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How To Install MariaDB Galera Cluster on Ubuntu 16.04
Author: Hitesh Jethva •
Tags: linux, mysql, server, ubuntu •
Comments: 7 MariaDB Galera is a multi-master cluster for MariaDB. In this tutorial, we will explain how to setup MariaDB Galera Cluster 10.1 with 3 nodes running on Ubuntu 16.04 server. We will also test database replication between all the nodes.
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Linux Free Command Explained for Beginners (6 Examples)
Author: Himanshu Arora •
Tags: linux, shell •
Comments: 3 Sometimes, while working on the command line in Linux, you might want to quickly take a look at the total available as well as used memory in the system. If you're a Linux newbie, you'll be glad to know there exists a built-in command - dubbed free - that displays this kind of information. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basics of the free command as well as some of the important features it provides.
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How to Install and Configure Askbot with Nginx on CentOS 7
Author: Muhammad Arul •
Tags: centos, linux, nginx, server, web server •
Comments: 0 Askbot is an open source software for creating Q&A forums based on Python Django Framework. It's basically a Q&A system like StackOverflow, Yahoo Answers, and others. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Askbot Python Django application using uWSGI and Nginx web server on CentOS 7 system.
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How to Install WebERP On Ubuntu 16.04
Author: Hitesh Jethva •
Tags: linux, server, ubuntu, web server •
Comments: 1 WebERP a complete web based accounting and business management tool that can be used for online shop or a retail management system released under an OpenSource license. In this tutorial, I will show you step by step how to install WebERP on Ubuntu 16.04 server.
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How to Setup Automatic Security Updates on CentOS 7
Author: Muhammad Arul •
Tags: centos, linux, security •
Comments: 8 Security updates, as most of you'd agree, are very important. On Linux, it's always advisable to keep the installed packages up to date, especially when it comes to security. In general, users should apply security updates to their Linux systems within 30 days of being released. In this tutorial, we will discuss how you can configure a CentOS 7 server for automatic security updates.
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How to Install Apache Cassandra NoSQL database on a Single Node Ubuntu 16.04
Author: Muhammad Arul •
Tags: linux, server, ubuntu •
Comments: 1 The Apache Cassandra is a distributed NoSQL database management system designed to handle large amounts of data. It's free and open source, and provides High-Availability with no single point of failure. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basic Apache Cassandra installation process with single node.
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Linux Gzip Command Tutorial for Beginners (7 Examples)
Author: Himanshu Arora •
Tags: linux, shell •
Comments: 3 Linux offers several command line tools for compressing/decompressing files. One of them is Gzip, which uses Lempel-Ziv coding (LZ77) for its compression operations. In this tutorial, we will discuss the basics of gzip, as well as the features it provides using easy to understand examples.
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Linux fold command tutorial for beginners (with examples)
Author: Himanshu Arora •
Tags: linux, shell •
Comments: 1 While working on the command line in Linux, one thing that you'd have probably missed is how the output gets displayed in terminal. I mean, the way it fits the available area. Have you ever found yourself stuck in a situation where-in the requirement was to make sure the output of a command fits a particular width?
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Linux Basics: How to hide, lock, encrypt, and secure your files on Linux
Author: Bill Toulas •
Tags: desktop, linux, security •
Comments: 1 Hiding, locking, or even encrypting your files and folders on Linux is pretty easy, and for whatever reason you want to do this there are many different approaches that you can follow. Here is a quick guide on how to hide, lock, and secure your files in the easiest way possible.
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Installing a VPN with Tinc on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS
Author: Dan Fries •
Tags: linux, security, ubuntu •
Comments: 2 Tinc is an open-source VPN daemon that available for a wide range of platforms and has several advantages over similar VPN clients. A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is a secure private network that operates over a larger public network such as the internet. VPNs have become increasingly popular in recent years, largely because they offer increased security and privacy without the need for setting up expensive and complex new hardware.
