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Last post on blogger - move to tumblr

2010-10-06T18:08:00.004-04:00

I've decided to migrate to tumblr as my main platform for blogging due to a few good reasons: - Greater look and feel - Easier to post anything, therefore increases the frequency of my posts -...

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10 Mistakes that startup entrepreneurs make

2010-09-15T10:33:00.003-04:00

I enjoyed this article from the WSJ Online, about the 10 mistakes that startup entrepreneurs make: Going for it aloneAsking too many people for adviceSpending too much time in product development,...

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VMware Tip: Upgrade/Patch ESX 4.0 Update 1 to ESX 4.0 Update 2

2010-08-24T17:45:00.006-04:00

It took me some time, but I finally figure it out, and it's easier than it sounds. I tried with the Update Manager, and I could not get it going in a timely fashion.Power off all VMs or get them off...

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Network Access Control Quick Video Demo

2010-08-17T11:35:00.008-04:00

Here's a quick pair of videos. They go over the look and feel of the Cisco Clean Access, or Cisco Network Admision Control (NAC) solution, from the user side. These are based on an older version of...

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3D Quick View - Cisco UCS B Series System

2010-08-09T05:15:00.002-04:00

Finally, here's a 3D quick view video (two parts) of the Cisco Unified Computing B Series System. This one is my favorite. I broke it in two short videos: blade servers, and other architecture...

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3D Quick View - Cisco UCS Rack Servers C200 and C210

2010-08-02T05:10:00.000-04:00

Here's a 3D quick view video of the Cisco UCS C Series systems (Rack servers) for the lower end: UCS C200 and UCS 210. Note: they are best viewed in full screen and HD mode You can also access...

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3D Quick View - Cisco UCS Rack Servers C250 and C460

2010-07-31T05:00:00.000-04:00

Here's a 3D quick view video of the Cisco UCS C Series systems (Rack servers) for the higher end, high performance models: UCS C250 and UCS 460. Note: they are best viewed in full screen and HD...

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3D Quick View - Cisco Nexus 5020

2010-07-26T05:00:00.000-04:00

I decided to create a few videos with 3D models of some Data Center 3.0 Architecture components. To start, the Data Center Access layer (i.e. where servers connect to), here's a quick silent video on...

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Linux Journey: The beggining

2010-07-23T20:03:00.011-04:00

I decided to start playing around with Linux after so many years that I don't touch a Linux distribution. The goal is not to play just to play, but more importantly participate and contribute to the...

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Data Center Innovation - No more oversubscription

2010-07-16T05:00:00.001-04:00

Oversubscription in a network is not bad, it is healthy. Best practices show that a 1:20 and a 1:4 oversubscription level is acceptable at the user campus and server access, respectively. These are...

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Noise is bad

2010-07-11T19:49:00.003-04:00

Surfing through GoodReads (one of my new favorite destinations) I bumped into a great blog post by Janalyn Voigt about page margins. It's worth reading it, and realizing that ads are filling our...

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What "really" motivates people?

2010-05-28T15:37:00.002-04:00

[Thanks to Sonny for sharing this with me] Here's a crystal clear explanation of what motivates people. Here's a tip, it's not only money...

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Social Media Controversy: Yelp

2010-02-16T17:01:00.000-05:00

I have been updating my Dandyid lately. I also switched my mobile phone to the iphone. Those two things led me to discovering a few new Web 2.0 and social media services.For examples, I have signed...

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Installing VMware ESX 4.0 in a Cisco UCS B Series Server

2010-02-01T16:31:00.000-05:00

Two self explanatory videos. No need to comment much on them: (1) Installing an Operating System in a Cisco Unified Computing System Just launch the KVM, map an ISO or disk, and install the...

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UCS Video: Service profiles creation

2010-01-25T16:15:00.000-05:00

Continuing with the Unified Computing System posts I wanted to touch on the concept of Service Profiles in UCS. Service Profiles is a logical construct that makes the UCS stateless. In other words,...

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Cisco UCS Manager GUI for Mac vs PC

2010-01-19T20:39:00.007-05:00

I just wanted to show some comparison screenshots of the UCS Manager in a Windows PC vs a Mac with OS X. The UCS Manager runs on top of Java, so it is no surprise that it runs on Macintosh. Let's see...

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A quick look at Cisco Unified Computing

2010-01-08T14:57:00.004-05:00

I got my hands into a Cisco Unified Computing System (a.k.a. Cisco UCS) and thought of creating a quick video to show the GUI and take this post to a more technical level. The UCS is managed via a...

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10 key questions for every company leader

2009-12-05T07:01:00.000-05:00

Forbes presents questions that businesses should never stop asking. These resonated with me:What is our purpose for existing? Who is our target customer? Why does anyone need what we’re selling? How...

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Google Empire is misunderstood

2009-11-30T18:00:00.005-05:00

Google's Chrom OS was announced and a first look was available for download. Everybody thinks that Google is unstoppable and its taking over the world; the reality is that most of its products and...

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Social media missconceptions

2009-11-10T09:17:00.003-05:00

This month's issue of Inc magazine includes a list of the 19 best business blogs to read. I decided to make my own pick and started reading a couple. The most interesting post this week was from...

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Bloggers must disclose endorsements

2009-10-08T20:14:00.001-04:00

The South Florida BizJournal reports on how the FTC is to regulate Bloggers for their endorsements: Interesting policy regarding the liability of bloggers for product endorsements and reviews. Feds:...

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Salesforce.com integrates Twitter analytics

2009-09-09T13:09:00.003-04:00

Salesforce.com, the cloud computing CRM service provider, announced a new service that takes into account what customers are twittering. I have experienced, first hand, great service from companies...

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Paul Van Dyk's Digital House

2009-08-11T10:00:00.001-04:00

Nice video on Paul Van Dyk's house... what does a famous DJ have at home?

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CNBC Interview with John Chambers

2009-08-07T09:08:00.003-04:00

CNBC interview with John Chambers, CEO of Cisco Systems, regarding FY09 announcements, predictions, concerns. Highlights: - Expanding to 30 market adjacencies, looking to expand to 50 businesses over...

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Opera Unite - Redefining the Web Browsing Experience

2009-08-04T18:10:00.004-04:00

Today, as I was researching the current development state of the Opera 10 Beta 2 browser for my home PC, I discovered Opera's new project: Opera Unite. The company is reinventing the way users browse...

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