Infrastructure Knowledge Hub

Building a Multi-Site MikroTik Network with OSPF

A complete guide to designing and deploying multi-site OSPF routing with MikroTik RouterOS for enterprise branch offices.

Jan 2025Read Article →

VLAN Segmentation on MikroTik: A Practical Guide

Master VLAN tagging, trunking, and inter-VLAN routing on MikroTik CRS and CCR devices for secure network segmentation.

Feb 2025Read Article →

Site-to-Site IPSec VPN with MikroTik: Complete Setup

Configure IPSec IKEv2 site-to-site VPN tunnels between MikroTik routers for secure inter-office connectivity.

Mar 2025Read Article →

Security15 min read

Zero-Trust Network Architecture with Fortigate

Implementing a zero-trust security model using Fortigate NGFW, SSL inspection, and micro-segmentation for enterprise environments.

Feb 2025Read Article →

Security13 min read

Network Penetration Testing: Getting Started

An introduction to network penetration testing methodology, tools (nmap, Metasploit), and how to identify common vulnerabilities.

Security11 min read

Enterprise Firewall Policy Design Best Practices

Design principles for effective firewall policies: rule ordering, deny-by-default, logging, and periodic review cycles.

Proxmox18 min read

Proxmox VE Cluster Setup for Production Workloads

Step-by-step guide to building a 3-node Proxmox cluster with Ceph storage, HA failover, and live migration for production VMs.

Mar 2025Read Article →

Proxmox12 min read

Proxmox Backup Server: Complete Configuration Guide

Setting up and configuring Proxmox Backup Server for automated VM backups, deduplication, and efficient storage management.

Monitoring10 min read

Zabbix 7.0 Advanced Monitoring: Custom Dashboards

Creating enterprise-grade Zabbix dashboards with custom metrics, triggers, and Grafana integration for infrastructure visibility.

Monitoring16 min read

Building a Network Monitoring Stack with Grafana + Prometheus

Deploy a complete observability stack using Prometheus for metric collection and Grafana for visualization of network KPIs.

Monitoring14 min read

SNMP Monitoring Deep Dive: From OID to Dashboard

Understanding SNMP v2c/v3, walking OID trees, creating custom Zabbix templates for network devices and servers.

Automation14 min read

Ansible for Network Automation: MikroTik & Cisco

Automating network device configuration with Ansible: real playbooks for MikroTik RouterOS and Cisco IOS environments.

Automation17 min read

Python Network Automation with Netmiko and NAPALM

Write Python scripts to automate configuration backups, bulk changes, and network audits using Netmiko and NAPALM libraries.

VMware14 min read

VMware Distributed Switch Design for Enterprise Clusters

Design NSX-free enterprise networking in vSphere with Distributed Virtual Switches, port groups, LACP, and traffic shaping.

Linux16 min read

Linux Server Hardening: Production Security Checklist

Comprehensive security hardening checklist for Linux production servers: SSH, firewall, audit, SELinux, and automated compliance.

Linux11 min read

Nginx as a Reverse Proxy: Load Balancing & SSL Termination

Configure Nginx for reverse proxying, load balancing multiple backends, and SSL termination with Let's Encrypt in production.

Linux15 min read

Linux Kernel Performance Tuning for Network Servers

Optimize Linux kernel parameters for high-throughput network servers: TCP buffers, IRQ affinity, NUMA, and I/O schedulers.

VMware13 min read

VMware vSphere HA: Configuration and Best Practices

Configure High Availability in VMware vSphere: admission control, restart priorities, and proactive HA for production clusters.

Mar 2025Read Article →

MikroTik Bandwidth Management: Queues & Traffic Shaping

Master Simple Queues, Queue Trees, and PCQ in MikroTik RouterOS to control per-user and per-IP bandwidth allocation.

Windows Server15 min read

Active Directory Design for Multi-Site Enterprises

Best practices for designing AD forests, sites, subnets, and replication topology for distributed enterprise environments.

Windows Server12 min read

Windows Server Core Hardening with CIS Benchmarks

Apply CIS Benchmark controls to Windows Server: account policies, audit policies, registry hardening, and automated compliance.

Cisco16 min read

BGP Configuration for Enterprise Internet Redundancy

Configure eBGP dual-homed connectivity for enterprise networks: path selection, policy routing, and failover with Cisco IOS-XE.

