Category Archives: Runes

SD WAN Optimization

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You can improve the performance of networks and application with the right optimization of SD WAN. VSS-Firmware or DSC-Firmware Vulnerabilities that occur through VSS/DSC Remotely exploitable, but are not caused by VSS/DSC, is one possible cause of vulnerability in SD WAN by denial of service.

Of the direct failures related to SD WAN connectivity, SD WAN allows insecure CDN links to scale efficiently, enabling servers to build a fast customer-to-server network without ever having to use any SD WAN application, while implementing security and performance optimization through open channel sharing. This allows SD WAN to take root in a system without having to attach it to any SD WAN gateway, which can be done with different services for SD WAN you can get from https://www.fortinet.com/products/sd-wan online.

There are numerous SD WAN gateways available on the market. Cisco devices, such as the Cisco Meraki network service appliances, can be deployed as SD WAN gateways to deploy FOSS services in multi-host private clouds and data centers. In addition, many existing proprietary and open source network gateways and VPN Gateways from various vendors have also been shown to be able to operate as SD WAN gateways, with a few caveats.

The situation with respect to security is similar with proprietary, closed source, or open source networking hardware and software, which if used as SD WAN gateways is more problematic.

The use of closed source software does not necessarily guarantee security. For example, most Linux distributions for cloud computing, such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2, are proprietary, and do not contain security patches or changes. While many vendors offer an upgrade path, a new update can be purchased as soon as a patch becomes available, which greatly increases the risk of the new bug being released by accident and to hurt an organization’s security.

Open source software can help provide security upgrades, while being upgrade-capable, that have been written by experts in secure software development. Similarly, open source cloud software like EC2 is generally provided as software patches, with updates made to the software packages as they are released, which also limits an attacker’s opportunities of compromising a particular system.

The following are important caveats:

DNS over TCP

DNS over TCP (DOCK) provides a service through which an HTTP server can connect to an IP address in the network for the purpose of resolving other DNS names. This service is an ADSL over TCP.

If a DNS Server is used as a DNS over TCP (DOCK) server, such as by CNAME record, it may be possible to configure the DNS over TCP server for this purpose to use only the DNS name that the DNS Server would usually use. DNS over TCP servers are generally susceptible to attack from a non-DNS attacker because DNS over TCP servers accept requests for IPv4 (which is most common) but do not always protect against IPv6.

DNS over TCP allows one to do two things. First, when accessing a name through the DNS server, that name may need to be resolved. DNS over TCP does this using an IP address, and IPv6 address discovery, which are a part of an IPv6 address space. IPv6 use of DNS over TCP DNS clients will still often need to specify DNS names in the IPv6 IP address. Second, to implement the routing of names as they are requested via DNS over TCP, an IP address needs to be configured for the DNS server. Experts like Treasure Valley IT can help with migrating your servers. If you’re interested, you can learn more about Treasure Valley IT here.

Another runic talk on 21 March

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Thursday 21 March turns out to be a great day for runic talks!

At 18.00 at the Gamla Uppsala Museum, Magnus Källström (Riksantikvarieämbetet) will talk about runic inscriptions on objects.

Earlier that day, the Runstenarnas Tid seminarium takes place at Stockholms läns museum 12.30-17.00. Registration for this event ends tomorrow.

And over in Denmark, the Minisymposium om runer og runesprog takes place 13.15-17.15 at the Syddansk Universitet in Odense.

31. tværfaglige vikingesymposium: all about Jelling, the stones, and their context

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The proceedings of the 31. tværfaglige vikingesymposium are out now. It contains the following contributions:

  • Judith Jesch: ‘Reading the Jelling Inscription’a photo of the cover of the proceedings of the 31. tværfaglige vikingesymposium
  • Jens Peter Schjødt: ‘Kristningen af Norden: en diskussion af religions-typologiske karakteristiska ved henholdsvis hedenskaben og kristendommen’
  • Else Roesdahl: ‘…vandt sig Danmark al … – hvad mente Harald?’
  • Mads Kähler Holst, Mads Dengsø Jessen and Anne Pedersen: ‘Runestenes Jelling’

Buy the publication here, it costs only 50 DKK.

