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May 25, 2025 · 5 min read · Enter Logan In my previous post Ansible meets CML, I presented a rudimentary log analysis tool. Since then its features have evolved significantly, with the addition of retrieval augmented generation (RAG), a better GUI, and multi-format support. Aft...

Ansible meets CML: Exploring Automation and Simulation

Mar 29, 2025 · 4 min read · In this lab I explore the use of Ansible on a networked topology simulated within Cisco Modeling Labs. By automating certain tasks we improve efficiency and reduce risk of error. Taking this approach also saves time and money by protecting against co...

Building a Smarter Network Part 2: pfSense On a Small Office Network

Feb 1, 2025 · 6 min read · The goal of this project was to implement network segmentation in my office. This was done to increase network security. By adding a wireless access point and router/firewall to my topology, I have been able to achieve this through the separation of ...

Enhancing Edge Performance with a Raspberry Pi-powered DNS Sinkhole

Dec 28, 2024 · 2 min read · What is Pi-Hole? Pi-hole is a free and open-source project that anyone can run on a Raspberry Pi SBC. It is extremely lightweight and has many powerful features. I opted for this solution because I wanted to improve network performance by blocking un...

Camera SSH Server

Dec 3, 2024 · 3 min read · This project is a combination of multiple camera and computer-vision technologies to form a cohesive demonstration. It is possible to connect via either a CLI shell or Web-based GUI to command an SSH server. This allows for the interaction with a con...