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CCIE: VTP or not to VTP, that is the question.

CCIE: VTP or not to VTP, that is the question.

In *most* productions networks device limitations (VLAN,TCAM entries) must be taken into consideration. This is one of the downsides of using VTP. All switches will get the entire database regardless if they have local assignments or even are in the transit L2 path. Transparent mode and manually creating the necessary VLANs may be your best option. Switches to not create a STP instance for unnecessary VLANs thus conserving resources and CPU cycles. If you are using VTP be sure to enable pruning to conserve bandwidth…

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Transformer Prime to get ICS on the 12th!!!

Transformer Prime to get ICS on the 12th!!!

Most of you that know me are well aware about my excitement for the Asus Transformer Prime this month. I have been waiting since the announcement for a tablet utilizing the Tegra 3 (Quad Core) mobile chipset. Now I find out even better news today thanks to Engadget. ICS will be release on the 12th! Man this is double awesomeness. Share your thoughts. Will ICS work well on a tablet? Should it have dual modes/personalities to detect phone vs. tablet…

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Happy New Year!!!

Happy New Year!!!

Welcome 2012! Wishing everyone a healthy, joyous, and blessed new year. I really don’t like new year resolutions but, this year has to be the year I pass the CCIE lab. <GRIN> -shaun

Cisco Impresses with UCS

Cisco Impresses with UCS

Cisco impresses with UCS: If you’re tempted to think of Cisco‘s Unified Computing System (UCS) as just another blade server — don’t. In fact, if you just want a bunch of blades for your computer room, don’t call Cisco — Dell, HP, and IBM all offer simpler and more cost-effective options. But, if you want an integrated compute farm consisting of blade servers and chassis, Ethernet and Fibre Channel interconnects, and a sophisticated management system, then UCS might be for you….

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OSX (10.6) High CPU Usage

OSX (10.6) High CPU Usage

I was having issues with my battery life and identified a process called “MRT” that was constantly running at 50+% CPU utilization. Check out the following article on how to remedy this issue.  It worked for me and I’m enjoying much better battery life. Link to CNET (external) article. -shaun

Remembering Steve Jobs

Remembering Steve Jobs

Linked from Apple’s website.  My personal tribute to Steve. To the atypical one. The one who doesn’t quite fit the mold and saw things from a different perspective. You understood that failure was the key to wisdom and success. You my friend, were created in a world that adorns conformity but, refused to comply. Nothing in this world could satisfy your endless pursuit of perfection, perhaps your were made for another. Be at peace my friend and thank you for…

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Sneak peek, it’s Ice Cream time!

Sneak peek, it’s Ice Cream time!

Source: Wired.com The one Android update to rule them all — better known as Ice Cream Sandwich — is penciled in for an official launch sometime in the next two months, so it’s only natural for some shots to leak out. We just weren’t expecting a two-minute video showing off a few of the new features. As the story goes, a lucky gent ordered a Samsung Nexus S on eBay and, upon its arrival, noticed that his new prized possession…

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Nike AirMag

Nike AirMag

Be sure to check out Michael J. Fox’s Nike Mag auction on ebay. Why wait for 2015 when you can get a pair (sans auto laces) today? Now all I need is that flux capacitor… http://nikemag.ebay.com/?_trksid=p5197.m1256 Nike Air Mag