In this VXLAN tutorial, we will be going through all the acronyms and VXLAN terminology used when configuring and deploying a VXLAN network. VXLAN - Virtual Extensible LAN Next we need to … [Read more...] about VXLAN Terminology
Network Engineer BLOG by Roger Perkin – CCIE #50038
What is Ansible?
Anisble is an open source automation platform which was purchased by Red Hat in October 2015. It is used heavily by the server admin community to administer and deploy updates and patches to linux … [Read more...] about What is Ansible?
The Remote System Refused the Connection – Cisco Router SSH
When trying to SSH to a Cisco Router or Switch you get this error [crayon-5c43364eab5f5068586301/] This can be caused by a number of reasons The transport setting on the vty lines is not … [Read more...] about The Remote System Refused the Connection – Cisco Router SSH
Ansible IOS_Command Example
In this Ansible IOS_Command Example post I will share a simple Ansible Playbook that will write an ACL to a Cisco Switch. This playbook will work equally well on any Cisco device and once you grasp … [Read more...] about Ansible IOS_Command Example
Free CCNA Training – Lab Guide
If you are looking to pass the CCNA exam I can highly recommend a new resource which is hot off the press from my good friend Neil Anderson over at Flackbox I’ve just had a look at his free Cisco … [Read more...] about Free CCNA Training – Lab Guide
CCIE Continuing Education Program
The Cisco Continuing Education Program is a brilliant initiative from Cisco. It is not widely known about but Cisco recently announced a new program to help you re-certify your CCIE without taking … [Read more...] about CCIE Continuing Education Program
What are Containers? Docker Cloud AWS etc
According to Wikepedia the definition of a container is an object for holding or transporting something. "the cakes will keep for up to two weeks if kept in an airtight container" synonyms: … [Read more...] about What are Containers? Docker Cloud AWS etc
AnsibleFest London 2017 – Review
Today I attended AnsibleFest in London - this is a paid event and one of two conferences organised by Ansible running in 2017. The second one is running on September 7th in San Francisco More Info … [Read more...] about AnsibleFest London 2017 – Review
Ansible Network Passwords in 2.3
In Ansible version 2.2 the network credentials were coded into the playbook which made for a bit of a security issue. This meant anyone with access to the playbook had access to the user … [Read more...] about Ansible Network Passwords in 2.3
How To Build a Garden Office from Scratch
If you are looking for information on how to build a garden office or garden room from scratch this post will detail my process from a clear piece of land at the bottom of my garden to a fully lined … [Read more...] about How To Build a Garden Office from Scratch
Cisco ISE Tutorial – Identity Services Engine
The first question I am going to answer is in this Cisco ISE Tutorial is "What is Cisco ISE and what does Cisco ISE do? What is Cisco ISE? Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) is a server based … [Read more...] about Cisco ISE Tutorial – Identity Services Engine
19 Best Study Tips for Exams
The Internet is full of study tips promising you instant success or pass that exam quickly. The truth is there are no shortcuts to learning, you simply have to put the time in and get your head down. … [Read more...] about 19 Best Study Tips for Exams
