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Set Root Password for MariaDB on Ubuntu
The MariaDB database server now installs on Ubuntu without requiring a root user password for server access, a departure from its MySQL origins. This could cause issues with dependent applications like phpMyAdmin and MySQL Workbench. However, it’s possible to re-enable password authentication by updating the user plugin settings, restarting and securing the MariaDB server, and…
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Fix WordPress File Upload Issues on Nginx
The article provides a tutorial on troubleshooting file upload issues in WordPress on the Nginx web server and PHP-FPM on Ubuntu 17.04 or 17.10. The author explains how to grant correct directory permissions, adjust PHP-FPM for larger file uploads, configure Nginx for larger file sizes, and restart to apply new settings.
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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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Using OpenSSH Client on Windows 10: A Step-by-Step Guide
Microsoft has added the OpenSSH client to Windows 10, albeit as a beta feature. Though not enabled by default, users can install it to connect to SSH servers without third-party clients. However, the built-in Windows 10 SSH client supports only ed25519 keys and might not align with all SSH server settings.
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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…