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Fixing MariaDB’s Unix Socket Error on Ubuntu
The post discusses a common error faced by users after upgrading MariaDB database server on an Ubuntu platform – the ‘unix_socket’ is not loaded error. This prevents root user login. The post provides a tutorial to overcome this error by making changes in the MariaDB configuration file, enabling Unix socket authentication, and subsequent modifications to…
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Switching Joomla to HTTPS on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide
This tutorial guides users, particularly students and beginners, on how to convert their Joomla websites from HTTP to HTTPS without losing their audience. The process involves setting up a free SSL/TLS certificate using Let’s Encrypt, ensuring the correct Nginx configuration, redirecting all HTTP traffic to HTTPS, changing the Joomla site URL to use HTTPS, and…
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Switching to HTTPS in Drupal on Ubuntu
This content provides a guide on how to convert Drupal websites from HTTP to HTTPS to improve rankings on search engines. The process entails setting up free SSL / TLS certificates using Let’s Encrypt, configuring the Nginx site for HTTPS usage, changing the Drupal site URL to use HTTPS and installing a Secure Login plugin…
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Switching Joomla to HTTPS: A Step-by-Step Guide
This tutorial outlines the process of converting Joomla websites from HTTP to HTTPS to comply with preferred ranking parameters of search engine providers. It involves obtaining free SSL/TLS certificates from Let’s Encrypt, ensuring Apache2 specifications are correct, installing the certificate, and modifying the Joomla site URL to HTTPS. The described process also includes setting up…
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Switching to HTTPS on Drupal: A Step-by-Step Guide
This post provides a tutorial on converting Drupal websites from HTTP to HTTPS without losing the audience. It gives step-by-step instructions on acquiring free SSL/TLS certificates from Let’s Encrypt, configuring Apache2, and changing the Drupal site URL for HTTPS. The guide also includes the installation of a Secure Login plugin for HTTPS compliance, and setting…
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How to Install X-Cart with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux
The article provides a comprehensive guide on how to install the X-Cart eCommerce platform on Ubuntu Linux using Nginx support. X-Cart, a powerful open-source PHP based platform, comes with one-time licensing fee and does not involve transaction or recurring monthly fees. The installation process involves setting up Nginx, MariaDB, installing PHP-FPM and related modules, creating…
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How to Back up Ubuntu Linux with Duplicati
Duplicati is a free, open-source software that enables storing encrypted backups online or on local disk drives. It supports a wide range of platforms and protocols, making it a flexible solution for Ubuntu users looking for a reliable backup software. The program also features a web-based user interface for convenient management and offers a tutorial…
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How to Install X-Cart with Apache on Ubuntu Linux
X-Cart is a widely-used commercial open-source eCommerce platform created in PHP that enables the quick setup of online stores. It requires a LAMP/LEMP stack and a one-time licensing fee, with no transaction or monthly fees. The main steps to install X-Cart involve setting up a webserver like Apache2, installing a database server such as MariaDB,…
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How to install HHVM on Ubuntu Linux
The LAMP stack, a widely used stack, can be enhanced by using HHVM instead of PHP for improved performance. This tutorial guides users on installing HHVM on Ubuntu systems to operate WordPress and other PHP-based content management systems. It provides step-by-step instructions on adding the HHVM repository to Ubuntu, managing the HHVM service, and testing…
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Transfer Files with SCP on Ubuntu: A Step-by-Step Guide
The article provides a guide on using SCP (Secure Copy), a command-line utility, to securely transfer files and directories between two locations on Ubuntu Linux. It details how to transmit from a local server to a remote host and vice versa. The secure transmission uses SSH encryption and authentication. Instructions are provided for scenarios where…
Category: Ubuntu Linux
Articles based on Ubuntu Linux, including installing packages, managing user accounts, sharing files with Windows machines and more.