Traditionally, network security (firewalls to block unauthorized users, Intrusion Prevention Systems (IPS) to keep attackers out, Web filters to avoid misuse of Internet browsing, and antivirus software to block malicious programs) required separate boxes with increased cost and complexity. Unified Threat Management (UTM) makes network security less complex, cheaper, and more effective by consolidating all these components. This book explains the advantages of using UTM and how it works, p...

Your guide to learning Active Directory the quick and easy wayWhether you're new to Active Directory (AD) or a savvy system administrator looking to brush up on your skills, Active Directory for Dummies will steer you in the right direction. Since its original release, Microsoft's implementation of the lightweight directory access protocol (LDAP) for the Windows Server line of networking software has become one of the most popular directory service products in the world. If you're ...

Simple packet filters are becoming a thing of the past. Even the open-source domain is moving towards Next-Generation Firewalls. OPNsense is a top player when it comes to intrusion detection, application control, web filtering, and Antivirus.No network is too insignificant to be spared by an attacker. Even home networks, washing machines, and smartwatches are under threat and require a secure environment.Firewalls are a component of the security concept. Th...

How prepared are you to build fast and efficient web applications? This eloquent book provides what every web developer should know about the network, from fundamental limitations that affect performance to major innovations for building even more powerful browser applications—including HTTP 2.0 and XHR improvements, Server-Sent Events (SSE), WebSocket, and WebRTC.Author Ilya Grigorik, a web performance engineer at Google, demonstrates performance optimization best practices for TC...

Discover real world scenarios for Proxmox troubleshooting and become an expert cloud builderAbout This BookFormulate Proxmox-based solutions and set up virtual machines of any size while gaining expertise even on the most complex multi-cluster setupsMaster the skills needed to analyze, monitor, and troubleshoot real-world virtual environmentsThis is the most up-to-date title on mastering Proxmox, with examples based on the new Li...

Originally released in 1996, Netcat is a netowrking program designed to read and write data across both Transmission Control Protocol TCP and User Datagram Protocol (UDP) connections using the TCP/Internet Protocol (IP) protocol suite. Netcat is often referred to as a "Swiss Army knife" utility, and for good reason. Just like the multi-function usefullness of the venerable Swiss Army pocket knife, Netcat's functionality is helpful as both a standalone program and a backe-end tool in a wide...

Go-to guide for using Microsoft's updated Hyper-V as a virtualization solutionWindows Server 2012 Hyper-V offers greater scalability, new components, and more options than ever before for large enterprise systems and small/medium businesses. Windows Server 2012 Hyper-V Installation and Configuration Guide is the place to start learning about this new cloud operating system. You'll get up to speed on the architecture, basic deployment and upgrading, creatin...

Written as an interactive tutorial, this book covers the core of BackTrack with real-world examples and step-by-step instructions to provide professional guidelines and recommendations to you. The book is designed in a simple and intuitive manner, which allows you to explore the whole BackTrack testing process or study parts of it individually. If you are an IT security professional or network administrator who has a basic knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems including awareness of in...

New edition of the bestselling guide to Mastering Windows Server, updated to Windows Server 2022 with improved security, better platform flexibility, new windows admin center, upgraded Hyper-V manager and hybrid cloud supportKey FeaturesDevelop necessary skills to design and implement Microsoft Server 2019 in enterprise environmentProvide support to your medium to large enterprise and leverage your experience in administering Microsoft Server 2019

Learn, prepare, and practice for exam successMaster every topic on Microsoft’s new MCTS 70-640 exam.Assess your knowledge and focus your learning.Get the practical workplace knowledge you need!CD Includes Complete Sample ExamStart-to-finish MCTS 70-640 preparation from top Microsoft technology consultant, trainer, and author Don Poulton!Master every MCTS 70-640 topic!DNS and domain installation, including zones

Work with one of the most efficient open-source FreeBSD-based firewall and routing solutions to secure your network with easeKey FeaturesLearn end-to-end OPNsense firewall implementation and managementDefend against attacks by leveraging third-party plugins such as Nginx and SenseiGrasp hands-on examples and labs to become proficient with OPNsense firewallBook DescriptionOPNsense is one of the most powerful open source firewa...

Trust the best-selling Official Cert Guide series from Cisco Press to help you learn, prepare, and practice for exam success. They are built with the objective of providing assessment, review, and practice to help ensure you are fully prepared for your certification exam.Master CCNP Security Identity Management SISE 300-715 exam topicsAssess your knowledge with chapter-opening quizzesReview key concepts with exam preparation tasksThis is the...