MSP Engineering Resources
Networking
Quad 9 – Alternative DNS to your ISP or Google DNS. Provides protective DNS protection against bad sites. Use 9.9.9.9 as your DNS provider.
MX Toolbox – If you need to dig around a domain name, then use MX Toolbox, which can provide a wealth of information about domain DNS configuration. It can also process raw email headers to tell you how an email was delivered to you.
DNS Stuff – Now owned by SolarWinds, DNS Stuff also has a large range of tools for checking out DNS, IP addresses and domain names.
DNS Checker – If you’re making DNS changes to systems used over the internet and want to see the progress. This site gives you a good indication of the DNS changes and progress throughout the internet.
DNS Benchmark – Download and find out what DNS servers are best for your network.
IP Calculator – Lots of them are there, but this is the preferred site of choice.
McCann Tech – Excellent Ubiquiti Resource with many comparisons and other wifi advice.
Communication
Signal – Messages and calls are always end-to-end encrypted and painstakingly engineered to keep your communication safe.
Security
Haystacks – How complex is your password? How long would it take to brute force?
IP Leak – This is the kind of information that all the sites you visit, as well as their advertisers and any embedded widget, can see and collect about you.
Monitor – From Firefox, this free service monitors your email addresses to check if they’ve been breached or hacked.
VirusTotal – Upload suspect files and have it scanned by 70 antivirus vendors.
FishTank, Webroot & Others – Is this a bad website, IP Address, file or URL?
Shodan – The Search engine for security
Scrt.Link – Share Passwords and Links
Tools
Waky Now – Remote control software
GRC – Gibson Research Corporation (Security Now Podcast) has shed a load of free applications you can download.
Easy2Boot – Want to boot almost ANYTHING from just one single USB drive
Ventoy – A New Bootable USB Solution
Active @ Boot Disk – Help with fixing boot problems
Ninite – Quickly install multiple free applications with a couple of clicks and one download.
Snappy Driver installer – Missing drivers
NirSoft – Various Tools such as web browsing history, password recovery, systems tools etc.
Screenshot Help – How to take screenshots on any OS, great for getting extra information from users.
Apple Mac
Amphetamine – An easy-to-use app to keep your Mac awake with a simple on/off switch and menu bar icon, perfect for running prolonged processes or maintaining remote machine connections.
Memory Clean – Instead of restarting your Apple Mac, optimise the memory after heavy RAM-intensive programs.
Disk Inventory X – A disk usage tool for Apple Macs help showcasing file and folder sizes in a graphical format.
OnyX – A comprehensive utility for verifying system file structure, performing maintenance tasks, configuring settings in Apple applications, and managing caches and files.
MacAdmins Software – Various resources around Microsoft Office on Apple Mac including downloads. Excellent resources for troubleshooting issues with Office.
MacMost ClipTools – A website dedicated to offering a clipboard utility for Mac users, as well as a comprehensive source of news and resources about Mac.
MacIssues – Offering expert Apple Mac tips and solutions.
MacUpdate – Pioneers in curating top-tier Mac apps and software.
Hardware
BiOSBUG – Lost Bios password?
RAID Calculator – From Synology but useful for quickly working out server specs and configurations.
BurnInTest – Test hardware.
CPU Benchmark – Useful for comparing your old CPU against potential upgrades, even if the numbers are hard to understand.
TechPower Up – Lookup Video Card Specs.
Internet
SamKnows – UK Broadband Checker.
BT Broadband – Detailed information on local UK exchanges for Broadband.
Fast.com – Internet speed test.
Learning
Cisco Networking Academy – Offers extensive courses and training materials on networking and IT-related subjects.
VMware Learning – Provides training and certification resources for VMware’s products and services.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) Training and Certification – Delivers comprehensive learning resources for AWS cloud products and services.
Google Cloud Training – Offers courses and materials for mastering the Google Cloud Platform.
Dell Technologies Education Services – Provides training on Dell and EMC products, including data storage, cloud, and data protection.
Intel Developer Zone – Features tools, SDKs, and resources for developers working with Intel hardware and technology.
Juniper Networks Training and Certification – Offers educational resources and certifications for Juniper products.
Fortinet Training Institute – Provides network security training and certifications, focusing on Fortinet products.
Microsoft Learning – Whether starting out or experienced, this platform offers a hands-on approach to achieving goals efficiently and at your own pace.
Acronis Academy – Learn about Backup and Recovery solutions and how to build effective Disaster Recovery policies.
Sophos Training – Offers a range of technical training for customers and partners, along with advice for home users to navigate the evolving threat landscape.
CompTIA Self-Study – Industry-leading training materials designed to help in acquiring skills and knowledge for CompTIA certifications.
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