Some photos of my recent trip to Israel (Tel Aviv and Jerusalem)
Handling the Dreaded Synology DSM “Cannot Connect To The Internet” Error
A couple things to try when getting the dreaded “Connection failed. Please check your Internet Connection” error on a Synology DiskStation.
Fibre Channel and NVMe over Fabrics
A quick look at the strengths of Fibre Channel for NVMe-based fabrics.
Learning NVMe: A Program of Study
For those people who are looking to find out information about NVMe (NVM Express), but don’t know where to start, this is a course syllabi that can be used as a “program of study.”
Storage Forces
What are the pressures that prevent a “Grand Unification Theory” of Storage?
The Grand Unification Storage Theory
I read with interest an article on The Register about a panel that happened at TECHunplugged (I wish I had known about this; I would have tried to attend in person if possible). The article was entitled “One Storage Protocol to Rule Them All” by Chris Evans, who is someone I like and respect a great deal in the industry. …
Follow-up: Synology Responds to My Questions
Synology responds to some of my questions about the new DSM 6.0 backup methodology.
Synology Releases DSM 6.0: New Backup Methodology
Synology’s new backup strategy raises some questions, and Synology responds.
Review: Synology DS216+ First Look
A few weeks ago Synology sent me a DS216+ to review. Unfortunately, I haven’t had a lot of time to give it the thorough examination as I had wished, but I did manage to do a couple of quick tests in a temporary (that is, don’t try this at home or for a long-term solution) configuration. Overall I found the …
FCoE Quickie: Using Standard Ethernet Switches
I happened to come across a tweet on Twitter that asked the question: “Can FCoE ‘just work’ on regular Ethernet switches?” The answer to the question, while leading the asker to the right answer (no, you can’t use any old Ethernet switch) was nevertheless inaccurate.
A NVMe Bibliography
A bibliography of NVMe educational materials, organized by topic.
Comparison Review: Blood Glucose iOS apps
[Note: If you are not a diabetic, or do not know a diabetic, this comparison chart will be of little interest to you] MySugr Glucose Buddy Version Tested 3.9.0 3.7.0 Grade B+ D+ Cost Free/Pro up to $139.99 Free/Pro up to $13.99 Data Entry A D+ Charts & Graphs B F Export F/B- D Import F/D- F Backup/Cloud C A …
Review: Glucose Buddy (iOS App)
App Name: Glucose Buddy Version: 3.7.0 Developer: Azumio Date Updated: October 12, 2012 Cost: Free; up to $13.99 for additional features Overall Score/Value: D+ A part of the ongoing review of diabetic glucose applications for iOS/iPhone. Executive Summary Tap. Tap. Tap. Tap. An all-around painful experience with useless charting capabilities, whose only saving grace is the tight integration with a …
Review: mySugr (iOS App)
App Name: mySugr Version: 3.9.0 (Current version 3.10.0) Developer: mySugr GmbH Cost: Free, in-app purchase for full version $2.99/month, $27.99/year, $139.99/lifetime Overall Score/Value: B+ A part of the ongoing review of diabetic glucose applications for iOS/iPhone. Executive Summary The ease of entry for this diabetic logbook app pushes it to the current winner’s circle as the least onerous utility for …
Rant: Diabetic Insulin Pumps, A Giant Leap Backwards
I’m a diabetic. Unlike some people who seem to take great pleasure in identifying themselves and building personal brands as diabetics, I don’t like talking about my diabetes. For more than 30 years I’ve worked hard to minimize others’ association between myself and the disease, hopefully with a modicum of success. I’m going to step outside myself this once to indulge …