OpenFlow – Basic Concepts and Theory
Spoken in the words of the Open Networking Foundation – one of the key concepts to understanding SDN is the separation of control plane and data...
February 15, 2017
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See in the Fog with Ixia CloudLens
Imagine looking up toward the sky on an average afternoon, marveling at the piercing blue background salted by white fluffy clouds. Each cloud is uniquely shaped, gloriously...
January 4, 2017
Apstra intends greatness beyond Sparta
I swear it’s impossible to keep up with the networking industry. Just when I think I have it figured out, a technology hits the market that makes...
November 23, 2016
Forward Networks – Extraordinary Stuff!
It’s not every day you see something that excites you to a point of ecstatic glee. This is a special day indeed, and it’s thanks to the...
November 22, 2016
My thoughts on Paessler may surprise you
Ever hear of a company called Paessler AG? No? Neither have I. Ever hear of a product called PRTG? Of course?! Me too! Call me crazy,...
October 19, 2016
SolarWinds Orion API & SDK can do that?
My life was a one-track record on repeat, tirelessly playing the same tune over and over. New nodes added to the network means new nodes to...
October 13, 2016
How writing has turned walls into windows
Those who have read my blog know that I am not a professional writer. I’m a novice at best, blissfully blurting mediocre sentence structure in cyber space....
July 30, 2016
Fireflies, Synchronicity and SD-WAN
Imagine a warm summer night away from the city hustle and techno grind. Moon is new, sky is clear, air is crisp, mind is easy. Peering...
May 16, 2016
ONUG – What is it, and why am I here?
If you’ve ever seen a film with audio engineering by THX, you’ve experienced that brief, immersive surround sound that captivates your senses, completely eradicating your thoughts...
May 9, 2016
802.11ac Wave 2, MGig and Cisco’s 2800 & 3800 Series Access Points
Several weeks ago I attended a presentation on Cisco’s new 2800 and 3800 Series access points. I’m quite impressed with some of the new capabilities these...
April 21, 2016
