Squid writes to various log and journal files as it runs. These files will continually increase in size unless you take steps to “rotate” them. Rotation refers to the process of closing a log file, renaming it, and opening a new log file. [...]
Introduction to Windows Firewall
The introduction of high-speed Internet connectivity has created a powerful and extraordinary computer networking experience. This newfound burst of bandwidth has launched new innovations in information exchange, media access, and other advanced computing experiences. Unfortunately, this technology has also created a very accessible conduit to the internals of your computer. Using these [...]
From the mailbag, Jesse C. writes:
I have been assigned a project within my organization to perform OS Fingerprinting on subnets. What I find is that end-users that do not use Windows Firewall (have it disabled or not installed), I am able to detect their OS with no problem. The problem lies that many new users [...]
Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS) defines a mechanism for packet forwarding in network routers. It was originally developed to provide faster packet forwarding than traditional IP routing, although improvements in router hardware have reduced the importance [...]
Short for Multiprotocol Label Switching, an IETF initiative that integrates Layer 2 information about network links (bandwidth, latency, utilization) into Layer 3 (IP) within a particular autonomous system–or ISP–in order to simplify and improve IP-packet exchange. MPLS gives network operators a great deal of flexibility to divert and route traffic around link failures, congestion, and [...]
Follow these steps to quickly find the Internet Protocol (IP) and Media Access Control (MAC) address of a computer running Windows XP, Windows 2000, or Windows NT.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: seconds
Here’s How:
Click the Start menu button on the Windows taskbar.
Click Run… on this menu.
Type cmd in the text box that appears. A command prompt window launches [...]
