Jan 5 · 3 min read · Introduction When I first started learning computer networking, everything felt confusing.So many new terms — IP address, DNS, routing, subnet, firewall — and honestly, it all sounded overwhelming. But once I slowed down and focused on the basics, th...
Join discussionJan 1 · 11 min read · Challenge Description Category: MiscellaneousAuthor: a_person9852 The elves have been brushing up on their cybersecurity skills, and lately, they’ve taken a liking to CyberPatriot-style network hardening. After a routine workshop in the North Pole’s ...
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Dec 9, 2025 · 2 min read · Subnetting is the process of splitting one large network into multiple smaller networks, called subnets. Why Do We Subnet a Network? 1. Better PerformanceIf too many devices are in one big network, all their broadcasts travel everywhere. This slows...
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Oct 31, 2025 · 5 min read · 🚀 Introduction Networking is the invisible backbone of every cloud environment. Whether you’re setting up AWS VPCs, Kubernetes clusters, or Docker containers, understanding how IP addressing and CIDR (Classless Inter-Domain Routing) work is absolute...
Join discussionAug 14, 2025 · 5 min read · Before learning Docker Networking, it’s essential to understand basic networking concepts such as IP addresses, subnets, subnet masks, gateways, and CIDR.Many beginners get confused with these terms, so we will break them down step by step, with exam...
Join discussionAug 10, 2025 · 5 min read · Module 2 of my MikroTik Zero to Hero Challenge After getting familiar with MikroTik in the morning, I thought the afternoon would be easy - just set up some IP addresses and get online. I was so wrong. The Big Problem I Discovered Remember that bridg...
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Jul 16, 2025 · 20 min read · 🧠 What is Computer Networking? Let’s imagine this: There are 5 cities — C1, C2, C3, C4, and C5. These cities are connected by roads. You can travel between cities using a car. Now, imagine: Cities = Computers Roads = Network Car = Data ➡️...
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Jul 8, 2025 · 19 min read · I am writing this article for those who’ve put a decent amount of effort and time in mastering subnetting but still struggle with it. Subnetting is one of those topics in networking that many struggle with, beginners and even experienced professional...
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Jun 14, 2025 · 17 min read · If you’ve started learning about networking, you’ve probably come across the word subnetting. At first, it might seem confusing with all the numbers, masks, and calculations. But don’t worry, it’s not as complicated as it looks. In this blog, I’ll ex...
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