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Configuring Traffic Mirroring on Linux with tc-mirred: Copy Packets to IDS/IPS Without Disrupting Service

By admin June 24, 2026

Traffic Mirroring with tc-mirred lets you copy all packets to a passive IDS/IPS device without disrupting production traffic. This guide walks through configuring both ingress and egress mirroring step by step, along with tips for selective traffic filtering and automating the setup with a systemd service.

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Configuring iSCSI Multipathing on Linux: Maximize Bandwidth and SAN Connection Redundancy

By admin June 20, 2026

A complete guide to configuring iSCSI Multipathing on Linux, from basic setup to advanced tuning: establish multiple parallel connections to SAN storage to increase bandwidth and ensure redundancy when a path fails. Covers load balancing configuration, jumbo frames, real-world failover testing, and troubleshooting.

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NetBox: Retiring Excel and Building a Network Infrastructure Source of Truth

By admin June 14, 2026

Managing IPs via Excel is every IT engineer's nightmare. This guide helps you deploy NetBox on Docker to build a centralized, professional IPAM/DCIM system.

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Self-Hosted DDNS with Cloudflare and ddclient: A Free Solution for Your Home Server

By admin June 12, 2026

Stop worrying about dynamic IP addresses with this guide to configuring ddclient and the Cloudflare API. Keep your homelab reliably connected and looking professional.

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Mastering hping3: Advanced Techniques for Firewall Bypassing and Deep Network Diagnostics on Linux

By admin June 10, 2026

Don't be fooled by the Ping command. Learn how to use hping3 to craft custom packets, bypass firewalls, and perform deep network diagnostics like a pro SysAdmin.

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Mastering frp (Fast Reverse Proxy): How to Bypass NAT and Firewalls for Remote Server Access

By admin June 8, 2026

A detailed guide on using frp (Fast Reverse Proxy) to expose local services like Web, SSH, and RDP to the Internet, securely bypassing NAT and ISP firewall restrictions.

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Stunnel: The TCP Connection Encryption ‘Lifesaver’ for Legacy Services on Linux

By admin June 7, 2026

Stunnel is an optimal security solution for encrypting TCP connections for legacy services that don't support SSL/TLS. This article provides a detailed configuration guide and practical operation tips on Linux.

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Scan Millions of IPs Instantly with Masscan: Speed, Power, and Critical Precautions

By admin June 6, 2026

Learn how to use Masscan to scan millions of IPs in minutes. This article covers speed optimization, JSON output, and best practices to avoid network crashes during large-scale scans.

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Configuring Dante SOCKS5 Proxy on Linux: 6 Months of ‘Real-World’ Experience and Hard-Learned Lessons

By admin June 6, 2026

Practical experience installing and optimizing Dante SOCKS5 Proxy for a team of 50. This guide covers ACL configuration, user security, and avoiding common log file or DNS leak issues.

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Configuring VRF on Linux: A ‘Divide and Conquer’ Solution for Routing Tables

By admin June 5, 2026

Manage multi-tenant networks more effectively with VRF on Linux. Learn how to isolate routing tables, handle IP conflicts, and run isolated applications.