Tag Archives: Networking

Creating VPNs with OpenVPN

Posted on October 21, 2009 by Ajitabh

Introduction A VPN is a set of tools which allow networks at different locations to be securely connected, using a public network as the transport layer. A VPN produces a virtual “dedicated circuit” over the internet and use cryptography to … Continue reading →

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Changing the IP Address of a Solaris System

Posted on April 11, 2008 by Ajitabh

Use ifconfig to change the IP address immediately ifconfig If the new IP address calls for a different gateway then change it using the route command: route add default route del default Change the hosts’s IP address in /etc/hosts file … Continue reading →

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Setting up SNMP

Posted on January 15, 2007 by Ajitabh

SNMP is Simple Network Management Protocol. It allows the operational statistics of a computer to be stored in object identifiers (OIDs) which can then be remotely queried and changed. For any serious remote monitoring, SNMP is required. I generally prefer … Continue reading →

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NIC Bonding

Posted on November 21, 2005 by Ajitabh

NIC Bonding is a technique in which multiple Network Interface Cards (NICs) are logically bonded together and presented as a single interface to the outside world. Before activating bonding it is recommended that the NICs are working alright. mii-tool can … Continue reading →

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