How to backup and Restore ISPConfig 3

I recently backup and restored an ISPConfig 3 server root@za-02-802:#mkdir -p /backups/os/ispconfigbkuproot@za-02-802:#cd /backups/os/ispconfigbkup Back up all of the databases on a server: root@za-02-802:/backups/os/ispconfigbkup# mysqldump -u root -p –all-databases > all-database.sql root@za-02-802:/backups/os/ispconfigbkup# tar -pczf completeserverbackup.tar.gz /backups/os/all-database.sql /home /var/vmail /var/log /var/www /var/lib /etc /opt/letsencrypt /usr/local/ispconfig Restore to a New Server or Reinstallation root@za-02-802:#mkdir -p /backups/os/ispconfigbkup root@za-02-802:~# cd… Read More »

How to Upgrade IOS Image on Cisco Catalyst Switch 2960x

Firstly before upgrading IOS, you need to obtain the latest IOS version by logging on to Cisco Software Central at https://software.cisco.com/ and selecting your device type and version. Please note that configure, price, and order Cisco products, software, and services. Available to partners and to customers with a direct purchasing agreement. In my case I… Read More »

How to Configure the Cisco Switch to Run SSH

For SSH to work, your Cisco switch needs an RSA public/private key pair. The VTY relies on SSH for its secure transport. Follow these steps to set up your Cisco Switch to run SSH: Switch#conf tEnter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z.Switch(config)#hostname HO1HO1(config)#ip domain-name magwinya.co.zaHO1(config)#crypto key generate rsa% You already have RSA keys defined… Read More »

How to Restrict VTY – SSH access to a specific IP

Controlling Access to a VTY via SSH to a specific IP helps improve security to your Cisco Switches or Routers. You can control who can access the virtual terminal lines (vtys) to a router or Cisco Switch by applying an access list to inbound vtys. Switch(config)#access-list 1 remark “Restrict SSH Access” Switch(config)#access-list 1 permit host… Read More »

How to configure banner MOTD on Cisco switch

In this article I show you how to configure banner MOTD on Cisco switch. To configure the message-of-the-day (MOTD) banner that displays when the user logs in to a Cisco 2900 Series switch, use the banner motd command. Switch#conf t Enter configuration commands, one per line. End with CNTL/Z. Switch(config)# Switch(config)#banner motd ! Enter TEXT… Read More »

How to Initially Configure a Cisco Switch Tutorial

Configuring the Switch for the First Time. This guide describes how to initially configure a Catalyst 2900 series switch. To configure your switch you need a Cisco Console Cable, coupled with USB to 1 Serial (9 Pin) Port. This is totally dependent to the model of your Laptop. Step 1: Connect to your Cisco Switch… Read More »

NQF Levels

National Qualifications Framework NQF Levels All qualifications are graded on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework), so you’ve probably seen mention of the NQF before. The objectives of the NQF are to: Create an integrated national framework for learning achievements Facilitate access to, and mobility and progression within education, training and career paths Enhance the quality… Read More »

Installing PowerDNS (With MySQL Backend) on Debian

PowerDNS is a DNS server, written in C++ and licensed under the GPL. It runs on most Unix derivatives. PowerDNS features a large number of different backends ranging from simple BIND style zonefiles to relational databases and load balancing/failover algorithms. A DNS recursor is provided as a separate program. Installation of the PowerDNS Authoritative server… Read More »

SimpliVity Data Virtualization Platform Architecture

Simplify and scale your data center infrastructure through SimpliVity data virtualization platform using hyper-convergence. SimpliVity is accelerating its technology leadership in hyper-converged infrastructure space, definitely a killer technology and a major disruptive solution in the evolution of converged infrastructure. With SimpliVity, the hyper-converged technologies is a really change the game. Are you considering a move… Read More »