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IP Address Classes

IP address classes were a part of the original addressing scheme defined in the Internet Protocol (IPv4). However, the concept of classes is largely obsolete due to the […]

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Chrony vs NTP

Chrony and NTP (Network Time Protocol) are both protocols and software implementations designed to synchronize the clocks of computers on a network. They aim to ensure that the […]

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Bridge vs Normal Interface

A network interface is a hardware or software component that connects a device, such as a computer or a router, to a network. It allows the device to […]

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What is early kdump feature?

The early kdump is a feature in the Linux operating system that facilitates the capture and analysis of kernel crash dumps in the event of a system crash […]

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ICMP redirects

ICMP redirects are a feature of the Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP), specifically ICMP Router Advertisement and ICMP Redirect messages. These messages are used by routers to inform […]

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How to enhance the security of NFS?

To enhance the security of NFS, especially when you cannot or should not use the no_root_squash option, there are several alternative security measures you can implement. These measures […]

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What is no_root_squash option in NFS?

The no_root_squash option is an important configuration parameter in NFS that determines how the server treats requests from the root user (UID 0) on the NFS client machines. […]