Copying data between servers is the backbone of any System Admin job. Data has to be correct without any errors and accessible to those who needed it. In the distant past, admins could use Rsync to copy data between servers via the Terminal, but with the advent of Cloud computing and storage, now data can … Read more
Linux is a wonderfully diverse system that has a lot of potential benefits over Windows such as security, speed and specialist software. However, there are times that a user will rely on Microsoft products for their workflow, and these tools aren’t always compatible with Linux. One such problem is using Microsoft Exchange. Exchange provides the … Read more
Swap within Linux are specific areas on the disk that are reserved as virtual memory. They are primarily used to enhance system performance when dealing with resource heavy tasks such as video editing. When the system starts to struggle, the kernel will move inactive processes into swap to make room for active processes within working … Read more
The Terminal is a useful application for anyone who wants to get their hands dirty with the inner workings of Linux, not to mention that it is also necessary for some tasks. However, the Terminal window is often presented as a “no frills” experience – plain black with grey or white text that is seen … Read more
What happens when an older PC with limited hardware is unsupported by Windows and can’t be upgraded? Users can turn to Linux for help, and in this case Ubuntu. Ubuntu is a free open-source operating system that enables users to either break away from using Windows completely or have the option of dual booting to … Read more
MATE is an excellent Linux desktop environment, and with the recent release of Linux Mint 19, now is the perfect time to give it a try. If you’re already a long-time fan of MATE, it’s also a great time to explore and customize your desktop environment. MATE is a no-nonsense option when it comes to … Read more
Every Linux distribution comes with a specific package manager. For Debian or Debian-based distro, the default package manager is “apt” or “apt-get” or the graphical Software Center/Synaptic. These package managers, in turn, rely on the low-level tool dpkg to manage software packages. In this article we show you the basics of Debian package management and … Read more
Plasma is known for being one of the most visually attractive desktop environments for Linux. It’s more than earned its reputation, too. Even the default Breeze theme that ships with Plasma looks great. That’s not to say there isn’t room to customize and improve things based on your own preferences. These Plasma themes capitalize on … Read more
There is no single standard for DNS servers on Linux. Each distribution uses something different, so you’ll need to see which one is running on your system. Of course, it doesn’t hurt to just try these and see which works. The procedure is nearly the same. Most modern distributions are running either “systemd-resolve” or “nscd.” … Read more
There are plenty of reasons why you’d want to change a user’s password, but security is at the heart of all of them. Plenty of Linux admins force their users to change their passwords on a regular basis to prevent security breaches before any problems arise. Forcing a reset is also necessary after a problem … Read more