Load Balancing Exchange with HAProxy
During a recent Exchange migration, I faced a challenge familiar to many IT pros: bandwidth usage surged during mailbox syncs, and I needed a way to load balance Exchange traffic reliably—without the high cost...
Category: Network
Build VPP Debian packages on Debian
Vector Packet Processing (VPP), developed by FD.io, is a high-performance userspace network stack designed for fast packet processing. Whether you’re a network engineer, developer, or enthusiast, and you’re looking to build VPP from source...
Change the Master role in a Juniper VC
Introduction In this article, I will explain how to change the Master role in a Juniper VC. Ever found yourself frustrated while managing a Juniper Virtual Chassis (VC) and discovering that your master is...
Virtual chassis on Juniper QFX5100-48S-6Q
Introduction This article I will describe the configuration of a virtual chassis on Juniper QFX5100-48S-6Q. Configuring a virtual chassis (VC) in Junos may seem like a daunting task at first, but with a systematic...
MikroTik – BGP advertised routes – update
Display BGP advertised routes on RouterOS About a year ago, I wrote a post dubbed MikroTik – BGP advertised routes about displaying BGP advertised routes in RouterOS. My article lingered in my drafts for...
How the internet really works
IP Transit and Tiers of Transit Providers In this article, we will talk about IP Transit and Tiers of Transit Providers. The Internet is made up of a diverse range of Internet Service Providers...
BGP and RPKI and why you should implement it
The benefits of implementing BGP and RPKI for network security In this article, I will explain the benefits of implementing RPKI within your BGP network. The implementation of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) and Resource...
Measuring bandwidth usage
An overview of different methods Bandwidth usage measurement can be a confusing topic, with various methods available and each one having its own advantages and limitations. Among the most commonly used methods is the...
MikroTik – BGP advertised routes
Display BGP advertised routes on RouterOS This article lingered in my drafts for an extended period without being published. Soon after its completion, MikroTik addressed the issue, prompting the need for a new article...
Find Cisco VTP primary
Find Cisco VTP primary How would you find Cisco VTP primary? If you’re trying to add a Virtual Local Area Network (VLAN) on a Cisco switch but unable to do so, it could be...