How to Build a Lightweight Network SLA Monitoring Platform with Python
Network visibility isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s essential for keeping operations running smoothly
Tools: Python 3 FastAPI TimescaleDB
Technical Labs & Projects
Step-by-step engineering labs, sequential multi-part projects, packet captures, and threat analysis simulations.
Multi-Part Lab Projects
Structured modular series designed to be executed sequentially
Project Series
3 Parts
Cumulus Linux Data Centre Fabrics
Series breakdown detailing hands-on steps, tools, and technical milestones.
Project Series
3 Parts
OSPF Routing Protocol
Series breakdown detailing hands-on steps, tools, and technical milestones.
Project Series
2 Parts
pfSense Perimeter Security
Series breakdown detailing hands-on steps, tools, and technical milestones.
All Technical Labs
Complete catalog of technical walkthroughs and simulations
Lab Network Security
Building a Site-to-Site IPsec VPN: A Practical Lab Guide
Introduction: Why Do We Need VPNs? The internet is fundamentally a wild, untrusted place
Tools: pfSense Cisco IOS GNS3
Building an Enterprise SOC Visibility Lab: Network Security for SMEs in Nigeria
Most enterprise security guides assume you have an unlimited budget and a massive operations team
Tools: Security Onion pfSense GNS3
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Building a Resilient Multi-Vendor Data Centre Fabric: A Cumulus MLAG and VRR Deep Dive
I have been spending quite a bit of my time labing on different data centre design models, and let's just say it has been a really exciting journey
Tools: Cumulus Linux Cisco IOS GNS3
Configuring Interface-Level OSPF on Cisco and Cumulus Linux
Building a lab is one thing; making two different networking "philosophies" talk to each other is another game entirely
Tools: Cumulus Linux Cisco IOS GNS3
Cumulus Linux: A Guide to L2 Data Centre Fabrics
In an era where infrastructure is code, some aspects of networking still feel like a black box? Proprietary networking platforms, such as Cisco's IOS, Juniper's...
Tools: Cumulus Linux GNS3
Network Point of Failure: A Definitive Guide to HSRP and STP
Imagine you've built a sleek, high-performance network, only for a single router or switch to fail and bring the entire thing down
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer GNS3
OSPF Routing Protocol: Part 3 – Multi-Area OSPF
In this part of our OSPF troubleshooting series, I redesigned the topology to include three areas: Area 0 (the backbone), Area 1, and Area 2
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer Cisco IOS
OSPF Routing Protocol: Part 2
DOWNLOAD PACKET TRACER FILE To make this lesson easier to follow, I've included the Packet Tracer file for download
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer Cisco IOS
How To Configure Firewall Rules On Pfsense
Having installed the pfSense firewall, it's crucial to establish firewall rules that safeguard your network's perimeter
Tools: pfSense VirtualBox
OSPF Routing Protocol: Part 1
From the last session , we successfully configured all the router interfaces and the switch with the IP addresses we generated while learning about subnetting
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer Cisco IOS
Connecting the Switchs To The Routers And Initial Configurations
We're ready to start linking the switches to our networks, even though we have yet to configure the routes on the routers
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer
How To Configure Router Interface IP In Packet Tracer
Building on the previous post, I trust you've successfully set up the infrastructure by linking the routers in Cisco Packet Tracer following the provided steps ...
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer
Guide to Choosing and Setting Up Routers in Packet Tracer
Building upon the foundational concepts of Network design covered in the previous lesson , where we delved into the intricacies of subnetting IPv4 addresses to...
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer
How To Install PFSense Firewall on VirtualBox
PfSense stands out as an open-source firewall based on FreeBSD, earning its reputation as my top choice for live deployment in medium to small-scale enterprises...
Tools: pfSense VirtualBox
How to Design a Campus Network: IPv4 Subnetting
In this blog series, I will guide you through the steps of creating a campus network using Cisco Packet Tracer
Tools: Cisco Packet Tracer