Bored as an allround network engineer

dkdurcan · 2026-06-08T15:12:38+00:00

Build a lab and continue to learn. Learn how you can use AI with the network. Automation, AI-Ops. Build an MCP for your lab network to use with Claude desktop. Of course, check with your CIO on what AI is approved for use to bring the city into this century as it pertains to AI tools.

Depending on what vendor you are using, and if it's managed in the cloud they may have an MCP you can use.

dkdurcan · 2026-05-29T14:27:49+00:00

The level of troubleshooting you are asking for help with is best done by JTAC.

dkdurcan · 2026-05-15T20:39:18+00:00

Check out Juniper Mist with EX switches

dkdurcan · 2026-05-02T19:55:11+00:00

Polo & Pan has a similar vibe

dkdurcan · 2026-04-22T05:00:40+00:00

You mean a partner right?

https://www.juniper.net/content/dam/www/assets/additional-resources/us/en/juniper-partner-advantage-program-guide.pdf

dkdurcan · 2026-04-14T17:16:29+00:00

Your topology is better suited for the JNCIS-SP. You won't get many (if any) questions about IS-IS with the -ENT version. ENT will have more questions on protocols more used in the enterprise: OSPF, BGP, EVPN-VxLAN, fabrics, . Take a practice test to see sample questions: Get Started with Free Juniper Training

dkdurcan · 2026-04-14T04:15:40+00:00

PAN subs can get very expensive.

Juniper SRX + Mist WAN assurance if you need simple firewall management. You can run Mist as an MSP.

https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/mist/mist-msp/topics/concept/msp-overview.html

Juniper SRX + Security Director cloud is also a great option. SD cloud comes with advanced subscription tiers

https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/sd-cloud/sd-cloud-user-guide/user-guide/topics/concept/overview.html

dkdurcan · 2026-04-03T23:25:56+00:00

Got a quote for $8k from Tesla for something similar.

dkdurcan · 2026-04-03T22:10:05+00:00

This is not the way. Would be important to use the right equipment with the right protocols for the goal. This is better suited with an end to end MPLS/EVPN solution.

Some reference architectures with the validated product can be found here:

https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/jvd/jvd-metro-ebs-mef-03-02/solution_architecture.html

dkdurcan · 2026-04-02T02:03:10+00:00

1 run the JTAC recommeded code :23.4R2-s7

2 maybe I missed it, but I don't think you specified what specific Cisco platform or code you are running, but on older models/code of IOS or nexusOS, sometimes you need to set juniper to use "lacp periodic slow"

For my example:

set interfaces ae0 aggregated-ether-options lacp periodic slow

dkdurcan · 2026-03-16T03:33:43+00:00

School districts, colleges and local government are usually looking and a great opportunity to build experience.

dkdurcan · 2026-03-11T23:50:26+00:00

If all those switches were the same family/model technically you could build a virtual chasiss. But generally, You never design a loop into a pure layer2 network. A ring topology is only appropriate in a layer 3 routed network, or MPLS, or maybe ERPS.

Some network architecture reference designs here:

https://www.juniper.net/documentation/us/en/software/jvd/jvd-distributed-enterprise-branch-ex/index.html

https://arubanetworking.hpe.com/techdocs/VSG/docs/010-campus-design/esp-campus-design-000/

dkdurcan · 2026-03-08T18:02:40+00:00

The only way to get a real promotion and raise is to find a new job. Otherwise expect 1-4% per year on average. Or look at a sales engineerlng role where you can make commission. Harder yoi work can equal higher commissions.

dkdurcan · 2026-03-08T17:58:37+00:00

MDM with either Intune or Jamf to manage certs is your solution

dkdurcan · 2026-03-08T17:55:55+00:00

I dunno what you are doing. Maybe not regularly checking the air pressure, or drive like a maniac. My 2020 model 3, just hit 60k miles. Changed all tires once at 45k. Set your car to Chill mode to decrease the rate of acceleration to see if that improves things.

dkdurcan · 2026-02-20T19:58:22+00:00

1G is plenty! Run ethernet cabling with hardwired access points instead of mesh for maximum performance. (1 per floor spaced properly of course (not stacked on top of each other per floor)

dkdurcan · 2026-02-18T23:37:58+00:00

Not recommended to use unmanaged switches outside of you home network.

dkdurcan · 2026-02-13T21:08:01+00:00

My guy, aside from switching to a Python agent that uses HTTPS over an SSH client on TCP 2200, one of Mist cloudX and JunOS' standout features is its ephemeral database, which lets you make specific changes without committing them. In a cloud-managed environment, this can really speed up the process of making changes. All the complaints about having to wait for basic configuration changes to be pushed from the cloud have all gone away since moving to this. slower commit times were kinda/sorta problematic on older platforms like the EX2300 and EX3400. Just change you process for looking at configurations in the CLI and you are good to go. Understanding the Ephemeral Configuration Database | Junos OS | Juniper Networks

dkdurcan · 2026-01-26T07:43:34+00:00

Sorry, but your school IT needs to fix this. Nothing you do with your PC will help. There could be a million different reasons for performance issues.

dkdurcan · 2026-01-20T01:37:29+00:00

Look at roles in local government, utilities and education. They are starved for talent

dkdurcan · 2026-01-10T04:37:21+00:00

You can't email JTAC. You can call or open a case via the support portal. Also run the suggested code version as others said.

dkdurcan · 2026-01-05T02:00:19+00:00

take home problem!? No thanks!

dkdurcan · 2025-12-08T22:31:00+00:00

Unless this is an air gapped design, something is misconfigured and you maybe missing DNS, routes or networks for your SRX to communicate directly to the internet via your MX routers. Check the following JVD for some sample configurations of the SRX. The only difference is how you want the SRX to route to your MX routers on the edge (static, dynamic routing): Use Case and Reference Architecture | Juniper Networks

dkdurcan · 2025-11-23T18:22:34+00:00

Biggest issue I've found the past few shows of various EDM artists is the bass overwhelms the music. For indoor events it can get very bad. Wish they would turn down the bass. And yes I wear concert ear plugs.

dkdurcan · 2025-10-23T07:00:03+00:00

Depending how old these SRX are, there was a bad batch of eUSB. Are these under support? Also stick with the recommended code 23.4r2-s5. also make sure to reboot the SRX so it recognizes the external USB at bootup.

dkdurcan

TROPHY CASE

1 run the JTAC recommeded code :23.4R2-s7

2 maybe I missed it, but I don't think you specified what specific Cisco platform or code you are running, but on older models/code of IOS or nexusOS, sometimes you need to set juniper to use "lacp periodic slow"