Cisco13 min read

QoS Configuration for VoIP on Cisco Networks

Implement end-to-end QoS policies on Cisco routers and switches to prioritize VoIP traffic and eliminate packet loss.

Linux14 min read

LXC/LXD Containers on Linux: System Container Virtualization

Deploy and manage LXC/LXD system containers for lightweight virtualization: networking, storage pools, profiles, and cluster setup.

DevOps14 min read

Docker Networking for Enterprise Applications

Deep dive into Docker bridge, overlay, and macvlan networks for production deployments with multi-host connectivity.

DevOps15 min read

Kubernetes Network Policies: Micro-segmentation in K8s

Implement Kubernetes NetworkPolicy resources for pod-to-pod traffic control, namespace isolation, and egress filtering.

DevOps17 min read

GitOps for Infrastructure: Terraform & Git Workflow

Adopt GitOps practices for infrastructure management: Terraform modules, Git branching, pull request reviews, and automated apply pipelines.

MikroTik15 min read

SD-WAN Deployment for Multi-Branch Enterprises

Design and deploy SD-WAN solutions for distributed enterprise branches: policy-based routing, WAN optimization, and failover.

Cisco15 min read

OSPF Design for Enterprise Networks on Cisco IOS

Design scalable OSPF topologies with areas, summarization, redistribution, and authentication for large enterprise Cisco networks.

Automation13 min read

Designing a Backup & DR Strategy: RTO, RPO, and Testing

Build a comprehensive backup and disaster recovery strategy with defined RTO/RPO targets, backup tiers, and regular testing procedures.

Monitoring9 min read

Network Documentation Best Practices for IT Teams

Create and maintain accurate network documentation: topology diagrams, IP address management, change logs, and runbooks.

DevOps20 min read

Enterprise VoIP with Asterisk FreePBX: Full Setup Guide

Deploy a production VoIP system with Asterisk FreePBX: SIP trunks, extensions, IVR, call queues, and recording.

Monitoring12 min read

Network Capacity Planning: Methodology and Tools

Plan network capacity proactively: traffic analysis, growth modeling, bottleneck identification, and upgrade planning cycles.

DevOps22 min read

Building a Complete Blog Platform: Search, Filtering, Code Highlighting & RSS Feed

A comprehensive guide to building a production-ready blog platform with full-text search, category filtering, syntax highlighting, and RSS feed generation using Next.js, Shiki, and Drizzle ORM.

WireGuard VPN on MikroTik RouterOS 7

Configure WireGuard VPN peers on MikroTik RouterOS 7 for fast, secure remote access and site-to-site tunnels.

MikroTik HotSpot and Captive Portal for Guest Networks

Deploy a MikroTik HotSpot system with user management, bandwidth limits, voucher codes, and custom login pages.

MikroTik15 min read

BGP Routing on MikroTik RouterOS 7: New Routing Engine

Leverage RouterOS 7 new routing engine for BGP sessions, route filters, communities, and redundant ISP connectivity.

MikroTik Dual WAN Failover with Load Balancing

Configure MikroTik dual-WAN with ECMP load balancing, health checks, and automatic failover for high-availability internet.

Scheduler and Scripts in MikroTik: Automating Tasks

Write RouterOS scripts and schedule them with the Scheduler tool to automate repetitive tasks like backups, reports, and interface restarts.

Aug 2026Read Article →

MikroTik CRS Switch: Layer 2 and Layer 3 Management

Configure MikroTik CRS series switches with bridge, VLAN, STP, port isolation, and hardware offloading for line-rate performance.

MikroTik16 min read

MikroTik Advanced Mangle Rules for Traffic Classification

Use MikroTik mangle rules for packet marking, PBR, connection tracking, and QoS classification across complex network topologies.

Security11 min read

SSL/TLS Certificate Management at Scale

Automate SSL/TLS certificate issuance, renewal, and deployment using Lets Encrypt, ACME protocol, and cert-manager in production.

Security15 min read

IDS/IPS with Snort and Suricata: Detection and Prevention

Deploy Snort and Suricata for network intrusion detection: rule management, alert tuning, and integration with SIEM platforms.

Security13 min read

DMZ Architecture: Designing a Secure Perimeter Network

Design multi-zone DMZ architectures with dual firewalls, service tiers, traffic flow policies, and internet-facing server hardening.

