I recently learned about Distributed File Systems (DFS) and the benefits they could bring to an organization whose needs require redundant and highly available information across their systems. As part of a class project, I had to look into MooseFS, a fault-tolerant, network based DFS that can be mounted to virtual disks on client machines. … Continue reading MooseFS: Build and Installation Guide
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PandoraFMS: Build and Installation Guide
As I conclude my senior year in college, one of the final cyber courses I'm taking began to tough upon the importance of Network Management Systems. These systems can be of importance for both Cybersecurity and Digital Forensic professionals; allowing the user to monitor a network with logs/alerts previously configured by an organization's IT department … Continue reading PandoraFMS: Build and Installation Guide
Manually attach USB Device as a VMFS Datastore in ESXI
I recently attempted to upgrade the storage on my home server while looking for the means to preserve the data on my soon-to-be old drive. One solution I attempted was to attach an external USB drive and to temporarily migrate files and VMs over until I could replace the it. Upon trying this, however, I … Continue reading Manually attach USB Device as a VMFS Datastore in ESXI
Auditing File & Folder Access on Windows with Local Security Policy
Working as a SOC Analyst for the summer, I've stumbled across a plethora of instances in which my coworkers and I would have benefited from a history of previous file and folder modifications. These instances vary per client, however mostly center around files and folders that are seen in our logs but are no longer … Continue reading Auditing File & Folder Access on Windows with Local Security Policy