Bash (Bourne Again Shell) is the default command interpreter in most Linux and macOS environments. It allows users to execute commands and automate tasks through shell scripts. MSP technicians use Bash for system maintenance, log analysis, deployments, and automated server management in Linux-based infrastructures. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bash_(Unix_shell)
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Barracuda is a software company that provides a range of cloud-based security, data protection, and network solutions for businesses. Their products include firewalls, email security, backup and recovery services, and web filtering, aimed at protecting against cyber threats, ensuring business continuity, and optimizing cloud infrastructure. Barracuda solutions are designed to help organizations secure their IT […]
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Azure, officially known as Microsoft Azure, is a cloud computing platform and infrastructure developed by Microsoft. It provides a wide range of cloud services, including computing, analytics, storage, and networking, which can be used to host applications, manage databases, and support business operations. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Azure
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AWS (Amazon Web Services) is a comprehensive and widely adopted cloud platform offered by Amazon. It provides a vast array of cloud computing services, including computing power, storage, databases, machine learning, analytics, security, networking, and more. AWS enables businesses to scale their infrastructure and services without the need for investing in physical hardware, making it […]
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The attack surface of a system refers to the total number of all possible points, or attack vectors, where an unauthorized user can try to enter data to, extract data from, or control a device or software environment. The smaller the attack surface, the easier it is to protect against potential threats. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attack_Surface
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Asymmetric Encryption, also known as public-key cryptography, uses two mathematically related keys — a public key for encrypting data and a private key for decrypting it. This approach underpins digital certificates, SSL/TLS security, and secure email systems. It enables safe key exchange over insecure networks, forming the foundation for modern Internet security. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public-key_cryptography
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Asset management involves tracking, maintaining, and optimizing a company’s assets to maximize their value and efficiency. It includes both physical and digital assets, depending on the business type. While a physical asset management system can tell you the location of a computer, it cannot answer questions like, “What operating systems are our laptops running?” and […]
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Address Resolution Protocol (ARP) is a network protocol used to map IP virtual addresses to physical MAC addresses within a local network (LAN). When a device needs to communicate with another device on the same network, it uses ARP to find the corresponding MAC address for a given IP address. ARP operates by sending a […]
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ARC (Authenticated Received Chain) is a framework designed to improve email authentication and deliverability by preserving email authentication results across multiple hops, especially in cases where emails are forwarded or passed through intermediaries (e.g., mailing lists or email forwarding services). It ensures that the original authentication results (like SPF, DKIM, and DMARC) are not lost […]
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The Application Layer is the seventh layer of the OSI model and provides network services directly to end users. It handles protocols such as HTTP, SMTP, and DNS, enabling web browsing, email, and name resolution. Understanding the Application Layer helps MSPs troubleshoot performance and connectivity issues across client systems. Learn more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Application_layer
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