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Adding a Network Interface in Proxmox

Adding an extra network interface card (NIC) to your Proxmox server can help with dedicated traffic handling, VM isolation, or better network performance.

31 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Configuring Logging with Rsyslog

Centralized logging using Rsyslog is one of the most efficient ways to achieve logging.

24 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
Understanding the .bashrc File in Linux

One of the most important files for tailoring your environment is the `.bashrc` file.

17 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Show Git Branch in Your Terminal Prompt Automatically

Thankfully, there’s a way to enhance your command line interface so you always know which Git branch you’re on—without running `git status` every few minutes.

10 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Review/Understanding of the namei Command

To effectively diagnose and resolve these issues, a tool that can illuminate the path resolution process is indispensable. That tool is `namei`.

3 May 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
Understanding Networking Basics

The Nest WiFi Pro targets users looking for a no-fuss upgrade to their existing home network.

26 Apr 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
Google Nest WiFi Pro Review

The Nest WiFi Pro targets users looking for a no-fuss upgrade to their existing home network.

19 Apr 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Understanding Snap Packages

Snap has its share of drawbacks, leading to an ongoing debate about whether it truly improves the Linux ecosystem or introduces unnecessary complexity.

12 Apr 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
Understanding Splunk Forwarder Connection to Splunk Server

Splunk is a powerful platform for collecting, indexing, and analyzing log data. A crucial component of Splunk’s architecture is the Splunk Universal Forwarder (UF).

5 Apr 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Understanding Broadcast Storms and How to Prevent Them

A broadcast storm is a network condition where excessive broadcast traffic overwhelms the network, leading to degraded performance or even a complete network failure.

29 Mar 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
OpenWRT on the TP-Link EAP615-Wall - A Powerful Upgrade for Advanced Networks

The TP-Link EAP615-Wall is a compact, Wi-Fi 6 wall-mounted access point designed for dense deployments and high-speed wireless performance.

22 Mar 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
How ACL Masks Let You Fine-Tune File Permissions in Linux

Let's dive into this important concept by taking a look at what they are and how they interact with Linux file system permissions.

15 Mar 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
KEA vs ISC DHCP for pfSense Configuration - Which One to Choose?

When configuring pfSense as a DHCP server, you have two primary options - ISC DHCP and KEA DHCP.

8 Mar 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Setting Cygwin as the Default Shell for SSH on Windows Server

Configuring Cygwin properly ensures a more UNIX-like environment for remote management.

1 Mar 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
Exploring the ausearch Command in Linux

The `ausearch` command is a powerful tool for querying and analyzing audit logs in Linux systems.

15 Feb 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute
Updating Firmware on Your Rexing Dash Cam

Regularly updating the firmware on your Rexing Dash Cam is a simple yet crucial step to maintaining its reliability and unlocking its full potential.

8 Feb 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 3 minute
Exploring Nagios for IT Monitoring

Nagios is a robust, industry-standard open-source solution for monitoring networks, servers, and applications.

1 Feb 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 2 minute
Understanding the Difference Between `apt` and `apt-get`

Both `apt` and `apt-get` are powerful tools for managing software packages on Debian-based systems.

25 Jan 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 4 minute
Understanding the `virsh` Command in Virtualization Management

The `virsh` command is a powerful utility for managing virtual machines (VMs) in Linux-based environments.

18 Jan 2025 Jamison Johnson Reading Time: 5 minute

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