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How to Change the Ubuntu Root Password: What You Need to Know

In Ubuntu and other Linux-based operating systems, the root user is the superuser account. It possesses unrestricted privileges to perform any action on the system. For security purposes, Ubuntu takes a unique approach: by default, the root account is not enabled with a password for direct login. This design decision...

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Linux Download: Which Free and Paid Distros are Right for You?

Linux is a very popular operating system created by Linus Torvalds in 1991. Linux distributions have come a long way since then, and now there are literally hundreds of different versions of Linux available. They all run off a modified version of the Linux Kernel, so they look and feel...

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How to Handle Windows Server 2012 R2 End of Life

Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 officially reached their end-of-life (EOL) on October 10, 2023. This means Microsoft has ceased providing regular security updates, non-security updates, and technical support for these products. If you still have servers running this operating system, they are exposed to significant security vulnerabilities and compliance...

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How to Download and Install Ubuntu OS for Free: A Comprehensive Guide

Ubuntu, a free and open-source operating system, is a popular choice for desktop and server environments. Whether you’re seeking a powerful Linux alternative to Windows or macOS, interested in exploring new features, or want to set up a robust server, downloading and installing Ubuntu is a straightforward process. Let’s dive...

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How to Create an S3 Bucket on AWS, and how to secure it.

Here is a beginner’s guide on how to use and create S3 Bucket on AWS. Before we start, let’s very quickly recap what S3 is and what different types of S3 tiers are available. Launched in 2006 as AWS’s first service, Amazon S3 revolutionized cloud storage by providing a scalable,...

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How to use the APT package manager (Ubuntu / Debian)

The Advanced Package Tool (APT) is a powerful command-line package manager used in Debian-based Linux distributions like Ubuntu. It simplifies the process of installing, removing, updating, and managing software on your system. APT works by retrieving information from software repositories, which are online servers containing collections of packages. Let’s learn...

Build a VM Host with Sunbeam on Openstack Ubuntu

Sunbeam is a package that makes the deployment of an OpenStack virtualization cluster much simpler, essentially allowing you to create your own private cloud. Sunbeam uses microK8s and is very powerful. Note: Minimum system requirements (4-core CPU, 16 GB RAM) Step 1 – Update Ubuntu and Install Snap, Core 22...

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AWS Account Migration? Easily Copy SSM Parameters with This Script

Are you tired of manually copying AWS Systems Manager (SSM) parameters between accounts? Do you need to replicate configurations across environments or share secrets securely with other teams? If so, you’re in the right place! Lets learn how to Copy SSM Parameters between AWS accounts. In this guide, we’ll show...

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