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Do you know that the Apache web server was released in 1995? Today, after multiple...

Almost all software and third-party libraries in Linux environments come in the form of packages....

Nmap, short for Network Mapper, is an open-source tool for network discovery and security audits. ...

Imagine a bustling city with cars, traffic, and people. The lanes, bridges, and tunnels all...

Whether you're managing multiple projects, running parallel scripts, or simply trying to keep your workflow...

Transforming your Linux server into a powerful database engine capable of handling complex queries and...

Getting precise statistics about network traffic is a critical aspect of network management. Fortunately, Linux...

The wide range of commands and utilities in the Linux ecosystem is one of the...

Traditional password based logins are a thing of the past, especially when it comes to...

Imagine a vigilant guard protecting your building. This guard checks each visitor's ID and purpose...

Key Takeaways Linux is free and reduces licensing costs significantly. Linux allows extensive flexibility and...

The file command in Linux is a powerful tool designed to determine the type of...

Data breaches and other malicious incidents, such as ID or credentials theft or decryption of...

The eval statement in Bash is a powerful tool that allows for the dynamic execution...

Java is one of the most popular, multi-platform, network-centric programming languages used for creating cross-platform...

Key Takeaways Tracepath is best for basic path discovery. It does not need root access...

Key Takeaways Useradd is a low-level Linux command for basic user account creation. Adduser is...

Whether you're a seasoned user or new to the Kali Linux environment, understanding how to...

When a user initiates a sequence of multiple commands in Linux, the commands typically execute...

The cURL (Client URL) is a command-line tool utilized by developers to transfer data between...

Key Takeaways DNF (Dandified YUM) is the next-generation package manager for RPM-based Linux distributions. YUM...

Many scripts rely on the outcome of external utilities and processes to process and achieve...

Creating or resizing disk partitions is an important activity when installing any Linux distribution.  Partitioning...

Do you know that a device can support 65535 ports? A port is a logical...

CPUs have been notorious for generating a lot of heat. Even with modern insulation and...

Managing disk space is a crucial aspect of system administration, especially when dealing with Linux...

Anaconda is a popular Python distribution used in data science and scientific computing. It is...

Whether you use apt or dpkg as your preferred package manager, the underlying process of...

Introduced in 1999, PuTTY is a popular tool that lets you connect to remote computers...

Install any Linux distribution, and you will see that Vim and Vi are available and...

Do you know that Linux treats everything as a file or process?  That’s why file...

Restarting a Linux server is a routine task for system administrators. It is often the...

When working with distros such as CentOS and Fedora, you will find that Yellowdog Updater,...

When it comes to managing a Linux system, creating and handling user accounts is among...

Getting files from external resources is such a commonplace activity in server management that not...

Making decisions based on different conditions is a fundamental concept in almost all programming languages,...

Understand the ulimit Command and Soft Limits in Linux for Better Performance When people think...

Did you know that the most commonly used ports on a typical server are often...

Resource consumption is one of the most frequent worries of system administrators.  That’s because of...