I started with acloud.guru AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate course. https://acloudguru.com/course/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-saa-c02 If you get the pro subscription, you get access to labs without having to create your own AWS accounts. I think it’s 50 bucks a month, but you may be able to find this on Udemy for cheaper. AWS Read more…
Ubuntu, RHEL and Suse are now the only “supported” distros when it comes to the proprietary AMD GPU drivers. Historically, nvidia has always had the worst opensource driver for linux, but some would argue the best closed source driver. AMD has been the other way around. Opensource AMD GPU drivers Read more…
When I was first starting out in IT, I had to get Compaq and IBM laptop certifications so I could RMA parts to repair the mountain of systems on my desk. I lost so many screws it isn’t even funny. I always loved the old late 90s IBM laptops for Read more…
Information: A user reported strange computer activity to their support staff. Support was so good that the first thing they did was to snap a memory image before the computer was rebooted. Once the technical staff acquired the memory, they were also able to grab an image of the system Read more…
Software versions: Bro 2.5.1 – on Debian 8.9 bro server Logstash 2.2.4 on Debian 8.9 bro server Elasticsearch 2.4.6 on Debian 8.9 ELK server Kibana 4.3.0.9369 on Debian 8.9 ELK server First install Java on both systems: sudo add-apt-repository -y ppa:webupd8team/java sudo apt-get update sudo apt-get -y install oracle-java8-installer Read more…
This .htaccess blocks bots, search engine index, wget, curl, and access to itself. Enable via /etc/apache2/sites-available/whateversite.conf. <Directory “/var/www/html/whateversite”> AllowOverride All </Directory> .htaccess file. <Files .htaccess> deny from all </Files> RewriteEngine on RewriteBase / RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} AhrefsBot [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} Baiduspider [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} Ezooms [OR] RewriteCond %{HTTP_USER_AGENT} MJ12bot [OR] Read more…
Google and others have been working on implementing DNS over HTTPS. https://tools.ietf.org/id/draft-hoffman-dns-over-https-00.html This allows bypass of things like RPZ, DNS blackholes, and other protections. All the more reason to start thinking about SSL inspection. The right to privacy is understandable, but protecting users, assets, and data is more important. This Read more…
Here’s how to install the CA certificate on multiple platforms for MITM. For Linux you have to import certificates into individual browsers. For Firefox, go to edit/preferences/advanced/certificates/view and import the cert under authorities. Check the box for “Identifies Websites.” For Chrome, click settings, search for cert, and open ‘Manage Certificates.’ Read more…
Got this new XPS 15 9560 and it screams. Dual booting with Win10 for gaming, and Arch as my daily driver. I am absolutely loving it. I really enjoy XFCE, but it has several scaling issues at 4K and I grew tired of it quickly. Gnome3 is working out much Read more…
1. Install openvpn on OpenELEC: In Kodi select SYSTEM / File Manager Select Add Source / Select None Type http://fusion.tvaddons.ag and select Done Highlight the box underneath and type “fusion” Select OK Go back to your Home Screen and Select SYSTEM Select Add-Ons / Select Install from zip file / Read more…