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Deploying QinQ (Double VLAN 802.1ad) on Linux: Multi-Tenant Traffic Isolation and VLAN Space Expansion

QinQ (Double VLAN 802.1ad) expands the VLAN address space to ~16 million and provides fully independent traffic isolation between tenants over a single physical link. This guide covers configuring QinQ on Linux with ip link — from a 5-minute quick start to a production-ready setup with systemd-networkd — along with MTU debugging tips and a real-world intermittent packet loss story.
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How to Install and Configure Squid Proxy Server on CentOS Stream 9: Controlling Internet Access for Enterprise Networks with SELinux and firewalld

A complete guide to installing and configuring Squid Proxy Server on CentOS Stream 9 to control Internet access in an enterprise internal network. Covers ACL configuration for blocking websites by domain and working hours, handling SELinux policy, opening ports with firewalld, and practical monitoring and debugging commands.