The Big IP
Apr 23rd, 2008 by Cory
“The Big IP is very powerful.” - Our IT Security Department.
Apparently there is a magical entity that lives somewhere between the first and second floor of our building. It’s name I hear is “the Big IP,” and it is unstoppable. Few knew that the Nazi’s searched endlessly for the Big IP during the 1930s and 40s. Thank God they never found it because the terror would have been unimaginable.
The Big IP can only be controlled by a reclusive sect of networking monks that are rarely seen outside of their lair. To conjure it, they must don their wizard hats and magical blue Mr. Rogers sweater vests. These monks must be treated with respect because he who controls the Big IP controls life and destiny itself.
I am sorry to report that while in my “DR Filer Capabilties Level Setting” meeting yesterday, an IT person announced that the Big IP will no longer be called that. It’s now called “Global Traffic Manager”. C’mon IT, bring sexy back. I poured a ceremonial 40 of malt liquor on the Big IP in the name of marketing.
The Big IP is dead. Long live the Global Traffic Manager.