Ubuntu Linux

This article guides students and new users on upgrading their system to Ubuntu 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) from Ubuntu 20.04 or 21.10. It provides a step-by-step process the importance of backing up the current system and updating installed packages before initiating the upgrade. The article also details how use the 'update-manager-core' package to facilitate the upgrade and verify the update's success upon completion.

This post provides a comprehensive tutorial on how to install BoxBilling, an open-source client management platform, on Ubuntu Linux. The guide covers setup and installation of Apache web server, MariaDB database server, PHP, and Let's Encrypt SSL certificates. The process further includes configuring Apache for BoxBilling, setting up a BoxBilling-specific database, downloading BoxBilling, and a step-by-step walk-through of the final setup wizard to complete the installation.

This article provides a tutorial for students and new users on how to back up and restore a Linux distribution on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL). WSL allows the running of a Linux environment without requiring a virtual machine. The tutorial discusses the export and import features of WSL, showing how to back up and restore Linux. However, it also mentions that using these methods does result in a loss of integration with the Windows Start Menu.

The post explains the step-by-step process of migrating a Moodle website to a Google Cloud server with minimal downtime. The steps include inventorying the current server, setting up a Google Cloud server, installing necessary softwares, configuring the new server to mirror the current one, backing up the current server data, transferring the data to Google Cloud, restorations, validating configurations and finally updating DNS to connect with the new server.

The post details the process of migrating a Magento website from one server to a Google Cloud server, for students and new users. Steps encompass server preparation, inventory aggregation, setting up a Google Cloud server, LAMP or LEMP installation, server configuration, data backup, copying content to the new server, and restoring it. Following that, users should validate configurations, update DNS records, and perform tests before finalizing the migration.

The article provides a detailed, step-by-step guide for migrating a Joomla website to a Google Cloud server without downtime. Starting with registration on Google Cloud and server setting, it covers the preparation of the new server, backup, transfer, and restoration of data. It highlights the importance of ensuring identical configurations in both servers and testing before making the new server live. Post-installation fine-tuning is also mentioned for perfect setup.

The content provides a guide for migrating a Drupal website to Google Cloud without downtime. It involves processes like initial server inventory, registering and setting up Google Cloud, installing necessary software packages such as LAMP or LEMP, backing up current server data, copying the server content to Google Cloud, and restoring the data there. It also recommends configuration validations, domain redirections through DNS updates, and system fine-tuning post-migration.

This post guides students through the process of migrating a WordPress website to Google Cloud without downtime. Key steps include preparing the new server environment, updating DNS records, duplicating configurations from the current server to Google Cloud, backing up server data, transferring and restoring content, and finally, updating DNS to point to the new server. The guide provides commands and procedures for each step to assist in successful migration.

This post is a comprehensive guide on setting up websites on Google Cloud servers, particularly those running Ubuntu Linux. Topics cover domain registration, Google Cloud server setup, installation of important software and packages, to the use of popular content management systems (CMS). The guide also highlights connecting to the Google Cloud server and creating websites on these servers. Tools to enhance website functionality are discussed, with additional steps on securing them with free SSL certificates.

This article details the steps to check and install a specific PHP version on Ubuntu 24.04, highlighting its significance for web development compatibility. It covers checking installed PHP versions, using the phpinfo() function, identifying PHP modules, and installing specific PHP versions via third-party repositories, ensuring optimal server performance and security.

The post provides a detailed guide for determining which version of Nginx is running on a server or installing a specific Nginx version on Ubuntu Linux. Besides, it offers instructions for finding out which modules come with Nginx, and also covers how to install a particular version from a third-party repository, if it's not available in Ubuntu's repository.

This post provides a comprehensive guide on how to check the version of Apache running on a server and how to install a particular Apache version on Ubuntu Linux. It covers basic information about Apache, detailed instructions to check server versions, loaded modules, and the process for installing specific Apache versions including the addition of third-party repositories for versions unavailable in Ubuntu Linux's repository.

This blog post provides a step-by-step guide for beginners on installing phpMyAdmin, a free and open-source administration tool, on Google Cloud servers running Ubuntu Linux. The series also teaches how to register a domain, set up a Google Cloud server, install required software and packages, secure a phpMyAdmin website, and manage MySQL or MariaDB databases via a browser.

This post provides a guide on configuring an Nginx server block file on Ubuntu Linux to host multiple websites on a single server. The tutorial covers creating website directory structures including a site's document root, modifying permissions, preparing basic HTML content for testing, and setting up Nginx virtual host files. The steps are repeatable for multiple domains.

This post explains how to configure an Apache Virtual Host file on Ubuntu Linux. Apache's Virtual Host feature enables running multiple websites on one server, each operating independently with unique settings. Instructions are provided on creating website directory structures and configuring the Virtual Host file, using the example.com domain as an exemplar. The process includes assigning permissions, creating an index.html file, and creating a site-specific Virtual Host configuration file.