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84 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago -TechSNAP our weekly Systems, Network, and Administration Podcast.
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All Good Things | TechSNAP 430
May 28, 2020 22:20 - 693 MB VideoIt's a storage showdown as Jim and Wes bust some performance myths about RAID and ZFS.
Curious About Caddy | TechSNAP 429
May 14, 2020 22:20 - 410 MB VideoJim and Wes take the latest release of the Caddy web server for a spin, investigate Intel's Comet Lake desktop CPUs, and explore the fight over 5G between the US Military and the FCC.
RAID Reality Check | TechSNAP 428
April 30, 2020 22:21 - 480 MB VideoWe dive deep into the world of RAID, and discuss how to choose the right topology to optimize performance and resilience.
Gigahertz Games | TechSNAP 427
April 16, 2020 22:20 - 684 MB VideoJim finally gets his hands on an AMD Ryzen 9 laptop, some great news about Wi-Fi 6e, and our take on FreeBSD on the desktop.
Storage Stories | TechSNAP 426
April 02, 2020 22:21 - 418 MB VideoWe take a look at Cloudflare's impressive Linux disk encryption speed-ups, and explore how zoned storage tools like dm-zoned and zonefs might help mitigate the downsides of Shingled Magnetic Recording.
Ryzen Gets Real | TechSNAP 425
March 19, 2020 23:20 - 438 MB VideoWe take a look at AMD's upcoming line of Ryzen 4000 mobile CPUs, and share our first impressions of Ubuntu 20.04's approach to ZFS on root.
AMD Inside | TechSNAP 424
March 05, 2020 23:20 - 375 MB VideoCloudflare recently embarked on an epic quest to choose a CPU for its next-generation server build, so we explore the importance of requests per watt, the benefits of full memory encryption, and why AMD won.
Hopeful for HAMR | TechSNAP 423
February 21, 2020 17:10 - 392 MB VideoWe explore the potential of heat-assisted magnetic recording and get excited about a possibly persistent L2ARC.
Multipath Musings | TechSNAP 422
February 06, 2020 23:20 - 314 MB VideoWe take a look at a few exciting features coming to Linux kernel 5.6, including the first steps to multipath TCP.
Firewall Fun | TechSNAP 421
January 23, 2020 23:36 - 331 MB VideoWe explore the latest round of Windows vulnerabilities and Jim shares his journey adding OPNsense to his firewall family.
Choose Your Own Compiler | TechSNAP 420
January 09, 2020 23:20 - 325 MB VideoCompiling the Linux kernel with Clang has never been easier, so we explore this alternative compiler and what it brings to the ecosystem.
Nebulous Networking | TechSNAP 419
December 26, 2019 23:20 - 447 MB VideoFrom classifying cats to colorizing old photos we share our top tips and tools for starting your machine learning journey. Plus, learn why Nebula is our favorite new VPN technology, and how it can help simplify and secure your network.
5G Fundamentals | TechSNAP 418
December 12, 2019 23:20 - 465 MB VideoAs the rollout of 5G finally arrives, we take some time to explain the fundamentals of the next generation of wireless technology.
Machine Learning Magic | TechSNAP 417
November 28, 2019 23:25 - 368 MB VideoWe explore the rapid adoption of machine learning, its impact on computer architecture, and how to avoid AI snake oil.
I.T. Phone Home | TechSNAP 416
November 14, 2019 23:20 - 368 MB VideoUbiquiti's troublesome new telemetry, Jim's take on the modern Microsoft, and why Project Silica just might be the future of long term storage.
It's All About IOPS | TechSNAP 415
October 31, 2019 23:25 - 459 MB VideoWe share our simple approach to disk benchmarking and explain why you should always test your pain points.
Rooting for ZFS | TechSNAP 414
October 18, 2019 02:35 - 561 MB VideoWe dive into Ubuntu 19.10's experimental ZFS installer and share our tips for making the most of ZFS on root.
