TCP IP Networking
Introduction to Datacenter Technology This article provides a technical overview of datacenter technologies and systems. Datacenters form the backbone of the digital world, acting as the central hubs where computing resources are concentrated for remote access. These sprawling complexes of servers, networking equipment, and other hardware allow for the seamless delivery and storage of data, ... Read more
Free training resources for TCP IP networking Starting your journey in the TCP IP networking stack, it is important to understand concepts but also to put these networking concepts into a hands-on perspective. This article provides a list of free training resources for TCP IP networking.
Introduction Stateless and stateful systems are two distinct approaches in information technology which handle and manage data and transactions differently. This article explores the differences between these two concepts and provide examples of stateless and stateful technologies in both software development and infrastructure systems. Stateless Systems In a stateless system, the server or application does ... Read more
Introduction to load balancing Load balancing plays a vital role in distributing network traffic efficiently across multiple servers or resources. This article provides a comprehensive overview of load balancers, including their theory, design considerations, persistence types, and load balancing methods. Furthermore, it presents a detailed list of commercial and open source load balancer solutions. Load ... Read more
Introduction to VPN and Zero Trust clients VPN (Virtual Private Network) and Zero Trust are both approaches to network security, but they differ in their underlying principles and methods of securing network connections. VPN (Virtual Private Network) A VPN is a network technology that creates a secure and encrypted connection over a public network, such ... Read more
In this post, we will be reflecting on legacy Internet protocols. Some of these protocols are now completely deprecated and have become obsolete, while others continue to survive and are regarded as retro-style Internet services. This type of information belongs to what is widely referred to as retrocomputing. For any users out there who have ... Read more
Introduction As discussed in a previous blog post regarding Azure load balancing service options, Azure Front Door (AFD) is one of the many available load balancing options in Azure, the alternative options being the following: Azure Front Door allows for a truly global service which includes Web Application Firewall (WAF), Content Delivery Network (CDN) and ... Read more
Internet real-time maps The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way the world lives, works, and connects. TeleGeography is curating news and providing analysis on the impact this is having on global networks. Telegeography has put up a blog with live information collected from hundreds of network operators, datacenter operators and ISPs around the globe which ... Read more
Introduction The TCP Optimizer is a free, easy Windows program that provides an intuitive interface for tuning and optimizing your Internet connection. There is no installation required, just download and run as administrator. When optimizing your Windows network connections with TCP Optimizer, take into account my other KB article on how to troubleshoot your Internet ... Read more
This post discusses status pages for cloud service providers. The post is also available in my podcast. Introduction to status pages It is a best practice for every cloud service provider (and more generally any company offering cloud services to end-users, such as an independent cloud software vendor) to operate a Web application called status ... Read more
