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Discover how IPv4 and VNC work together to enable remote access to desktops and servers. Learn about the basics of IPv4 addressing and routing, the VNC client-server architecture, and the benefits of using VNC for remote work. Explore the features of VNC, its security measures, and its potential applications in network administration and software development.

Created : 16 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv4, VNC, remote access, desktop, server, internet protocol, data transmission, addressing, routing, connectionless protocol, IPv4 address, Virtual Network Computing, client-server architecture, secure remote access, graphical user interface, network devices, network security, remote work, software development, network administration.

Learn about the dangers of DNS spoofing in IPv4 networks and discover prevention and detection techniques to protect your organization from cyber attacks. This post explores the basics of DNS spoofing, how it works, and the potential consequences of an attack. It also provides practical guidance on how to prevent and detect DNS spoofing attacks, including the implementation of DNSSEC, the use of trusted DNS servers, and the monitoring of DNS traffic.

Created : 17 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv4, DNS spoofing, prevention techniques, detection techniques, cyber attack, DNS server, DNSSEC, DNS cache poisoning, data transmission, internet protocol, addressing, routing, connectionless protocol, DNS response, DNS query, firewall rules, encrypted DNS, DoH, DoT, network segmentation, intrusion detection systems, network security, online presence, cyber threat.

Learn about IP address scanning techniques for IPv4 networks, including ping sweep, TCP connect scan, and UDP scan. Discover how these techniques work, their advantages and disadvantages, and best practices for using them

Created : 18 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv4, IP address scanning, ping sweep, TCP connect scan, UDP scan, network security, cyber attack, port scanning, network discovery, vulnerability assessment

Learn about different port scanning techniques used in IPv4 networks including SYN scan, ACK scan, FIN scan, and Xmas tree scan.

Created : 19 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv4, port scanning, SYN scan, ACK scan, FIN scan, Xmas tree scan

Learn what IPv6 is, how it differs from IPv4, why it's important, and how it's being adopted by organizations worldwide. Discover the benefits of IPv6 and why it's the future of the internet.

Created : 20 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, Internet Protocol, IP addresses, network performance, security, QoS, header structure, IPv4 vs IPv6, adoption, future of the internet, SEO, keyword research, internal links, alt tags, high-quality content.

Learn about the basics of IPv6 address notation and structure, including IPv6 address notation, structure, prefixes, and address types. Understand the differences between global unicast, link-local, and multicast addresses, and how they are used in IPv6 networking.

Created : 21 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6 addressing, IPv6 address notation, IPv6 address structure, network prefix, interface identifier, stateless address autoconfiguration, prefix length, global unicast addresses, link-local addresses, multicast addresses, SEO, keyword research, header tags, internal links, high-quality content.

Learn about the different addressing modes in IPv6, including unicast, multicast, and anycast. Understand the purpose and characteristics of each mode, and how they are used in IPv6 networking. Explore the address selection algorithm, and how it chooses the best address for a given destination.

Created : 22 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6 addressing modes, unicast, multicast, anycast, global unicast addresses, link-local unicast addresses, unique local unicast addresses, solicited-node multicast addresses, Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), routing protocols, load balancing, redundancy, address selection, SEO, keyword research, header tags, internal links, high-quality content.

This blog post discusses IPv6 address allocation and assignment, including the role of IANA and RIRs, CIDR notation, and methods of address assignment.

Created : 23 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, address allocation, address assignment, IANA, RIRs, CIDR notation, SLAAC, DHCPv6, manual configuration, NAT.

This blog post discusses the benefits of using IPv6 over IPv4, including improved addressing, enhanced security, better mobile support, and improved performance.

Created : 24 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, IPv4, addressing, security, mobile support, performance, NAT, IPsec, SEND, multicast.

This blog post discusses the three IPv6 transition mechanisms: Dual Stack, Tunneling, and Translation, including their advantages and disadvantages.

Created : 25 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, transition mechanisms, Dual Stack, Tunneling, Translation, IPv4, address space, security, NAT-PT, IVI.

This blog post discusses the four types of IPv6 addresses: Global, Link-Local, Unique Local, and Multicast, including their purposes and advantages.

Created : 26 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, addresses, Global, Link-Local, Unique Local, Multicast, routing prefix, subnet ID, interface identifier, network security, network performance, NDP, ARP.

This blog post discusses the Neighbor Discovery Protocol (NDP), a protocol used by IPv6 for discovering devices on a local network and exchanging information with them. It covers the functions of NDP and the message types used for exchanging information between devices.

Created : 27 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, Neighbor Discovery Protocol, NDP, functions, message types, Neighbor Solicitation, Neighbor Advertisement, Router Solicitation, Router Advertisement, network security, network performance.

This blog post discusses Stateless Address Autoconfiguration (SLAAC), a feature of Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) that allows devices to automatically configure their IPv6 addresses without manual configuration or the use of a Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) server. It covers the process of SLAAC, advantages, and disadvantages.

Created : 28 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, SLAAC, Stateless Address Autoconfiguration, link-local address, random number, Duplicate Address Detection, network management, network deployment, address space, security risks, legacy devices.

