December 8, 2008 Open Source, System Administration, network tools, router configuration Comments Off
Handy iperf commands for quick network testing
November 24, 2008
Infrastructure, Open Source, System Administration, network tools
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In this week’s blog, I want to go through a few handy use cases for iperf via the command line. Before we get too far into these examples, a quick tip to use for future reference is that if you can build your command in the Jperf gui to get the command syntax built instead of command line iteration trial and error.
Use iperf for quick and easy network tests
November 17, 2008
Infrastructure, Open Source, System Administration, network tools
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Untangle releases Re-Router as a Windows gateway
September 16, 2008
Open Source, System Administration, router configuration, security
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The popular Untangle gateway product now offers a Windows-based solution. The best part is, no dedicated hardware or extra interfaces are required. The Re-Router product makes protecting the SOHO keeps even easier.
Untangle, Inc. has released the Untangle on Windows open source gateway software for use on Windows PCs. Until now, Untangle has provided a Linux-based […]
Untangle appliance tackles spyware at the gateway
September 9, 2008
Infrastructure, Open Source, network tools, security
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Protecting clients against spyware only from URL filtering is not enough. Here is a free solution that will inspect traffic for known malicious content and protect in three ways other than URLs alone.
I continually am amazed by the free functionality available in the open source community. Today’s example is the spyware engine for the Untangle […]
Chrome has a convert, caveats notwithstanding
September 3, 2008
General, News, Open Source, Virtualization
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Untangle appliance offers free QoS
August 25, 2008
Open Source, System Administration, network tools
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The Untangle appliance offers many free services in its gateway product. One more feature is the QoS network application that adds to the compelling list of features that make up a strong solution for the SOHO.
QoS for the small office or home office (SOHO) does not need to be a wish list item any longer. […]
Open source tools becoming commercial products? This can be a good thing.
August 11, 2008
Open Source, network tools
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Making an effort to be familiar with the open source tool community is important, as good software is generally the product of community development. They may be part of your core infrastructure as needs arise.
Open source tools in some capacity find their way into the enterprise IT environment. While some open source efforts will stall […]
Active Directory User authentication with the Untangle appliance
July 21, 2008
Infrastructure, Open Source
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The ability to bring low cost solutions with high functionality is priority one for most SOHO’s. Untangle offers Active Directory authentication for the remote portal at an incredible price.
In last week’s network blog, I mentioned the Untangle appliance for gateway connectivity. One feature that can really take the open source tools to the next level […]
Untangle gateway continues to impress in open source gateways
July 14, 2008
Dial-in VPN, Linux, Open Source
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Recently, I have been evaluating various gateways for Internet facing devices for the small office or home office (SOHO) over the last few weeks. This functionality in this space continues to impress me, and the best part is that a lot of it is available for free. I am currently working with the Untangle Gateway […]
