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Richard, a writer for Geek Rewind, is a tech enthusiast who loves breaking down complex IT topics into simple, easy-to-understand ideas. With years of hands-on experience in system administration and enterprise IT operations, he’s developed a knack for offering practical tips and solutions. Richard aims to make technology more accessible and actionable. He's deeply committed to the Geek Rewind community, always ready to answer questions and engage in discussions.

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Ubuntu Linux 5 min read
How to Install Symfony 5 with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux

The tutorial provides detailed steps on installing the Symfony 5 Framework, an open-source PHP component, on Ubuntu 18.04 | 16.04 using the Nginx HTTP server. It starts with the installation of Nginx and PHP 7.2-FPM, followed by configuring Nginx's PHP default settings. It continues with the download of Symfony's latest release using Composer and configuring the Nginx site configuration for Symfony. The tutorial concludes with enabling Symfony and testing its successful installation.

January 13, 2020 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
Install Symfony 5 on Ubuntu with Apache

This tutorial serves as a guide to installing the Symfony 5 Framework on Ubuntu 18.04 or 16.04 with an Apache2 HTTP server. Symfony is a free, open-source, PHP framework that helps accelerate the creation and maintenance of PHP web and API applications. The tutorial underscores the installation of Apache2 HTTP Server, the execution of various command lines for installing and running PHP 7.2, the download of the latest Symfony release through Composer, and the configuration of Apache for Symfony.

January 9, 2020 Read more →
CMS 9 min read
How to Install OCS Inventory Server on Ubuntu Linux

The tutorial guides through the installation of OCS-NG (Open Computers and Software Inventory Next Generation) on Ubuntu 18.04 | 16.04 with an Apache2 HTTP server. This free asset management platform allows monitoring of network hardware without needing an OCS client installed on the devices. The guide covers the installation of necessary packages, Apache2 HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, PHP 7.2, Perl and modules, creation of OCS-NG Database, and final set-up steps.

January 6, 2020 Read more →
CMS 8 min read
How to Setup osTicket with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux

The tutorial provides step-by-step guidance on the installation and configuration of osTicket, an open-source customer support platform, on Ubuntu with Nginx HTTP servers. It covers installing the Nginx server, MariaDB database server and PHP 7.2-FPM and related modules. It also explains how to create an osTicket database, download the osTicket latest release, configure Nginx and complete the setup via osTicket setup wizard.

December 20, 2019 Read more →
CMS 8 min read
How to Install osTicket with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

This tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to installing and configuring the osTicket customer support platform on Ubuntu Linux using Apache. It details the installation of essential components such as the Apache2 HTTP server, MariaDB, and PHP 7.2. The guide later walks through creating the osTicket database and downloading the osTicket open-source package before configuring the osTicket Apache virtual host.

December 19, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Revoke Let’s Encrypt Certificates on Ubuntu Linux

The content provides a guide on how to revoke Let's Encrypt SSL/TLS certificates and uninstall Let's Encrypt/Certbot packages and directories. Users might wish to revoke their certificates due to safety concerns or no longer needing a specific certificate. The tutorial includes steps to validate and revoke certificates, as well as uninstalling Let's Encrypt and Certbot.

November 6, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 8 min read
How to Allow Remote Access to MySQL Database on Ubuntu Linux

This tutorial guides on setting up remote access to MySQL server on Ubuntu 18.04. The default configuration not allowing remote connections can be modified by changing bind-address value to 0.0.0.0, enabling MySQL to accept connections on all host interfaces. Individual IP addresses must be granted access explicitly. Firewall exceptions for the specific port need to be created if Ubuntu firewall is enabled. The setup is not recommended for production environments.

September 23, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to Allow Remote Access to MariaDB in Ubuntu Linux

The tutorial explains how to setup remote access connections to MariaDB database servers on Ubuntu 18.04 systems. It involves installing MariaDB, enabling the service to always start up when the server boots, and configuring the server to allow remote access. The article also provides the necessary commands for enabling this on the Ubuntu Firewall. Care is advised when connecting to the internet and every IP needs to be explicitly configured for database access.

September 18, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to Install Rocket.Chat Server on Ubuntu Linux

Rocket.Chat is a free, open-source chat software alternative to Slack, offering features like video chat, file sharing and more. This software allows teams, regardless of size, to collaborate efficiently on projects. It runs on various platforms including desktop and mobile applications. A tutorial guides users through the installation of Rocket.Chat on Ubuntu servers, including the setup of prerequisite components like MongoDB and Node.js.

July 5, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to Generate and Manage GPG Keys on Ubuntu Linux

This article outlines the process of generating and managing GPG keys on Ubuntu Linux to secure data through encryption. It highlights the steps to install GnuPG, create a public and private key pair, and the methods for encrypting and decrypting files. Mastering these skills is vital for safeguarding sensitive information.

July 1, 2019 Read more →
CMS 4 min read
How to Install Apache OFBiz CRM and ERP Platform on Ubuntu Linux

Apache OFBiz is an open-source, Java-based web framework that offers a comprehensive ERP/CRM platform for managing customer relationships and business activities. With modules for Accounting, Order Management, Warehousing, Inventory, and more, OFBiz provides a versatile business solution. The content also contains a walkthrough for installing OFBiz on Ubuntu systems, emphasizing its compatibility with JAVA and explaining the process in a step-by-step manner.

June 27, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to Setup Cloudflare Origin Certificates with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux

The content provides a step-by-step guide for students and new users on creating a Cloudflare origin certificate to use with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux. This process enhances server security and offers full SSL encryption for server-to-cloudflare interactions. It describes registration for Cloudflare, domain setup, DNS changes, and certificate activation along with instructions to configure nginx and manage server blocks. The guide concludes with enabling the Cloudflare origin certificate.

May 27, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 7 min read
How to use Cloudflare Origin Certificates with Apache on Ubuntu Linux

This post provides detailed instructions for setting up Cloudflare origin certificates on Apache servers via Ubuntu Linux. These certificates, issued free by Cloudflare, allow end-to-end secure SSL/TLS encryption. The steps guide users through registering with Cloudflare, creating the certificate, setting up on the original server, configuring Apache, and enabling VirtualHost block. Securing connections enhances server safety with Cloudflare.

May 26, 2019 Read more →
CMS 14 min read
How to Setup Magento with Nginx and Cloudflare on Ubuntu Linux

The text provides a detailed guide on how to set up the Magento 2 eCommerce platform on an Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 server, configure it with Nginx and PHP 7.2-FPM, and enhance it with Cloudflare CDN and SSL. It also demonstrates how to secure the Magento database with MariaDB, fetch the latest Magento release from GitHub, adjust Nginx settings for Magento, and finally, perform platform upgrades.

May 15, 2019 Read more →
CMS 13 min read
How to Install Magento with Apache and Cloudflare on Ubuntu Linux

The post provides a step-by-step guide on how to set up Magento 2 on Ubuntu with additional features from Cloudflare. Magento 2 is an open-source eCommerce platform that can be enhanced with Cloudflare's CDN, SSL, and protection services. The process involves basic steps such as creating a Cloudflare account, setting up your domain, and choosing a plan. The tutorial then details how to install and configure Magento, install MariaDB Database Server, PHP 7.2 along with its related modules, and finally how to create a Magento database. Final steps guide through the configuration process for Apache and the activation of Magento.

May 14, 2019 Read more →
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