Presentations about: networking

SLUUG - November 13, 2024

A high tech image capturing the theme of containerization technology. Feature a gradient background blending shades of blue and green for a modern feel. Place a network of interlocking, transparent 3D cubes, indicative of digital containers in the center. Highlight a generic open-source project logo, slightly embossed, occupying the center position while giving reference to a well-known open source whale logo subtly on one side, slightly faded but still visible. Incorporate the logo of a system daemon, seamlessly integrated within the intricate network design. Add motorways of circuits connecting these logos and elements, illustrating their interaction. Place discreet icons resembling security shields around the image to symbolize enhanced security features.

Unleashing the Power of Podman: A Docker Alternative

By: Andrew Denner

When IPtables isn't really IPtables

By: Lee Lammert

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SLUUG - August 14, 2024

Create a large, captivating image for a blog post. The center of the image should contain a sleek depiction of a modern server. Encircling this central server are smaller, recognizable icons that symbolize varying operating systems such as Linux, Windows, macOS, and BSD. The KVM logo should be prominently featured on the server, further complemented with smaller yet visible logos of Intel VT and AMD-V nearby. The backdrop should boast a gradient of gentle lighting effects with embedded circuitry patterns - indicating a sophisticated technological atmosphere. The color scheme of the entire image should be professional in nature, majorly involving hues of blue and gray, contrasted subtly with hints of green and orange. This image must represent the interplay of various elements that embody the theme of virtualization - thus appealing to beginners and tech professionals alike.

Fixing your firewall with ChatGPT!

By: Lee Lammert

KVM for Beginners

By: Ken Johnson

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SLUUG - July 10, 2024

Design an image of a clean and futuristic, technology-centric background transitioning from deep blue at the top to black at the bottom, embedding subtle circuit board patterns that hints at technological complexity. The center visual, a large glowing futuristic padlock, will symbolize the security with semi-transparent circuits and connection nodes radiating from it to represent network connections and remote access. On the left of the padlock, include a glowing stylized symbol that resonates with encryption, while on the right, a symbol that signifies a tech-assistant software. Quietly situated in the top background, place an icon to signify remote access and cloud environments. Lastly, subtly scatter futuristic key icons in the background, signifying authentication protocols, and apply soft glows and neon-like highlights around the elements, coupled with subtle drop shadows to impart them a high-tech and a 3-Dimensional look. The final layout will have a deep blue hue at the top with a circuit board pattern and a cloud icon, the center will have a large glowing padlock with radiating circuits, flanked by the stylized encryption and the tech-assistant software symbols, and the bottom will be a dark gradient fading to black with additional authentication key icons.

Diagnose A Real World Networking Problem

By: Lee Lammert & Grant Taylor

How to Securely Authenticate to a Remote System Using SSH Keys

By: Lee Lammert & Grant Taylor

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SLUUG - June 12, 2024

Design a vibrant collage-style image that visually represents the concept of social media for a tech-savvy audience. The main background should be sleek and modern with a gradient from a dark to a lighter shade of blue or green. Incorporate various logos: a simple 'M' with a mammoth mascot, a colorful hashtag-like symbol, a game controller with eyes, a recognizable TV network logo, and a purple speech bubble with 'Live Stream' spelled inside. Arrange these logos in a circular or scattered manner, equally sized, around the center of the image. Enhance the techy feel by adding semi-transparent icons of computer-related items like code snippets, circuit boards, or network symbols into the background. Ensure a cohesive color scheme, incorporating shades of blue, green, and purple that complement the logos. Apply a gentle glow or shadow effect around the logos for depth and add light flares in the background for a dynamic, modern feel.

Social Media for Nerds

By: Scott Granneman

An adventure in starting network 'sniffing'

By: Lee Lammert & Grant Taylor

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SLUUG - May 8, 2024

Create an image with a visually striking, dark-themed background suggestive of cybersecurity; incorporate a circuit board pattern to represent technology. Position a large semi-transparent shield symbol in the center that represents protection. On the left side, depict artificial intelligence and cybersecurity with a neural network pattern, a lock icon, a generic security software logo, and an image of a friendly robot opposing a cyber attacker silhouette. On the right side, represent network sniffing with the illustrations of different generic network sniffing tools, a magnifying glass over a network diagram, data packets, a network topology, and a Wi-Fi symbol with an eye icon included. Throughout the image, subtly include binary code or matrix-like elements and use neon blue or green highlights to make things pop out. The entire image embodies a futuristic, security-centric theme.

