Tag: sample-code
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pfSense QEMU Guest Agent
Virtualization has become a key component of modern IT infrastructure. Proxmox and pfSense are two popular open-source solutions for virtualization and network management. While both are great standalone tools, combining them can lead to even greater benefits. One way to integrate these tools is through the QEMU Guest Agent, a tool that allows for bi-directional…
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Realtek RTL8125b and pfSense 2.6 for 2.5gbps WAN
In order to fully use the 1.4 gbps service from my ISP, I needed to install a 2.5gbps NIC in my pfSense system hosted in Proxmox. From my research, the Realtek RTL8125b appeared to be the only NIC that could fit my system, but a lot of people have posted online about their problems with…
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NUT and Eaton 9130 Powerware UPS with MS NMC
Network UPS Tools (NUT) is a valuable suite of software for anyone who wants to monitor and manage their power infrastructure. It is easy to use and configure, and it supports a wide range of UPS devices, including the Eaton Powerware 9130 UPS. Most guides I’ve found online will explain how to set up a…
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Convert WD Easystore / Elements WD100EMAZ to 4Kn
A WD Easystore or Elements USB external hard drive can be shucked and used as an internal hard drive. If your 10TB version of the USB drive contains the model WD100EMAZ, you can use the following instructions to convert it into a 4K native (4Kn) drive. First, download the WD Hugo program, which can be…
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Performance Tuning for ZFS Pool
ZFS is a popular file system for managing large amounts of data due to its robustness, data integrity, and ease of use. However, optimizing ZFS for maximum performance can be a daunting task. In this blog post, we will explore some tips and best practices for tuning ZFS performance. About ZFS ZFS, short for Zettabyte…
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Use Bonnie++ to benchmark Linux disk and file system
Bonnie++ is a free disk and file system benchmarking tool for measuring I/O performance on Linux systems. In Ubuntu, use the apt command to install the bonnie++ package: Run bonnie++ with the following attributes: For example, to benchmark a ZFS pool located at /tank on a system with 16G of RAM, with “MyTest” as the name of the label for…
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Implement EAP-TLS with pfSense and FreeRADIUS
This guide shows how pfSense can be configured to implement EAP-TLS for a more secure method of WiFi authentication. Create Certificate Authority and Certificates Install and Configure FreeRADIUS Server Configure User Device Configure Access Point [To be completed]
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pfSense and HAproxy config for TP-Link Omada SDN Controller v5
Here’s how to setup pfSense and HAproxy for the Omada SDN Controller by TP-Link. This should work on the most recent version 5 of the SDN as of the date of this post. Omada Controller Settings Log into your Omada management page and then navigate to Settings>Controller. Under the section heading “Access Config”, disable “Redirect…
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How to Forward Pi-Hole Log Messages and Events to Graylog
rsyslog can be used to forward Pi-hole’s log messages and events to Graylog. The imfile module of rsyslog allows you to convert any logs or other text messages into a syslog message format. By using the input module imfile with the output module omfwd, you can send the converted syslog messages from Pi-hole to Graylog. On your Pi-hole server,…
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How to Change NetDocuments Column Widths
NetDocuments has a lot of options available to customize the user interface but there is one annoyance when working on a high resolution monitor with a large screen space. NetDocs will make the width of the left column of the search results way too big because the width is based on the percentage of the…