Linux Tutorials on the topic “ubuntu”
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How to change the Swappiness of your Linux system
Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: arch linux, centos, debian, fedora, kernel, linux, mandriva, opensuse, pclinuxos, raspbian, suse, ubuntu • Comments: 20 • Updated: Apr 02, 2021Swappiness is the kernel parameter that defines how much (and how often) your Linux kernel will copy RAM contents to swap. This parameter's default value is “60” and it can take anything from “0” to “100”. The higher the value of the swappiness parameter, the more aggressively your kernel will swap.
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How to Install SpiderFoot Security Scanner on Ubuntu 20.04
Author: Hitesh Jethva • Tags: linux, security, ubuntu • Comments: 1 • Published: Mar 30, 2021Spiderfoot is a free and open-source vulnerability testing tool that helps you to reduce attacks by hackers. In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Spiderfoot on Ubuntu 20.04 server.
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ISPConfig Perfect Multiserver setup on Ubuntu 20.04 and Debian 10
Author: Thom Pol • Tags: control panels, debian, dns, email, ftp, ispconfig, linux, server, ubuntu, web server • Comments: 0 • Published: Mar 29, 2021This tutorial will take you through installing your own ISPConfig 3 multiserver setup with dedicated servers for the panel, web, DNS, mail, and webmail using the new ISPConfig auto-installer. This tutorial is compatible with Debian 10 and Ubuntu 20.04.
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How to scan for viruses with ClamAV on Ubuntu 20.04
Author: Bill Toulas • Tags: desktop, security, server, ubuntu • Comments: 19 • Updated: Mar 25, 2021There aren't many viruses made for Linux distributions and as such, most people who use such systems don't even bother using antivirus software. Those however who do want to be able to scan their system or other windows-based systems that are connected on a Linux PC through a network can use ClamAV. ClamAV is an open-source anti-virus engine that is built to detect viruses, trojans, malware, and other threats. It supports multiple file formats (documents, executables, or archives), utilizes multi-thread scanner features and receives updates for its signature database at least 3-4 times a day.
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How to Check Disk Space on Ubuntu 20.04
Author: Hitesh Jethva • Tags: linux, ubuntu • Comments: 1 • Published: Mar 17, 2021Tracking disk usage information is a day-to-day task of any system administrator. Linux has some built-in utilities that help you find the disk space of your system. In this post, we will show you how to check disk space on Linux using multiple ways.
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How to Install Suricata and Zeek IDS with ELK on Ubuntu 20.10
Author: Miguel • Tags: linux, security, server, ubuntu • Comments: 5 • Published: Mar 16, 2021In this tutorial we will install and configure Suricata, Zeek, the ELK stack, and some optional tools on an Ubuntu 20.10 (Groovy Gorilla) server along with the Elasticsearch Logstash Kibana (ELK) stack.
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How to Install Odoo 14 ERP Software on Ubuntu 20.04
Author: Navjot Singh • Tags: linux, ubuntu, web server • Comments: 2 • Published: Mar 12, 2021Odoo (formerly known as OpenERP) is a self-hosted suite of over 10,000 open source applications suited for a variety of business needs including CRM, eCommerce, accounting, inventory, project management and point of sale.
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How to Install and Configure Nexus Repository Manager on Ubuntu 20.04
Author: Hitesh Jethva • Tags: linux, ubuntu • Comments: 0 • Published: Mar 11, 2021Nexus is a repository manages that provides a platform that protects your entire software development lifecycle. It allows you to collect, and manage your dependencies and makes it easier to distribute your software.
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How to Install Arkime Full Packet Capture tool on Ubuntu 20.04
Author: Hitesh Jethva • Tags: linux, networking, security, ubuntu • Comments: 0 • Published: Mar 10, 2021Arkime, also known as Moloch, is an open-source and large-scale indexed packet capture and search tool. In this post, we will show you how to install the Arkime Packet Capture tool on Ubuntu 20.04.
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How to update the ONLYOFFICE Docs Docker version on Ubuntu
Author: Daria • Tags: linux, server, ubuntu • Comments: 1 • Published: Mar 09, 2021ONLYOFFICE Docs is an open-source office suite distributed under GNU AGPL v3.0. It comprises web-based collaborative editors for text documents, spreadsheets, and presentations highly compatible with OOXML formats (docx, xlsx, pptx).
Ubuntu Linux - humanity towards others
Here at HowToForge we provide you with a wide range of interesting articles and Linux-related tutorials. On this page you will be able to find all Ubuntu-related articles that are spread all over our site through various categories.
Ubuntu is one of the largest, Debian-based Linux operating systems that you can find right now on the market. What makes it special is the fact that its default desktop environment is Unity. The name of this OS is based on the South African philosophy ubuntu that means humanity towards others.
The project is mainly sponsored by the South African Mark Shuttleworth and his UK-based company Canonical Ltd., that provides support and other services to finance itself.
Since Ubuntu is an open source operating system, you can download it free of charge from www.ubuntu.com and you can use it for home or business purposes at all times. The OS comes with numerous pre-installed open source applications, which include programs such as Thunderbird, Transmission, Firefox, LibreOffice and a few games as well.
The great thing about Ubuntu is that it provides you with a built in Software Center from which you can gain access to many applications such as GIMP, Pidgin or a plethora of others. Of course you can use any other APT based package management tool as well. Included with Ubuntu you can even find a Wine compatibility package that allows you to run Windows based apps with ease. Another option is the use of a virtual machine for that purpose.
OS with security out-of-the box
One of the things that make Ubuntu stand out is the fact that it comes with a major focus on security right from the start. The OS has a very secure architecture as it allows you to run programs with low privileges that don’t allow apps to make changes to the OS. Moreover, in Ubuntu you can even find an integrated SUDO tool that’s really useful for performing administrative actions. In addition, Ubuntu has most network ports closed from the start in order to prevent hacking. You can even find a built in firewall that provides an even higher security for the OS.
Another major thing about Ubuntu is that, pretty much like many Linux based operating systems, it allows you to run it from a disk image or a live CD without the need of an installation. Something that can be pretty useful to say the least.
As you can see, Ubuntu is one of the most secure operating system on the market, but the fact that it’s open source definitely adds a lot of complexity to it. This is why we are offering quite an amount of tutorials about how you can get the most out of your Ubuntu experience! On HowtoForge you can find tutorials for setting up and running Ubuntu servers and everything that you might need for your daily operations with this amazing Operating System!
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