The Coffee Shop Problem | TechSNAP 413
October 03, 2019 22:40 - 428 MB VideoWe peer into the future with a quick look at quantum supremacy, debate the latest DNS over HTTPS drama, and jump through the hoops of HTTP/3.
Too Good To Be True | TechSNAP 412
September 19, 2019 22:20 - 461 MB VideoIt's TechSNAP story time as we head out into the field with Jim and put Sure-Fi technology to the test.
Mobile Security Mistakes | TechSNAP 411
September 05, 2019 22:20 - 400 MB VideoWe take a look at a few recent zero-day vulnerabilities for iOS and Android and find targeted attacks, bad assumptions, and changing markets.
Epyc Encryption | TechSNAP 410
August 22, 2019 22:10 - 672 MB VideoIt's CPU release season and we get excited about AMD's new line of server chips. Plus our take on AMD's approach to memory encryption, and our struggle to make sense of Intel's Comet Lake line.
Privacy Perspectives | TechSNAP 409
August 08, 2019 22:20 - 531 MB VideoWe examine why it's so difficult to protect your privacy online and discuss browser fingerprinting, when to use a VPN, and the limits of private browsing.
Apollo's ARC | TechSNAP 408
July 25, 2019 22:25 - 178 MB VideoWe take a look at the amazing abilities of the Apollo Guidance Computer and Jim breaks down everything you need to know about the ZFS ARC.
Problematic Privileges | TechSNAP 407b
July 22, 2019 01:05 - 218 MB VideoWes takes a quick look at a container escape proof-of-concept and reviews Docker security best practices.
Old School Outages | TechSNAP 407
July 10, 2019 20:10 - 218 MB VideoJim shares his Nagios tips and Wes chimes in with some modern tools as we chat monitoring in the wake of some high-profile outages.
SACK Attack | TechSNAP 406
June 23, 2019 16:23 - 221 MB VideoA new vulnerability may be the next 'Ping of Death'; we explore the details of SACK Panic and break down what you need to know.
Update Uncertainty | TechSNAP 405
June 11, 2019 18:20 - 157 MB VideoWe explore the risky world of exposed RDP, from the brute force GoldBrute botnet to the dangerously worm-able BlueKeep vulnerability.
Prefork Pitfalls | TechSNAP 404
May 25, 2019 16:20 - 170 MB VideoWe turn our eye to web server best practices, from the basics of CDNs to the importance of choosing the right multi-processing module.
Keeping Systems Simple | TechSNAP 403
May 10, 2019 19:10 - 201 MB VideoWe’re back from LinuxFest Northwest with an update on all things WireGuard, some VLAN myth busting, and the trade-offs of highly available systems.
Snapshot Sanity | TechSNAP 402
April 25, 2019 14:55 - 161 MB VideoWe continue our take on ZFS as Jim and Wes dive in to snapshots, replication, and the magic on copy on write.
Everyday ZFS | TechSNAP 401
April 11, 2019 20:35 - 239 MB VideoJim and Wes sit down to bust some ZFS myths and share their tips and tricks for getting the most out of the ultimate filesystem.
Supply Chain Attacks | TechSNAP 400
March 28, 2019 19:25 - 197 MB VideoWe break down the ASUS Live Update backdoor and explore why these kinds of supply chain attacks are on the rise.
Ethics in AI | TechSNAP 399
March 15, 2019 18:36 - 234 MB VideoMachine learning promises to change many industries, but with these changes come dangerous new risks. Join Jim and Wes as they explore some of the surprising ways bias can creep in and the serious consequences of ignoring these problems.
Proper Password Procedures | TechSNAP 398
February 28, 2019 17:08 - 190 MB VideoWe reveal the shady password practices that are all too common at many utility providers, and hash out why salts are essential to proper password storage.
Quality Tools | TechSNAP 397
February 14, 2019 20:15 - 246 MB VideoJoin Jim and Wes as they battle bufferbloat, latency spikes, and network hogs with some of their favorite tools for traffic shaping, firewalling, and QoS.
