Are Systems and Network Admins on the Road to Extinction?
Future of I.T jobs This question is asked a lot within the I.T world and in this blog, I can shed some light on the subject. With the introduction of…
Difference between Cat5, Cat5e and Cat6. Which should I use?
Most people when connecting to their broadband service will use either a wired or wireless connection. If you use the latter you will be using an ethernet cable such as…
10 Network Security Best Practices to Keep Hackers at Bay
In today’s digital landscape, securing your network has never been more critical. Malicious users are constantly evolving their tactics, and any unprotected network could become a target. Whether you’re managing…
Whitebox Switching Explained: The Future of Network Flexibility
In the evolving world of enterprise networking, the term whitebox switching has become increasingly prominent. While traditional network switches have long been dominated by proprietary solutions from major vendors, whitebox…
SonicWall TZ300 Setup
Instructions on how to set up your SonicWall TZ300 out of the box. This article covers initial SonicWall setup procedures for a SonicWall TZ300 series firewall. Please note, using the…
DHCP Snooping – Basic concepts and configuration
DHCP is one of those basic fundamentals that all Systems and Network admins should have a firm grasp on. DHCP servers are responsible for providing PCs and devices on your…
What is an Access Control List (ACL) and How to Configure Them!
In the computer networking world, an Access Control List (ACL) is one of the most fundamental components of security. ACLs are a network filter utilized by routers and some switches…
Server Room Maintenance Tasks
One of the most important roles of a Systems administrator or I.T technician is the maintenance of the server room and all equipment that is stored in a server room…
“Host Not Found” when Accessing the Corporate Directory
The “host not found” is an error message that can be found when pressing the Services or Directories buttons, or accessing Extension Mobility from a Cisco desk phone using Cisco…
What is Cisco Expressway?
In this article, I will give you a quick general-level overview of what Cisco Expressway is. I will cover basic fundamentals of its purpose and how it works. Cisco Jabber…