Tag: Ubuntu Linux

The article explains how to install and manage Certbot, a free tool for automating SSL/TLS certificates from Let’s Encrypt Certification Authority, on Ubuntu Linux. The software includes plugins for web servers like Apache and Nginx. Installation methods include using the apt command or Snap package manager. After installation, users can create and renew certificates with…

The article provides a guide on installing Terraform, an open-source Infrastructure as Code tool, on Ubuntu Linux. Terraform is installable via two common methods: through the Snap package manager or its official repository. Despite not being in Ubuntu’s default repositories, the guide walks through command line inputs, enabling easy installation and management of infrastructure resources.

This article provides a detailed guide for installing and using Fleet Osquery Manager on Ubuntu Linux. Fleet is an open-source platform that aids IT admins with device management, featuring live query ability, and real-time visibility of servers, containers, and laptops. The installation process includes setting up MariaDB database server and Redis Server, creating a dedicated…

The dd command is a versatile tool in Ubuntu Linux for copying and converting data, creating disk images and bootable USB drives, and copying data between devices. Users must be cautious of syntax and device selection when running commands. Some functionalities of the dd command include creating bootable drives, creating disk images or backups, cloning…

This article outlines how to disable IPv6 on Ubuntu Linux, which is enabled by default. It recommends disabling IPv6 when network infrastructure or applications do not support it. The simplest method involves modifying the /etc/sysctl.conf file and executing specific commands to apply the changes. The user can then verify that IPv6 is disabled.

The article provides various methods to list network interfaces on Ubuntu Linux, using commands like “ip link show”, “nmcli device status”, “ip addr show”, “netstat -i”, and “ls /sys/class/net/”. It also offers ways to view detailed information about specific interfaces. The ifconfig command, once default on Ubuntu, now requires the “sudo apt install net-tools” packages…

This summary concerns managing RAR files using the unrar and rar commands on Ubuntu Linux. The unrar command lets you handle RAR files, including listing, extracting, and testing files for integrity, whilst the rar command archives files in RAR format. Syntax is key for the correct functioning of these commands. The article provides installation instructions…

The article provides guidelines on managing Apache web server services on Ubuntu Linux, including starting, stopping, restarting, and reloading. The content emphasises that Ubuntu Linux is user-friendly for beginners. Step-by-step commands are offered to initiate or halt Apache services, with the restart and reload commands allowing a smooth application of changes without entirely ceasing server…