Technical articles, deployment guides, and practical insights from our engineers. Real-world experience with Fortinet, Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, SD-WAN, cyber security, and network infrastructure.
SSL VPN tunnel mode is removed in FortiOS 7.6.3. Configs do not upgrade. Here's what actually changes, the three migration paths, and the things the official guide glosses over.
FortiOS 8.0 ships multipath IPsec and TLS 1.3 tunnel transport. Here's what that actually changes for your hub-spoke SD-WAN deployment, and what it doesn't.
AI is compressing how long it takes to run networks, reducing the headcount needed to do it, and reshaping what engineers spend their days on. Here is what is happening and what to do about it.
How UK managed service providers use white-label network engineers to deliver specialist projects without hiring permanently — covering the model, benefits, and what to look for.
Practical guidance for deploying Alcatel-Lucent OmniSwitch infrastructure — covering Virtual Chassis, stacking, VLAN design, and common configuration pitfalls.
A step-by-step checklist for auditing your network infrastructure — covering documentation, hardware, security, performance, and operational readiness.
A practical comparison of SD-WAN and MPLS for UK small and mid-sized businesses — covering cost, performance, reliability, and when each option makes sense.
A practical pre-deployment checklist for FortiGate firewalls — covering policy design, VPN, SD-WAN, logging, and HA configuration for UK businesses.
A practical guide to smart hands services — what they cover, when you need them, and how to get the most out of on-site engineering support at data centres and remote sites.
If you're designing a mission-critical network and not considering ISSU from the start, you're building in a maintenance problem. Here's what ISSU is, how it works, and why it should be on every network design checklist.