Linux Tutorials on the topic “debian”

• Skype Workarounds on Linux

  Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: arch linux, centos, debian, desktop, linux, suse, ubuntu • Comments: 5

  Skype on Linux is a much debated topic that unfortunately remains largely unchanged. Skype is something that most people just have to use, but the client’s official support for Linux is pathetic to say the least. However, there are some workarounds that can work for Linux users depending on the particular system used and the specific needs.

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• How to search files from the terminal on Linux

  Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: centos, debian, fedora, linux, opensuse, shell, suse, ubuntu • Comments: 6

  While there are many ways with which we can search and locate files and directories on Linux, the easiest and quickest is probably through the terminal. However, not many Linux users know about that, which leads to unneeded frustration. Here is a quick guide that will hopefully help you locate what you're looking for in your system.

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• How to Password-Protect Directories with mod_authn_dbd and MySQL on Apache (Debian 8)

  Author: Till Brehm • Tags: apache, debian, security, web server • Comments: 1

  This guide explains how to password-protect web directories (with users from a MySQL database) with mod_authn_dbd on Apache2 on a Debian 8 (Jessie) server. It is an alternative to the plain-text password files provided by mod_auth and allows you to use normal SQL syntax to create/modify delete users.

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• Upgrading from Debian 6 Squeeze with ISPConfig and courier/postfix to Debian 7 Wheezy

  Author: howtoforge • Tags: debian, ispconfig • Comments: 5

  This howto describes the upgrade procedure of an ISPConfig server with Courier pop3/imap from Debian 6 to Debian 7 in detail.

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• How to install WebDAV with Lighttpd on Debian 8 (Jessie)

  Author: Till Brehm • Tags: debian, lighttpd, storage, web server • Comments: 1

  This guide explains how to set up WebDAV with Lighttpd on a Debian 8 (Jessie) server. WebDAV stands for Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning and is a set of extensions to the HTTP protocol that allows users to directly edit files on theLighttpdd server so that they do not need to be downloaded/uploaded via FTP. Of course, WebDAV can also be used to upload and download files.

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• GNS3 - Emulating Network Infrastructure on Debian 8.2

  Author: Adolfo L. Rivas C. • Tags: debian, linux, networking • Comments: 2

  In this tutorial, I will show you the basis to install and operate this software. The GNS3 version that will be used in this tutorial is the 1.5.1, on a Debian 8.2 (Jessie) system. GNS3 (Graphical Network System 3) is an emulation software that let's you see the interaction of network devices in a network topology.

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• HTTPOXY Vulnerability: How to protect and test your web server

  Author: Till Brehm • Tags: centos, debian, linux, ubuntu • Comments: 6

  This tutorial will show you how to protect your web server from HTTPOXY. It contains sections for the most used Linux Distributions CentOS + RHEL, Debian, and Ubuntu. The HTTPOXY vulnerability which has been found recently is a vulnerability that affects applications that run in cgi or cgi-like environments. This means that the issue affects almost all web servers including Apache and Nginx and also most PHP applications. Even the mod_php mode on apache is affected.

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• Chrooting Apache 2.4 with mod_unixd on Debian 8 (Jessie)

  Author: Till Brehm • Tags: apache, debian, security, web server • Comments: 2

  This guide explains how to set up mod_unixd with Apache on a Debian 8 system. With mod_unixd, you can run Apache in a secure chroot environment (similar to the older mod_chroot) and make your server less vulnerable to break-in attempts that try to exploit vulnerabilities in Apache or your installed web applications.

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• OpenVPN - Secure you server administration with multiplatform VPN connection

  Author: Patrik Habdak • Tags: debian, linux, security, ubuntu • Comments: 3

  OpenVPN is a full-featured SSL VPN which implements the OSI layer 2 or 3 secure network extension by using the industry standard SSL/TLS protocol. For this tutorial, we are going to use a Debian or Ubuntu server. You can use any server you already have in production.

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• How to record your terminal session on Linux

  Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: debian, linux, shell, ubuntu • Comments: 1

  Recording a terminal session may be important in helping someone learn a process, sharing information in an understandable way, and also presenting a series of commands in a proper manner. Whatever the purpose, there are many times when copy-pasting text from the terminal won't be very helpful while capturing a video of the process is quite far-fetched and may not be always possible. In this quick guide, we will take a look at the easiest way to record and share a terminal session in .gif format.

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