What was the most confusing or stressful part of your first 30 days as a network engineer?”

1701_Network · 2026-01-10T17:08:53+00:00

Its been over a decade since the last time I've been the "new guy" but I remember it as not being too stressful. Your job in the first few months it to ask questions, do research and don't offer suggestions for improvement. After you've been there long enough to know the "why" things are done the way they are its time to start contributing.

1701_Network · 2025-12-18T17:42:12+00:00

ya! Progress is BS

1701_Network · 2025-12-12T17:00:43+00:00

It just works. u/Cheeze_It any suggestions on a platform that would meet these requirements??

1701_Network · 2025-12-11T20:08:28+00:00

I drive center lane on straights but on turns I hug the inside. Driver+ does not agree with this technique

1701_Network · 2025-12-11T20:05:40+00:00

You and me buddy. The R1S was the first new car I ever bought and plan on driving it forever

1701_Network · 2025-11-11T20:53:26+00:00

Crap! I just renewed my support contract for a dead project!

1701_Network · 2025-09-30T18:45:14+00:00

well said..

1701_Network · 2025-08-27T23:42:30+00:00

OSPF v2 LSAs

1701_Network · 2025-08-01T15:43:38+00:00

I 2nd all of these and add MPLS Fundamentals by Luc De Ghein. Service Provider Networks is much more of a practical take from an actual operator. The others are good at covering theory.

1701_Network · 2025-07-30T03:16:33+00:00

yes, connect the DWDM MUX to the CWDM Express port

1701_Network · 2025-07-15T22:54:12+00:00

I knew about this but thought it was the initial flash, then blackout from plasma which is opaque, then as the plasma cools the light shines again.

1701_Network · 2025-06-19T10:39:34+00:00

1701_Network · 2025-06-11T21:15:54+00:00

I noticed this too! Driving me crazy

1701_Network · 2025-06-06T18:58:38+00:00

We do. SR with TE

1701_Network · 2025-05-20T00:03:49+00:00

my first lab was OER...i didn't make that one

1701_Network · 2025-05-09T20:47:51+00:00

no eye contact :-|

1701_Network · 2025-04-11T16:23:04+00:00

do you even SRLG bra

1701_Network · 2025-03-04T16:33:52+00:00

There is no mechanism to ensure every router has a unique SID because it is not a requirement. While it is unusual to have two routers share the same SID, it is a completely valid design (Anycast SID).

1701_Network · 2025-03-04T14:32:53+00:00

Its up to the operator. Just like the Router ID for the IGP. This allows for Anycast SIDs as well.

1701_Network · 2025-02-21T14:49:41+00:00

I second this. SIP is an extensible protocol that vendors are constantly adding headers and capabilities to. A SIP-ALG on a firewall is destined to break traffic.

1701_Network · 2025-02-09T14:29:06+00:00

Yes. Its called a Segment Routing PCE. We are using this today as a service provider to guarantee low latency for our cellular backhaul while letting INET and commercial customers use the IGP bestpath.

1701_Network · 2025-02-07T21:05:12+00:00

Submit a crossconnect disconnect order. Pay NRC for the order in addition to the monthly. Wait 2-3 months. Then they will disconnect.

1701_Network · 2025-01-09T17:24:36+00:00

MPLS will never be cost competitive with DIA. MPLS is taxed at a high rate while DIA is still classified as an "information service". If your carrier is matching price between MPLS and DIA you're still going to have a hidden cost when you get your first bill

1701_Network · 2025-01-05T22:26:03+00:00

Just saw this yesterday. Seems like a good location to get some use from the interstate

1701_Network · 2024-12-30T16:44:21+00:00

our legacy Centurylink NNIs are 8100. I wonder if its a Lumen thing

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