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Mastering Port Mirroring: Using Open vSwitch (OVS) for Passive Linux Monitoring

May 5, 2026

Don't risk production downtime for network visibility. Learn how to configure Open vSwitch Port Mirroring (SPAN) to capture and analyze traffic safely on Linux.

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Linux TCP Stack Optimization: Tuning Buffers and Congestion Control for Production

May 5, 2026

Is your 10Gbps link underperforming? Learn how to calculate BDP and tune the Linux TCP stack with BBR and optimized buffers to hit peak production speeds.

Networking

NAT64 and DNS64 with Jool: Saving Your Budget by Moving to IPv6-only Servers

May 4, 2026

Deploy a high-performance NAT64 and DNS64 gateway using Jool and BIND9. This guide provides a production-ready roadmap for connecting IPv6-only servers to the IPv4 internet while saving on IP costs.

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Split-Horizon DNS with BIND9: Stop Hairpinning Your Internal Traffic

April 30, 2026

Solve routing loops and improve network security by configuring Split-Horizon DNS with BIND9. This guide shows you how to serve different IP addresses based on the user's location.

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GNS3 on Ubuntu: Build a Pro-Grade Network Lab Without the Hardware Cost

April 30, 2026

Ditch the expensive hardware. This guide shows you how to install GNS3 on Ubuntu, tune it for peak performance using KVM, and bridge your virtual labs to the physical world.

Networking

Linux Network Performance Monitoring with Prometheus and Grafana: A to Z Guide

April 28, 2026

Learn how to monitor Linux network performance using Prometheus, node_exporter, and Grafana. This guide covers installation, key PromQL queries for TCP retransmits and packet drops, Grafana dashboard setup, and production alerting rules — based on real-world experience tracking down silent network saturation issues.

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Deploying Network Access Control (NAC) with PacketFence: Automate Device Authentication on Wired and Wi-Fi Networks

April 28, 2026

PacketFence is an open-source NAC platform that controls which devices can connect to your wired and Wi-Fi network using 802.1X, RADIUS, and dynamic VLAN assignment. This guide covers installation, switch configuration, Active Directory integration, and deployment tips drawn from a real ransomware incident response.

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Beyond Telnet: Mastering Netcat and Socat for Linux Network Triage

April 27, 2026

Master Netcat and Socat for precise Linux network debugging. This guide provides practical examples for port scanning, 100MB/s+ file transfers, and secure SSL relays.

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VPN Kill Switch on Linux: A 180-Day Production Post-Mortem

April 26, 2026

A deep dive into building a production-grade VPN Kill Switch for Linux. Using iptables and WireGuard, this guide shows you how to prevent IP leaks with kernel-level enforcement.

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OpenWrt on Your Home Router: Custom DNS, VPN, and QoS After 6 Months of Real Use

April 25, 2026

After six months running OpenWrt in production across three routers, this guide covers what actually works: encrypted custom DNS with stubby, WireGuard VPN setup, and SQM QoS with CAKE to eliminate bufferbloat. Practical commands, real-world results.