redundancy at...
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