Second 10G Link Up

Finally I get a link on both ends for the second link on my network.

Its already fast, but need make sure there are no loops.

I think there is some loop detection on some switches but non on the other.

Getting late and need to get me steps in, so headed out.

Weight: 346.2

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Wide Gap Finishing Steps

Woke Up early to do park run today, when I was done I got 1 floor and about 6000 steps.

But after lunch at about 11:30 I feel asleep, long deep sleep. Got up at 4:30, I was tired.

Did get some stuff done at home, started organizing server room. It is a mess, lot to do.

Slowly organizing downstairs, I think I will focus on server room tomorrow.

Funny story, went to Carl’s Jr, looks like their Windows based machine display ran out of RAM.

Weight: 347.2

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Doggie Injured

Today had to take my dog to the vet, he has been yelping in bed and has woken up in the middle of the night a couple of times.

He is not the only one affected, it has affected my wife and I too. Whenever he yelps we are conditioned to check him out.

Hoping its not bad, got some dog ibuprofen to help his pain.

Got my steps done, for note it take me 1/2 an hour to make a lap around the airport. Gets about 2500 steps a lap. Should be more but there are stairs involved.

Weight: 348.4

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Faster Network Access

Been on 10GB network for a while now, but between subnets I had a VM acting as a router.

Today I got a physical firewall/router like I mentioned. But I also have stretched the Network to the garage. Currently it is 2.5GB but hoping a repaired 10GB fiber connection will go in soon.

I tried so many combinations, but what worked was a copper 10GB to 2.5GB ethernet connection.

Need to document backup connections.

Recall yesterday I was 1 step short, today 1 am 1 floor short. Hitting it now. Should have 1 more floor before 11PM

Weight: 346.6

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Late Walking Again

Bad habits coming back, eating late, sleeping late, walking late.

I finished walking at 10:38PM

Kind of cool, I just need to take one more step then I get my 10,000 steps.

Will do that right after I post.

Weight seems to be going down.

Weight: 348.4

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Getting Stuff Done

I feel like I been on a treadmill not going anywhere, but I look back and I am getting things done.

I have to admit getting my steps in is consuming a lot of time, but that too is getting done.

Maybe I shouldn’t feel so unaccomplished.

Weight: 347.2

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Meetups Back 2023

Small gorup, been smaller, but finally had a meetup.

Its been nearly 4 years. Was nice to see the group.

Mental note though, need to lighten the load I am bringing.

Weight: 347.6

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Almost Good 10GB network

Used up most of my 10GB network connections, but at this point I think I am good.

Wish I had more so I will keep on I on things.

Firewall is good too.

Unfortunately I spent too much time on those things, I should have spent more time getting my presentation done for work.

Also, finished my steps late. Time, it runs low sometimes.

Weight: 349.6

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Firewall is In

Wasn’t expecting for it to be in. I started the day late (slept in) and I needed to clear my desk.

Ended up moving the firewall and spending time cleaning up the wiring.

Also after some planning late last night I decided to get the firewall in.

I really needed to stop and work on my presentation.

Place is stable now so I will work on my presentation tomorrow.

Weight: 347.6

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Firewall Parts All In

I got everything I need to get this firewall up. Although I may get a DAC (may already have some around the house).

  • Two SFP+ Fiber Connections
  • Two SFP+ Ethernet Connections
  • Two SFP Fiber Connections
  • Two SFP Ethernet Connections
  • USB Console Connections

Maybe a UPS dedicated.

Regardless this is ready to go.

Weight: 349.6

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