Remote maintenance
I’ve come to appreciate how well some of the network equipment manufacturers have done, in the context of remote maintenance of a given router or switch. I currently take care of several routers, via the net, and the interface allows me to get in, do the dirty and get out. No huge leaps of conscience, just make the necessary adjustments, hit ‘save’ and go. I even talked one of my sisters through the setup and subsequent remote control this evening, with the chance to tweak performance for her and implant a reasonable level of security.
Only a few years ago, the whole idea would have been far-fetched; now it’s a Saturday evening diversion.
CBC was good enough to rebroadcast the “Madly Off In All Directions” show from Charlottetown in late January, so I was able to hear the final performance by Urban Carmichael. A celebration of his sense of humour. I’m glad to have taken in the show…
