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Azure Log Analytics Agent will be retired on 31st August 2024. Migrate to Azure Monitor.

Microsoft has announced that the Azure log analytics agent will be retired on 31st August 2024. Customers should migrate to Azure Monitor Agent to monitor their assets.   Announcement : https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/updates/were-retiring-the-log-analytics-agent-in-azure-monitor-on-31-august-2024/ Migration guide : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-gb/azure/azure-monitor/agents/azure-monitor-agent-migration About Azure Monitor Agent : https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-monitor/agents/agents-overview  

How to Install Netmiko on Windows?

Netmiko, developed by kirk Byers is an open source python library  based on Paramiko which simplifies SSH management to network devices and is primarily used for network automation tasks. Installing Netmiko in linux is a matter o f one single command but if you need to use Netmiko in your Windows PC, follow this process. 1) Install the latest version of Python. 2) Install Anaconda, which is an opensource distribution platform that you can install in Windows and other OS's (https://www.anaconda.com/download/) 3) From the Anaconda Shell, run “ conda install paramiko ”. 4) From the Anaconda Shell, run “ pip install scp ”. 5) Now Install the Git for Windows. (https://www.git-scm.com/downloads) . Git is required for downloading and cloning all the Netmiko library files from Github. 6) From Git Bash window, Clone Netmiko using the following command git clone https://github.com/ktbyers/netmiko&#8221         7) Once the installation is completed, ch

Cisco FTD error : This device does not support local management.

Issue: Cisco FTDv is not allowing the administrator to add a local manager and throwing the following error. "This device does not support local management." Solution/Explanation: Because virtual devices do not have web interfaces, you must use the CLI to register a virtual device to a Cisco Firepower Management Center, which can be physical or virtual.  From your FTDv CLI, add the FMC IP and the registration key (don't forget this key) On FMC , Add a new device. You enter the FTD IP in the host field and the same registration key. Click on Register to add the device and start managing the device from FMC.

BEING A FIREWALL ENGINEER : AN OPERATIONAL APPROACH

BEING A FIREWALL ENGINEER : AN OPERATIONAL APPROACH A Comprehensive guide on firewall management operations and best practices Available on Amazon. Kindle Edition : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07HDJDG6R Paperback : https://www.amazon.com/dp/172374297X Understand different firewall products and the Packet-flows. Hardening and best practices of firewall management with real world example. Get familiarize with Change management and understand how to incorporate change management process in to firewall management operations. This book give you a broad overview on Firewalls, packet flows, hardening, management & operations and the best practices followed in the industry. Though this book is mainly intended for firewall administrators who are in to operations, this book give a quick introduction and comparisons of the major firewall vendors and their products. In this book I have covered the following topics. •Various Job roles related to Firewalls. •What

Google is shutting down "Inbox by Gmail".

Google is shutting down "Inbox by Gmail". "Move from lnbox to Gmail As Gmail continues to improve, we’re working to bring the best features over from Inbox. In the new Gmail, you’ll find workflows that are similar to your favorite ones in Inbox. Support for Inbox will conclude in 2019." Read official statement guide: https://support.google.com/inbox/answer/9117840