today's howtos
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Data Swamp ☛ Using a dedicated administration workstation for my infrastructure
As I moved my infrastructure to a whole new architecture, I decided to only expose critical accesses to dedicated administration systems (I have just one). That workstation is dedicated to my infrastructure administration, it can only connect to my servers over a VPN and can not reach the Internet.
This blog post explains why I am doing this, and gives a high level overview of the setup. Implementation details are not fascinating as it only requires basics firewall, HTTP proxy and VPN configuration.
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Create a New User in Ubuntu 24.04, 22.04 using GUI or Terminal
In this tutorial, we will learn how to create a new user in Ubuntu 24.04 Noble, 22.04 Jammy JellyFish, or Ubuntu 20.04 Focal Fossa, either using the command terminal or GUI—Graphical user interface.
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How to change the Computer name in Ubuntu 24.04, 22.04 or 20.04 Linux
If you have just installed a new Ubuntu 20.04 GNU/Linux on your PC or Laptop and it has used the system’s OS as a computer name, then you can change it.
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4 Ways to Install FreeCad on Ubuntu 24.04 or 22.04 LTS Linux
Learn how to install open-source FreeCad software on Ubuntu 24.04 or 22.04 LTS GNU/Linux to start designing your ideas. For engineers and draughtsmen, dealing with CAD programs has become integral to everyday work.
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CubicleNate ☛ Connecting Virt-Manager to KVM Hosts Easily
KVM is a GNU/Linux kernel module enabling hypervisor functionality since 2007, allowing multiple virtual environments. The article discusses using Virt-Manager for managing remote VMs via SSH, emphasizing security measures. While the tool is highly recommended for its convenience, the author acknowledges some complexities and advocates for learning more about its features.
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Linux Handbook ☛ Ansible Fetch Module: Get Files from Remote Nodes
The fetch module allows you to get files from remote nodes. Here are some practical examples of using this module.
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LinuxBuz ☛ Ansible Playbooks: A Complete Guide with Practical Examples
Ansible Playbooks are the heart of Ansible automation. They provide a simple way to define automation workflows using YAML. Playbooks consist of instructions (tasks) that Ansible executes on remote machines.