Security18 min read

SIEM and Log Management with ELK Stack

Build a SIEM platform using Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana for centralized log collection, correlation, and threat detection.

Security12 min read

SSL VPN Compared: OpenVPN vs WireGuard

Compare OpenVPN and WireGuard for remote access VPN: performance benchmarks, security model, configuration, and use cases.

Security10 min read

Email Security: SPF, DKIM, and DMARC Configuration

Implement SPF, DKIM, and DMARC to protect your domain from email spoofing and phishing attacks with step-by-step DNS configuration.

Security14 min read

Ransomware Defense: Detection, Prevention and Recovery

Build a layered ransomware defense strategy: network segmentation, endpoint protection, immutable backups, and incident response playbooks.

Security13 min read

Vulnerability Scanning with OpenVAS and Greenbone

Set up OpenVAS/Greenbone for continuous vulnerability scanning: scan configs, credential scans, reporting, and remediation workflows.

Linux16 min read

Bash Scripting for SysAdmins: Automation and Monitoring

Write production-ready Bash scripts for log rotation, system health checks, automated alerting, and infrastructure maintenance tasks.

Linux15 min read

LVM, RAID, and ZFS: Linux Storage Management Guide

Configure LVM volumes, software RAID arrays, and ZFS pools on Linux for redundant, flexible, and high-performance storage.

Linux17 min read

Setting Up Postfix Mail Server on Linux

Install and configure Postfix as a production mail server with Dovecot IMAP, SpamAssassin, DKIM signing, and TLS encryption.

Linux12 min read

Linux Network Bonding, VLANs, and Bridges

Configure Linux network bonding for redundancy, 802.1Q VLANs for segmentation, and bridges for VM networking with systemd-networkd.

Linux11 min read

Linux Monitoring with Prometheus Node Exporter

Deploy Prometheus Node Exporter for deep Linux system metrics: CPU, memory, disk, network, and custom collectors with Grafana dashboards.

Linux13 min read

KeepAlived + HAProxy: High Availability Load Balancer

Build an active-passive HA load balancer cluster with Keepalived VRRP and HAProxy for zero-downtime failover in production.

Linux15 min read

Centralized Log Management with ELK Stack on Linux

Deploy the ELK stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) with Filebeat agents for centralized Linux system log collection and analysis.

Cisco13 min read

Spanning Tree Protocol: STP, RSTP, and MSTP on Cisco

Master STP, RSTP, and MSTP on Cisco switches: root bridge election, port states, BPDU guard, PortFast, and loop prevention.

Cisco16 min read

Cisco ACI: Application Centric Infrastructure Fundamentals

Introduction to Cisco ACI architecture: APIC controller, fabric policies, EPGs, contracts, and microsegmentation for data centers.

Cisco14 min read

Multicast Routing with PIM on Cisco Networks

Configure IP multicast routing with PIM-SM and PIM-SSM on Cisco routers for efficient one-to-many traffic distribution.

Cisco14 min read

Cisco SD-Access: DNA Center and Campus Fabric

Overview of Cisco SD-Access with DNA Center: fabric provisioning, policy segmentation, assurance, and automated network management.

VMware16 min read

VMware vSAN: Hyper-Converged Storage Configuration

Configure VMware vSAN for hyper-converged storage: disk groups, policies, stretched clusters, and deduplication/compression.

Email Alerts from MikroTik: Setup and Scripting

Configure MikroTik to send email alerts for interface down events, high CPU, reboot detection, and daily status reports.

Sep 2026Read Article →

VMware13 min read

vCenter Server Upgrade: Step-by-Step Migration Guide

Upgrade vCenter Server from v6.x to v8: pre-upgrade checks, VCSA deployment, migration wizard, and post-upgrade validation.

VMware18 min read

VMware NSX-T: Software-Defined Networking Fundamentals

Get started with VMware NSX-T: transport zones, segments, tier-0/tier-1 gateways, distributed firewall, and NAT configuration.

VMware15 min read

ESXi Host Performance Tuning for Production Workloads

Optimize ESXi hosts for maximum VM performance: NUMA topology, CPU scheduling, memory ballooning, storage I/O, and network tuning.

