Tag: Linux
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How to kill a process in Linux: Commands and best practices
Posted on May 29, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length short
There are multiple situations where it is necessary to terminate a Linux process – for example, when the program does not respond or freezes. Learning how to kill a process properly is a vital skill that can help keep your various systems healthy and functioning optimally. By Jeff Smith.
Tags linux app-development infosec web-development servers
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How to install Linux on an old laptop to give it new life and purpose
Posted on May 21, 2024, Level beginner Resource Length medium
If you're looking to revive that aging laptop, Linux might be your best bet. Find out how easy it can be to make this happen. By Jack Wallen.
Tags linux app-development learning
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Setting up Nix on macOS
Posted on February 26, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
I recently bought a Macbook because more and more people are asking me how to use Nix in certain situations under MacOS. In this article, we walk through installing Nix on MacOS and see how pleasant the experience is these days. In this article, we walk through installing Nix on MacOS and see how pleasant the experience is these days. After that, we show how to go declarative on MacOS with nix-darwin to enable compilation for Linux and Intel Macs, as well as some other nice features. By Jacek Galowicz.
Tags linux open-source app-development performance
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mass-prebuild: An open source journey of improvement and growth
Posted on February 25, 2024, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Welcome back to our blog series about the evolution of mass-prebuild. In our first post in 2022, we introduced this powerful open source tool designed for streamlining package builds across multiple architectures and Linux distributions. This article continues that journey, exploring how mass-prebuild has been continually refined, improved, and grown in response to user feedback and technological advancements. By Frédéric Bérat.
Tags linux open-source app-development learning cio
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Linux networking: Simplified guide to IP addresses and routing
Posted on September 23, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length short
The article begins by explaining the basics of networking concepts, such as IP addresses and their formats. It covers the difference between IPv4 and IPv6 addresses, as well as public and private IPs1. Subnet masks and gateways are also discussed, with subnet masks determining the network and host portions of an IP address, and gateways connecting local networks to external networks. By by George Whittaker.
Tags iot linux robotics servers open-source miscellaneous
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How to use systemd in Linux to configure and manage multiple MySQL instances
Posted on September 9, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length short
Systemd is a system and service manager for Linux systems. It provides a consistent way to start, stop, and manage system services. Systemd can also be used to manage multiple MySQL instances on a single server. By Mughees Ahmed.
Tags linux servers learning devops mysql
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Kali Linux tutorial for beginners: What is, how to install & use
Posted on July 23, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
Kali Linux is a security distribution of Linux derived from Debian and specifically designed for computer forensics and advanced penetration testing. It was developed through rewriting of BackTrack by Mati Aharoni and Devon Kearns of Offensive Security. By @guru99.com.
Tags linux devops cio infosec software
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How to use Ansible to create reports with Lynis, automate audits, and evaluate the security of your systems
Posted on April 29, 2023, Level intermediate Resource Length medium
From the server administrators of highly technological organizations, to product managers of financial institutions, down to the one-man startups that just want to secure their shopping cart, the same question pops up: "If TLS/SSL certificates all do the same thing, what type should we get?" By Digicert.
Tags ansible servers linux infosec
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How we achieved a 6-fold increase in Podman startup speed
Posted on April 21, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
By cutting unnecessary processes, you can realize near-real-time container startup, critical in cars and other time-sensitive applications. By Dan Walsh (Red Hat), Alexander Larsson (Red Hat), Pierre-Yves Chibon (Red Hat).
Tags ibm devops linux cloud performance servers
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Igniting IBM Ecosystem with New IBM z16 and IBM LinuxONE 4 single frame and rack mount options
Posted on April 20, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length medium
At IBM, we obsess over what our clients need—not just to meet today's business challenges, but what will help them capitalize on future opportunities. By Tina Tarquinio, VP, Product Management, IBM Z and LinuxONE.
Tags ibm big-data linux cloud cio
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What is virtual memory? Meaning, architecture, benefits and challenges
Posted on April 8, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length long
Virtual memory speeds up the execution of heavier applications without running out of memory. Virtual memory is defined as a memory management method where computers use secondary memory to compensate for the scarcity of physical memory. By Vijay Kanade .
Tags cloud cio linux miscellaneous servers
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How to set up and use Syncthing to sync files on Linux
Posted on April 2, 2023, Level beginner Resource Length long
With the proliferation of cloud storage services and the growing need for remote work capabilities, file sync software has become increasingly popular in recent years. It allows users to automatically synchronize files between different devices and platforms, ensuring that all file versions are up-to-date and easily accessible from anywhere. By Bobby Borisov.
Tags linux app-development learning how-to