Graylog: Syslog aggregation for free?

Welcome back! Today, I’ll be discussing one of my favorite homelab projects: Graylog. Graylog is a free for personal use syslog aggregator. What does that mean? Well, we’ll start with syslogs. Syslogs are system log messages that various operating systems use to document what is happening with the system. This includes Linux syslog (/var/log/syslog) and …

What life is like with Linux as my primary OS

I say this a lot: but something I’ve wanted to do for a very, very long time is run a Linux OS as my primary operating system for day to day usage. I took the plunge recently and have learned a lot. One of the biggest things learned? How much easier Linux has become after …

AI Comprehensive Guide to pfSense

Introduction: In today’s interconnected world, network security is paramount. Whether it’s for home or business use, having a robust firewall solution is essential to safeguarding your network from cyber threats. One such solution that has gained immense popularity is pfSense. In this article, we’ll delve into what pfSense is, how to install and set it …

State of the Network: 2023

Welcome to AASullivan.com! I’ve been meaning to do this for a while, so here it is: The State of My Network. I’ve been planning to do an overview of my entire set up for some time now and I’ve finally kept everything in a consistent state now for a few months after many years of …