Sandbox99 Chronicles
From My Sandbox to Yours — Practical IT Insights.
About this site
Welcome to Sandbox99.cc – a space where I share my IT journey, lessons learned, and practical insights. The tagline “Learning IT by Doing, Sharing What I Know” captures the essence of this blog. Every article here is based on my real-world experiences, reflecting what I’ve encountered, solved, and applied in my day-to-day IT work.
Why Sandbox99.cc?
This blog is my digital sandbox – a place to experiment, document, and share the knowledge I’ve gained from hands-on work, training, and personal projects. Unlike traditional resources that might focus on theory, I prefer to write about practical scenarios, offering genuine insights and lessons that others might find useful.
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Recent Blog Post
Understanding the Default Route: The Gateway of Last Resort Explained
🚀 Curious about how your devices find their way to the internet? In my latest blog post, I dive into the concept of the default route — often called the “gateway of last resort.” Whether you're an IT professional, a DevOps enthusiast, or simply interested in...
DNS Explained: The Internet’s Phonebook Simplified
🌐 Curious about how the internet works behind the scenes? Ever wondered how your browser knows exactly where to go when you type in a website name? That's all thanks to DNS (Domain Name System) — the internet's phonebook! 📖 In my latest blog post, I break down the...
Bridge Networks Explained: How They Work in Virtualization and Containers
🌐 Unlock the Power of Bridge Networks! 🚀 Curious about how virtual machines and containers communicate seamlessly across networks? Understanding bridge networks is a fundamental skill for any IT professional working with virtualization, Docker, or network management....
Understanding NAT: The Backbone of IPv4 Networking
🚀 Understanding Network Address Translation! Curious about how your home Wi-Fi router manages internet traffic for all your devices using a single IP address? Or how enterprises handle millions of connections using Network Address Translation (NAT)? In my latest blog...
What is an IPv4 Address and Why Should You Care?
🚀 Understanding IPv4: A Comprehensive Overview Curious about how devices communicate on the internet? In this post, I dive into the fundamentals of IPv4 addresses — the backbone of modern networking. From public and multicast addresses to loopback and subnetting...
Why a Password Manager is a Must-Have for Your Digital Life
🔐 Are you still juggling dozens of passwords, or worse, reusing the same ones?As IT professionals, we manage sensitive systems and data daily. Yet, password mismanagement remains one of the biggest security risks. A compromised password can lead to devastating...