This blog post discusses Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol version 6 (DHCPv6) and DHCPv6 Prefix Delegation (DHCPv6-PD), protocols used by Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) for configuring network devices with IP addresses, DNS servers, and other network settings. It covers the advantages, disadvantages, and the process of DHCPv6 and DHCPv6-PD.

Created : 29 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, DHCPv6, DHCPv6-PD, centralized network management, efficient use of address space, automatic configuration, network configuration information, security risks, routers, servers.

This blog post provides an overview of the Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) packet format and the different header fields used in IPv6 packets. It covers the version, priority, flow label, payload length, next header, hop limit, source address, destination address, and payload.

Created : 30 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, packet format, header fields, version, priority, flow label, payload length, next header, hop limit, source address, destination address, payload, network administration.

This blog post provides an overview of the different types of IPv6 extension headers and their functions. It covers the Routing Header, Fragment Header, Destination Options Header, Hop-by-Hop Options Header, Authentication Header, and Encapsulating Security Payload Header.

Created : 31 Jan 2023

Tags : IPv6, extension headers, Routing Header, Fragment Header, Destination Options Header, Hop-by-Hop Options Header, Authentication Header, Encapsulating Security Payload Header, network administration.

This blog post provides an overview of IPv6 flow labeling and traffic class options. It covers the flow label field, Class Selector, Explicit Congestion Notification, and Differentiated Services fields in the IPv6 header.

Created : 01 Feb 2023

Tags : IPv6, flow labeling, traffic class options, Class Selector, Explicit Congestion Notification, Differentiated Services, QoS guarantees, network administration.

This blog post provides an overview of IPv6 fragmentation and reassembly. It covers the reasons for IPv6 fragmentation, the Fragment Header in the IPv6 header, and the process of reassembling fragmented packets.

Created : 02 Feb 2023

Tags : IPv6, fragmentation, reassembly, Fragment Header, maximum transmission unit, MTU, network administration, security risk.

This blog post provides an overview of the two important security features of IPv6: IPSec and Secure Neighbor Discovery (SEND). It covers the components of IPSec, the features of SEND, and their importance in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and authenticity of data transmitted over a network.

Created : 03 Feb 2023

Tags : IPv6, IPSec, Secure Neighbor Discovery, SEND, security features, network layer, authentication, encryption, cyber threats, confidentiality, integrity, authenticity.

This blog post provides an overview of two important features of IPv6 mobility: Mobile IPv6 and Network Mobility (NEMO). It covers the components of Mobile IPv6 and NEMO, their functions, and their importance in enabling mobile devices and networks to move between different networks while maintaining their connections.

Created : 04 Feb 2023

Tags : IPv6, mobility, Mobile IPv6, Network Mobility, NEMO, mobile devices, mobile networks, Care-of Address, Home Address, Home Agent, Foreign Agent, Mobile Node, Mobile Router, Binding Update, Binding Acknowledgment, routing, seamless connectivity.

This blog post provides an overview of how Quality of Service (QoS) can be implemented in IPv6 networks. It covers the basics of QoS, the features of IPv6 that support QoS, including flow labeling, traffic class options, Differentiated Services (DiffServ), and Resource Reservation Protocol (RSVP).

Created : 05 Feb 2023

Tags : IPv6, Quality of Service, QoS, flow labeling, traffic class options, Differentiated Services, DiffServ, Resource Reservation Protocol, RSVP, traffic classification, traffic shaping, traffic policing, packet dropping, queue management, classifiers, markers, packet priority, real-time applications, bandwidth reservation, network resources.

This blog post provides an overview of IPv6 multicast routing protocols, including Protocol Independent Multicast (PIM) and Multicast Listener Discovery (MLD). It covers the basics of IPv6 multicast communication, how multicast addresses are used to identify groups of hosts, and how PIM and MLD work together to efficiently forward multicast traffic in IPv6 networks.

Created : 06 Feb 2023

Tags : IPv6, multicast communication, multicast routing protocols, Protocol Independent Multicast, PIM, sparse mode, dense mode, Multicast Listener Discovery, MLD, MLDv1, MLDv2, multicast sources, multicast groups, network performance, network traffic.

This blog post provides an overview of IPv6 unicast routing protocols, including Routing Information Protocol Next Generation (RIPng), Open Shortest Path First Version 3 (OSPFv3), and Border Gateway Protocol Version 4+ (BGP4+). It covers the basics of IPv6 unicast, how each protocol works, and their strengths and weaknesses.

Created : 07 Feb 2023

Tags : IPv6, unicast routing protocols, RIPng, OSPFv3, BGP4+, distance-vector routing protocol, link-state routing protocol, path-vector routing protocol, network topology, network performance, network traffic.

This blog post provides an overview of IPv6 over Ethernet, including the frame format and addressing used in this combination of technologies. It covers the basics of Ethernet frame format, IPv6 addressing, and the types of addresses used in IPv6 over Ethernet.

Created : 08 Feb 2023

Tags : IPv6, Ethernet, frame format, addressing, link-local addresses, global addresses, MAC address, network segment, LAN, Internet, routing.