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Hello, World: My IT Career Thus Far

Hi, as you can probably guess by the name on the header, my name is Mark. Like many people stumbling onto this blog, I have a huge passion for technology and IT in general. And also like a lot of people, this was not my first career. I originally had

Making Sense of RIBs, FIBs, CEF, and CAM - ENCORE Study Notes

While studying for the ENCOR has its fair share of technical information and labbing that needs to be done to fully grasp the technical details of how networks work, there are also conceptual ideas that can be really difficult to keep straight. One of the early things that trips me

My Favorite Video on YouTube and the Lake Dolores (Rock–A–Hoola) Waterpark

To say that we all rely heavily on YouTube for entertainment is probably an understatement. Doing a quick Google search for "Top YouTube Videos by View Count" yields results that put the top videos in the billions of views. I personally don't even watch traditional TV

About: Goal Setting (2023)

Up until this year, I had been fairly regular with publicly posting an annual review of the year before, along with some forward-looking statements for what I'd like to accomplish in the coming year. While this exercise can feel a bit naive and, for lack of a better

My Accidental Visit to the Salton Sea

In most places around the world, seeing a lake on the map can bring many things to mind. Lakes are often used for recreation such as swimming, boating, jet-skiing, fishing, and other similar activities. Lakes can also be a great place to enjoy a nice view and relax. The South

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