today's howtos
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TecMint ☛ How to Monitor Apache Load with mod_status in Linux
mod_status is an Apache module that provides real-time information on web server load and current connections, accessible through an HTML interface that can be viewed in a browser.
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3 Ways to install MySQL Workbench on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS Linux
Follow these steps to install MySQL Workbench on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS or 22.04 LTS GNU/Linux and manage MySQL or MariaDB Databases graphically. What is MySQL Workbench?
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Ubuntu Pit ☛ 50 Simple and Useful GNU/Linux Cut Command in Unix with Examples
The cut command is used for cutting out sections of the standard input stream or data files utilizing the Unix cut utility. It is part of the GNU Coreutils package and the BSD Base System, hence, available on every GNU/Linux and BSD systems by default.
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Linux Journal ☛ Hardening GNU/Linux Servers Against Threats and Attacks
Linux servers are known for their reliability and security, which has made them popular in both enterprise and individual deployments. However, no system is impervious to attacks. With cyber threats evolving constantly, server administrators must adopt proactive measures to secure their systems against vulnerabilities and attacks. This guide dives into a range of hardening techniques and best practices to create a fortified GNU/Linux environment that’s resilient against various threats.
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Ubuntu Pit ☛ 50 Useful and Simple IPtables Rules for GNU/Linux Administrator
One of the main reasons behind the immense popularity enjoyed by GNU/Linux is its sheer prowess in networking. GNU/Linux powers the majority of business servers in the world due to its robust networking capabilities. It allows system administrators the ability to control their network any way they want.
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Ubuntu Pit ☛ 50 Amazing GNU/Linux Crontab Commands For The SysAdmins
Linux offers some of the most reliable, consistent, and smart ways to control your system, be that personal or business. In fact, there are hundreds of system utilities explicitly designed for particular use cases. The crontab command is one such command that can make system managements much more productive.
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Ubuntu Pit ☛ Everything You Need To Know About the GNU/Linux File System
Files and their manipulation lie at the center of modern computing. Even one of the core principles of all Unix-like systems is to describe everything on the system as files. It holds for virtually all GNU/Linux systems. From directories to devices, your GNU/Linux distro treats everything on your system as files.
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Network World ☛ How to examine files on Linux
There are many types of files on Linux systems and numerous ways to look at them, from listing permissions to viewing content. You just need to pick the right command to get the information you need. The command to use to get information about a file – especially file content – depends on the type of file that you’re working with. This post describes the most basic commands, as well as some more complicated commands, that will give you information on files and file content.