Register SQL Server Installation with Azure and using Azure Update Manager for Patching
To register a SQL Server installation with Azure, you typically use the SQL IaaS Agent extension for Azure Virtual Machines….
Mastering BGP between Check Point and Azure
Enabling BGP (Border Gateway Protocol) on a Check Point Security Gateway running GAiA allows the device to dynamically exchange routing…
Step-by-Step Guide: Setting up a route-based S2S IPSec VPN Tunnel between Azure and On-Premise by using the Check Point GAiA Security Gateway for the on-premise VPN Device
In one of my last posts we saw how to set up the Check Point GAiA as Security Gateway appliance…
Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up Juniper vSRX3 Appliance
The Juniper vSRX3 is a virtual firewall appliance that delivers next-generation security services in virtualized and cloud environments. It runs…
Set up a Central Log Server with syslog-ng daemon on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
Centralized logging is essential for monitoring, troubleshooting, and securing enterprise systems. On SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES), the syslog-ng daemon…
Step-by-Step Guide: Setting Up Check Point GAiA as Security Gateway
Gaia is the Check Point next generation operating system for security applications. In Greek mythology, Gaia is the mother of all, which represents closely integrated parts…
Mastering Azure Firewall Forced Tunneling Configuration
In my previous post we saw how to set up an Azure Hub-Spoke Network Architecture by using Azure Firewall and…
Set up an Azure Hub-Spoke Network Architecture by using Azure Firewall and S2S IPSec VPN Cross-premises Network Connection
A hub-spoke network architecture in Azure provides a scalable and secure way to centralize shared services (like Azure Firewall) in a hub virtual…
resize2fs Superblock Checksum Error – What It Means and How to Fix It
After extending a logical volume (e.g., using LVM), it’s common to resize the filesystem to make use of the newly…
VMware Public Patch Repository URLs were deprecated as of April 23, 2025
As of April 23, 2025, VMware’s public patch and update repository URLs have been officially deprecated following the transition to…
