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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Stay Updated

The Config Report offers free issues with extended editions for deeper technical breakdowns.

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.