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How to get motherboard info on Ubuntu / Debian / CentOS / Linux

Silver Moon — Thu, 07 Dec 2023 09:18:22 +0000

Get Motherboard Info on Linux To get details about the motherboard on your desktop pc or laptop, there are a couple of commands available on Linux. These commands will show the motherboard vendor, model name / part number and some other details like what bios/uefi firmware is installed on it. In this article we shall... Read More »

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How to setup OpenDKIM with Postfix on Ubuntu / Debian

Silver Moon — Sun, 19 Nov 2023 13:50:28 +0000

If you are sending or forwarding emails from your own server, then it is very important and nearly mandatory to setup DKIM (DomainKeys Identified Mail). DKIM is a method of signing emails digitally with public-key cryptography so that the receiver of the email can validate and verify that the email was indeed send and authorised... Read More »

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How to clean up disk space on Cpanel WHM based VPS servers

Silver Moon — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 12:44:54 +0000

I have been using a Bluehost vps server for quite some time and it was the Legacy Hosting - "VPS Standard" plan. It came with 30GB of ssd space and 2gb ram and 2 cpu cores. However i noticed that within some time the server started running out of disk space. I was hosting around... Read More »

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How To Install and Secure Memcached 1.6 on Ubuntu 23.04 / Debian

Silver Moon — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:55:17 +0000

Memcached is a buzzword whenever it comes to the cache mechanism for modern-day web applications. It is a memory object caching system specifically designed to enhance the speed of web applications by reducing load on the database server. In simpler terms, it takes the memory from that part of the system which is not in... Read More »

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How To Install and Secure Redis 7.0 on Ubuntu 23.04 / Debian – In-memory Caching System

Silver Moon — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 06:49:14 +0000

Redis (Remote Dictionary Server) is an open-source software used to store structured data, which can be used as a database, cache, or message broker. It is known for its speed and versatility. In this article, you will be guided through the process of installing and securing Redis on an Ubuntu machine. Installation 1. Prerequisites There... Read More »

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Top “systemctl” command examples in Linux – How to manage system services

Silver Moon — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:27:42 +0000

The command-line use systemctl, which stands for "system control," is essential for managing services on Linux systems using the systemd init system. It is an important tool for monitoring how services, daemons, and other system components behave. To help you learn how to control services on your Linux system, we'll go into much detail about... Read More »

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13 “iostat” Command Examples in Linux – Monitor disk i/o and cpu usage

Silver Moon — Thu, 12 Oct 2023 05:25:12 +0000

The iostat command is a system monitoring tool in Linux that provides comprehensive usage information on input/output (I/O) devices, partitions, and the CPU. This information can be used in analyzing resource allocation and utilization, identifying potential performance issues, and troubleshooting. iostat monitors the active time of I/O devices in relation to their average transfer rates.... Read More »

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Android cannot play XAVC-S Videos – How to Fix

Silver Moon — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 06:51:24 +0000

So i got my first ever camera, the sony zv-e10 and slowly learned that it records video in a format called XAVC-S for both 4K and 1080P. Now this XAVC-S standard actually uses h.264 under the hood, but it uses a high level profile of h.264 encoding which not all phone cpu hardware and soc's... Read More »

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11 “vmstat” command examples on Linux – View cpu, memory, io statistics

Silver Moon — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 06:12:30 +0000

In this article, we want to introduce you to 'vmstat' command, which is one of the top monitoring tools that Linux/UNIX users should know of. The vmstat command is used to retrieve the statistics of CPU, virtual memory, paging, processes, threads, disks, traps, I/O blocks, and so on. This useful command will help you a... Read More »

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Check hard drive health with “smartctl” command on Linux – A practical guide

Silver Moon — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:59:27 +0000

In the world of data storage, hard drives play a crucial role in maintaining the integrity and accessibility of your data. However, hard drives are not immune to failures, and monitoring their health is essential to prevent data loss and ensure smooth operation. The smartctl command, available on Linux systems, allows users to monitor and... Read More »