Proxmox13 min read

Automating Proxmox VE with Terraform

Use the Terraform Proxmox provider to provision VMs, containers, and storage as code with declarative infrastructure management.

Monitoring Bandwidth Usage Per User in MikroTik

Track per-user bandwidth consumption in MikroTik using IP Accounting, Torch tool, and queue statistics.

Dec 2026Read Article →

Proxmox11 min read

LXC Containers in Proxmox VE: Best Practices

Manage LXC containers in Proxmox VE: templates, networking, resource limits, privilege settings, and production-grade configurations.

Proxmox16 min read

GPU Passthrough in Proxmox VE: IOMMU and VFIO Setup

Configure GPU passthrough in Proxmox VE using IOMMU and VFIO for AI/ML workloads, gaming VMs, and CUDA-accelerated tasks.

Monitoring12 min read

NetFlow and sFlow Traffic Analysis for Network Visibility

Collect and analyze NetFlow/sFlow data using nfdump, ntopng, or Elastic Stack for bandwidth accounting and anomaly detection.

Monitoring10 min read

Prometheus Alertmanager: Advanced Routing and Silencing

Configure Alertmanager routing trees, inhibition rules, silence schedules, and multi-channel notification for on-call teams.

Monitoring8 min read

Uptime Kuma: Self-Hosted Status Page and Monitoring

Deploy Uptime Kuma for self-hosted uptime monitoring with HTTP, TCP, DNS, and certificate checks plus public status pages.

Monitoring13 min read

Grafana Loki: Log Aggregation for Infrastructure

Deploy Grafana Loki with Promtail for log aggregation: label-based querying, LogQL, alerting, and integration with Grafana dashboards.

Monitoring11 min read

PRTG Network Monitor: Enterprise Monitoring Setup

Configure PRTG for enterprise network monitoring: auto-discovery, SNMP sensors, custom scripts, maps, and alerting channels.

Automation14 min read

Building Reusable Terraform Modules for Infrastructure

Design and publish reusable Terraform modules with input variables, output values, and version pinning for team-wide infrastructure sharing.

Automation15 min read

SaltStack for Infrastructure Automation and Configuration

Deploy SaltStack for event-driven infrastructure automation: states, pillars, grains, reactors, and orchestration runners.

Automation13 min read

Puppet for Configuration Management at Scale

Implement Puppet for declarative configuration management: manifests, modules, Hiera, environments, and compliance enforcement.

Automation15 min read

Jenkins CI/CD for Infrastructure Pipelines

Build Jenkins pipelines for infrastructure automation: Terraform plan/apply, Ansible runs, testing stages, and approval gates.

Automation12 min read

Automated Network Testing with pytest and Nornir

Write automated network tests using pytest and Nornir: connectivity checks, configuration validation, and regression testing pipelines.

Automation13 min read

Nornir: Python Framework for Network Automation

Use Nornir with Netmiko and NAPALM plugins for parallel network automation: inventory management, task plugins, and result processing.

Automation14 min read

Zero-Downtime Infrastructure Migration Strategies

Plan and execute zero-downtime migrations: blue-green deployments, traffic cutover strategies, rollback plans, and validation steps.

DevOps14 min read

Helm Charts: Packaging Kubernetes Applications

Create, publish, and manage Helm charts for Kubernetes: templates, values files, hooks, chart dependencies, and private repositories.

Windows Server15 min read

Hyper-V Failover Cluster: High Availability VMs

Build a Hyper-V Failover Cluster with Cluster Shared Volumes, Live Migration, and HA virtual machines on Windows Server.

DevOps16 min read

ArgoCD: GitOps Continuous Delivery for Kubernetes

Deploy and manage applications on Kubernetes using ArgoCD: App of Apps pattern, sync policies, RBAC, and multi-cluster management.

DevOps12 min read

Docker Compose for Production: Best Practices

Use Docker Compose in production with health checks, resource limits, secrets management, logging drivers, and rolling updates.

DevOps14 min read

Writing Custom Prometheus Exporters in Python and Go

Build custom Prometheus exporters to expose business metrics, proprietary systems, and internal APIs for monitoring and alerting.

DevOps17 min read

HashiCorp Vault: Secrets Management for Infrastructure

Deploy and use HashiCorp Vault for dynamic secrets, PKI, database credentials, and Kubernetes integration in production.

