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Multicast Routing on Linux: A Practical Guide to IGMP Proxy and pimd
Tired of high bandwidth usage? Learn how to use IGMP Proxy and pimd to route multicast video streams on Linux, based on real-world production experience.
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6 Months with Checkmk on Linux: From Infrastructure Chaos to a Single Pane of Glass
Based on 6 months of production use, this guide shows you how to replace fragmented monitoring tools with a unified Checkmk setup on Ubuntu for servers and network gear.
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Wireless Surveillance: What 6 Months of Hunting Rogue APs with Kismet Taught Me
I spent 6 months using Kismet to monitor rogue wireless signals. Here's a practical guide on setting up a Linux WIDS to detect Evil Twins and unauthorized hardware.
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Deploying phpIPAM on Linux: Professional IP, VLAN, and Subnet Management
Ditch the spreadsheets and manage your network like a pro. This guide shows you how to deploy phpIPAM on Linux to centralize IP, VLAN, and Subnet management.
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Surviving ‘Neighbor Table Overflow’: Tuning Linux ARP for High-Density Networks
Is your Linux server dropping packets with 'Neighbor Table Overflow'? Fix it by tuning sysctl gc_thresh parameters for large Layer 2 and Kubernetes networks.
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Build Scalable Layer 2 Overlays: EVPN/VXLAN with FRRouting and Open vSwitch on Linux
Ditch the limitations of 802.1Q. This guide shows you how to implement a high-performance EVPN/VXLAN overlay on Linux using FRRouting and Open vSwitch for ultimate scalability.
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Advanced Network Diagnostics: Mastering hping3 for Firewall Testing on Linux
Ditch the limitations of standard ping. This guide explores hping3 for advanced Linux network diagnostics, showing you how to craft TCP packets and test firewall rules with precision.
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Anycast on Linux: Deploying BGP with FRRouting for Sub-Second Failover
Anycast isn't just for CDNs. Learn how to use BGP and FRRouting on Linux to achieve sub-second failover and ultra-low latency for your critical DNS and Web services.
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Stop the ‘Open Port’ Risk: Building 802.1X Wired Security with FreeRADIUS
Secure your organization's physical network ports. This guide shows you how to use 802.1X and FreeRADIUS to authenticate devices before granting network access.
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Linux VRF: How to Run Multiple Independent Routing Tables on a Single Server
Tired of routing conflicts? Learn how to use Linux VRF to create multiple independent routing tables. This guide covers setup, interface assignment, and running services in isolated network contexts.