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How to install VirtualBox Guest Additions on Kubuntu 23.04

Silver Moon — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 06:17:38 +0000

If you are running kubuntu inside virtualbox as a guest os, then you need to install the guest additions as well. Its an extra set of drivers that improves integration between the host and the guest and provides a bunch of features like shared clipboard, native screen resolution, better mouse pointer integration, shared folders etc.... Read More »

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9 “parted” command examples in Linux – Manage storage devices

Silver Moon — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 01:03:09 +0000

There are different tools to manage storage devices on Linux. One such commonly used tool is the parted command utility. It allows you to create, extend, and delete disk partitions on storage devices. Parted command offers several benefits over other partition tools, such as fdisk, when it comes to managing disk partitions. Some of its... Read More »

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How to run gui apps with root privileges on Ubuntu/Debian

Silver Moon — Tue, 29 Aug 2023 02:09:50 +0000

In earlier days we used to have commands like kdesudo, kdesu, gksu that would easily allow us to run applications with root privileges. But these commands have been discontinued and totally removed from modern versions of ubuntu and debian many other distros. It is believed that running a gui application as root poses security threats.... Read More »

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Journalctl Command examples in Linux – A Comprehensive Guide

Silver Moon — Thu, 24 Aug 2023 06:06:01 +0000

Maintaining a healthy and productive Linux environment requires effective system log management. The journalctl command has evolved into an essential resource for accessing and analyzing system logs with the introduction of systemd, the system and service manager for recent Linux distributions. The journalctl command's adaptability and utility on Linux-based systems will be examined thoroughly in... Read More »

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How to Install and configure MySQL 8 on Ubuntu 23.04 / Debian 11

Silver Moon — Tue, 22 Aug 2023 16:35:29 +0000

MySQL is one of the most popular relational database management systems (RDMS) available. While it's an ideal RDMS for both small and large-scale applications, being free and open-source (before Oracle acquired it) made it even more popular and versatile. If you are running web applications or database applications on linux servers, then most likely you... Read More »

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12 “locate” command examples in Linux – Find files and directories quickly

Silver Moon — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 06:30:15 +0000

One of the most common Linux operations is locating a particular file by its name. In Linux, the 'locate' command serves the purpose as it is used to search a file or a directory by name. It is similar to the 'find' command, which locates the file in the filesystem. But here, it searches the... Read More »

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9 “blkid” command examples in Linux – View storage / block devices

Silver Moon — Sun, 20 Aug 2023 04:14:34 +0000

This article explores the 'blkid' command, whose purpose is retrieving information about block devices, LABEL, UUID, file system type, etc. The useful command can help us to identify or troubleshoot issues related to block devices and their attributes. Installation To use 'blkid' command, your Linux system needs to have the 'util-linux' package installed. blkid: command... Read More »

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6 Steps of Linux Boot Process Explained – The Complete Guide

Silver Moon — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 09:45:27 +0000

As soon as we turn on our systems, it's very crucial for us to understand the processes that get triggered. Hence, it is really important for anyone to go through the concepts of booting to understand how an operating system behaves and also to resolve any booting error. Since we're talking about Linux systems here,... Read More »

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How to diagnose a failed hard disk on Linux – Commands and Tools

Silver Moon — Fri, 11 Aug 2023 11:20:42 +0000

Some time ago I had purchased a Seagate One Touch 5TB hard disk, and used it mostly for redundant backups and virtual machines. Suddenly a week ago I noticed that it has stopped working and plugging it into the usb port brought up nothing in the file manager. I tried plugging it into different usb... Read More »

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10 “lsof” command examples in Linux – Check open files and sockets

Silver Moon — Sat, 22 Jul 2023 01:28:44 +0000

lsof, which means "list open files", is a command-line utility that shows information on currently opened files and the processes they are associated with in Linux and other Unix-based operating systems. A file in this context could be your regular file, a directory, a block-special file, a library, a character-special file, an executing text reference,... Read More »

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