MikroTik Interfaces: WebFig, SSH, and CLI Basics

Learn to manage MikroTik through WebFig browser interface, SSH terminal, and RouterOS CLI — commands, navigation, and shortcuts.

Feb 2026Read Article →

DevOps18 min read

Istio Service Mesh: Traffic Management and mTLS

Deploy Istio service mesh on Kubernetes: mutual TLS, traffic shifting, circuit breaking, observability, and access policies.

DevOps13 min read

GitHub Actions for Infrastructure Automation

Build GitHub Actions workflows for infrastructure: Terraform plans on PRs, automated testing, environment deployments, and rollback strategies.

Windows Server12 min read

Windows Server DHCP and DNS: Enterprise Configuration

Configure Windows Server DHCP with scopes, reservations, failover clustering, and DNS with zones, forwarders, and DNSSEC.

Windows Server11 min read

Windows File Server with DFS: Distributed File System Setup

Configure Windows DFS Namespaces and DFS Replication for distributed file sharing, redundancy, and branch office file access.

Windows Server14 min read

Address Lists in MikroTik: Static and Dynamic Lists

Create and manage address lists in MikroTik — static lists for groups of IPs and dynamic lists that auto-populate from firewall rules.

Jul 2026Read Article →

Azure AD Connect: Hybrid Identity Configuration

Configure Azure AD Connect for hybrid identity: password hash sync, pass-through authentication, SSO, and conditional access policies.

Cisco13 min read

IPv6 Deployment for Enterprise Networks

Plan and deploy IPv6 in enterprise environments: addressing plans, dual-stack, NDP, DHCPv6, and IPv6 security considerations.

Security14 min read

802.1X NAC for Wired and Wireless Authentication

Implement 802.1X Network Access Control with FreeRADIUS for wired switch ports and wireless SSIDs with EAP-TLS and PEAP.

Monitoring12 min read

Wi-Fi 6 Enterprise Design: SSID, Roaming, and RF Planning

Design a Wi-Fi 6 enterprise network: access point placement, channel planning, BSS coloring, WPA3, and fast BSS transition.

Layer 7 Protocol Matching in MikroTik

Use L7 protocol matching in MikroTik to identify and filter application traffic like Telegram, YouTube, and torrents by payload patterns.

Aug 2026Read Article →

Cisco17 min read

MPLS L3VPN: Service Provider VPN Architecture

Understand and configure MPLS L3VPN with PE-CE routing, VRFs, route distinguishers, and route targets on Cisco IOS-XR.

NAT and PAT: Deep Dive into Address Translation

Understand NAT/PAT internals, configure source NAT, destination NAT, 1:1 NAT, and hairpin NAT on MikroTik and Linux.

Security15 min read

Network Access Control: Design and Implementation

Design and implement a comprehensive NAC solution: endpoint compliance, guest access, posture assessment, and quarantine VLANs.

Security12 min read

DNS Security: DNSSEC, DoH, and DNS Filtering

Secure your DNS infrastructure with DNSSEC signing, DNS-over-HTTPS, DNS-over-TLS, and RPZ-based DNS filtering for threat blocking.

DevOps16 min read

Container Security Best Practices for Production

Secure Docker and Kubernetes deployments: image scanning, non-root containers, seccomp, AppArmor, network policies, and runtime security.

Monitoring13 min read

Network Troubleshooting Methodology: OSI Layer Approach

Apply a systematic OSI-layer troubleshooting methodology using Wireshark, ping, traceroute, tcpdump, and protocol analyzers.

Cisco12 min read

Cisco Catalyst Switch: Complete VLAN and Trunking Setup

Configure VLANs, trunks, access ports, VTP, and inter-VLAN routing on Cisco Catalyst switches for enterprise LAN deployments.

DevOps15 min read

Infrastructure as Code: Principles, Tools, and Workflows

Master IaC principles with Terraform, Ansible, and Pulumi: idempotency, state management, versioning, and team collaboration workflows.

What is MikroTik? A Complete Beginner's Introduction

Discover what MikroTik is, what RouterOS can do, and why it's the go-to choice for ISPs and enterprise networks worldwide.

MikroTik Hardware Guide: RouterBoard Models Explained

A practical guide to MikroTik hardware families: RB, CCR, CRS, hAP, and hEX series — what to choose for each use case.

