Networking Protocols:
- Ethernet and IP Notes: (layers 1-3) Reviews topics related to Ethernet and IP.
- Routing Theory: (layers 3-4) A look at different routing protocols and how they work.
- Wifi: protocols, db loss, etc.
Server, System, and Security Topics:
- UNIX/LINUX: Notes on the OS, example builds, and notes on applications (ie: vi)
- Apple: It's like linux, only in a nice brushed metal box!
- Microsoft: It might make you feel icky using it, but sometimes, you still have to...
- DBA Stuff: A few things related to Databases
- Perl: Stuff on how to, examples, and cookbooks.
- Ruby: not much
- Python: It was bound to happen
- bash: when all you need to do is spit out commands
- Java(script): Either/or... not much
- RegExp: notes on your favorite match command
- sed/awk: Auuughhh!!!
- ssl certs: things to know about certs.
Specific Vendor Stuff:
Application and Service Notes:
- Bind: no need to rely on your providers DNS.
- SNMP: How to "simply" monitor other systems.
- WAN Protocols: How to push lots of data over long hauls without the TCP latency issues.
- Monitoring: Tools to know your net.
Other:
- Power Standards: Plug types, local electricial standards, Watts vs. VA. etc.
- Cable Wiring: How to run Ethernet cables, or how to interconnect Serial (RS232) devices. (aka how do I make an adapter)
- Fiber Jacks: Lots of different kinds out there to pick from.
- Media Connectors: Everything from vampire taps to QSFP28 ports
- ICAO Alphabet Codes: The International Civil Aviation Organization code for the alphabet.
- UN/LOCODE: UN Codes for countries and cities/towns
- Outside Plant Codes
lists the different definitions for the types of cabling used by
carriers. For example this explains what they mean when they replace a
"F2" cable.
- Datacenter Info: What is the difference between T1/T4, what should you look for when selecting, what questions should you ask?
- Datacenter Tiers: What's the difference between a T1 and T4 Datacenter?
- Racking, Wiring, and Tracking Equipment Properly. How to build/layout cabinets properly
- Interview Questions: a few tech questions that might be good to ask folks
- Icons. I know, I know... but sometimes it's nice to have a fancy desktop.... There are also some resources for Visio Icons.
- Diagramming tools: couple of ways to document a wiring topology.
- Google Sites. some (few) hints on using google sites
Network Resources:
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