Past Meeting Notes: January 6, 2025

by T.K.

Linux User Group Meeting Notes

Date:January 6, 2025
Format: Online Meeting

Attendees

  • Tim Cash
  • Brad B
  • Dave D
  • Bob
  • Leroy

Discussion Topics

1. Streaming Services

We discussed Kanopy.com, a free streaming service available through public libraries and universities[2]. Kanopy offers ad-free access to a wide range of movies, documentaries, and educational content[1].

2. Wireless Devices

The group compared different wireless device options:

  • Asus Wireless: Noted as a great value option that provides WPA3 support
  • Ubiquity Networks: Recognized for their quality, but currently only offering WPA2 support

4. Fiber Optic Protocols

The group discussed the differences between single-mode and multimode fiber protocols.

5. Network Configuration

Tim Cash inquired about using FileZilla for FTP at home. The group advised:

  • Implementing Dynamic DNS
  • Configuring port-mapped local routing

6. Cybersecurity

We discussed phishing techniques, focusing on:

  • QR code-based phishing
  • Email link phishing vectors

Web Services Management Tools

Traefik

Traefik (https://traefik.io/traefik/) is an open-source reverse proxy and load balancer for modern microservices architectures.

Key Features

  • Automatic Service Discovery: Dynamically configures itself based on infrastructure
  • Protocol Support: Handles multiple protocols and cloud platform integrations
  • Security Features:
    • SSL termination
    • Automatic certificate management via ACME providers
  • Advanced Load Balancing: Layer 4 and Layer 7 routing capabilities
  • Kubernetes Integration: Serves as Kubernetes Ingress Controller

Authentik

Authentik (https://goauthentik.io/) is a self-hosted identity provider for authentication and authorization.

Key Features

  • Data Ownership: Self-hosted solution maintaining control over authentication data
  • Flexibility:
    • Pre-built workflows
    • Customizable templates and APIs
  • Open-Source Security: Community-reviewed codebase
  • Protocol Support:
    • SAML2
    • OAuth2
    • OIDC
    • LDAP
    • RADIUS
  • Automation Capabilities:
    • API support
    • Customizable policies
    • Integrations with Kubernetes, Terraform, Docker Compose
    Ubiquiti: UniFi – Demo from Dave
    https://www.ui.com/introduction

Next Meeting

Online February 3, 2025

Citations:
[1] https://www.kanopy.com
[2] https://clark.com/streaming-tv/kanopy-review-library-card-free-streaming/

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