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11.08.2020 2,646 13
Network Mapper and why is it helpful
A network mapper is a network tool that lets you visualize the networks, connected devices, and their connections in a graphic matter. You will be able to see each connection, understand the system as ...
06.08.2020 6,017 10
What Is the Difference Between Redundancy and Backing Up?
If you have even one digital device, you’ve heard the plea “back up your data, please”. When you have a website or operate a dedicated server for example, this plea becomes mandatory. But when you sta ...
04.08.2020 39,520 9
Nslookup command and 10 easy examples
Nslookup command explained There is plenty of command-line interface software for network diagnostics out there. One of the commonly used is nslookup. Why? Because it is simple, yet useful. It has a s ...
30.07.2020 3,449 22
Free tools to monitor the health of your server
If you use your own server or a dedicated one, you have to make sure everything is running smoothly. This may seem like a tough challenge, especially if you’re not very experienced. But it’s actually ...
28.07.2020 6,650 18
How to configure and manage the firewall on CentOS 8?
A firewall is a way of monitoring and filtering network traffic. Both incoming and outgoing. This article is for rather advanced users, who are familiar with the concept of a firewall. CentOS 8 has a ...
23.07.2020 3,619 11
How to Enable SMTP Restrictions
SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) is used by a lot of hosts and email systems all over the Internet. It facilitates sending messages between servers and it’s in the basis of POP and IMAP clients as ...
21.07.2020 13,863 12
What is netstat and how to use it?
For those of you, who want to know what netstat is, it is a software utility for network diagnostics with a command-line interface. You can get very precise data about your network and how your device ...
16.07.2020 2,562 14
How to generate SSH keys and how to use them
The topic of security is quite hot in the IT world. Yet, it’s also often neglected. But if you want your site, apps or online services to be well received, you have to put in some effort in their cybe ...
14.07.2020 2,664 16
Why does USB4 matter? A brief history of the USB
The USB was established as a standard to unite the connector types. Throughout the last 20 years it has been steadily working towards this goal, slowly removing the number of connector types up until ...