Tag: networking
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Making a Linux-managed Network Switch
Sometimes the custom 5-port gigabit switch_is_the solution. Network switches are simple devices, packets go in, packets go out. Luckily people have figured out how to make it complicated instead and invented managed switches. Usually this is done by adding a web-interface for configuring the settings and see things like port status. If you have more…
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SysAdmins Rejoice with OpenSUSE 15.6
openSUSE Leap 15.6 is here 🥳!!!! A minor update after openSUSE 15.5, but with a couple of significant improvements. With this release, openSUSE brings in some goodness of SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 Service Pack 6. And, they also plan to have an update for Service Pack 7 later this year before Leap 16 arrives in…
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Best Linux Firewall of 2024
The best free Linux firewalls make it simple and easy to set up a protective perimeter for your Linux PC or IT network without needing a subscription. A dedicated firewall is the first line of defense when it comes to cybersecurity, intended to prevent unauthorized intrusion by providing a guarded perimeter between the internet and…
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Tunnels with SSH Port Forwarding
If you are looking to create a encrypted tunnel from one Linux instance to another, the bet choice is SSH port forwarding. Secure Shell (SSH) has several really cool tricks up its sleeve, each of which offers a handy feature (wrapped in a comforting blanket of security) to help make your life a bit easier.…
