The art and science of networking.

Welcome to Packets and Principles, a blog dedicated to exploring the world of computer networking and network architecture. My name is Jason Tally and I am a network architect with a passion for understanding how the Internet and other complex networks function under the hood.

In this blog, I aim to dive deep into the technical details of protocols and design principles that enable the modern networked world.

Recent Posts

• Data Center Boom in Elk Grove Village, Illinois

  Published:Jun 5, 2025 |  at 12:39 AM

  Noticeable increase in the number of data centers in and around Elk Grove Village, IL

• AI Privacy Without the Premium Price

  Updated:May 26, 2025 |  at 02:12 AM

  Enterprise-Grade AI Privacy for Your Family with OpenRouter: A Cost-Effective Alternative to Dedicated AI Apps

• Cloudflare Pages, Github, Pages CMS and AstroPaper

  Updated:Jul 8, 2024 |  at 11:50 PM

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• Choosing the Right Platform

  Published:May 16, 2024 |  at 10:02 PM

  Key Principles I Used to Select the Platform for My New Home for Content