Approaching Network Simulation in GNS3
I’ve been running IOS simulations in Dynamips for a number of years now, and over the last few years in both dynagen and the ever-expanding GNS3, I’ve found a few guidelines that have remained useful […]
Networking
Solarwinds – A Lot of Hot Air?
Back in March, Solarwinds presented at Networking Field Day 5 (NFD5), where they gave us an overview of their network management products. Then last month I was engaged by Solarwinds as a Thwack Ambassador, where […]
Never Too Old To Learn – Show Config
Continuing to prove that we are never to old to learn, I bring another tip to the table today, this time to do with the show config. Of course, by that alone I show my […]
Never Too Old To Learn – Route-Map Naming
It’s said that you’re never to old too learn. I agree, and in fact it’s one of the things that has kept me in the networking industry for so long; there’s always something new going […]
DNS Naming Unconventions
Earlier today on Twitter, Tom Hollingsworth (@networkingnerd) raised the subject of naming conventions. He’s right that having something in the device name that clues you in to where it’s located is really helpful when you’re […]
Solarwinds Thwack Ambassador for July 2013
Solarwinds presented to us on their portfolio of network management products at NFD5. I’m still working on a post about that presentation, partly because they covered so much ground it’s hard to know where to […]