June 2026
NAS vs DAS vs Mini PC: The Storage Decision Tree
A practical decision tree for choosing NAS, DAS, or mini PC storage based on who needs the files, how apps run, and how recovery should work.
Cisco Catalyst C9550 vs C9350: Choose the Right Campus Role
Map C9350 access requirements and an incumbent C9500 design to a C9550 model, then verify software, optics, licensing, failure tests, and rollback before migration.
Cisco Live 2026 Lab Build: A Small-Scale Reference Architecture
A small-scale lab architecture for testing Cisco Live 2026 ideas: segmentation, SD-WAN concepts, Secure Access patterns, telemetry, AgenticOps workflows, and change validation.
The Beginner Homelab Buying Guide: Start Small, Upgrade Later
A no-regrets beginner homelab buying guide: start with one useful workload, buy the boring basics first, and upgrade when the lab earns it.
Branch Network Design for the AI Era
AI-era branch design needs SD-WAN, SSE, secure access, local resilience, application steering, Wi-Fi capacity, segmentation, and experience telemetry.
The Complete Plex, Arr, and Tdarr Homelab Media Automation Series
A full map of the Plex, Arr, Tdarr, storage, GPU, reverse-proxy, backup, and monitoring guides needed to run a lawful, recoverable media homelab.
A Practical Post-Quantum Readiness Checklist for Network Teams
A practical checklist for network teams preparing for post-quantum cryptography: inventory, risk ranking, platform support, certificates, VPNs, secure boot, and refresh planning.
How Seerr and Tracearr Fit Into a Plex, Arr, and Tdarr Homelab
A detailed architecture guide showing how Seerr request intake and Tracearr playback analytics complete a Plex, Radarr, Sonarr, Prowlarr, SABnzbd, and Tdarr homelab workflow.
Resilience Planning for Cisco Networks: Patch, Shield, Replace, or Segment
A practical resilience model for Cisco networks should classify each exposure into patch, shield, replace, or segment, with owners, deadlines, and evidence.
Tracearr Setup Guide for Plex, Jellyfin, and Emby Monitoring
Deploy Tracearr with Docker, connect Plex, Jellyfin, or Emby, validate live sessions and alert-only rules, and preserve a recoverable monitoring history.