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Cisco Switches

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Being able to monitor your network traffic is essential when it comes to troubleshooting problems, performing a security audit or even casually checking your network for suspicious traffic. Back in…

TCP - UDP Protocol Analysis

Transmission Control Protocol - Part 2: Quick Ove…

As previously mentioned on a number of occasions, TCP is one of the two protocols that lives at the Transport layer and is used to carry data from one host to another. What makes TCP so popular is th…

VLAN Networks

VTP Protocol - In-Depth Analysis

The previous article introduced the VTP protocol, we examined how it can be used within a network, to help manage VLANs and ease the administrative overhead, providing a stress-free VLAN environment…

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer

Master Your Firewall: 6 Expert-Backed Steps to Bo…

In today’s evolving threat landscape, firewall audits are more than just a best practice—they're a critical line of defense. Regular audits ensure your firewall configurations are aligned with organi…

Cisco Services & Technologies

Cisco SmartCare Update - Next Generation Appliance

It's been more than a year since we introduced the Cisco SmartCare service and appliance. It's been extremely popular and has successfully penetrated the Cisco market with installations continually i…

Windows Servers

Windows Server 2016 Licensing Made Easy – Underst…

This article describes the new Windows Server 2016 Licensing model (per-core licensing) Microsoft has implemented for its new server-based operating system. While the Windows Server 2012 Licensing mo…

Ethernet Protocol, CSMA/CD, Collisions

Migrating From Ethernet To Fast Ethernet

In this article we will analyze the following aspects of upgrading/migrating from 10Mbit Ethernet to 100Mbit Ethernet. Cabling Incompatible Implementations Repeaters In Fast Ethernet Replacemen…

Windows Workstations (XP, 7, 8, 10, 11)

How to Enable Master Control Panel or Enable God…

Around 2007, an undocumented feature of Windows, called the God Mode, was published outside of documentation provided by Microsoft. This is the Windows Master Control Panel shortcut. Bloggers named i…

Palo Alto Networks

Palo Alto Firewall Configuration Options. Tap Mod…

Our previous article explained how Palo Alto Firewalls make use of Security Zones to process and enforce security policies. This article will explain the different configuration options for physical…

ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer

Dealing with Security Audit Challenges: Discoveri…

The utilization of log analyzers, such as Firewall Analyzer, in network infrastructure plays a pivotal role in enhancing cybersecurity and fortifying the overall security posture of an organization…

Ethernet Protocol, CSMA/CD, Collisions

Early Ethernet Collisions

In this example, we will refer to an imaginary Ethernet network consisting of Stations A and B and any number of other stations. The status of the network is such that the wire is idle (nobody is tal…

Domain Name System (DNS)

The DNS Protocol - Part 3: DNS Query Message Form…

This section will deal with the analysis of the DNS packets by examining how DNS messages are formatted and the options and variables they contain. To fully understand a protocol, you must understand…