Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System

Here is a Cisco video on the product they hyped as changing the internet.  Most non-IT persons don’t understand how much data this router can move so the message was lost on the general public.  This router will definitely changes things since it provides the backbone for streaming video to become commonplace.  Once service providers can . . . → Read More: Cisco CRS-3 Carrier Routing System

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Bing takes over Firefox

I’m not really sure how this happened but Bing was suddenly set to be the default search engine in Firefox.  I was installing software on my PC and one of them made the change without my noticing.    I really don’t mind using Bing occasionally but for most searches I prefer Google.  I know as a . . . → Read More: Bing takes over Firefox

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Microsoft Office 10 Beta

Here is the link to download a beta version of Office 10.

http://us2.office2010beta.microsoft.com/product.aspx?sku=10199928&culture=en-US

It doesn’t seem like Office 2007 has been out that long but it really has been a while.  You’ll need a Windows Live ID to download . . . → Read More: Microsoft Office 10 Beta

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Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview

I use Firefox most of the time but here is a link to download a demo of all the new features of Internet Explorer 9.

http://ie.microsoft.com/testdrive/

It’s really just a demo of the features on IE 9 so the  actual browser is not even available as a beta.  The preview let’s you see some of the new features. . . . → Read More: Internet Explorer 9 Platform Preview

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I Love My Job!

Turns out being a systems administrator/engineer (whatever you want to call us) is one of the best jobs in America.  This makes sense to me.  Not many people have the passion to be a sysadmin, much less a good one.  This is a real barrier to entry and it keeps the field of good candidates small.  . . . → Read More: I Love My Job!

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Cisco Security Video

Here is a video  that is supposedly used by Cisco internally to train staff on basic security.  Seems like a good bit of propaganda but from working in the corporate world I know that what happens in the video could happen anywhere.  Cisco security products are good but expensive.  Having a Cisco Security Agent on the . . . → Read More: Cisco Security Video

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Putty Connection Manager to the Rescue

With SSH being the protocol of choice for connecting to systems and Windows not even installing a telnet client by default, its time to find a way to remotely manage routers, switches, etc.  A popular choice is the free Telnet/SSH client called Putty (http://www.chiark.greenend.org.uk/~sgtatham/putty/).  It runs on Windows and Unix systems but it’s really basic, especially . . . → Read More: Putty Connection Manager to the Rescue

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Java and Cisco SDM Compatibility

As I go along in my CCNA Security studies using SDM to configure routers, I encountered a problem.  Using GNS3, I setup a Cisco 2691 router running  IOS version 12.3(26) with the advanced security package.  To get hands on experience using SDM, it was installed on the router.  So far so good..

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Interview with Kevin Wallace

Here is a interview with Kevin Wallace, the co-author of the CCNA Security Official Exam Certification Guide from Cisco Press.  It’s interesting to hear him speak of his experience, how he came to teach networking and eventually write a study guide.  Much can be learned from his experience.  I always find it inspiring to hear from . . . → Read More: Interview with Kevin Wallace

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Cisco Router SSH Setup

SSH is the protocol to use for remotely accessing Cisco network devices without exposing the password.   Telnet as everyone knows transmits the username and password  in clear text making it easy for anyone with a sniffer to gather that information and break into the network.  Telnet is usually enabled by default and some routers and switches . . . → Read More: Cisco Router SSH Setup

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