April 11th 2024 update: This article has evolved from “Replacing Cloudflare with CSF Firewall” to, “How to Integrate Cloudflare with CSF Firewall”. Leveraging CSF for Enhanced Security on Cloudflare-enabled Websites Over time, web infrastructure evolves, necessitating updates in our security and performance strategies. Notably, Bunny CDN served as a comprehensive caching solution for my blog […]
25 Best CDN Providers 2024
A content delivery network, also referred to as a content distribution network (CDN), is a geographically distributed network of data centers containing proxy servers. CDN providers serve internet content, including web objects (text, graphics, and scripts), downloadable objects (media files, software, documents), applications (e-commerce, portals), live-streaming media, to name closer to and thus faster, to end-users. Some of the […]
Recommended Cloudflare Performance and Security Settings (Guide)
Cloudflare stands out as an impressive ally in the pursuit of optimal website performance and security. Known for its robust suite of tools designed to enhance website performance and bolster security, Cloudflare has become an essential component in the toolboxes of web developers and IT professionals alike. However, harnessing the power of Cloudflare isn’t without […]
Is Cloudflare Argo worth it?
Cloudflare Argo offers a significant reduction in network latency and connection errors—by an estimated 30%. Traditional network technologies often rely on static routing leading to slower and more congested paths, while Cloudflare Argo introduces a dynamic approach. This smart routing algorithm navigates traffic across the quickest available routes, utilizing Cloudflare’s extensive network of over 300 […]
Guide to Network Troubleshooting in Linux
Network reliability is not just a convenience—it’s a cornerstone of operational integrity. Linux, known for its robustness and versatility, is the platform of choice for many network administrators. However, even the most robust networks can encounter hiccups that require advanced troubleshooting. This article delves into Linux network troubleshooting, providing both casual users and system administrators […]
Facebook faulty configuration change: Who, what, why?
Update: Facebook just posted another update with just a bit more details. After Facebook’s downtime of around 6 hours which started just before noon on Monday, October 4, 2021, and several hours after restoration, Facebook has finally posted an official explanation for the outage via their engineering blog. The reason for the blackout cited was […]
.IO TLD DNS issues and a day without Cloudflare
Yesterday morning, I started receiving down alerts for this blog. Pingdom’s alerts include the message: “Reason: Non-recoverable failure in name resolution”. Right from the start, to simplify troubleshooting, I wrongly removed Cloudflare since I had a similar issue with them a year ago and was able to resolve by temporarily removing. However, upon investigation the issue […]