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High-level architecture diagram showing the integration between Next.js, Gemini API, FastMCP, and Fortigate firewall.

Orchestrating Fortigate Guest Management with FastMCP, Gemini API, and Next.js

By Michael Elias on 2/9/2026

Build a secure Fortigate guest portal using Next.js, FastMCP, and Gemini API. This scoped AI assistant automates user management with human-in-the-loop security and Nginx proxying.

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Architecture diagram showing Gemini CLI connecting to FastMCP server and Remote RHEL VM

How to Build a Secure Linux MCP Server with FastMCP & Gemini CLI

By Michael Elias on 1/29/2026

Learn how to build a secure, read-only Linux MCP server using FastMCP and Python 3.11. A step-by-step guide to integrating custom tools with Gemini CLI

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Flowchart illustrating how different AI Personas (Baseline, HR Rep, English Professor, Comedian) filter a single input command to produce varied outputs, from verbatim scripts to corporate speak

Understanding Gemini Personas and Advanced Fortinet Troubleshooting

By Michael Elias on 1/18/2026

stop generic AI answers. See how defining Gemini Personas transforms a chatbot into an expert tool for troubleshooting complex Fortinet connectivity.

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Architecture diagram showing Gemini CLI connecting to Zabbix Server 7.0 via MCP on AWS.

Building a Zabbix MCP Server: A Practical Guide to AIOps Integration

By Michael Elias on 1/7/2026

We bridge LLMs with infrastructure by connecting Gemini to Zabbix 7.0 using the Model Context Protocol (MCP). A hands-on look at security audits, host onboarding, and autonomous troubleshooting.

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"Architecture diagram illustrating an AI orchestration flow using Gemini CLI. The diagram shows the agent deploying a Next.js application to an RHEL 9 server with Nginx, connecting to a Sanity.io headless CMS, and configuring Google Cloud Run for serverless email services."

Vibe Coding Infrastructure: How I Orchestrated a Modern Tech Stack with Gemini CLI in 3 Hours

By Michael Elias on 1/1/2026

"I turned 7 days of coding into a 3-hour build using Gemini CLI. Get the prompt that orchestrates Next.js, Sanity, and Linux deployment."

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Diagram illustrating the architecture of a GCP Packet Mirroring solution orchestrated by Gemini CLI. It shows the flow from the User to the Orchestrator CLI, which interacts with the LLM and Google Cloud Platform to deploy a Mirrored Source VM, Packet Mirroring Policy, Internal Load Balancer (ILB), and a Collector VM running tcpdump

Orchestrating GCP Packet Mirroring with Gemini CLI and Google MCP

By Michael Elias on 1/1/2026

Learn how to rapidly deploy a distributed packet capture solution in Google Cloud using Gemini CLI and the Google MCP server. No Terraform required—just intelligent agent orchestration

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Diagram illustrating the workflow of Gemini AI orchestrating local tshark commands

From Snoop to Solutions: Orchestrating Packet Analysis with Gemini & tshark

By Michael Elias on 12/30/2025

Modernize your network troubleshooting. Learn how to use Google Gemini as an AI orchestrator for tshark to accurately diagnose silent SSL/TLS connection failures.

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AI LifeStyle

"Tablet screen displaying a digital AI dashboard for life insurance planning, showing charts comparing Term vs. Whole Life rates and prompt engineering text, sitting on a modern white office desk."

"AI Life Insurance Strategy: I Used Google Gemini to Plan Coverage (Prompt Included)"

By Michael Elias on 1/29/2026

Can Google Gemini replace your financial advisor? We tested an AI life insurance strategy using advanced prompt engineering. See the full case study & results.

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