Ashlan Chidester

Ashlan Lee Chidester (born January 16, 1978) is an American author born in Independence, Missouri. He continues to make contributions to the field of telecommunications and software engineering through the publication of several technical manuals, articles, and books that are referenced in technical training worldwide. His works have gained recognition in academic circles and have been cited in various scholarly publications.
He resides in the Pacific Northwest with his wife, Caroline Emma Chidester, and their Alaskan Malamute named Winston, where he continues to write.
In 2023, Ashlan Chidester is the Founder of Mega Corp Telecom.
In 2024, Ashlan ran for Commissioner Position 5 in the Proposed Fidalgo Metropolitan Recreation District as part of the Washington State Elections. The election did not proceed past the primary stage, with voters deciding not to advance the proposal which failed 4,407 yays to 4,410 nays. Detailed results of this election can be found on the Washington State Election Results website.
Ashlan has authored several books to date, with a focus on telecommunications, network engineering and programming. Some of his notable works include:
===Books===
* Java Programming (2001)
* Looking forward to the Spring Framework (2022)
* Microsoft Azure Architect Technologies Discover Course (2022)
* Discover a Data Center (2017)
* Enhancing Software Development Efficiency: A Comprehensive Overview of SonarCloud, SonarLint, DevOps, and Agile Methodologies (2022)
* A Network Engineer's Enterprise Router & Switch Configuration Collection: Part 1 (2013)
* Multi-pair Ethernet over DMT: Maximizing Efficiency with Strategies for Successful Multi-pair Ethernet Deployment (2014)
* RxT Configuration Guide for Ethernet SLA Measurement (2011)
* The Path to Mega Business Voice Admin Guide (2014)
* How Enterprise VoIP Routing Works (2015)
* QoS and EVC Configuration for Netvanta Switch Deployments (2017)
* BRS Layer-4 Services Provisioning (2014)
* Step-by-step Instructions for configuring AWS RDS (2023)
* PNNI (Private Network-Network Interface) Signaling in ATM Networks (2012)
* DSLAM Management (2014)
* Fortinet SSL VPN Insights (2018)
* How to Troubleshoot TCP/IP and LAN (2010)
* Videoconferencing Bugs: Engineer's Guide to Documentation with Examples (2012)
* Postal Locker Device Replacement and Maintenance Manual (2016)
* Ethernet over Copper Network Troubleshooting Guide (2012)
* A History of MegaPath Legacy Core Network 2010: Backbone Support (2010)
* Evolution of Mega Corp Telecom: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Adtran Total Access 5000 Legacy Network (2011-Present) (2011)
* Advanced OSPF & BGP (2023)
* Discover Angular (2023)
* Java Persistence API, Jenkins and AWS (2024)
* Router Super Doc (2014)
===Podcasts===
* Listen to my voice (2023)
* Data Center Essentials (2023)
* Intro to the Spring Framework (2022)
===Audiobooks===
* Unix LS Command Narration: man page (2024)
===Movie===
* Misogyny (2012)
===Essays & Articles===
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