The weekend is finally here! Do you have any plans? To kick start the weekend, today is “Take Your Dog to Work” day! Looks like the perfect day for your 4-legged friends to help you complete your weekly tasks so you can head into the weekend feeling accomplished.
In This Issue: Vacation Time | Catalyst 9200 | Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Switches: Which is best for your network? | News to Start Your Day
The CK Daily – Vacation Time
Happy Friday, folks! We have officially passed the day with the most sunshine, known as the Summer solstice. My family loves these days when we stay outside during the summer until the street lights come on!
So this brings me to my question? Do you use all of your PTO or vacation time? Here at CablesAndKits, we try to encourage our team to use their PTO regularly. There is always more to do in business than can actually be done. The never-ending list of todos can create the internal pressure not to take a day off. But we also need to prioritize taking care of ourselves. For me, that means taking PTO regularly to enjoy time with my family.
I encourage each of you to take care of yourself and use your PTO. You will be far more productive when you come back. At least, I always am. I feel refreshed.
Have a great weekend!
Chris
Product Spotlights & Updates
Upgrade your network to the Cisco Catalyst 9200 series of switches to take advantage of simplicity without compromise. These switches extend the power of intent-based networking and help users to simplify complexity, optimize IT, and reduce operational costs.
The series allows for maximum resiliency with dual redundant power supplies and fans which are field replaceable on many models. The 9200 series feature StackWise technology with up to 160 Gbps of stacking bandwidth to allow users to manage a stack of switches as a single virtual unit.
Learning Center Article – Layer 2 vs Layer 3 Switches: Which is best for your network?
When it comes to network switches, you have a lot of options. Finding the perfect switch for every occasion can be a monstrous task. Sometimes, the easiest way to find a good choice is to take a step back and learn more about the primary differences that exist between switches.
One major difference that you will see is the OSI connection layer. Most of the switches you will see will be labeled as either Layer 2 or Layer 3. When you take a deeper look at the key aspects of each layer, you can make an informed decision that ensures you have the right equipment for the job at hand.
Today’s News to Start Your Day:
- Instagram is testing ways for users who attempt to edit their age from under 18 to 18 or older to confirm their real age by either uploading a photo ID, recording video selfies or asking mutual friends to confirm their age. The measures are guided by the principle that teens and adults have age-appropriate user experiences on the platform
- The Food and Drug Administration announced that it is banning the sale of Juul e-cigarettes in the U.S. Juul intends to seek a stay on the decision and is exploring options, which include appealing the decision or engaging with the FDA. The ban is part of the FDA’s broader review of the vaping industry following years of pressure from politicians and public health groups to regulate the segment as strictly as other tobacco products after vaping became more common among high schoolers.
- In a clear sky, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn can be seen shining before dawn. It’s a special opportunity to see Mercury, which is usually obscured from view by the Sun’s bright light. The conjunction was brightest on Friday morning but will remain visible until Monday from most parts of the world. The last time this conjunction happened was 2004 and it won’t be seen again until 2040.
- The Orlando Magic selected Paolo Banchero as the first pick of the 2022 NBA Draft. Banchero, 19, played for Duke University, averaging 17.2 points, 7.8 rebounds and 3.2 assists in 39 starts.