Category DevOps

what is an epic in jira?

An epic is often a larger user story that is broken down into smaller stories in order to be worked on. The important thing to note about epics is that they aren’t just an agile tool. Teams of all work…

Check SSL Certificate Chain with OpenSSL Examples

certificate chain is an ordered list of certificates, containing an SSL/TLS Certificate and Certificate Authority (CA) Certificates, that enable the receiver to verify that the sender and all CA’s are trustworthy. The chain or path begins with the SSL/TLS certificate,…

Exploring Tcpdump Filters with Examples

Let’s dive into the fascinating world of tcpdump! It’s a command-line packet analyzer that allows you to capture and inspect network traffic. Think of it as a microscope for your network. We’ll break down how to use its filtering capabilities…

What is ICMP type?

ICMP type is the first 8 bits in the ICMP message header. It provides a brief explanation of what the message is for so the receiving network device knows why it is getting the message and how to treat it.…

Exploring ICMP Protocol with Examples

Internet Control Message Protocol (ICMP) is a network layer protocol that serves the purpose of error reporting and network path diagnostic functions. ICMP messages are sent using a basic IP header. The protocol field in IP header will be set…

Understanding Traceroute Command with Examples

The traceroute command is used to trace the exact routing hops and the path that the packets take to the remote destination. This command’s purpose is to test and display the communication link between a source host and a destination…