Ubuntu Linux

This text presents a tutorial on logging in as a root user in Ubuntu on a Windows WSL environment. After installing Ubuntu on Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL), users can execute specific commands depending on the Ubuntu version to log in as root. Nevertheless, the author advises against usual root user login but admits there could be certain scenarios requiring this action. The instructions to revert to the standard account login are also provided.

This tutorial guides students and new users on how to install Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (MS SQL) on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04 LTS servers. Although MS SQL is not open-source, it can operate on open-source Linux systems. The guide includes steps on how to install MS SQL, add SQL Server Repository, update and install MS SQL, complete the setup, verify the service is running and install additional tools. Notably, Ubuntu-based systems with at least 2 GB of memory are required.

The tutorial demonstrates the process of installing the LAMP stack on Windows 10 WSL 2 with Ubuntu OS. The steps involve enabling WSL and Virtual Machine Platform in Windows, downloading and setting up Ubuntu from the Windows store, and running through a series of commands to install and confirm the functionality of Linux (Ubuntu), Apache2 HTTP Server, MariaDB Database Server, and PHP Scripting Language. LAMP stack, a group of open-source software is indispensable to web applications and content management systems of today.

The tutorial guides users on how to install 1Password, a cross-platform password manager, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04. The software has now overcome previous stability issues for Linux. Users can install the software through either the DEB file or the command line from the official 1Password repository.

The tutorial guides on sharing folders from VirtualBox host computers to Ubuntu guest machines. This process requires the newest version of VirtualBox and its guest addition tools. Firstly, install VirtualBox Guest Additions, which aids interaction between computers, improves graphics, and enables file sharing. Secondly, share host folders by choosing the guest machine from Settings and opting the Shared Folders. After saving changes, restart the guest machine for the host's shared folder to be mounted.

This tutorial provides comprehensive instructions on installing Firefly III, a free and open-source personal finance management software, on Ubuntu. Steps include installing the Nginx HTTP server, setting up the MariaDB database server, configuring PHP 7.4-FPM, creating a Firefly III database, finally downloading Firefly III and setting up Nginx for Firefly III. With this guide, interested users will be able to track and manage their transactions using the advanced features of Firefly III.

The tutorial provides step-by-step guidelines on setting up Ampache on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04 using an Apache2 web server. Ampache is an open-source web-based application for music and video streaming. The process includes installing Apache2 HTTP Server and MariaDB, configuring PHP 7.4, creating an Ampache database, and configuring Ampache and Apache sites. Open and accessible from any device, Ampache is useful for anyone from a single DJ to a music streaming service.

The tutorial explains how to install Ampache, a free, open-source application used for music and video streaming, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04 with the Nginx web server. It involves installing Nginx, MariaDB, and PHP 7.4-FPM; setting up an Ampache database; and configuring an Ampache site. Instructions are also provided for downloading, installing, and finalizing Ampache configurations.

This tutorial teaches students how to install the XCP-ng virtualization server, an open-source Hypervisor platform developed from collective efforts between individuals and companies, and the XCP-ng management client. The guide outlines the benefits of XCP-ng for cloud management without unnecessary costs, and provides a step-by-step installation guide for Ubuntu users, including creating bootable USB or disk, accepting the user license agreement, configuring the server networking, and installing the XCP-ng center.

The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on installing ProjectSend, a self-hosted file-sharing software, on Ubuntu 20.04 | 18.04 LTS systems. The process involves setting up an Apache HTTP server, installing MariaDB database server, installing PHP 7.4 from third-party repositories, creating a ProjectSend database, downloading and installing the ProjectSend package and configuring its site. The setup allows secure file uploads and assignments to specific users.

This tutorial guides on installing ProjectSend, a self-hosted file-sharing software, on Ubuntu 20.04 or 18.04 LTS systems. It involves installing Nginx HTTP server, MariaDB database server, and PHP 7.4-FPM. Then, a ProjectSend database is created. The ProjectSend package is downloaded, extracted, configured and file permissions are set. An Nginx virtual host for ProjectSend content is also created and enabled. After these, the user can proceed with the ProjectSend setup wizard in their browser.

The tutorial differentiates between the 'sudo' and 'su' commands in Ubuntu Linux and their application. 'Sudo', standing for superuser do or substitute user do, runs a high shell without the need for user identity, allowing commands to be run with root power. 'Su', or switch user, lets users change their current account to any account on the system, provided they know the account password. Both come with their own risks and precautions.