Tag Archives: networking

Name-Based Virtual Hosts With nginx on IPv6

Posted on 7 June 2011 by Kromey

Linode.com has recently added native IPv6 support to many of its data centers. Linode hosts the VPS that runs this blog, and it happens to reside in their Dallas data center. I was busy planning my wedding when IPv6 support … Continue reading →

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Networking 201: Running your own DNS server

Posted on 13 December 2009 by Kromey

Setting up your own DNS server is an effective way to enable more interaction between systems on your network. While NetBIOS and WINS can enable the same kinds of interactions without requiring users to resort to IP addresses, they often … Continue reading →

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Networking 201: Running your own DHCP server

Posted on 10 December 2009 by Kromey

Whether you run a small business network, or just your own home network, you’ve probably made use of what I call “plastic routers” – off-the-shelf devices that you plug in to share your single internet hookup between multiple computers. These … Continue reading →

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