Introduction SCP (Secure Copy Protocol) is a network protocol that allows you to securely transfer files and directories between hosts over an encrypted SSH connection. Built on top of SSH, SCP provides authentication and encryption, making it the preferred method for...
Introduction In today’s fast-paced IT landscape, network engineers are shifting from manual, CLI-based management to automated, programmable solutions. At the heart of this transformation is NETCONF (Network Configuration Protocol) — a powerful protocol designed to...
Introduction Do you ever find yourself typing long, cumbersome SSH commands, replete with usernames, IP addresses, and obscure port numbers? We've all been there. It's a recipe for typos, frustration, and wasted time. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon in...
Introduction If you've felt overwhelmed by the Ansible playbooks, Bash scripts, or Python snippets in my previous blogs—don’t worry. This time, we’re focusing solely on the sshd_config file for SSH hardening and configuration. No complex automation, just...
Introduction Getting started with Ansible Building a baseline In a previous blog post, we walked through the essential steps of initial server setup using Ansible, laying the groundwork for secure and automated infrastructure management. Continuing that journey, this...
Introduction Ansible is an open-source IT automation tool developed by Michael DeHaan and later acquired by Red Hat in 2015. It is designed to simplify automation tasks such as configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration of complex workflows....