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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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Windows 11Ubuntu LinuxCMSApps and Browsers
CMS 12 min read
How to Setup Drupal with Apache and Cloudflare on Ubuntu Linux

The article provides detailed instructions on setting up Drupal, an open-source content management system (CMS), with an Apache2 HTTP server and Cloudflare CDN. It covers steps from signing up for a Cloudflare account and configuring it, to installing and configuring Drupal, including Apache, MariaDB Database Server, PHP and necessary modules. It also includes steps for creating a Drupal database, downloading the latest Drupal release, configuring Apache, enabling the Drupal site, and concluding with the Drupal setup wizard.

April 25, 2019 Read more →
CMS 12 min read
How to Install WordPress with Apache and Cloudflare on Ubuntu Linux

This article provides comprehensive instructions to install WordPress with Apache2 HTTP server and Cloudflare for CDN and SSL protection. The guide covers topics such as signing up for Cloudflare and setting up DNS, installing WordPress, configuring Apache2 HTTP server, installing MariaDB Database Server and PHP 7.2, creating WordPress Database, downloading the latest WordPress release, configuring Apache for WordPress, enabling the WordPress site and installing the Cloudflare plugin.

April 24, 2019 Read more →
CMS 6 min read
How to Setup Joomla on Ubuntu with Nginx & Cloudflare

This comprehensive guide outlines the process of setting up Joomla with Cloudflare. Firstly, it mentions the registration process on Cloudflare and adding one's domain to achieve a smoother user experience and heightened security for Joomla, a free, open-source content management system. The guide also provides instructions on installing and configuring Joomla along with Nginx, MariaDB Database Server, and PHP. It includes the specifics about testing the server, about creating a Joomla Database, and downloading Joomla's latest release, culminating with instructions on enabling the Joomla site.

CMS 6 min read
How to Install Drupal with Nginx and Cloudflare on Ubuntu

The post details how to set up Drupal websites and improve their performance and security using Cloudflare's CDN, free SSL, and additional features. It provides a comprehensive step-by-step tutorial covering Cloudflare registration, Cloudflare settings, installation and configuration of Drupal, MariaDB database server, and PHP 7.2-FPM. The guide also shows how to create a Drupal database, download the latest Drupal release, configure Nginx for Drupal, and finally, enable the Drupal site.

April 23, 2019 Read more →
CMS 6 min read
How to Setup WordPress with Nginx and Cloudflare on Ubuntu

The post provides a detailed, step-by-step guide on how to set up a WordPress website using an Nginx HTTP server and applying Cloudflare for CDN and SSL protection. It covers how to sign up for Cloudflare, enable security features, install necessary servers and WordPress, and correctly configure all settings. The guide also illustrates how to incorporate Cloudflare support on WordPress, thereby improving website performance and online security.

April 22, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 5 min read
How to Setup MariaDB Master Slave Replication on Ubuntu

The tutorial provides step-by-step instructions on setting up MySQL/MariaDB master and slave replication on Ubuntu 16.04 and 18.04 servers, which is crucial for security, fault tolerance, and scalability. The process involves setting server details, installing MariaDB on both servers, creating and configuring master and slave servers, and testing the setup. Changes made on the master server get automatically replicated on the slave servers.

April 1, 2019 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Manually Install OpenSSL on Ubuntu

OpenSSL is an open-source toolkit used for Transport Layer Security (TLS) and Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) protocols. The project is globally managed by a volunteer community. This post guides on installing the latest OpenSSL version on Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 LTS systems, as the default Ubuntu version isn't up-to-date. The tutorial includes downloading and manually installing the package, updating paths for man pages and binaries, and restarting Ubuntu for recognition.

September 24, 2018 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 3 min read
How to Install ClamAV Linux Antivirus on Ubuntu Linux

ClamAV is an open-source antivirus engine that detects and eliminates various digital threats. It can be installed on Ubuntu systems and supports multiple file formats. Instructions are provided to install ClamAV on Ubuntu 16.04, 17.10, and 18.04. Commands are also given for virus and malware scans, and for installing the GUI client, ClamTk.

June 8, 2018 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 4 min read
How to Mount NFS Shares on Windows 11

This post outlines the process of creating and mounting NFS shares in Ubuntu Linux for Windows access. NFS facilitates secure file sharing across different operating systems, with user management for permissions. It involves enabling NFS services in Windows, using the command prompt, and accessing shares via Windows File Explorer for seamless integration.

May 9, 2018 Read more →
Ubuntu Linux 3 min read
How to Install RabbitMQ with Erlang/OTP on Ubuntu Linux

RabbitMQ, a lightweight open-source message broker, can be installed on Ubuntu 16.04, 17.10, and 18.04 by first installing Erlang/OTP, as RabbitMQ requires this to run. Once both are installed, user can enable RabbitMQ to start upon server boot up and activate RabbitMQ Web Console for easier management. Note that for Ubuntu 18.04, users have to manually install Erlang/OTP and RabbitMQ at the time of writing.

March 21, 2018 Read more →