Cybersecurity & AI - A Review

By: Tony Zafiropoulos

An adventure in starting network 'sniffing'

By: Lee Lammert & Grant Taylor

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SLUUG - April 13, 2022

Create an image highlighting the theme of network security and functionality. The scene is set against a dark, textured background representing a sense of cybersecurity. At the center, a stylized representation of a router is situated, with rays emanating from it symbolizing network connectivity. Icons related to pfSense, FreeBSD, DNS, DHCP, WiFi, VPN, and Firewall are logically arranged around the router. The image also contains undulating lines signifying network traffic management and subtle, Matrix-like code running in the background. The color scheme combines deep blues and greens for a sense of security, with bright whites and yellows serving as accents. Ensure all elements are symmetrically balanced and the PfSense logo is the most visually prominent.

pfSense Firewall/Router

By: Wendell Barber

NomadBSD

By: Ken Johnson

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STLLUG - October 21, 2021

Create an image filled with futuristic, space-like matrix aesthetics. The background should be dark, dotted with interconnected nodes and lines representing network connections and data flow in shades of blue, green, and white for a high-tech feel. In the forefront, feature a slightly translucent laptop with an open screen displaying a complex network topology diagram. Subtly integrate logos such as IP, routers, and MAC into the network matrix with a slight glow to draw attention. Also, depict small floating holograms of networking gear, IP/MAC address icons, and security icons around the laptop. Include faint figures sitting around a virtual roundtable made from lines and nodes, indicating an open discussion among diverse individuals. The style should be modern and clean with sleek graphics and subtle gradients to give depth. Add a soft, neon-like glow around the laptop screen and logos and lightly textured digital patterns in the background for added visual interest.

Open Discussion

By: Roundtable Discusion

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SLUUG - October 13, 2021

Create a technologically detailed image that reflects the essence of remote support, connectivity and collaboration. Start with a sleek, dark-to-light gradient background transitioning from navy at the top to vibrant blue at the bottom. In the center, display a glowing hologram of a tilted computer screen showing a stylized desktop interface. From the hologram, have subtle neon blue glowing lines radiating out towards various nodes symbolizing interconnected devices. Below the hologram, integrate semi-transparent holographic representations of a keyboard and mouse. Subtly incorporate logos of Gitso, VNC, and screen sharing into the connection lines, all semi-transparent with neon accents. Enhance the high-tech atmosphere with soft, diffused light effects around the hologram and logos, possibly with light particles or small data streams flowing within the lines. The image composition should be balanced, with a cool color palette of blues, purples, and occasional neon accents in greens or yellows.

gitso for remote support

By: Stan Reichardt

Snap Your Way Out of Dependency Hell

By: Lee Lammert

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STLLUG - August 19, 2021

Create an aesthetically pleasing digital image with a strong tech and futuristic feel. In the top section, feature an interconnected web structure with nodes, subtly integrating server stack icons. Within this structure, discreetly incorporate the DNS logo. The design's middle section should include a digital globe with pinpoint markers located across various regions, complete with a translucent overlay showcasing longitude and latitude lines, thus emphasizing the notion of IP address geolocation. In the bottom section, portray an envelope icon on a tilted plane, surrounded by a tech dot grid or circular wave scanning overlay, a representation of SPAM scoring analysis. Use a color palette of deep blues, dark grays, and blacks for the background. Bright neon blues, greens, and whites should serve as accents, illuminating core elements to create a vivid contrast. For the logos of DNS, IP geolocation services, and email security tools, retain their original colors; however, make sure these logos harmoniously blend with the overall color scheme and the design's abstract focus.

Roundtable Discussion of DNS, IP Address Geolocation, & SPAM SCORING E-mails

By: Roundtable Discussion

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SLUUG - July 14, 2021

Design a tech-themed image with a central figure of a large, glowing RJ-45 plug emitting digital streams in a cyan glow against a dark gradient background transitioning from navy to black. Situate the PXE logo near the network cable, subtly blended with digital streams. Place the pfsense logo next to a firewall icon, connected to the PXE logo through a digital pathway. Introduce the FreeNAS/TrueNAS logo as part of a server silhouette, linked to the network stream to indicate OS image storage. Incorporate the LibreOffice Calc logo on a stylized grid overlay, indicating data entry and management. Sprinkle icons of DHCP, TFTP, and UEFI to reinforce the technical aspects of PXE. Use shades of blue, cyan, silver, and white to produce a tech-focused, clean look. Embellish the image with futuristic motifs like holographic grids, matrix codes, and network nodes.

PXE Boot Linux from the local network using pfsense and FreeNAS/TrueNAS

By: Wendell Barber

Data Form in Calc

By: Stan Reichardt

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