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CentOS 7.5 Installation with GUI and LVM Partition
Red Hat/CentOS Linux is a popular server operating system. Specially who work on mail server, web server, web proxy server, ftp server and file server are so familiar with the Red Hat/CentOS Linux. In my previous article, I discussed how to install CentOS 7.5 Linux step by step with the standard partition. But if you want to work on mail server, web proxy server, ftp server, file server or any other application where disk space changes frequently, the standard partitioning is not recommended in this case because the standard partitioning is not able to manage disk partition dynamically. On the other hand, LVM (Logical Volume Manager) provides opportunity to manage your partition dynamically. So, LVM partitioning is always recommended for Red Hat/CentOS Linux installation. But LVM partitioning is not as easy as the standard partitioning. You should have knowledge about the basic terms of the LVM partitioning. In this article, I will discuss about the basic terms of LVM and the basic architecture of LVM. I will also discuss how to install CentOS 7.5 Linux with LVM partitioning. LVM Components The following three terms are the basic components of the LVM partitioning. Physical Volume: The underlying physical storage unit of [...]
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How to Install MikroTik CHR on VMware Workstation | September 9, 2019
MikroTik is found both RouterBoard where RouterOS and License are prebuilt and RouterOS Application that can be installed on a Physical Machine or Virtual Machine. RouterOS installation on Physical or Virtual Machine has license limitations. Full RouterOS packages cannot be used more than 24 hours without license. So, RouterOS application is not suitable for the Trainee or not suitable to RND purpose. From RouterOS v6.34, MikroTik introduces Cloud Hosted Router (CHR, a new RouterOS version) which has different licensing scheme. [...]
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Smart Camp WiFi Management with MikroTik and GalaxyRAD API | March 31, 2026
In today’s digital-first world, reliable internet access is essential—even in environments like worker camps, training camps, educational programs, and large events. However, managing WiFi in such dynamic setups can be complex. That’s where GalaxyRAD API-powered applications step in—delivering a fully automated, scalable, and intelligent Camp WiFi Management Solution with MikroTik Hotspot. 🌐 Why Camp WiFi Needs a Smart Solution Traditional Hotspot WiFi systems fail in camp environments due to: Frequent user onboarding & offboarding from camp to camp Limited bandwidth [...]
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MikroTik Bandwidth Management using Simple Queue | September 3, 2015
MikroTik is one of the most popular routers in computer networking. It is said that no office or ISP company cannot go a single day without MikroTik Router. MikroTik Router is also a popular router to a network administrator because MikroTik Router is easily maintainable with graphical user interface software named winbox than other routers. A lot of services are available in MikroTik router to run a network smoothly. Among these services, Bandwidth Management Service is the most popular service in [...]
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MikroTik Site to Site SSTP VPN Setup with RouterOS Client | May 14, 2020
VPN (Virtual Private Network) technology provides a secure and encrypted tunnel across a public network. So, a private network user can send and receive data to any remote private network through VPN tunnel as if his/her network device was directly connected to that private network. Secure Socket Tunneling Protocol (SSTP) transports PPP tunnel over TLS channel. SSTP uses TLS channel over TCP port 443. So, SSTP VPN can virtually pass through all firewalls and proxy servers. Because of using TLS [...]
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OpenVPN Client Configuration in Windows 10/11 | June 29, 2022
OpenVPN is an excellent VPN solution for transmitting data securely over public network. Configuring an OpenVPN Server either on MikroTik RouterOS or Ubuntu Server, we can access local servers or devices from remote place using Windows 10/11, Android or MacOS. How to configure OpenVPN Server in Ubuntu Server was discussed in the previous article. In that article, I also discussed how to create a new OpenVPN client (for Windows OS) who will be able to connect the OpenVPN Server. So, [...]
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Hardening MikroTik RouterOS by Limiting Login Services | February 6, 2021
MikroTik RouterOS is usually used as a bridge between WAN and LAN network. WAN network is always an insecure network because attackers always try to hack your RouterOS so that they can compromise it for their own benefit. As a network administrator of MikroTik RouterOS, we should always take anti hacking steps to secure our MikroTik RouterOS. There are a lot of security tasks those we should take care to secure our MikroTik RouterOS. Among these security tasks, we will [...]
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MikroTik Dual WAN PCC Load Balancing with PPPoE Server | July 5, 2018
Hi geek, you are here because you are finding a complete MikroTik Dual WAN PCC Load balancing and Link Redundancy solution with PPPoE Server because you have managed two ISP connections and want to provide an uninterrupted internet connection to your clients. You also want to manage your LAN clients with PPPoE Server because it provides a hassle free network administration. MikroTik PCC provides 100% reliable Load Balancing and Link Redundancy network and in my previous article I discussed how [...]
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How to Block NetShare Changing MikroTik TTL | April 19, 2024
Internet user can easily share their net connection to others using their smart phone or Laptop creating Hotspot. Smart phone users especially Android users by default get a net sharing app named Mobile Hotspot to share his net connection to others. Besides Mobile Hotspot, there are many Android Apps like NetShare those can be used to share net connection to others. Sharing net connection to others or friends is a good feature in Smart phone but sometimes users misuse this [...]
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MikroTik Load Balancing with 2 PPPoE and 1 Static WAN using ECMP | September 24, 2019
ECMP provides almost 100% reliable load balancing and link redundancy solution. ECMP is a per connection load balancing where connection is marked with source and destination IP pair. In my previous article I discussed how to configure DUAL WAN load balancing with failover using ECMP method where WAN connections were static IP Addresses. But some ISP companies use PPPoE service for their client connection. So, some network administrators become confused to configure load balancing with PPPoE WAN connection because PPPoE [...]
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