This project demonstrates how a MikroTik ROSE Data Server (RDS) can run Zabbix directly on RouterOS to monitor a production network with more than 500 devices. Using six 1TB NVMe drives in RAID5, the system is processing approximately 355 monitoring values per second while using only 2GB of RAM and 1.2–2% CPU, showing just how capable the RDS can be as an all-in-one network monitoring and storage platform.
Dennis Burgess is the Chief Technical Officer and a shareholder of Link Technologies, Inc., with more than 20 years of experience designing, building, and optimizing enterprise, ISP, and WISP networks. As a MikroTik Certified Trainer and industry-recognized network engineer, he has helped thousands of organizations solve complex routing, switching, wireless, and RF planning challenges while contributing to the growth of the broadband industry through leadership, consulting, and the development of TowerCoverage.com.
This article examines the growing threat of DDoS extortion campaigns targeting Internet Service Providers (ISPs), drawing on real-world incidents investigated by Link Technologies, Inc. It explains how these attacks differ from ransomware, outlines three practical levels of DDoS defense, and provides actionable strategies that ISPs and network operators can implement to improve resilience against modern large-scale attacks.
Merging two OSPF networks is far more complex than simply establishing a neighbor relationship. Without proper planning, issues such as duplicate Router IDs, overlapping IP address space, improper area design, redistribution loops, and excessive LSA flooding can lead to routing instability and network outages. This article explores the most common challenges, recommended migration strategies, and industry best practices to help ensure a successful OSPF integration.
IPv6 is no longer optional for ISPs and network operators that want to scale efficiently, reduce complexity, and prepare for long-term growth. As IPv4 costs rise and CGNAT-driven workarounds continue to create operational headaches, IPv6 offers a cleaner, more structured approach to routing, automation, security, and customer delivery. At Link Technologies, we help providers modernize their networks with MikroTik hardware, IPv6 design expertise, and real-world deployment support—so whether you are planning a dual-stack rollout or building an IPv6-first network, we can help you move forward with confidence.
Email authentication is no longer optional—Google and Yahoo now enforce strict SPF, DKIM, and DMARC requirements, and domains that are not properly configured are increasingly seeing emails flagged, delayed, or rejected outright. Many businesses assume their email is working when in reality they are losing deliverability and exposing themselves to spoofing risks. Link Technologies, Inc. can audit and validate your domain’s SPF and DMARC configuration, identify gaps, and ensure your email systems are secure and compliant. By addressing these issues now, you can prevent communication failures, protect your brand, and avoid future disruptions—contact us at sales@linktechs.net or 314-735-0270, submit a ticket at https://hd.linktechs.net , or review our services at https://shop.linktechs.net/what-we-do and https://shop.linktechs.net/support-services .
The FCC’s new restrictions on foreign-made consumer routers are expected to impact future hardware availability, especially for widely used MikroTik edge devices. While existing equipment remains unaffected, supply constraints and price increases are likely as new models face approval challenges. Now is the time to secure MikroTik inventory to avoid delays and keep your deployments moving without interruption.
Link Technologies, Inc. specializes in high-availability network design and engineering for ISPs and WISPs, delivering robust, carrier-grade architectures that dramatically improve uptime, performance, and operational efficiency while lowering recurring costs. Their team engineered a centralized data center architecture with redundant routing, firewall, and monitoring systems that eliminate cloud dependency, accelerate DNS performance with aggressive local caching, and ensure automatic failover across POP sites—giving operators full control and resilience in the face of network challenges. Click Details below for the full article.
Running your own DNS resolver with Technitium DNS gives ISPs and network operators complete control over recursive DNS performance, security, and caching, eliminating reliance on public resolvers like Google or Cloudflare and avoiding their outages and lack of support. Technitium’s lightweight, cross-platform design combines full recursion to root servers, modern encrypted transports such as DNS-over-QUIC, and optional blocking capabilities in a single open-source package, making it ideal for high-performance, ISP-grade deployments without the complexity of multi-tool stacks. Click Details below for the full article.
Give your MikroTik router personality and fun without affecting network performance — learn how a tiny RouterOS script can make your device play the iconic Simpsons theme using its built-in beeper. This lighthearted tip showcases the flexibility of MikroTik hardware and RouterOS scripting, turning routine device behavior into something memorable for tech teams and demos. Click Details below for the full article.
