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AWS EC2 Fundamentals for SysOps
Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2) forms the core of many deployments on AWS. As a SysOps administrator, having a solid understanding of EC2 is essential for effective cloud management. This article breaks down the fundamental concepts you need to know. Instance Types EC2 offers a diverse range of instance types,...
Linux Networking 101: Solve Connection Problems Now
This guide provides a comprehensive approach to troubleshooting network connectivity issues on Linux systems, with specific guidance for Red Hat, Ubuntu, and Debian users. It covers common problems and offers practical solutions for restoring network functionality. While the guide emphasizes these distributions, the techniques, and commands often apply to other...
Complete Guide to Installing PHP 8.x on Linux
PHP is a widely used open-source general-purpose scripting language that is especially suited for web development. Regularly updating to the latest PHP versions ensures access to new features, performance improvements, and the most recent security patches. PHP 8.1 and newer introduce significant enhancements, such as: This guide focuses on installing...
How to Build a MediaWiki Site on AlmaLinux (Fast & Easy)
MediaWiki is a powerful and versatile open-source platform known for powering some of the world’s largest collaborative websites, including Wikipedia. This comprehensive guide will provide a detailed procedure for creating your own MediaWiki site, covering installation, configuration, data population, and optimization strategies to make it a valuable resource. Part 1:...
Proxmox & KVM: The Rise of Open-Source Virtualization
Over the last 18 months, it’s been very evident that open-source virtualization is becoming very popular. Tools such as VirtualBox, and the native VM capabilities of Linux have made it very easy to consume Virtualization. One such trend is the rise of open-source virtualization, with platforms like Proxmox VE and...
The Demise of VMware: How an Industry Titan Lost Its Way
VMware, once the undisputed king of virtualization, has seen its reign challenged in recent years. While the company basked in the glory of market dominance in the mid-2000s, a series of missteps and the controversial acquisition by Broadcom have left a cloud of uncertainty hanging over its future. This article...
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