Welcome to the Flackbox blog, where my aim is to help you build your cloud and data center career. If you’re looking to widen your knowledge across server, networking and storage technologies then you’ve come to the right place. I regularly upload training video tutorials featuring vendors such as Cisco, NetApp and VMware.

NetApp SnapMirror Synchronous and Asynchronous

Posted on October 26, 2022 By

NetApp SnapMirror Synchronous and Asynchronous

In this NetApp tutorial, you’ll learn about the difference between synchronous and asynchronous replication and the implications of that in ONTAP. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials. NetApp SnapMirror Synchronous and Asynchronous Video Tutorial [youtube v = o1mRjxM-1L0 maxwidth ...

Cisco IOS Configuration Management

Posted on September 30, 2022 By

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you will learn about IOS configuration management, running configuration, and startup configuration. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials. Cisco IOS Configuration Management Video Tutorial [youtube v = KfOBwJvVFho maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”...

Cisco Basic Router and Switch Configuration

Posted on September 15, 2022 By

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about a basic initial configuration to put on your routers and switches. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial.   Cisco Basic Router and Switch Configuration Video Tutorial [youtube v = JSqxrF13Cew maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=R...

NetApp SnapMirror and SnapVault Initial Peering Setup

Posted on August 19, 2022 By

In this NetApp tutorial, you’ll learn about the initial peering setup for SnapMirror and SnapVault when replicating between different clusters. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials.   NetApp SnapMirror and SnapVault Initial Peering Setup Video Tutorial [youtube v = oXuWR72vhic ma...

Cisco Slash Notation

Posted on July 26, 2022 By

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn how to write and convert the dotted decimal subnet mask into slash (/) notation. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorial.   Cisco Slash Notation Video Tutorial [youtube v = 8_Ih3BiR4nc maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1...

NetApp ESXi Host, NFS VAAI, and Guest OS Settings

Posted on June 20, 2022 By

In this NetApp tutorial, you’ll learn how NetApp VSC, the Virtual Storage Console, can be used to configure the recommended best practice settings on your VMware ESXi hosts and virtual machines. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorials.   NetApp ESXi Host, NFS VAAI, and Guest OS Sett...

Cisco IPv4 Addresses

Posted on May 31, 2022 By

In this Cisco CCNA tutorial, you’ll learn about the format of an IPv4 address. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials.   Cisco IPv4 Addresses Video Tutorial [youtube v = Dyhe9q8Jk5c maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″]   When we write out the IP address, ...

NetApp VMware vSphere on ONTAP Best Practice

Posted on May 27, 2022 By

In this NetApp tutorial, I’ll wrap up the section by covering the best practices for VMware vSphere on ONTAP storage. Scroll down for the video and also the text tutorials.   NetApp VMware vSphere on ONTAP Best Practice Video Tutorial [youtube v = ioVSRgBbHZA maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_vie...