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HTTP/1.1 versus HTTP/2 and HTTP/3

Turboboost

HTTP/2 introduced multiplexing, resulting in superior bandwidth utilization over HTTP/1.1, and HTTP/3 solves the problem of transmission delays from packet loss by replacing TCP with QUIC.
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Make better use of Prometheus with  Grafana, Telegraf, and Alerta

Makeover

The Prometheus monitoring tool might not always look like one of the Titans, but add-ons like Alerta or Telegraf can improve its looks.
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Figure 1: This matrix attempts to clarify which IMAP servers implement which enhancements.

Spiced Up

A set of protocol extensions keeps the legacy IMAP 4 protocol usable, which also helps mobile clients. We present a healthful mix of useful extensions.

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Figure 1: On the current crop of operating systems, IPv6 is enabled along with IPv4 on the LAN.

Securing IPv6

IPv6 is establishing itself in everyday IT life, and all modern operating systems from Windows, through Mac OS X, to Linux have it on board; but if you let IPv6 introduce itself into your environment, you could be in for some unpleasant surprises.

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