MikroTik7 min read

Connecting to MikroTik with Winbox: Your First Steps

Download Winbox, find your MikroTik on the network, log in for the first time, and understand the Winbox interface layout.

IP Addressing in MikroTik: Setting Up Your First IP

Understand how to add IP addresses to MikroTik interfaces, configure subnets, and verify connectivity step by step.

Feb 2026Read Article →

DHCP Server Setup on MikroTik from Scratch

Configure a DHCP server on MikroTik to automatically assign IP addresses to clients — pool setup, gateway, DNS, lease times.

Feb 2026Read Article →

NAT and Masquerade in MikroTik: Sharing Internet Access

Configure NAT masquerade in MikroTik to share a single internet connection with multiple devices on your local network.

Mar 2026Read Article →

MikroTik Firewall Basics: Input, Forward, and Output Chains

Understand MikroTik firewall chains, how traffic flows through them, and write your first firewall rules to protect your network.

Mar 2026Read Article →

Static Routing in MikroTik: Connecting Multiple Networks

Learn static routing in MikroTik to connect multiple subnets, configure default gateways, and troubleshoot routing issues.

Mar 2026Read Article →

Wireless Configuration in MikroTik: Setting Up AP Mode

Configure MikroTik as a wireless access point: SSID, security profile, frequency selection, client isolation, and performance tips.

Apr 2026Read Article →

Bridge Configuration in MikroTik: Connecting Interfaces

Create bridges in MikroTik to connect multiple interfaces on the same layer-2 segment — essential for switch-like behavior.

Apr 2026Read Article →

DNS Setup in MikroTik: Resolver and Static Entries

Configure MikroTik DNS resolver with upstream servers, static DNS entries, DNS cache, and filtering for your local network.

Apr 2026Read Article →

PPPoE Client Setup in MikroTik for ISP Connections

Configure a PPPoE client on MikroTik to connect to your ISP: dial settings, credentials, auto-reconnect, and routing.

May 2026Read Article →

User Management and Access Levels in MikroTik

Create and manage MikroTik users with specific access policies: read, write, full — and restrict management by IP and service.

May 2026Read Article →

Backup and Restore in MikroTik: Protecting Your Configuration

Learn the difference between .backup and export in MikroTik, how to restore configurations, and best practices for config protection.

May 2026Read Article →

RouterOS Upgrade Guide: Safe Update Procedures

How to safely upgrade RouterOS: checking changelogs, backing up first, update methods, and rollback if something goes wrong.

Jun 2026Read Article →

Netwatch in MikroTik: Host Monitoring and Script Triggers

Configure Netwatch to ping hosts and automatically run scripts when a host goes up or down — alerting and failover automation.

Aug 2026Read Article →

Logging in MikroTik: System Logs and Remote Syslog

Configure MikroTik system logging, read and understand logs, and send logs to a remote syslog server for centralized monitoring.

Jun 2026Read Article →

SNMP Configuration in MikroTik for Network Monitoring

Enable and configure SNMP v2c/v3 on MikroTik for integration with Zabbix, PRTG, Grafana, and other monitoring tools.

Jun 2026Read Article →

Simple Queues in MikroTik: Per-User Bandwidth Limiting

Create Simple Queues in MikroTik to limit download/upload speed per IP, per subnet, and understand burst parameters.

Jul 2026Read Article →

PCQ Queues in MikroTik: Fair Bandwidth Distribution

Use Per Connection Queue (PCQ) in MikroTik to fairly distribute bandwidth among all active users automatically.

Jul 2026Read Article →

MikroTik7 min read

Built-in Graphing in MikroTik: Traffic Visualization

Enable MikroTik built-in graphing to visualize interface traffic, queue usage, and resource consumption over time in your browser.

Sep 2026Read Article →

CAPsMAN in MikroTik: Centralized Wireless Management

Use CAPsMAN (Controlled Access Point system Manager) to manage multiple MikroTik APs from one controller with unified config.

Sep 2026Read Article →

VLAN Configuration in MikroTik: Trunk and Access Ports

Configure 802.1Q VLANs on MikroTik using bridge VLAN filtering: trunk ports, access ports, and inter-VLAN routing.

