How to Set Up Windows Server 2016 VXLAN Virtual Extensible LAN (VXLAN) is a network virtualization technology that encapsulates Layer 2 Ethernet frames within UDP packets, allowing virtual networks to be extended across Layer 3 IP boundaries. VXLAN uses a 24-bit VXLAN Network Identifier (VNI) that supports up to 16 million unique virtual networks, far […]
Introduction IBM AIX 7.1 is the latest release of IBM’s enterprise-grade UNIX operating system, running on IBM Power Systems hardware. Known for its reliability, security, and performance in mission-critical environments, AIX 7.1 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to profile cpu with tprof on ibm aix 7.1 on […]
How to Install MongoDB on Windows Server 2022 MongoDB is a leading NoSQL document database that stores data in flexible, JSON-like BSON documents. Installing MongoDB Community Server on Windows Server 2022 and configuring it properly for production involves several steps: running the MSI installer, configuring the mongod.cfg file, enabling authentication, creating administrative users, and establishing […]
Introduction to Windows Server Backup Windows Server Backup (WSB) is a built-in backup solution included with Windows Server 2022 at no additional cost. While it lacks some advanced features of third-party tools, it provides a reliable mechanism for protecting system state, critical volumes, bare metal recovery data, and individual files. Understanding how to install, configure, […]
Introduction Debian 9 Stretch is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up set up mongodb replica set on debian 9 on Stretch leverages the same proven Debian packaging system that powers millions of servers worldwide, while benefiting from the latest upstream releases included in the Stretch freeze. Follow each step carefully […]
Introduction IBM AIX 7.1 is the latest release of IBM’s enterprise-grade UNIX operating system, running on IBM Power Systems hardware. Known for its reliability, security, and performance in mission-critical environments, AIX 7.1 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to configure core dump settings on ibm aix 7.1 on […]
How to Set Up Work Folders for Data Synchronisation on Windows Server 2022 Work Folders is a Windows Server role service that allows users to synchronise work files to their devices, including Windows PCs and Windows tablets, without requiring a VPN or corporate network connection. It provides a central storage location on the server while […]
Introduction to Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics (ATA) is an on-premises platform designed to detect advanced cyberattacks and insider threats targeting Active Directory environments. ATA analyzes network traffic from domain controllers, Windows event logs, and SIEM data to build a behavioral baseline for users, devices, and resources, then alerts when anomalous activity […]
How to Install Packer for Machine Image Automation on RHEL 7 Packer, developed by HashiCorp, is an open-source tool that enables you to create identical machine images for multiple platforms from a single source configuration. Whether you are building AMIs for AWS, OVA files for VMware, or disk images for on-premises hypervisors, Packer automates the […]
What Is the Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit? The Microsoft Security Compliance Toolkit (SCT) is a free collection of tools and security baseline documents published by Microsoft to help organizations implement and verify security configurations on Windows operating systems, server roles, and Microsoft applications. Unlike third-party benchmarks, the SCT baselines are developed by the same engineers […]
