## In the world of network engineering, setting up labs to simulate network environments is crucial for testing and experimentation. EVE-NG (Emulated Virtual Environment-Next Generation) is a popu...

In May 1969, G. Deloche published RFC 7 outlining the preliminary software design for the Host-IMP interface, a critical component of the early ARPANET. This RFC provides valuable insight into the ...

RFC 6, penned by Steve Crocker from UCLA on April 10, 1969, captures a pivotal conversation with Bob Kahn from BB&N. It’s a glimpse into the technical discussions that shaped the early days of ...

Imagine the early days of network computing, back when the ARPA network was still in its infancy. It was clear that to make interactive network programs work smoothly, a specialized language was ne...

Continuing a look back on Networking Group RFCs we find RFC 4. Picture this: it’s almost 55 years ago, and the concept of a network as we know it is just beginning to take shape. Let’s dive into th...

Today, we’re diving into the world of RFC 3, another early document in the series that laid the groundwork for the Internet as we know it. Written by Steve Crocker and published on April 9, 1969, j...

Continuing our journey through the early days of networking with a look at RFC 2, titled “Host Software” (again!). This document, penned by Bill Duvall on April 9, 1969, built upon the foundational...

The very first Request for Comments (RFC) document ever written, RFC1 was published in 1969. If you’ve ever wondered how the colossal web of connections we call the Internet got started, this is th...

In modern network management, maintaining consistency between your source of truth and the running configuration is crucial. With network configurations often being complex and evolving, tools like...

ARPA: A brief history The Advanced Research Projects Agency (ARPA) was established in 1958 by the United States Department of Defense. Its primary goal was to develop and apply advanced technology...