Oct 2026Read Article →

IPSec IKEv2 VPN in MikroTik: Site-to-Site Configuration

Configure a secure IPSec IKEv2 site-to-site VPN between two MikroTik routers with pre-shared key or certificate authentication.

Oct 2026Read Article →

PPTP and L2TP VPN Server in MikroTik: Remote Access

Set up PPTP and L2TP/IPSec VPN servers on MikroTik for remote employees — user creation, client config, and security considerations.

Oct 2026Read Article →

MikroTik7 min read

MikroTik Daily Maintenance Checklist for Admins

A practical daily checklist for MikroTik administrators: logs, interfaces, resources, backups, and performance indicators to check every day.

Nov 2026Read Article →

Automated Configuration Backup in MikroTik via FTP and Email

Write RouterOS scripts to automatically backup your MikroTik configuration and send it to an FTP server or via email on a schedule.

Nov 2026Read Article →

Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity Issues in MikroTik

Systematic approach to diagnosing internet connectivity problems in MikroTik: ping tests, routing table checks, NAT verification, and DNS.

Nov 2026Read Article →

Managing IP Pools and DHCP Leases in MikroTik

View active DHCP leases, add static assignments by MAC address, clear stale leases, and manage IP pool ranges in MikroTik.

Dec 2026Read Article →

Monitoring Interface Status and Uptime in MikroTik

Monitor MikroTik interface link states, configure alerts for link-up/down events, and track uptime with scripts.

Dec 2026Read Article →

Routine RouterOS Update Process: Step-by-Step

The complete routine for updating RouterOS safely: checking release channels, downloading packages, scheduling the update, and verifying post-update.

Jan 2027Read Article →

Cleaning Up Firewall Rules in MikroTik: A Maintenance Guide

Review, organize, and clean up firewall rules in MikroTik: disable unused rules, add comments, export for documentation.

Jan 2027Read Article →

Using Torch and Packet Sniffer in MikroTik for Diagnostics

Use the MikroTik Torch tool and built-in packet sniffer to diagnose traffic issues, find bandwidth hogs, and analyze protocols.

Jan 2027Read Article →

Certificate Management in MikroTik: SSL and HTTPS Admin

Import SSL certificates into MikroTik, enable HTTPS for the admin panel, use Let's Encrypt via ACME, and monitor cert expiry.

Feb 2027Read Article →

Types of Attacks Targeting MikroTik Routers: A Complete Guide

Learn about the attack vectors that target MikroTik devices: brute force, CVE exploits, DNS hijacking, and botnet recruitment — and how to defend.

Feb 2027Read Article →

Protecting MikroTik Against Brute Force Attacks

Block brute force attacks on MikroTik SSH, Winbox, and web admin using firewall rules, dynamic address lists, and rate limiting.

Feb 2027Read Article →

Port Knocking on MikroTik: Hiding SSH and Winbox

Implement port knocking on MikroTik to hide SSH and Winbox behind a sequence of port knocks — invisible to scanners.

Mar 2027Read Article →

MikroTik Firewall Hardening: Production Security Checklist

A complete hardening checklist for MikroTik firewalls: block bogons, restrict management, anti-spoof, SYN flood protection, and more.

Mar 2027Read Article →

DDoS Protection on MikroTik: Scripts and Firewall Techniques

Mitigate DDoS attacks on MikroTik using connection rate limits, SYN flood protection, UDP/ICMP flood rules, and auto-blacklisting.

Mar 2027Read Article →

MikroTik Vulnerabilities: Chimay Blue, CVE-2018-14847, and Lessons

A deep dive into the Chimay Blue exploit and CVE-2018-14847 Winbox vulnerability: how they worked, what was affected, and how to protect.

Apr 2027Read Article →

Protecting Against MikroTik Winbox Vulnerabilities

Secure the MikroTik Winbox port (8291), restrict access by IP, disable when not needed, and detect exploitation attempts.

Apr 2027Read Article →

Detecting Intrusion Attempts in MikroTik Logs

Learn to read MikroTik logs to spot intrusion attempts, configure log actions, and forward alerts to a remote syslog for analysis.

Apr 2027Read Article →

Securing VPN Configurations on MikroTik

Harden MikroTik VPN configurations: use IKEv2 over PPTP, enforce strong ciphers, certificate authentication, and log all VPN sessions.

May 2027Read Article →