Fixed Service Proxy

Fixed Service Proxy This service subcommand establishes a service-independent relationship between an apparent IP Address on a public interface, and an actual IP Address on the private side. Any service request from the public area that is addressed to the apparent IP Address is redirected to the actual service provider on the private network. Conversely, … Continue reading →

Types of servers

Different servers do different jobs, from serving e-mail and video to protecting internal networks and hosting Web sites. Learn about the many types of servers used today. This list, courtesy of ServerWatch.com, categorizes the many different types of servers used in the marketplace today. Click on the type of server you’d like to know more about, … Continue reading →

Troubleshooting networking using the OSI model

When troubleshooting networking it is always sensible to approach the problem from the perspective of the OSI model. The OSI, or Open System Interconnection, model defines a networking framework for implementing protocols in seven layers. The beauty of this model is the fact that you can individually troubleshoot every layer using simple methods. I suggest … Continue reading →