Using pre-built hex packets with netcat to test ISAKMP Phase 1 negotiations against Cisco ASA and other VPN endpoints.
Testing ISAKMP Part 2: Pre-Built Packets
Network automation, infrastructure, and the tools that make it work.
Parsing Network Device Output Part 3: CiscoConfParse
Learn how CiscoConfParse makes parsing Cisco configurations straightforward by understanding parent/child relationships - no more complex regex patterns needed.
Migrating from WordPress to Hugo on Cloudflare Pages
How I migrated network-notes.com from self-hosted WordPress on DigitalOcean to Hugo on Cloudflare Pages
Parsing Network Device Output Part 2: Status or Configuration?
The second in a series on Parsing Network Device Output, this post focuses on the difference between a network device’s Status and it’s Configuration.
Parsing Network Device Output Part 1: Regex
The first in a series on Parsing Network Device Output, this post focuses in on Regular Expressions or regex
Cisco Certification Program Refresh
Cisco’s 2020 certification program overhaul: what changed, how the new tracks work, and how it affects your career path going forward.
#CiscoChampion 2019
Happy 2019 everyone! Since I was lucky enough to be selected as a Cisco Champion for 2019, I thought it was time to revive my zombie blog!
I’ve got quite a few posts in the hopper and will focus on not being such a perfectionist to posts that I don’t just hit that “Publish” button. Posts will be coming about:
- Network Security
- Network Programmability
- Python
- Systems Architecture
- And more!
Here’s to an exciting and educational 2019!