While trying to add a disk image install feature to the PXE rescue system, I ran into a few minor problems that unexpectedly turned out to be quite a can of worms.
BIVBlog #14: Setting up a PXE based diskless rescue system
Setting up a diskless boot rescue system may appear complex, but it is a valuable tool in any Unix-centric environment as well as a prerequirement for network installation.
BIVBlog #13: Adding network interfaces to a notebook
What if you need more than one Ethernet interface on a notebook? A IEEE 802.1Q tagged VLAN capable switch solves the problem.
BIVBlog #12: Uptime Bragging Nonsense
If you think that running your Unix (/Linux, if you insist) system forever to get an uptime you can brag about, then think again: What will happen next time you actually have to reboot that machine?
BIVBlog #11: More on the business case of IPv6
In the previous episode I’ve claimed that there is a business case for IPv6. But since you are hopefully paranoid enough not to believe every claim someone makes on YouTube, here are the details and the rationale.
BIVBlog #10: The business case of IPv6
Of course you can sit and wait until IPv6 becomes critical to your business. But is it a good idea?