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Field Trip Time- Networking Tech Field Day

bcarroll — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 06:16:32 +0000

Some of you know that I have the privilege of joining some well respected bloggers as a delegate for Networking Tech Field Day. If you’re not sure what I’m talking about you can find details at the Gestalt IT website.

I am really looking forward to hearing from the vendors that will be presenting. Those vendors include:

From what I understand, there are other vendors that may not have been announced yet, but for now, I can safely say that the line-up is pretty sweet. I’m interested to hear from Force10 Networks after listening to Packet Pushers Episode 10-Runt Packet No 6 – Force 10 Network s. I had no idea they had enterprise class gear. I’m also looking forward to Arista Networks and HP.

While I’m there the schedule is pretty intense and I’ll be online as often as possible. We are encouraged to share what we learn and that’s what I intend to do. You’ll find a live blog page that will automatically update as I post to it.

I encourage you to submit any questions you may want me to address while I’m there using the contact form below. You can follow the live blog page where I’ll respond with your answers. You can also follow the conversation on twitter.

If you’d like to show your support, please pass this post on to your own social networks and lets expand the conversation together. If you’ve found this page on Facebook make sure that you visit the actual post to submit your questions for these vendors.

Configuring Dynamic Network Object NAT on ASA 8.3

bcarroll — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 14:52:36 +0000

I’ve been developing content to enhance our Firewall training as of late. In this video I give you a sample of some of the material I am working on. Here I walk you through configuring Dynamic Network Object Based NAT on a Cisco ASA running version 8.3. The NAT configuration is a bit different than past versions so this may give you that kick you need to get going with a new install. If you are upgrading from a previous version of ASA to 8.3 you should really read the release notes prior to upgrading. The NAT order of operations and the processing of packets on an interface has changed.

Thanks for watching and Happy Labbing!

Woes with VoIP

bcarroll — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 03:14:11 +0000

I’m not much of a voice guy. It’s just not what I do. But today I got roped into an issue with calls dropping about 5 seconds of voice and then picking back up again. I have no drops on the interfaces and the service-policy for QOS has no drops either. I cannot personally recreate the issue, but people are complaining about it. I love this kinda troubleshooting. Did I mention that if you ask one person it’s only happening at one site, but another says its at all sites. Still another end user says this has been happening for months while another says its only been going on for two weeks.

I’m going to have to think about this one for a bit. I guess that’s what I’ll spend my evening doing.

Happy Labbing!

Roundup of my mind.

bcarroll — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 05:05:17 +0000

Today I thought I’d write a post that just sorta captures my interests for today. So… blank page.

Just kidding. Actually my mind has been all over the place today. First off as some of you may know, I was chosen as a delegate for Gestalt IT’s special Networking Field Day this September 16th and 17th in San Jose, Ca. Well I got my flight confirmation and I am totally looking forward to it. Can’t wait to see what the vendors have going on as well as networking with some of my peers.

I also have a bit going on with some security updates so that has kept me busy. It’s interesting when courses come up for revision because you basically upgrade every pod, redo the topology if needed, install all the new OS’s and build images for the servers. Sounds fun right?

I’m also heading up to San Jose for a quick day trip tomorrow. Any of my readers in San Jose? If so and you’re at Cisco let me know.

Anyhow, hopefully I can be a little more consistent with my posts from now on. I’m nice and settled back in at Ascolta. The big hinderance has been some family issues as well as the loss of my blog. Apparently my host lost EVERYTHING and had no backups. Oh well. Makes me do some spring cleaning I suppose.

Anyhow, im glad to be back and Ill get some technical posts in the next day or two.

Until then..Happy Labbing!

Apology to my readers

bcarroll — Wed, 25 Aug 2010 09:24:44 +0000

I want to take a moment to apologize to my readers. I have been inconsistent in posting as well as have had to redirect the blog to Ascolta Certification Resource temporarily while dealing with some issues. I have not 100% recovered but I’m working on it and the site should be back soon- and even better than before.

Thanks for your patience.

Brandon Carroll

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Bad Blogger!

bcarroll — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:46:40 +0000

Sorry for the inconsistent posts as of late. There is no doubt that I am super busy since moving to IPexpert. Recently I have been working on the Volume 1 Video Solutions as well as the Audio Bootcamp for CCIE Security. It’s a ton of fun but consumes almost every free minute. I’m almost done and will be back soon. Until then you can find some other Cisco related posts at http://blog.ipexpert.com
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Un-Productive

bcarroll — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 12:57:37 +0000

For the last few weeks I have been using Windows 7. Now don’t get me wrong, Windows 7 is really pretty (Like a guy is even supposed to use that word). My Issue is that I feel Less productive than when I was using a Mac full time. I think its time to make a change so I can get back to work. My thought is that I want an iMac for my desktop at home. The only catch there is that I do a great deal of development these days with Camtasia. Why can’t the Mac version be as good as the Windows version? I suppose the same is true with Microsoft office, but we all know the answer to that one.

At any rate, my plan over the next few months…iMac, MacBook Pro, iPad.

Maybe I should take up stocks in Apple!

It's a new year. Is it the year you get your CCIE?

bcarroll — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:47:49 +0000

Many people that follow this blog are studying for the CCIE. Others are working on lower level certs. I don’t want to take a lot of time in this post since i’m halfway through my first week with IPexpert, but I’m curious…What are you going to do different this year?

By way of comments- yes comments- what is your plan of attack this year and what do you hope to accomplish?

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Is your weekend going to Rock?

bcarroll — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 04:22:02 +0000

Mine is! I have the opportunity to take a really quick trip to San Jose and meet my new Boss and fellow instructors. I am really looking forward to it! 2010 is going to be a great year!

In other news….I have 1 class left at Ascolta- SNAA, which is advanced ASA training. A week of VPN with certificates lies ahead of me.

Also 2 for 1 vRack time this weekend at ipexpert. If you didnt catch their post on Facebook you can Email sales@proctorlabs.com to take advantage!

Time for me to hop on an R&S rack and lab a bit.

Change in Venue

bcarroll — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 04:13:46 +0000

As many of you have already heard I have accepted a position with Industry renowned IPexpert. I have had many good years working for Ascolta training and I thank them for all that they have supported me in over the years. They are some of the finest people I have ever met.

I will be finishing up my teaching schedule over the next few weeks at Ascolta but will be more active in the Online Study List for Security and R&S, as well as here on the blog.

As I look forward into 2010 I am excited to see the wonderful changes that will come about. I believe that 2010 is really going to rock.

Stay tuned for posts here related to my new task…CCIE R&S and CCIE Voice.