Recently I’ve helped Caliper implement a new network topology based around multi-homed BGP and failover devices that gave the company 99.999% uptime and reliability across their computer systems network. With this new level of reliability, Caliper was able to internally host all web servers and web based applications without fear of a damaged reputation due to downtime. In fact, during…
Checking windows registry keys in batch scripts
Today I had to create a quick and dirty batch file script to fix some issues with WSUS on user machines. The machines were pulling down a bad update file from the WSUS server and needed to have their local ‘SoftwareDistribution’ folder cleared so they could download a proper version from Microsoft’s site. This error was affecting quite a few…
IPv6 peering project
Lately I’ve been working with a few great people from around the world on a new project we’re calling the ‘IPv6 peering project’. It’s a series of how-to’s combined with real world equipment to get network enthusiasts and professionals alike to start understanding and begin using IPv6 with BGP. You can visit the wiki page, which contains more information about…
Making the YAIPC app
EDIT ::::: I know a writeup of the coding for the YAIPC app was promised, however due to time constraints and my studying for CCNP certification this has been put on hold. It is possible that a detailed write-up will occur some time in the future but it will not be coming out within the next month or two. Also,…
Side project: Making of an Iron Man arc reactor MK-I
While not computer networking related, I still enjoy sharing outside projects with the world: My Iron Man MK-I arc reactor build Having wanted to work with LEDs for some time now, I searched around a few weeks before Halloween this year for the perfect costume project to really learn the basics of EE. Making an Iron Man arc reactor was…