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title: "Josh (@dogshep) | Hashnode"
description: "Josh (@dogshep) writes on Hashnode. Read their latest articles and follow their work."
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# Josh

@dogshep · Boston, USA · Joined June 2026

### [Handling Networking Certs for Fortigates](https://thepracticalpacket.com/handling-networking-certs-for-fortigates?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Handling Networking Certificates for Fortigates

4 min read · [thepracticalpacket.com](https://thepracticalpacket.com/handling-networking-certs-for-fortigates?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Jun 23](https://hashnode.com/posts/handling-networking-certs-for-fortigates/6a3aa1a4610585b53f7882a3)

### [Open Box to Basic Fortigate Setup](https://thepracticalpacket.com/open-box-to-basic-fortigate-setup?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

FortiGate 40F Initial Setup: A Practical Guide for Small Business IT & MSPs Introduction This guide walks you through the full initial setup from factory default to a hardened, production-ready state

16 min read · [thepracticalpacket.com](https://thepracticalpacket.com/open-box-to-basic-fortigate-setup?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Jun 22](https://hashnode.com/posts/open-box-to-basic-fortigate-setup/6a39c2b55df5a71a6fa18db3)

### [Stop the Flap: Practical FortiGate SD‑WAN Tuning for Stable Internet](https://thepracticalpacket.com/stop-the-flap-practical-fortigate-sd-wan-tuning-for-stable-internet?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

The Story

6 min read · [thepracticalpacket.com](https://thepracticalpacket.com/stop-the-flap-practical-fortigate-sd-wan-tuning-for-stable-internet?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

[Jun 22](https://hashnode.com/posts/stop-the-flap-practical-fortigate-sd-wan-tuning-for-stable-internet/6a396a81d4c8369b4991a43f)