today's howtos

posted by Roy Schestowitz on Apr 12, 2023

• Linux cp command copy symbolic (soft) link tutorial

• How to upgrade FreeBSD 13.1 to 13.2 release

  The FreeBSD Release Engineering Team is announcing the availability of FreeBSD version 13.2-RELEASE on 11/April/2023. It is the third release of the stable/13 branches. I updated my FreeBSD version 13.1 to 13.2 using the CLI over an ssh-based session. Here are my quick notes.

• How to Install Vim Editor on Ubuntu

  If you’re coming from macOS to Ubuntu, you might be familiar with the Vim text editor. Ubuntu 20.04 doesn’t come with Vim installed out of the box.

• How to Install UVdesk Helpdesk on Debian

  UVDesk is an open-source helpdesk system written in PHP and uses a MySQL database.

• How to Install YARN NPM-Package Manager on Rocky Linux

  What is YARN? YARN stands for Yet Another Resource Negotiator. It was designed to manage dependencies, like npm in node.js.

• How to Install Yarn on AlmaLinux

  Yarn is a JavaScript package manager. It is a popular tool used by web developers to manage the dependencies of their projects. Package managers are used to manage the dependencies of a project.

• How to Install XWiki on Ubuntu

  XWiki is a wiki software that enables anyone to create, organize and share information from any device with internet access using their web browser, desktop, or mobile phone.

• Install KernelCare in Debian 11

  Hello, friends. In this post, you will learn how to install KernelCare on Debian 11. In addition, we will tell you more about this security utility.

• Getting Maven on Rocky Linux 9

  Hello, friends. In this post, you'll learn how to install Apache Maven on Rocky Linux 9 / Alma Linux 9 Apache Maven is a project management software, and we can say that it is also a Java dependency manager.

• How to Install OpenSearch on Rocky Linux 9

  OpenSearch is a community-driven project by Amazon and a fork of Elasticsearch and Kibana. This article shows you how to install OpenSearch - an open-source search, analytics, and visualization suite - on the Rocky Linux 9 server.

• How to Check Docker Container RAM and CPU Usage

  Docker is one of the most popular and widely used containerization platforms for building, sharing, and running applications. This tutorial will show you how to check Docker container CPU and RAM usage.

• How to Install LOMP Stack (OpenLiteSpeed, MySQL, and PHP) on Rocky Linux 9

  OpenLiteSpeed is a lightweight and open-source version of the LiteSpeed Server developed by LiteSpeed Technologies. It supports Apache Rewrite rules, HTTP/2 and HTTP/3, TLS v1.3, and QUIC protocol.

• Task Automation Using Cron Jobs and Scripts in Pop!_OS

  Learn how to automate tasks in Pop!_OS using cron jobs and custom scripts, saving time and streamlining your workflow. Dive into this comprehensive guide to unlock the true potential of your Linux setup!

• How to fix the Docker Desktop Linux installation with addition of two files

  Jack Wallen shows you what to do if you run into a situation where you've installed Docker on Linux but it fails to connect to the Docker Engine.

• How To Install Pinta on Rocky Linux 9 [Ed: Microsoft Mono vector. Try Krita or GIMP instead.]

  In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Pinta on Rocky Linux 9. Are you looking for a simple yet powerful image editing software that runs on Linux? Look no further than Pinta!

• How To Install MySQL Workbench on Fedora 37

  In this tutorial, we will show you how to install MySQL Workbench on Fedora 37. For those of you who didn’t know, MySQL Workbench is a powerful tool for managing and administering MySQL databases.

• How To Install Showfoto on Debian 11

  Are you an avid photographer looking for a powerful image editor for your Debian 11 system?

• PSA: It's now possible to set up a ChromeOS Flex USB on Linux systems

  Linux users can now write ChromeOS Flex to a USB device using the command line.

• How to fix the Docker Desktop Linux installation with the addition of two files

• OpenVMS 9.2 for x86, Getting Started part 1, install guide with VirtualBox

  OpenVMS on x86 is now available for hobbyists! Almost a year after [the official release](/s/blog/OpenVMS_9.2_for_x86_will_be_released_tomorrow.html). This is a part 1 of my getting started guide, showing you how to install OpenVMS on VirtualBox on Windows 10/11. More parts will follow, documenting license installation, network setup, ssh, application installation etc.

• GNU Linux howto – kvm how to consolidate snapshots – reclaim disk space after snapshot deletion qcow2

  snapshots are stored inside the qcow2 harddisk file of the vm, which is good in terms of "simple", just one file, where in virtualbox there is the disk.vdi and snapshots are stored in a separate folder as separate files.

• Demystifying Kubernetes Operators: Creation, Benefits, and Use Cases

  Kubernetes is a powerful container orchestration platform that automates the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. As Kubernetes continues to evolve, one of the concepts that has gained significant traction is the Kubernetes Operator. Operators extend the functionality of Kubernetes and provide a way to automate complex tasks, allowing users to manage applications and resources more efficiently. In this article, we will delve into the world of Kubernetes Operators, explore how they can be created, and examine their benefits and use cases.

• Unzip a Directory in Linux: 10 Example Commands

  Linux is a powerful and versatile operating system that is widely used by developers, system administrators, and tech enthusiasts. Unzipping directories is one of the many tasks you may find yourself performing in Linux.

• How to Remove or Delete PPA on Ubuntu 22.04 | 20.04

  Personal Package Archives (PPA) are essential to the Ubuntu ecosystem. They allow users to access and install the latest software that may not be available in the official repositories. However, there are times when you may want to remove a PPA from your system.

• How to Install NPM on Fedora Linux

  NPM, or Node Package Manager, is essential for any developer working with Node.js applications. It simplifies managing, sharing, and reusing packages (or modules) to build complex applications quickly and efficiently. This introduction will provide an overview of NPM on Fedora Linux, highlighting its main features and capabilities.

• How to Install PHP on Linux Mint 21/20

  PHP, or Hypertext Preprocessor, is a widely-used, versatile, and powerful server-side scripting language designed for web development. It enables developers to create dynamic web pages by embedding PHP code within HTML documents.

• How to Install KDE Plasma on Linux Mint 21/20

  The KDE Desktop Environment, also known as KDE Plasma, is a highly customizable, feature-rich, and visually appealing desktop environment for Linux distributions. It is known for its modern design, seamless integration of applications, and a wide range of features that cater to both new and experienced Linux users.