A simple smart plug became the unsung hero of my home lab.

Not only did I put my Wi-Fi router in an optimal spot, I also managed to consolidate all my networking gear in a hidden home ...

So, like a lot of you I’ve got a home lab and a slightly more advanced network configuration than most homes. I’ve been looking at throwing a certificate server on the network to eliminate all (or ...

Have you ever wondered if your home network could do more—without guzzling electricity or breaking the bank? Imagine a setup where your devices hum along efficiently, your network is secure and ...

Have you ever poured hours into building a home lab, only to find yourself tangled in a web of mislabeled cables, unexpected shutdowns, or worse, data loss? For tech enthusiasts, a home lab is more ...

My home and home lab network are a mess. Over the years, connecting my lab's physical and virtual machines (VMs), SAN, NAS, and other projects using various network switches, and routers have become a ...

Let’s say that you’ve decided to pursue CCVP certification, but you need some extra hands-on. You might want to set up a home lab. Some might suggest turning to an IOS emulator to practice anything ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Alex Vakulov is a cybersecurity expert focused on consumer security. The rise of Internet of Things gadgets has transformed our ...

Over 7 years ago, I started teaching classes at Global Knowledge. Many of you reading this blog, would like to have your own test environment to play with so you don’t blow up the production network.