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IXSystems FreeNAS Mini XL Review

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:38:08 +0000

iX Systems FreeNAS Mini XL Review
Mini XL is a Purpose Built NAS Server by iXSystems
Competes with Synology, QNAP, Drobo, etc
Small to Midsize business or for things such as video/ content creation
FreeNAS?
FreeNAS is an enterprise grade open source NAS operating system.
Based off of FreeBSD
Features such as
ZFS with 3 drive failure
Deduplication
Snap Shot replication
iXSystems?
Created FreeNAS
Builds enterprise grade systems running FreeNAS
Mini XL Storage Device
32GB of ECC RAM up to 64
SSD Read and Write caches
8-Core 2.4GHz Intel CPU
8 Hot Swap Bay (Up to 48 TB Size Currently)
2 1GB NIC
1 Year Hardware Warantee
Starts at $1499.
Look and Feel
Mid grade “custom” built PC.
Off the shelf parts
VGA
Use Case?
Already invested in FreeNAS and doing a large deployment.
$500+ markup for an Open Source OS
Why Frowny Face?
The main benefit of the Mini XL is the customizability of FreeNAS.
If someone plans to customize FreeNAS do they want to pay $500 Markup.
“Certified Hardware”… How often does FreeBSD have hardware issues?
Final Thoughts
Feels like a dumb CEO idea…
Trying to expand into a market without really adapting the product for the market.
Fine product, but at the price point seems an odd product.

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Silicon Trailer - June 2016 (Ohiopyle PA, Luray VA, Gatlinburg TN)

Fri, 10 Jun 2016 00:38:08 +0000

In person meetings at 7pm at night. Please come with prepared questions!

June 7-13 - Ohiopyle PA
June 14-20 - Luray VA
June 21-30 - Gatlinburg TN

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IPhone SE Review

Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:58:47 +0000

iPhone SE Stats
-A9 Processor
-16GB / 64GB Storage
-Touch ID
-1136 x 640 4” Retina Screen
-12 Mega Pixel / 4 K Camera
-1.2 Mega Pixel / 720p Facetime Camera
-802.11 ac, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS
-Apple Pay
iPhone SE Positives
-Size
-Speed
-Touch ID
-Apple Pay
-Camera
-Simplicity
-Good Battery…
iPhone SE Problems
-Hard to Type
-SMALL Screen
-Non Expandable
“…It’s Apple..”

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Find Me At FailedNormal.com

Sun, 24 Apr 2016 13:58:47 +0000

If you're missing seeing my fuzzy face check out my vlog channel at http://www.FailedNormal.com as I take you along on the adventure to South East Asia!

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MIMO Wireless Introduction

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:31:43 +0000

MIMO Wireless Introduction Notes:

What is MIMO Wireless
-Multiple Antennae on a single access point

Why Use MIMO
-Increases Speed
-Increases Reliability
Problem with MIMO
-??? None...
How to Use MIMO
-Buy Wireless Equipment With It
-Generally No Configuration

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Network Convergence Introduction

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:31:42 +0000

Network Convergence Introduction Notes:

What Are Silo’s?
-All types of systems use their own infrastructure
What is Network Convergence
-Breaking down silos
-Ethernet - Cat5e/Cat6/802.11
-TCP/IP
-Shared Services
--DNS/ DHCP
Convergence Planning
-Network Capacity
-Service Capacity
-Criticality of Infrastructure
Problem with Convergence?
-Bandwidth Issues
-Hacking Issues
-Compliance Issues
-Random Issues
Mitigating Convergence Issues
-Increase Network/ ISP Capacity
-QoS
-Bandwidth Throttling
-Parallel Networks
-Pushing Intelligence to the Edge
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Edge Computing Introduction

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:31:42 +0000

What is Edge Computing?
Increases Speed
Increases Reliability
History
Bandwidth Issues
Hacking Issues
Compliance Issues
Random Issues
Current Situation
Bandwidth Issues
Hacking Issues
Compliance Issues
Random Issues
Why is Edge Computing Important?
Reduces Load on Network
Reduces Load on Servers
Offers New Functionality
Problems with Edge Computing
Bad Configurations Are Easier
“Hacking” Vector Increased
Licensing Costs
Migrating to Edge Computing
Centralized Management
Interoperability of Equipment
API’s / Extendibility
Support and Updates

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Silicon Trailer Durham NC - March 23rd

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:31:42 +0000

I'll be in Durham NC creating content for INE the week of March 21st.

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AWS (Amazon Web Services) Introduction

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:31:42 +0000

What is AWS?
-IaaS
-Compute
-Storage
-Networking
-Database
-DNS
-Global Data Centers
AWS vs. Linode/ Digital Ocean
-IaaS vs. VPS
Benefits of AWS
-Highly Scalable
-TCO is Generally Lower Than Private Infrastructure
-Highly Reliable for Price Point
-Centralized Billing and Management
Problems with AWS
-Lock In
-Learning Curve
-Building Correct Infrastructure
-Cost Adds Up…
Pricing of AWS
-Compute Pricing
-Storage Pricing
-Bandwidth Pricing
-Interaction Pricing
Migrating to AWS
-Can Be As Simple As A Normal Migration
-For Full Benefits You May Need To Reimagine/ Rebuild Entire Architecture
Certification / Education
-aws.amazon.com/certification/

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AWS Storage Introduction

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:31:41 +0000

What is AWS Storage
-IaaS Cloud Storage
S3
-Flexible Storage Buckets
-Encryption
-Versioning
-Regions
-Different Prices Based on Availability
S3 Glacier
-Version of S3 for Archiving
-Very Cheap ($.007 per GB)
-Slow
CloudFront CDN
-AWS Content Delivery Network
-CloudFront Pricing
EBS
-Storage Volumes for EC2 Instances
-Your Custom File System
-Low Latency
EBS Stats
Elastic File System
-File System Designed for AWS Infrastructure
-Shareable to Multiple EC2 Instances (Non System Drive)
-NFSv4
-SSD / Low Latency
Import/ Export Snowball
-Physical Device Sent to You
Storage Gateway
-Virtual Appliance to Connect Local Infrastructure to AWS
Benefits of AWS Storage
-Highly Scalable
-Ease of Administration
-CAN be Cheap
Problems with AWS Storage
-Expense Based on Use Case
-Allows for STUPID Disaster Recovery Design

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Lecture 47 DIY FTTH Connect Anza

Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:24:05 +0000

FOA gets calls all the time from users planning a fiber optic network. Quite a few are about building their own FTTH - fiber to the home - systems. Here is an example of another successful DIY (do it yourself) FTTH network, Connect Anza, the Internet service of a rural electrical cooperative in Southern California.
Be sure to see Lecture 45, an overview of DIY FTTH, and Lecture 46 about another DIY FTTH project, Southern Fiberworx.

TE SubCom - Installation Animation - Undersea Fiber Optic Cable