Linux 101: Use ifconfig in Linux to configure your network Your email has been sent Many Windows administrators are familiar with the ipconfig command line utility, which is used to get information ...

When you need a Linux system to have a static IP address rather than one that is set dynamically by DHCP, all that's required is some configuration changes and a restart. Follow these steps to make ...

Linux systems provide a lot of useful commands for reviewing network configuration and connections. Here's a look at a few, including ifquery, ifup, ifdown and ifconfig. There are a lot of commands ...

In the vast ocean of network communications, Network Address Translation (NAT) stands as a pivotal lighthouse, guiding the flow of data packets to their correct destinations while conserving the ...

If you’re considering adding Linux to your data center, or your company is looking at promoting you to become their first (or next) Linux admin, you probably understand there are lots of commands to ...

It's usually possible to set up a networked printer to work with Linux, which is especially useful in offices where workstations or servers use that popular operating system. You'll generally need to ...

In our first installment, we described why you need a Linux-based network appliances. Today, we’re going to start construction. (Please see the Introduction to this series for hardware requirements.) ...

It's no surprise that Linux makes a great router and firewall. A lesser-known fact is that you also can use Linux as an Ethernet bridge and VLAN switch, and that these features are similarly powerful, ...