The Config Report
The Config Report is a technology newsletter focused on network automation, infrastructure security, and practical IT strategy. Each issue breaks down real-world lessons from enterprise and small business environments into structured, actionable insights for network professionals.
Who It’s For
Network engineers
IT professionals
Infrastructure managers
Small business technical leaders
Automation-focused practitioners
What You’ll Learn
Practical CI/CD approaches for infrastructure
Network automation concepts without vendor hype
Security hardening strategies
Firewall and segmentation best practices
Real-world infrastructure lessons
CI/CD Without the Cult Language
Confused by CI/CD? This plain-English breakdown explains what CI and CD really mean for sysadmins, infra teams, and IT pros—no vendor fluff.
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So… Should You Actually Move to the Cloud?
Is the cloud actually right for your environment? A practical, funny breakdown for sysadmins deciding between cloud, on-prem, or hybrid.
The Big 3 Cloud Cartel
Meet AWS, Azure, and GCP — the Big 3 clouds fighting for your workloads, your wallet, and your sanity.
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Built by a Network Automation Professional
The Config Report is written by the founder of Freels I.T. Solutions, drawing on over 25 years of IT experience and real-world infrastructure consulting.