technology, networking, virtualization and IP telephony
What is Virtual Routing Redundancy Protocol? In short VRRP is a standards based protocol that provides redundant default gateways when multiple routers/switches are connected to the same Layer 2 network. A virtual IP address is shared between one or … [Continue reading]
I recently needed to look at HP's NIC Teaming feature within their Proliant server product line to provide "ultra" high-availability to a new Windows 2008 Cluster which was running Microsoft Exchange 2007. It seems that NIC teaming has come a long … [Continue reading]
In today's demanding business environments a lot of changes need to be made remotely and sometimes even the best laid plans go south. Thankfully Nortel offers the "reload" command in their Ethernet Switch and Ethernet Routing Switch series. I don't … [Continue reading]
Nortel has released a Technical Configuration Guide designed to assist technical users configuring Nortel IP Phones connected to Cisco switches. The document makes specific references to the Cisco 3750 switch but the commands will apply to any Cisco … [Continue reading]
I had been growing tired of the old WordPress theme for some time so it was time for a change.Thanks to Richard 'Jodi' Maxwell for his time and efforts constructing the "Nearly-Sprung" WordPress theme.I have some cleanup to-do around the … [Continue reading]