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Basic Web, Mail, and DNS Configuration

Endless possibilities configuring web, mail, DNS and other services to provide a seamless and secure experience for users.

BGP used on routers interconnect the entire world, at smaller scale we can use it internally

Dynamic routing using FRR over WireGuard

Connect multiple networks using WireGuard and provide dynamic routing between them using BGP

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Services and timer using systemd

Manage startup of your programs using systemd on boot or using timers

Monitor borgbackup with checkmk local check

Monitor your backups of borgbackup using a local checkmk plugin which reports the last time a backup was created

LACP with Cisco IOS and Debian

Bundling ethernet ports together for higher throughput

Internal ACME server

Issue certificates with your own certificate authority and the automation benefits of Let's Encrypt

WireGuard, a fast and secure VPN

A VPN solution providing a fast, slim, modern and secure tunnel between clients and servers which can be configured easily

Backups using Borgbackup

Create deduplicated, incremental, compressed and encrypted backups using borg. Easy manageable with fast restore process for directories or entire servers. Resistance is futile.