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Stop Sending Users Across the Globe: Building GeoDNS with PowerDNS
Stop wasting milliseconds. Learn how to build a self-hosted GeoDNS using PowerDNS to route global traffic to the nearest server for maximum performance.
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Speed and Stability: Configuring MultiPath TCP (MPTCP) on Linux
Combine multiple network links for double the speed and 100% uptime. This guide shows you how to configure MultiPath TCP (MPTCP) on modern Linux systems using native kernel tools.
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SR-IOV on Linux: Slashing Latency and Reclaiming CPU for Virtual Workloads
Tired of network latency in your VMs? Learn how to configure SR-IOV on Linux to bypass the kernel, reduce CPU overhead, and achieve near-native networking speeds.
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Hardening DNS Infrastructure: Using dnsdist for Smart Load Balancing and DDoS Defense
Boost your DNS reliability and security. This guide shows you how to deploy dnsdist for intelligent load balancing, rate limiting, and DDoS protection.
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Deploying a Wireless Mesh Network with B.A.T.M.A.N. Advanced (batman-adv) on Linux: Self-Healing Infrastructure for HomeLab and IoT
Six months of running batman-adv in production across a HomeLab and IoT deployment. This guide compares mesh networking approaches, breaks down batman-adv's real-world strengths and weaknesses, and walks through a complete implementation on Ubuntu/Debian with batctl monitoring and systemd automation.
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Ubuntu Dual WAN Load Balancing and Failover with IPRoute2 and Netplan
Learn how to configure Dual WAN Load Balancing and Failover on Ubuntu Server using IPRoute2 and Netplan. This guide covers policy-based routing and automated health checks for high-availability networking.
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Stop Using ifconfig: A Guide to Professional Networking with nmcli
Ditch deprecated tools like ifconfig. Learn how to use nmcli for professional Linux networking, including static IP setup, DNS management, and SSH safety tips.
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Bypassing Strict Firewalls with Chisel: A 6-Month Production Review
Is your firewall blocking everything but port 443? Here is a 6-month field report on using Chisel to tunnel TCP/UDP traffic over WebSockets with zero downtime.
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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.