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Cisco IOS – Disable Auto-state on VLAN

Posted April 8, 2018April 8, 2018 keithLeave a commentPosted in Tech

Force a vlan to remain in up up state, even when not trunked or assigned to an active interface. (Handy if you use a remote vlan for network monitoring) conf t int vlan 90 no autostate no shutdown

Networking Tips – Blocking Whatsapp On Cisco IOS/Mikrotik ROS

Posted October 31, 2016 keithLeave a commentPosted in Tech

Sometimes you may need to configure filtering of whatsapp at a customer network. Here is a quick & painless method. Mikrotik RouterOS Step #1 – Configure the Address List /ip firewall address-list add address=31.13.64.51 list=whatsapp add address=31.13.65.49 list=whatsapp add address=31.13.66.49 list=whatsapp add address=31.13.67.51 list=whatsapp add address=31.13.68.52 list=whatsapp add address=31.13.69.240 list=whatsapp add address=31.13.70.49 list=whatsapp add address=31.13.71.49 […]

He is a technical equiped young man who has good managerial skills.Good project management and planning

Jasper Mangwana – Network Engineer Bindura University

I have been working with Keith in the Cisco market.

He is proactive, willing to go the extra mile and make sure customers are satisfied and their needs met. He is a technical trusted adviser to the customer and an excellent business partner.

Samantha Kokoe Kouevi – Account Manager Cisco Systems

Keith is an extremely knowledgeable IT Manager who has saved my computer on numerous occasions. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him !

Laura Evans – Manager Wings Travel

Keith is a very capable Technical Manager and a hard worker. He doesn’t give up easily on tough assignments or faults that he is attending to. I have learnt so much about networking and computers from working with him, and I have been saved countless times with his skills and knowledge.

Bradley Rollet – Technical Support Manager National IT Services

Keith has an impressive natural talent for ICT that is only surpassed by a passionate curiosity for all things technical. He is one of those rare people who is never satisfied with the knowledge he already possesses and is always driven to learn more, which is a valuable quality in a fast-moving industry.

Neil Coetzer – Freelance IT Consultant Freelance IT Consultant

Keith Rose is extremely adept at Cisco and Huawei routing configurations, having helped one of our clients to overcome some redundancy issues that they have faced for the last 18 months.
Keith managed to get this done within 48 hours across 8 sites countrywide.
I would not hesitate to recommend Keith for any high level routing requirements that may ask for complicated configurations.

Ross McLeod – Operations Director Ambrose Consulting

Keith is dedicated and immensely competent in IT customer support and service. Over the years he has exhibited great focus and personal commitment to his vocation leading to both personal and professional growth and maturity that has seen him into the elevated role of Technical Manager at National IT Services. I would recommend Keith to anyone looking for a committed, capable and customer focused professional in IT support and service.

Immanuel Banza – Senior Manager Extended Territories Amadeus IT Group

Excellent technical advice on taking our business forward!

Clayton Pike – Managing Director Premier Travel & Tours

Keith is a focused and talented young man. He has a mind for solving problems coupled with the tenacity to commit to finding a solution to any challenges in his job. Keith is an easy person to work with who adapts and learns quickly in new environments.
His repertoire of skills is enviable in the ICT industry and continues to grow.

Clement Siby – Full-stack Developer Freelance Software Development Consultant

Keith is an intelligent IT professional whose technical skills are unparalleled. He just gets the work done – whether it is networking challenges, server challenges, software challenges – He is just a genius. He will fit in any environment and my experience with Keith is that he is sort of a worker who just excels – he get the results and when he arrives at the workstation – the work gets done – RESULTS. Full-stop!

Hamadzashe Mudavose – Group IT Executive Colcom

Keith is a very experienced professional with great wisdom of IT solutions, and did exceptional job on recent projects. Keith combines a broad knowledge of ICT with in-depth insight of the quintessential aspects of the solution. Although technically minded, Keith has the ability to communicate with simple, friendly language. Hardworking, intelligent and helpful, he has come a long way and is sure to achieve greater heights always putting his energy and stamina to get the job done.

Marisa Mejric – Account Manager Bicom Systems

When I tell you Keith is a true wizard of his field, I don’t say it lightly! Multiple reputable pro’s later, a baffled (large) hosting provider, dozens of frustrated clients and 4 days later, I found Keith. Within 10-15 minutes and a blink of an eye (1 attempt) all our problems had vanished! If I have ever encountered a Master of His Trade, this is surely him. Keith, thank you for everything, you are going far in this world!

Jonathan Fennell – Business Owner Propertybook

I personally have learnt a lot from Keith. We have done several projects together and from that i can say that his technical expertise in Networking is very high, and commitment to his work is deep. He gets the job done through dedication, persistence, attention to detail and focus. Technically he is still rising.

Njabulo Mapundu – Network Engineer National IT Services

I have worked with Keith on a number of unique projects which require serious attention to detail and knowledge of various networking infrastructures. Keith has definitely made my work a lot easier knowing that he stands there ready to assist us monitoring, troubleshooting and expanding our every growing national IT network.

I definitely believe we have found a diamond in the rough in Keith, his expertise are something to be reckoned with.

Thabani Ncube – Technical Operations & Account Manager Meikles Financial Services

Keith has an exceptional technical mind … Always a pleasure to work with.

Leroy Honde – Sales Engineer Africom

Keith’s grasp of core, intermediary, and advanced networking fundamentals is among a very small and elite group of highly capable people in Zimbabwe. He has a very accomplished grasp on the varied vendors in the networking landscape and is able to implement, troubleshoot, and manage the most technically advanced and complex of networks. I would highly recommend his skills and expertise if you’re anyone looking at intricate network layouts, implementations, and issues.

Kyle Basson – General Manager Ambrose Consulting

Keith has a passion for his work. providing both expertise and talent in a demanding field with demanding customers to provide the best possible solution with little compromise the behalf of the customer. i have met very few people with the diversity and depth ok knowledge in such a broad range of technology options as Keith.

Johannes Swart – IT Manager Unifreight Africa Limited

I highly recommend Keith. Keith has helped me learn and develop skills on System and Network administration. He is always positive and helpful. He has never hesitated to provide support when needed.

Tatenda Makombe – Network & Systems Administrator Powerspeed Electrical