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Category Archives: learning
In Pursuit of the CCIE
Just a short post to let you know this blog is not dead. I have not written anything in several months. While I have several posts that are partially complete, I have not been able to finish them…..yet. For the … Continue reading
Posted in career, ccie, learning, wireless
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The Importance of Product Education
I learned something new this afternoon. While other users of this product were already aware of it, I was not. This is something that is specific to the Wi-Fi community, but there is a larger point affecting all practitioners of … Continue reading
Posted in career, learning, training, wireless
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A Training Class Where I Actually Learned Something
TL/DR – Canned labs never work for me. Training for me has always been hit or miss. I have had better luck with in person classes than online training. I realize that everyone learns differently, so I suppose you pick … Continue reading
Posted in aruba, career, learning, training
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Networking 101: STP Root Bridge Placement
I created this video because I wanted to explain WHY root bridge placement is so important from a Spanning Tree(STP) perspective. There are lots of videos and information out there about STP, but I haven’t found one that actually explains … Continue reading
Posted in learning, Networking101, switching
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People Who Ask Why
There are a lot of things I want to teach my kids, but at the same time, I find myself not wanting to for certain things. Let me explain. For the first years of my children’s lives, they made very … Continue reading
Posted in career, learning, training, troubleshooting
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A Different Way To Understand RF
I came across this article tonight which shows a proof of concept system that can allow you to control devices in your home based on body movement and gestures that are detected by wireless client devices working in conjunction with … Continue reading
The Curse Of Matthew’s Books
Now I know what you are thinking. That’s an odd title. You might think this is about me, but it isn’t. It’s about another fella named Matthew. Perhaps the word “curse” is a bit extreme, but please allow me to … Continue reading
Tech Field Day 5 Is Over. Now What?
I made it back to Nashville before noon on Saturday. A cross country red eye flight with a short layover in Atlanta put me into Nashville just in time. I was able to get a few hours with my kids, … Continue reading
Posted in career, data center, learning, vendors
Tagged career, datacenter, technology, vendors
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Be A Part Of History
He that outlives this day, and comes safe home, Will stand a tip-toe when this day is nam’d, And rouse him at the name of Crispian. He that shall live this day, and see old age, Will yearly on the … Continue reading
Tech Field Day 5
I’ve been fortunate to receive an invite to Tech Field Day 5 out in San Jose, California. The event takes place in February and will bring IT vendors and technical people together to talk about products from the various vendors … Continue reading