As a Linux user or administrator, you are probably familiar with the most popular Linux distribution: Ubuntu. However, have you considered trying out independent Linux distros? In this article, I will explain why independent Linux distros can be an excellent option for curious-minded users. What is an independent Linux distribution? An independent Linux distribution is […]
iostat command in Linux with examples
This article is a follow-up to the previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins post. Every week, as time allows, I will publish articles on the 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. iostat command in Linux and other Unix-like systems. IOstat is a powerful Linux tool that provides detailed […]
mv command in Linux, with examples
This mv command guide is a follow-up of my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. Every week, or as time allows, I will publish articles on around 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. Let’s continue this series with the mv command. In the world of Linux, the mv command is […]
Linux: ncdu and mc to manage large directories
Creating, modifying, and deleting files are everyday tasks performed in any operating system, even more so by Sysadmins, Developers, and Programmers. For the most part, these tasks are fast enough when managing a handful of files. However, on Linux and especially with servers, you may, at some time, have to manage millions or even billions […]
Multy – deploy and switch to any cloud provider (open beta)
Hey everyone, we’re excited to share the open beta of Multy! About Multy Multy is an open-source tool that makes it easy to deploy and switch to any cloud provider. The motivation was the realization that, even when using Terraform, migrating infrastructure code requires an end-to-end re-write. Even though most core resources are the same […]
Using the find command in Linux with examples
This find command guide is a follow-up of my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. Every week, or as time allows, I will publish articles on the ~ 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. Let’s continue this series with the find command. The find command is part of findutils which […]
grep command in Linux w/ examples
This grep command guide is a follow-up of my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. Every week, or as time allows, I will publish articles on around 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. Let’s continue this series with the grep command. Grep (global regular expression printer) searches through a file for a […]
How to Secure Your Linux Server from Emerging Cyber Attacks
In today’s world, cybersecurity has become a crucial factor in safeguarding online assets against emerging cyber threats. This is especially true for Linux servers, which are often targeted by cybercriminals due to their popularity and widespread use. In this blog post, we will cover seven essential tips for securing your Linux server against cyberattacks. These […]
How to Enable Unattended Upgrades on Ubuntu/Debian
Linux server security is of critical importance to sysadmins. One central part of keeping Linux servers secure is by installing security updates promptly. Too often, there are compromised servers on the internet due to pending security updates waiting for a manual update. On both Ubuntu and Debian, the unattended-upgrades package can be configured to perform […]
Pinging.net – a new quick way to monitor your internet connection
What do you do when you question whether your internet connection is working, or not? I built Pinging.net to be a fast and convenient way to monitor your internet connection. How does pinging.net work? Visiting Pinging will automatically run a few tests. Firstly, caching for the site is disabled, so when the page loads you have […]