Re: [GLLUG] Best NIX-based router/software for a small business network

2021-06-14 Thread Peter Grant via GLLUG
On Mon, 14 Jun 2021 at 16:43, Martin A. Brooks via GLLUG < gllug@mailman.lug.org.uk> wrote: > On 2021-06-14 15:42, gvim via GLLUG wrote: > > With ransomeware becoming a threat to both small and large businesses > > I'm inclined to advise small businesses to change their router as a > > first line

Re: [GLLUG] Roll-out of FTTP / FTTH

2023-04-12 Thread Peter Grant via GLLUG
Analogue telephone switch off isn't the same as removing usage of copper lines for data provision. Via A&A, I have a copper line with data provision but not telephone, at first as a specific provision from them but now a standard option from Openreach for new orders. It just means that the line has

Re: [GLLUG] Replacement disk in RAID

2023-04-30 Thread Peter Grant via GLLUG
I'd say not to replace A yet, but expect to soon. The theory I've heard (and like, based on one experience) is that having disks of different ages (even different manufacturers) tends to increase the likelihood of failures at different times. For HDD/SSD, if this is as bulk storage, is speed a par