Windows administrators in modern data centers occasionally deal with Linux systems, for example when a vendor delivers its appliance as a VM running the Linux OS. Beginners need to know basics of ...

A smooth and uninterrupted Wi-Fi connection is more crucial than ever, whether it is for work, leisure, or staying connected with loved ones. While encountering Wi-Fi issues on Windows devices is not ...

When it comes to configuring a new Cisco router, much of the configuration depends on what type of router it is as well as the purpose it will serve. However, every administrator has his or her own ...

When you need a Linux system to have a static IP address rather than one that is set dynamically by DHCP, all that's required is some configuration changes and a restart. Follow these steps to make ...

It's imperative for sys admins to manage IP addressing properly, even in simple networks. Routers, firewalls and monitoring tools all use IP addresses to uniquely identify and organize network devices ...

An IP address is a unique identifier for a specific device on your network. Your router assigns them to these devices using Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP). As you connect new devices to ...

Sample Design and Configuration for Layer 2 Out-of-Band Deployment Sample Design and Configuration for Layer 3 Out-of-Band Deployment This chapter covers the configuration of the Out-of-Band (OOB) ...

As I was going through email received over my end-of-2020 break, I came across a great question. Or more accurately, a great set of questions all related to the cornucopia of YANG models available to ...