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.
Why We Need BGP – The Border Gateway Protocol
Posted on February 15, 2018 By Flackbox
In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about the need for BGP (the Border Gateway Protocol). Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. This is the 1st in a series of BGP tutorials. Part 2: BGP Routing and Path Selection for Service Providers Part 3: Configuring BGP Neighbors...
NetApp Qtrees and Quotas Tutorial
Posted on December 14, 2017 By Flackbox
In this NetApp training tutorial, I will cover qtrees and quotas. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. NetApp Qtrees and Quotas Video Tutorial [youtube v = vxeVfJAqYQc maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”2″] Qtrees are an optional feature in the NetApp ONTAP software arch...
NetworkLessons.com vs INE vs CBT Nuggets Review
Posted on December 6, 2017 By Flackbox
In this Cisco CCNA video post, I review networklessons.com and answer the question “is it worth the monthly subscription fee or not?” I’ll do that by investigating the content on the site and comparing it with similar services such as INE (Internetwork Expert) and CBT Nuggets. See...
Cisco DTP Dynamic Trunking Protocol Tutorial
Posted on November 30, 2017 By Flackbox
In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about Dynamic Trunking Protocol (DTP). Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. Cisco Dynamic Trunking Protocol DTP Video Tutorial [youtube v = bGfayJDnEe8 maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] When a pair of Cisco switc...
Book Review: Software-Defined Data Infrastructure Essentials
Posted on November 2, 2017 By Flackbox
Much as I love consuming content via video, audio, and even reading on my Kindle, there’s nothing quite like the feel of picking up an actual book. What makes physical textbooks so much more useful is that I can highlight passages, scribble notes in the margins, and mark pages if I want to....
AlphaPrep Cisco Exam Prep – Unboxing and Review
Posted on October 18, 2017 By Flackbox
You can see a walkthrough of the AlphaPrep Cisco practice exam prep engine in this video, how it works and recommendations on how to make the best use of it. Scroll down to the ‘AlphaPrep Walkthrough’ section below if you’re already signed up and want to know the best way to use it. You...
VLAN Trunk Ports – Cisco CCNA Tutorial
Posted on October 5, 2017 By Flackbox
VLAN Trunks Ports In this Cisco CCNA training tutorial, you’ll learn about VLAN trunk ports. Scroll down for the video and also text tutorial. VLAN Trunk Ports Video Tutorial [youtube v = GDAdQNf87hU maxwidth = 100%] [testimonial_view id=”1″] VLAN Access Ports Example ...
NetApp Export Policies Tutorial
Posted on September 28, 2017 By Flackbox
NetApp Export Policies Tutorial In this NetApp training tutorial, I will cover Export Policies for NAS protocols. Export Policies and rules enable you to restrict access to volumes and qtrees. NetApp Export Policies NetApp Export policies and rules enable the administrator to re...