Dell NSeries Switch Basic configuration cheat sheet
In working recently with a few Dell NSeries switches on the bench and in production, I have created a simple cheat sheet for myself with configuration commands I find myself…
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Basic Dell Powerconnect Nseries iSCSI switch configuration
Recently, I got my hands on a couple of Dell PowerConnect 8132f switches for a client to configure for iSCSI traffic for a 3-node VMware cluster that was being implemented for…
Setting up VLANs Cisco SG300-20 Switch
The Cisco SG300-20 Switch is a great home lab switch that features most of the capabilities that ones see and use in the enterprise environment and for a cheap price.…
Cisco SG300-20 basic configuration for VMware Lab
Cisco’s line of small business fully managed switches I think are really great for learning Cisco networking as well as having everything you need to create a really functional VMware…
Good VMware Home Lab Switch
Recently, I was looking to snag a really good VMware home lab switch for a couple of hosts and shared storage to replace an aging run of the mill HP switch…
Keep from switching IPs back and forth
If you are a system administrator or someone who spends time configuring routers or other network devices, you may have the need to place your laptop or workstation on the…
Viewing and killing TCP IP connections Windows
Many time in troubleshooting or needing to view network traffic information or connection information, seeing your TCP/IP connections in Windows can provide valuable insight into problems or issues that may be…
Untangle 10 slow to apply network changes
I wanted to put this question out to you fellow admins out in the field who have experience with using both Untangle 9 and the new Untangle version 10. Â Do…
Can’t pull an ip address when connected to Cisco switch
Recently in working with a client who had provisioned a new edge switch in an office setting which happened to be a Cisco 3550 XL switch (old switch by today’s…
Basic Cisco router setup commands
If you are a network admin or if you are simply an IT professional with occasional or even frequent dealings with Cisco equipment specifically routers, you will probably need to…