Step-by-step syslog-ng central logging setup on Ubuntu, including TCP ingestion, retention planning, hardening, and troubleshooting on Cloud VPS.
A practical guide to diagnosing and fixing Docker container restart loops. Learn the common causes—OOM kills, missing dependencies, permission issues—and the exact commands to debug each one.
When you’re first looking to set up a website, you will most likely come across shared hosting. Many web hosting companies provide this service, and …
One of our favourite things about working with Linux is its support for a variety of desktop environments. This allows desktop users to work with a desktop …
Recently we talked about how to secure your server using Nmap and how to block connections using the firewall iptables. But how can we check if …
A lot of us are used to using a GUI (Graphical User Interface) on our computers. A GUI is a way for humans to interact …
Iptables is a very flexible firewall software that is built in by default on most Linux operating systems. This guide provides iptables basics; commands you can use …
Do you have sensitive or critical information on your computer that you want to protect? Store it in an encrypted container! An encrypted container is …
Server hardening is the practice of securing your system and improving your server’s ability to prevent unauthorized access. This is done by limiting the opportunities …
Network Time Protocol (NTP) is a networking protocol for time and date synchronization between computers. Having an NTP server decreases the number of calls to …