Episode 14 – Building Interim Temporary Networks

We returned to record our fourteenth episode on Sunday October 30, 2016. Interesting News and Events DDoS on DynDNS – some of the major Internet properties impacted included the Twitter, Spotify, Netflix, Reddit, Etsy, Github and other favorites. Dyn Statement on 10/21/2016 DDoS Attack, DDoS on Dyn Impacts Twitter, Spotify, Reddit Juniper NXTwork Conference 2016 – SKY ATP advanced threat protection Roundtable Discussion – Building Interim Networks Small & Large The use cases include conventions, events , temporary sites, construction, and disaster recovery. Packet Pusher Show 298 with Jamie Wilson @FestivalITUK Request For Comments podcast RFCE007: ietf 96 Special II – Network Operations Center with Clemens Schrimpe Olympic Games: Avaya Tech Field Day presentation with Paul Unbehagen Dom’s biggest temporary event – G8 Summit Germany Heiligendamm 2007 The Scout Router The first device that is onsite for remote management Connect all new devices and ISP Connections Build up the rest of the network Reverse with decommissioning the temp site you also can use a “scout router” The preconfigured temp rack includes a half sized rack in a flight case on wheels. All needed components for an instant network: Switches, Routers Firewall / Proxy Servers Voice Call server / Voice Mail Wireless Controller / Access Points UPS / Power Challenges ISP connection WLAN >> empty space vs. crowded space Power Passive Infrastructure What tools are you using? I’ve been working a lot recently with Aruba Instant APs, troubleshooting issues and tuning the configuration of over 600+ virtual controllers. I recently stumbled over AirRecorder from Aruba Networks as a very handy troubleshooting tool and flight recorded to capture data for later analysis. AirRecorder Tutorial – Part 1 AirRecorder Tutorial – Part 2 What tools are you using? Cheers!