Floating Point Problems | TechSNAP 396
January 31, 2019 19:50 - 166 MB VideoJim and Wes are joined by OpenZFS developer Richard Yao to explain why the recent drama over Linux kernel 5.0 is no big deal, and how his fix for the underlying issue might actually make things faster.
The ACME Era | TechSNAP 395
January 20, 2019 19:50 - 88.4 MB VideoWe welcome Jim to the show, and he and Wes dive deep into all things Let’s Encrypt.
All About Azure | TechSNAP 394
January 10, 2019 03:00 - 66.9 MB VideoWes is joined by a special guest to take a look back on the growth and development of Azure in 2018 and discuss some of its unique strengths. Special Guest: Chad M. Crowell.
Back to our /roots | TechSNAP 393
January 03, 2019 03:05 - 58 MB VideoIn a special new year’s episode we take a moment to reflect on the show’s past, its future, and say goodbye to an old friend.
Keeping up with Kubernetes | TechSNAP 392
December 12, 2018 18:05 - 70.9 MB VideoA security vulnerability in Kubernetes causes a big stir, but we’ll break it all down and explain what went wrong.
Firecracker Fundamentals | TechSNAP 391
November 29, 2018 13:05 - 56.3 MB VideoWe break down Firecracker Amazon’s new open source kvm powered, virtual machine monitor, and explore what makes it different from the options on the market now.
What’s Up with WireGuard | TechSNAP 390
November 22, 2018 09:50 - 91.7 MB VideoWireGuard has a lot of buzz around it and for many good reasons. We’ll explain what WireGuard is specifically, what it can do, and maybe more importantly, what it can’t. Special Guest: Jim Salter.
The Future of HTTP | TechSNAP 389
November 15, 2018 14:05 - 116 MB VideoWes is joined by special guest Jim Salter to discuss Google's recent BGP outage and the future of HTTP.
The One About eBPF | TechSNAP 388
October 25, 2018 13:30 - 94 MB VideoWe explain what eBPF is, how it works, and its proud BSD production legacy. eBPF is a technology that you’re going to be hearing more and more about. It powers low-overhead custom analysis tools, handles network security in a containerized world, and pow
Private Cloud Building Blocks | TechSNAP 387
October 11, 2018 16:19 - 86.1 MB VideoWe bring in Amy Marrich to break down the building blocks of OpenStack. There are nearly an overwhelming number of ways to manage your infrastructure, and we learn about one of the original tools.
What Makes Google Cloud Different | TechSNAP 386
October 04, 2018 15:01 - 90.5 MB VideoWe bring on our Google Cloud expert and explore the fundamentals, demystify some of the magic, and ask what makes Google Cloud different.
3 Things to Know About Kubernetes | TechSNAP 385
September 27, 2018 14:47 - 58.7 MB VideoKubernetes expert Will Boyd joins us to explain the top 3 things to know about Kubernetes, when it’s the right tool for the job, and building highly available production grade clusters.
Interplanetary Peers | TechSNAP 384
September 21, 2018 05:36 - 94.2 MB VideoJon the Nice Guy joins Wes to discuss all things IPFS. We'll explore what it does, how it works, and why it might be the best hope for a decentralized internet. Plus, Magecart strikes again, Alpine has package problems, and why you shouldn't trust Wester
The Power of Shame | TechSNAP 383
September 14, 2018 05:47 - 128 MB VideoTechSNAP progenitor and special guest Allan Jude joins us to talk mobile security, hand out some SSH tips and tricks, and discuss why security shaming works so well. Plus, how Mozilla is protecting their GitHub repos, a check-in on Equifax, and some grea
Domestic Disappointments | TechSNAP 382
September 07, 2018 05:10 - 112 MB VideoWe’re joined by a special guest to discuss the failures of campaign security, the disastrous consequences of a mismanaged firewall, and the suspicious case of Speck. Plus the latest vulnerabilities in Wireshark and OpenSSH, the new forensic hotness from