today's howtos
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How to Create Symlinks in Linux - Linux Nightly
Symbolic links (also called symlinks or soft links) act as shortcuts to other files or directories on Linux. Usually, they are just used as a matter of convenience. Sometimes, they’re also used to create links to files whose paths frequently change. For example, it’s easier to update a single symlink than it is to update 10 Bash scripts with the new location of a file that they all use.
In this tutorial, you will learn how to create and delete symbolic links in Linux. We’ll also cover some important things to keep in mind about the capabilities and limitations of symlinks.
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Create and Upload Custom Linux Image into OpenStack - kifarunix.com
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How to Create a Linux Server in the Cloud Using AWS EC2
When you want to quickly spin up a Linux server in the cloud, AWS EC2 is your best bet.
Hosting web servers on the internet can be very challenging for a first-timer without a proper guide. Cloud service providers have provided numerous ways to easily spin up servers of any kind in the cloud.
AWS is one of the biggest and most reliable cloud-based options for deploying servers. Here's how you can get your Linux-based server running in the cloud with AWS EC2.
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How To: Generate an ed25519 SSH key - Invidious
SSH public/private key pairs are a must-have in Linux world - you can use them for securely accessing remote servers via command line (SSH), to copy files (SCP/SFTP) and to pull and push code from Github (also via SSH). Learn how to generate a modern key pair in just a few minutes.