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 2: Status or Configuration?

Network automation, infrastructure, and the tools that make it work.

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.

The first in a series on Parsing Network Device Output, this post focuses in on Regular Expressions or regex

Cisco’s 2020 certification program overhaul: what changed, how the new tracks work, and how it affects your career path going forward.

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:
Here’s to an exciting and educational 2019!

Testing ISAKMP connectivity with netcat and basic UDP packet crafting to verify VPN peers are responding to Phase 1 negotiations.
Introduction to Cisco Identity Services Engine (ISE) for the 300-208 SISAS exam — what it does, how it fits, and why it matters.
How to achieve an A+ rating on SSL Labs by configuring HSTS, strong cipher suites, and proper certificate chains on your web server.