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OS X Leopard Hacks

OS X Leopard Hacks

Here are a few settings you can change using the OS X defaults command to access some system parameters. As always, proceed with caution, and don’t mess with things of which you …

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Demystifying Cisco Config Register Bits

Demystifying Cisco Config Register Bits

Ever accidentally set your config register to a random value that isn’t in the Cisco documentation? No? Neither have I, but one day I encountered someone on #cisco that had. So I …

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Securing SSH against bruteforce attacks

Securing SSH against bruteforce attacks

This is one of the methods I’ve used in the past to secure a Linux host against brute force ssh attacks. While its not a perfect method, it does a good job of preventing 100s of …

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Regular Expression Basics

Regular Expression Basics

Before I even get started, I want to mention that not all regular expression metacharacters are supported in every application. Keep this in mind when building your matches. …

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Cisco IOS Tips and Tricks

Cisco IOS Tips and Tricks

So, I’m sure these have been posted almost on every networking blog under the sun, but who knows, right? Here are a few tips and tricks to help you move around the IOS a bit …

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Working on my new lab setup

Working on my new lab setup

So, I purchased a couple extra routers, and a second layer3 switch from @usedciscoguy. He gave me a really good deal and I plan on purchasing a 6500 series switch from him as soon …

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