A guide to designing a hub virtual network for a secure hub & spoke architecture in Microsoft Azure, focusing on core principles and functions.
Explains the layers of routing in Azure networking, debunking common misconceptions and detailing how NICs act as routers.
Explains why traditional subnet logic doesn't apply in Azure and how to design secure network segmentation using NSGs instead.
Introducing pping, a command-line tool for checking if network ports are open, similar to ping but for TCP ports.
An introduction to the Domain Name System (DNS), explaining its hierarchical structure, how DNS lookups work, and includes command-line examples.
AWS is accelerating IPv6 adoption across its services, driven by new charges for IPv4 addresses and the need to modernize networking.
Explains how Azure's software-defined networking abstracts physical infrastructure, making virtual networks a conceptual layer rather than physical entities.
Interview with Dr. Nick Feamster on network measurement, machine learning, and the Internet Equity Initiative's work on broadband access.
A beginner's guide to creating a simple TCP server using the Tokio async runtime for Rust.
A hands-on guide and workshop for writing network applications using the Tokio async runtime in Rust.
Explores new Azure network security features like default outbound access removal and virtual network encryption for a Zero Trust approach.
A guide on integrating ControlD DNS with Tailscale to resolve device names while using custom DNS endpoints.
Explores architectural solutions for handling overlapping IP address spaces in Azure, focusing on VNET-to-VNET NAT and Private Link for services like AKS and Databricks.
Explores the benefits of IRC for open communities, comparing channels to meeting rooms in a virtual co-working space.
Explains DNS resolution on Linux and Kubernetes, focusing on troubleshooting a common Kubernetes DNS warning message.
Discusses the retirement of Azure's default outbound access for VMs in 2025, explaining the security reasons and urging preparation.
A software engineer shares a curated list of impactful books covering computer fundamentals, operating systems, networking, and platform internals.
An organizer shares 11 years of experience running a local tech meetup, covering motivation, team building, and community growth.
A developer shares personal experiences and advice on overcoming social anxiety to network effectively at tech conferences.
A Microsoft MVP shares practical tips and advice for first-time attendees of the MVP Summit 2024, covering logistics, accommodation, and networking.
