In my role as a network architect, I often find myself validating a design based on documentation provided by the vendor. Whenever possible, I prefer to verify at least the core functionality in the lab. Platforms such as Cisco Meraki on the one hand simplify configurations by introducing automation and abstraction …

I've completed the Rev Up to Recert: SD-WAN Fundamentals (SDWFND) v.2.0 Learning Path and collected 12 CE credits.

I've completed the Rev Up to Recert: CyberOps Associate, Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (CBROPS) Learning Path and collected 30 CE credits.

When chatting with both colleagues and customers about BGP path manipulations, I've picked up on something interesting – the concept of admin distance can often lead to some head-scratching moments. So, in this blog post, I'm going to take you through a few links and hands-on labs. Our goal? To unravel the mysteries …

I was recently engaged in a troubleshooting session pertaining to Azure Network Load Balancers (NLBs). The assistance was sought by cloud engineers seeking deeper insights into the operational characteristics of NLBs. The findings are outlined below. The cloud Within the realm of cloud computing, load balancers occupy …

I've completed the Rev Up to Recert: Understanding Cisco Network Automation Essentials (DEVNAE) 1.0 Learning Path and collected 16 CE credits.

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On the second day of Network Field Day 31 BackBox presented their automation tool. Task Automation VS Network Automation Network automation is still in its early stages. Some vertical industries have already adopted automation with a huge impact on business, but most enterprises are still in the study phase. But is …

On April 25th 2023 Google Cloud has an incident involving a datacenter. The incident impacted multiple zones. If this sounds strange, it is because not all cloud zones are created equal. Not all clouds are equal Let's start from the beginning. I'm not an expert in cloud but I did my studies (AWS Advanced Network …

I'm happy to be part again of the Tech Field Day delegates attending Networking Field Day 31 on April 12-13, 2023. From the beginning of my career in IT, I have always found it important to be up-to-date on the latest technologies. Attending events plays a very important role to learn and exchange ideas and experiences …

I've completed the CiscoU Rev Up to Recert: Python Learning Path and collected 15 CE credits.

Ten years ago I passed the CCIE RS lab exam, now renamed CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure. I shared some considerations about my experience on LinkedIn, reposting here: Exactly ten years ago I was walking out of the Cisco office in Brussels after taking one of the most difficult technical exams of my career. It was the …

I've completed the CiscoU Rev Up to Recert: Enterprise Learning Path and collected 15 CE credits.

This year again I had the privilege and pleasure to attend one of the best events for networkers: Cisco Live Europe 2023 in Amsterdam. I've attended Cisco Live Europe almost every year from 2013, in 2018 also as Tech Field Day delegate. This year was a bit special, the first in-person edition since Covid-19. I was …

It has been more than 20 years since my last Microsoft certification exam. Windows NT4 was very common, Windows 2000 was cutting edge, and my first job was to migrate some SMEs in my region from the former to the latter. My goal at the time was to get the famous MCSE, but I never had the chance to finish the …