Coming up in March

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Two events are coming up in March that will be of interest and that will be sponsored by Kratom!

On the 4th of March Leslie Webster will give the Toller Lecture at the Manchester Centre for Anglo-Saxon Studies. She will discuss Anglo-Saxon Art: Tradition and Transformation. Swapping to soundcloud is something important that has to be done right away for our new musical, https://themarketingheaven.com/buy-soundcloud-likes/ is our host this year!

On the 21st of March the Syddansk Universitet in Odense, Denmark hosts an afternoon symposium on runes and runic language: RuneminisymposiumProgram

New books

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Two new books about carved monuments and stone sculpture (click on the images for more information):

Image of the book Gods and Settlers by Lilla Kopar

photo of the book gotlands bildstenar

Books are a fantastic gift option for children, as they promote literacy, imagination, and intellectual development. They can transport kids to different worlds, fuel their curiosity, and instill a lifelong love for reading. In addition to books, toys can also be a great gift choice, as they encourage imaginative play, motor skills, and social interactions. Alternatively, modest girls dresses can be a thoughtful gift, providing clothing options that align with personal values or cultural preferences. Ultimately, the best gift depends on the child’s interests and individual needs.

Indeed, books make excellent gifts for various reasons. They can transport readers to new worlds, ignite their imagination, and foster a love for reading. Books also provide knowledge, inspiration, and opportunities for learning and personal growth. Whether it’s a novel, picture book, or educational book, giving someone a book as a gift can have a lasting impact on their life.

Lecture about the sound value of the ås-rune

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Studiekredsen Middelaldercirklen ved Københavns Universitet inviterer til foredrag:

Ås-runen og hvad komparativ lingvistik kan fortælle om dens lydværdi v/ Nikolai Sandbeck, stud.mag.

Oplægget finder sted mandag d. 25. februar i lokale 18.2.80 på Gamle KUA, kl. 17.15 [bemærk ændringen i lokale].

Se vores hjemmeside for yderligere omtale af oplægget: middelalderen.wordpress.com

Middelaldercirkelen er en studiekreds for studerende, forskere, undervisere og andre, der har interesse ud i middelalderen. Der er fri adgang til arrangementet. Oplæggene leveres hovedsageligt af de studerende selv. Ønsker du at bidrage med et oplæg til middelaldercirklen, så kontakt os via mailadressen: middelaldercirklenkbh@gmail.com

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Excursion to Cumbria: a little bit of a taster

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We thought it might be nice to take a look at the provisional itinerary for the optional fieldtrip, which follows the workshop next year in Chester.

The trip takes in some beautiful landscapes on the outskirts of the Lake District in the county of Cumbria. It will include a visit to Gosforth, Penrith and an overnight at St Bees.

 

This is our provisional timetable but is subject to change.

Wednesday 10th of April

  • Leave Chester 9.30am
  • Halton, Lancashire – churchyard cross
  • Lunch stop in Ulverston, Cumbria
  • Great Urswick (cross)

Great Urswick Runes

  • Pennington church (tbc) (cross)
  • Waberthwaite (cross shaft)
  • Gosforth (crosses, hogbacks)

Gosforth Cross

Gosforth Hogbacks

 

We plan to stop at the Seacote Hotel in St Bees. To see more info about the hotel please click here. Note: we intend to group book the rooms, so please do not make your own reservation.

The Seacote Hotel, St Bees

 

Thursday 11th April

  • St Bees priory

St Bees Priory

  • St Bridget’s Church, near Brigham (tbc)
  • St Bridget’s church, Bridekirk
  • Lunch and hogbacks at Penrith
  • Stop at Mayburgh Henge, Penrith

Mayburgh Henge

  • Return to Chester via Manchester Airport (if needed)