networking

I explore the newly announced F5 NGINX service on Azure, explaining why this Platform-as-a-Service offering is preferable to traditional compute-based deployments. By walking through the straightforward provisioning process and initial configuration steps, I demonstrate how to get started with this tool for load balancing and web serving.

If you are curious about enhancing the security of your UniFi network hardware, this post details my experience with the CyberSecurity add-on powered by Proofpoint and Cloudflare. I break down the cost, configuration options like region blocking and content filtering, and share my practical insights on whether this subscription is worth it for home lab users.

After removing invasive tracking scripts to minimize cookies, I switched to Cloudflare’s privacy-friendly Web Analytics to maintain visibility into my site’s traffic without compromising user data. In this post, I share my experience leveraging their free tier to secure my website with SSL/TLS and DDoS protection while enjoying a simple, anonymized view of my audience engagement.

Read on to discover why configuring health alerts for your Azure Site-to-Site VPN is a critical yet often overlooked best practice. I walk you through the simple process of setting up these alerts in the Azure Portal to ensure you are immediately notified if your tunnel connection drops or experiences issues.

I share my experience setting up a Unifi LTE Pro as a backup internet connection, detailing how I navigated the challenge of finding an affordable data plan suitable for infrequent use. This post offers practical insights into integrating the device with a Unifi Dream Machine and selecting a cost-effective SIM contract to ensure network resilience without incurring high monthly fees.