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How to Install Zimbra Desktop Email Client on Ubuntu Linux
Zimbra Desktop, an email client compatible with Windows, macOS, and Linux, allows users to manage and sync their emails, contacts, calendars, and other documents from various online accounts locally. It requires Java installation, after which users can install Zimbra using specific commands, and configure it for their profile. This desktop application supports Yahoo Mail, Gmail,…
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Installing Foreman Server Manager on Ubuntu Linux
Foreman is a comprehensive life-cycle management tool for Linux systems, including Ubuntu, providing a user-friendly web interface for system administration. By supporting agents such as Puppet, Chef, Salt, and Ansible, it allows easy automation of tasks, quick deployment of applications, and proactive server management. The post provides instructions to install Foreman on Ubuntu, turning complex…
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How to Install Hexo CMS (Node.js) on Ubuntu Linux
The post explains the process of installing Hexo, a simple and fast blogging framework on Ubuntu. It starts with prerequisites, like installing Ruby and Node.js, and then proceeds to install Hexo. Hexo supports all GitHub markdown features, Octopress plugins, and even Jade and CoffeeScript via its plugin system. It’s user-friendly, requiring no knowledge of templating…
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How to Install Cachet with Apache on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial guides users through installing the Cachet status page system on Ubuntu with Apache2, MariaDB, and PHP 7.2. Cachet helps communicate app statuses to customers. The instructions detail installing and configuring Apache2, MariaDB, and PHP. Steps include securing MariaDB, creating a Cachet database, and setting up Cachet with Composer. The process ends with configuring…
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How to Setup CMSUno with Nginx on Ubuntu Linux
This brief tutorial will show students and new users how to install CMSUno CMS on Ubuntu 16.04 / 18.10 and 18.04 LTS. CMSUno is an open-source, flat-file (no databases) content management system (CMS) based on PHP and jQuery that lets you quickly build beautiful and responsive websites for your projects or clients. No database servers are…
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Install and Configure VNC Server on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial guides on installing the Virtual Network Computing (VNC) server on Ubuntu 16.04 or 18.04, which allows remote connections using the VNC protocol. It explains how to install a light desktop environment, ‘Xfce’, before installing the VNC server, specifically ‘TigerVNC’. The tutorial also covers initial setup, VNC server configuration, and checking its status.
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How to Install CMSUno with Apache on Ubuntu Linux
CMSUno is a PHP and jQuery-based open-source content management system, designed for building responsive, database-less websites with data stored in JSON files for easy installation and faster usage. The platform functions on the Apache2 HTTP server and requires PHP 7.2 to operate. The CMS is designed for cross-device user engagement and easy collaboration amongst web…
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Using balenaEtcher: Create a Bootable Ubuntu Drive Fast
The post guides students and new users on creating a bootable Ubuntu Linux USB drive for the OS installation using balenaEtcher, a free, open-source program for flashing images. By downloading balenaEtcher and the desired Ubuntu ISO image, users can create a USB bootable drive, allowing their computer to boot from it. The process requires a…
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How to Manage Firewall (UFW) on Ubuntu Linux
Ubuntu comes with a default firewall module, which is disabled after installation. This module can be managed using a user-friendly configuration tool called Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW). This tutorial demonstrates how to enable, manage, and create rules for this module using UFW, consequently securing Ubuntu 16.04 | 18.04 servers from external threats.
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How to List Users on Ubuntu Linux
This tutorial explains how to list user accounts in Ubuntu Linux, focusing on two primary methods. The first method involves viewing the content of the /etc/passwd file with commands like ‘less /etc/passwd’ or ‘awk -F: ‘{ print $1}’ /etc/passwd’. The second option uses the getent tool, which utilizes the /etc/nsswitch.conf file. Each method reveals system…