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NAT_Lab

Engineering Network Address Translation: Static, Dynamic, and PAT

03/14/2026

Detailed CCNP lab covering Network Address Translation (NAT). Includes configuration and verification of Static NAT, Dynamic NAT, and NAT Overload (PAT), along with analysis of translation tables and timeout behavior. Designed to provide clear, hands-on guidance for understanding NAT in practical network environments.

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Essentials of Network Address Translation Under the Hood (CCNP Notes)

03/14/2026

Comprehensive CCNP notes on the essentials of Network Address Translation (NAT). Covers Static NAT, Dynamic NAT, and PAT, along with NAT tables, timeout values, and verification commands. Clear explanations and examples make it a practical reference for CCNP studies and real-world NAT configurations.

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PBR_Lab

Self-Hosting Your Spotify: A Personal Spotify Analytics Dashboard

03/08/2026

Learn how to self-host a personal Spotify analytics dashboard and gain insights into your listening habits anytime.

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Engineering Packet Flow Control with Policy-Based Routing and Basic IP SLA

03/07/2026

In this lab, you will learn to implement Policy-Based Routing (PBR) to control packet flow and use Basic IP SLA for path monitoring and failover.

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Policy-Based Routing and Route Maps Under The Hood (CCNP Notes)

03/07/2026

Policy-Based Routing (PBR) gives network engineers the ability to override traditional destination-based routing and steer traffic based on specific policies. In these CCNP notes, we break down how PBR works under the hood using route-maps, ACLs, and interface policies. Learn how routers evaluate packet attributes, apply policy decisions, and redirect traffic to meet business or network design requirements.

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BGP_Lab

Engineering BGP From Peering to Policy

02/28/2026

In this BGP lab, eBGP and iBGP sessions use loopbacks with OSPF redistribution, route reflectors or confederations solve iBGP scaling, path selection is controlled via weight, local preference, AS-path, and MED, and security is enforced with filtering, communities, TTL security, and peer authentication for stable, predictable routing.

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BGP Under the Hood (CCNP Notes)

02/28/2026

BGP is policy-driven, not performance-driven. Learn how eBGP vs iBGP, path attributes, route-maps, and communities control traffic, prevent loops, and secure your network. Scale smarter with Route Reflectors, Confederations, and modern security like MD5 and RPKI.

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FreePBX Multi-Site

FreePBX Multi-Site Homelab: SIP Trunks, Extensions, and Advanced Setup

02/08/2026

Comprehensive guide to building a multi-site FreePBX homelab, including SIP trunk configuration, extension setup, mapping Sangoma S505 phones, and troubleshooting common issues.

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Proxmox Cluster

IPsec at Scale: Hub-and-Spoke Design for NATed Sites

02/06/2026

Step-by-step guide to building a hub-and-spoke IPsec VPN using pfSense, OPNsense, and a StrongSwan hub to securely connect NATed and dynamically addressed networks.

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Proxmox Cluster

Proxmox Cluster with QDevice & Data Center Manager

01/19/2026

Step-by-step guide to building a Proxmox cluster with a QDevice for quorum and linking it to Data Center Manager for centralized monitoring.

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SQL Database

SQL Database Management for a Medical System

10/11/2024

Build a relational database to manage patients, physicians, visits, and payments with automation for smoother workflow.

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Wireless Linux

Wireless Linux LAN

09/13/2024

Learn how to monitor and secure wireless networks on Linux using Aircrack-ng, Kismet, and Fern WiFi Cracker.

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VPN

VPN Essay

04/29/2024

Explore how VPNs work, their protocols, and the difference between hardware and software VPN solutions.

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Zabbix SNMP

Zabbix SNMP Project

03/20/2024

Step-by-step SNMP monitoring setup in Zabbix, including secure monitoring with SNMP v3 for network management.

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Movie Ranker

Movie Ranker

03/14/2024

Discover, rank, and read AI-generated summaries of your favorite movies with a cinematic dark-themed interface.

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Bash Script

My First Bash Script

02/25/2024

Create a Bash CLI tool to upload files to Azure cloud storage quickly and efficiently.

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Windows Answer Files

Automating Windows Installation with Answer Files

02/19/2024

Automate Windows installations with answer files for smooth deployments and disk partitioning setups.

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LAN Build

Build LAN Project

10/24/2023

Design and implement a secure LAN for a financial department, including network architecture, switches, and racks.

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