Network Management Articles:
OpManager - Network Monitoring & Management
Boost Network Security and Efficiency with Intell…
Network alerts are vital for maintaining your network's health, efficiency, and security, ensuring seamless daily operations. They act as an early warning system, alerting you to potential issues bef…
ManageEngine Firewall Analyzer
Ensuring Compliance and Business Continuity in a…
In the wake of digital transformation, the work landscape as we know it has undergone a dynamic shift. People can now work from home, from the office, or anywhere with a stable internet connection. L…
Netflow
NetFlow Analyzer: Free Download, Step-by-Step Ins…
In our previous article we explained how a Netflow Analyzer can help you gain visibility into your user traffic, application traffic and data flows while at the same time analyze traffic patterns, de…
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…
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Network Protocol Analyzer Articles:
Network Protocol Analyzers
Introducing Colasoft Unified Performance Manageme…
Colasoft Unified Performance Management (UPM) is a business-oriented network performance management system, which analyzes network performance, quality, fault, and security issues based on business…
Network Protocol Analyzers
How to Detect SYN Flood Attacks with Capsa Networ…
This article explains how to detect a SYN Flood Attack using an advanced protocol analyser like Colasoft Capsa. We’ll show you how to identify and inspect abnormal traffic spikes, drill into captured…
Network Protocol Analyzers
How to Use Multi-Segment Analysis to Troubleshoot…
Troubleshooting network problems can be a very intensive and challenging process. Intermittent network problems are even more difficult to troubleshoot as the problem occurs at random times with a ra…
Network Protocol Analyzers
Advanced Network Protocol Analyzer Review: Colaso…
Firewall.cx has covered Colasoft Capsa several times in the past, but its constant improvements make it well worth revisiting. Since the last review, the version has bumped from 7.6.1 to 11.1.2+, kee…
Virtualization & VM Backup:
Virtualization & VM Backup
Ultimate Guide: Install Windows 11 on VMware ESXi…
In this article, we’ll show you how to setup or install Microsoft Windows 11 on VMware’s ESXi servers and bypass the Trusted Platform Module version 2.0 (TPM 2.0) requirement. We've also made the&nbs…
Virtualization & VM Backup
World Backup Day with Free Amazon Voucher and Pri…
Celebrate World Backup Day and WIN with Altaro!
We all remember how grateful we were to have backup software when facing so many data loss mishaps and near-catastrophes.
If you manage your compa…
Virtualization & VM Backup
How to Fix VMware ESXi Virtual Machine 'Invalid S…
In this article, we'll show you how to deal with VMs which are reported to have an Invalid Status as shown in the screenshot below. This is a common problem many VMware and System Administr…
Virtualization & VM Backup
How to Enable or Disable SSH on VMware ESXi via W…
SSH access to VMware’s ESXi server is by disabled by default however there are many reasons where SSH might be required. VMware and System administrators often find the need to perform advanced admin…
Firewall Articles:
Palo Alto Networks
The Ultimate Guide to Palo Alto Networks Software…
Discover the ins and outs of using Palo Alto Networks’ Software NGFW (Flex) credits to seamlessly renew your cloud-based or virtualized software NGFW devices! Dive into this exciting guide where we u…
Palo Alto Networks
How to Fix Palo Alto Firewall “Error: Image File…
Keeping your Palo Alto Firewall up to date with the latest PAN-OS software updates is an important step to ensure your organization is protected against the PAN-OS latest software vulnerabilities, so…
Cisco Firewalls
Upgrading - Uploading AnyConnect Secure Mobility…
This article will show how to download and upload the newer AnyConnect 4.x VPN clients to your Cisco ASA Firewall appliance (5500 & 5500-X Series) and configure WebVPN so that the newer AnyConnec…
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…
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Windows Servers
Windows Server Group Policy Link Enforcement, Inheritance and Block Inheritance
Our previous article explained what Group Policy Objects (GPO) are and showed how group policies can be configured to help control computers and user…
Cisco Routers
Cisco Type 7 Password Decrypt / Decoder / Crack Tool
The Firewall.cx Cisco Password Decoder Tool (see below) provides readers with the ability to decrypt 'Type 7' cisco passwords.
For security reasons…
Cisco Routers
Disabling Cisco Router Password Recovery Service
Most Cisco engineers are aware of the classic Password-Recovery service Cisco equipment have. If the device's credentials are lost, then performing t…
VPN Services & Guides
The Ultimate TOR vs VPN Guide – How TOR/VPN Works, Comparing Security, Speeds, Advantages and Disadvantages
Back then, the Internet was so very young. Those were the times of Windows Maze Screensaver, of the classy Minesweeper, of grey-white MS Paint, and o…







