Virtual routing and forwarding (VRF) is a network virtualization technique allowing traffic isolation at the layer 3 (L3) of the OSI model by creating independent routing and forwarding domains. It is essentially the combination of a separate routing table and associated network interfaces. Other networking techniques exist but are operating at a different levels—such as…

Want to see some wildly skillful LEGO construction? Check out [Banana Gear Studios]’ omni-directional treadmill which showcases not only how such a thing works, but demonstrates some pretty impressive problem solving in the process. Construction was far from straightforward! A 9×9 grid of LEGO shafts all turning in unison is just one of the non-trivial…

When it comes to cybersecurity, vulnerability management is one of the older technologies that still play a critical role in securing our assets. It is often overlooked, disregarded, or considered only for checkbox compliance needs, but a proper vulnerability management program can play a critical role in avoiding a series of data breaches. CIS Control…

In a team environment, it’s all about playing nice with others. The same could be said of your technology team (or stack), and its various components. The problem of disparate, complex systems – each coming from disparate, complex places – all being thrown together in an enterprise has been one the industry has been mulling…

In today’s fast-paced digital world, businesses must be ready for anything. Imagine launching your product or service online, and everything’s going great-until a traffic spike occurs. Suddenly, your website crashes, and your customers can’t access your offerings. What happened? The culprit is most probably poor web architecture that wasn’t built for scalability. You understand the…