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SASE & SD-WAN Networks

Configuring A SASE Unified Network: Data centers…

This article explores the need for Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) in today’s organizations. We show how one of the most advanced SASE platforms available, combines VPN and VPN and SD-WAN capabilit…

Cisco Switches

Installation and Setup of Cisco SG500-52P - 500 S…

The SG500 series Cisco switches are the next step up from the already popular SG300 Layer-3 switches. Cisco introduced the SG Small Business series switches to compete against DELL’s and HP’s offerin…

Virtualization & VM Backup

Understanding Deduplication. Complete Guide to De…

When considering your VM backup solution, key features such as deduplication are incredibly important. This is not simply from a cost perspective but also an operational one. While is it true that de…

The OSI Model

Data Encapsulation & Decapsulation in the OSI Mod…

Here we are going to explain in detail how data travels through the OSI model. You must keep in mind that the OSI model is a guideline. It tells the computer what it's supposed to do when data needs…

Linux - Unix

Implementing Virtual Servers and Load Balancing C…

What is Server Virtualization? Server virtualization is the process of apportioning a physical server into several smaller virtual servers. During server virtualization, the resources of the ser…

Routing

Link State Routing Protocols

Link State routing protocols do not view networks in terms of adjacent routers and hop counts, but they build a comprehensive view of the overall network which fully describes the all possible routes…

Cisco Services & Technologies

Understanding Cisco Dynamic Multipoint VPN - DMVP…

Dynamic Multipoint VPN (DMVPN) is Cisco’s answer to the increasing demands of enterprise companies to be able to connect branch offices with head offices and between each other while keeping costs lo…

Network Protocol Analyzers

Improve Network Analysis Efficiency with Colasoft…

Troubleshooting network problems can be a very difficult and challenging task. While most IT engineers use a network analyzer to help solve network problems, when analyzing hundreds or thousands of p…

Cisco Services & Technologies

Renewing Cisco Certifications without sitting for…

Without a doubt, Cisco certifications and specializations are among the most popular vendor certifications in the IT industry, and earning them doesn’t come easy. Anyone who’s achieved a Cisco certif…

Cisco Data Center (Nexus/UCS)

Nexus 7000/7700 Software Upgrade via ISSU. Comple…

This article shows how to perform an ISSU (In-Service Software Upgrade) on a Nexus Data Center switch (7000 and 7700 models) and avoid service and network disruption. We explain the importance of kee…

Cisco Firewalls

Cisco ASA5500 (5505, 5510, 5520, etc) Series Fire…

The Cisco ASA 5500 series security appliances have been around for quite some time and are amongst the most popular hardware firewalls available in the market. Today Firewall.cx takes a look at how t…

Linux - Unix

Why Use Linux?

The first question is - what are the benefits of using Linux instead of Windows? This is in fact a constant debate between the Windows and Linux communities and while we won't be taking either side…