Independent network architecture and cyber security consultancyLondon · Essex · Kent · UK & Europe
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Network engineering, explained without the sales pitch.

Short, practical sessions based on live ISP and enterprise network experience.

Week 1 video
Featured video plan

Five BGP mistakes I still see after 20 years

A 12–15 minute direct-to-camera and whiteboard video explaining weak policy, flat local preference, poor filtering, missing RPKI and untested failure behaviour.

Suggested running order

  1. Why an established BGP session proves very little.
  2. Five mistakes and how they appear in production.
  3. A short anonymous multi-carrier example.
  4. The checks viewers can complete this week.
  5. Invitation to read the full guide or discuss an architecture review.
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IPv6 migration without breaking production

Address planning, dual-stack sequence, security parity and customer rollout.

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How dual-router failover really behaves

VRRP, BGP convergence, shared failure domains and practical testing.

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Building a 100G MikroTik core

Architecture decisions, routing roles, migration sequencing and operational lessons.