Network Security first-step April 6, 2009

I am writing my first book review here in my blog after almost two years. I guess it is the only technical book that I read within this period “Network Security first-step”. Honestly, I do not feel the necessity to read a book. I can easily goggling on the Internet write on forums or better ask my contracted partner for the necessary info. I was sitting lazy in the office; one of my colleagues came and said “if you want to order a book this... (read post)

Is it worth it to getting CCNA Certified? February 10, 2009

It depends on how much you invest on it? The money and your time. To answer this question, we also need to know what your target is. You can continue with other cisco certifications or maybe you can change the line and mix it with something else. Let’s have a look, which jobs openings are on the job boards to utilize a CCNA certificate. OnTheCCRoad I- You got only CCNA cert and you are in the way to be a network professional This means you are in t... (read post)

Before buying an RPS for Cisco Catalyst Switches January 7, 2009

There are two issues that you have to be aware when you are evaluating RPS solutions for fixed Cisco catalyst switches. Cisco has a product named Cisco Redundant Power System 2300 (RPS 2300) for the non-modular switch series like Catalyst 3560, Catalyst 3750. This is the successor of old Cisco Redundant Power System 675 (RPS 675). You have only one bullet in your gun when you have an RPS Switch draw power from RPS after power fail You can provide a limited redu... (read post)