Build your own RPMs for Linux

build your own RPM packages

With our step-by-step guide, you can easily build your own RPM packages in Linux on RHEL and CentOS, and efficiently manage software updates and installations. Table of Contents Introduction In the world of Linux, RPM packages are a common way to distribute software packages. RPM stands for “Red Hat Package Manager,” and it was originally […]

Install RHEL7 or CentOS7 on a PC

Installing RHEL7 or CentOS7

Installing RHEL7 or CentOS7 on a PC is fairly easy to do. In this tutorial, we will review the installation process step-by-step. Today’s focus will be the Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) operating system. Table of Contents Introduction Although, the Community Enterprise Operating System or CentOS Linux install process is essentially the same–one major difference […]

Create and Export an NFS Server in Linux

Create and Export an NFS Server

NFS or Network File System is a commonly known method for network file sharing on Linux hosts. We will create and export an NFS server. Table of Contents Introduction In this article, we will create and export an NFS server in Linux using two CentOS7 virtual machines (VMs) to represent the client and the server. […]

Install MySQL on CentOS7 or RHEL7

Install MySQL on CentOS

Unlock the power of relational databases and streamline your data management processes by discovering how to easily install MySQL on CentOS – a must-know skill for any aspiring data professional! Table of Contents Brief History and Overview MySQL was developed by Swedish company MySQL AB (“AB is a Swedish term which means corporation or limited company“) […]

Basic mkdir command examples in Linux

mkdir command examples

In this article, we’ll cover the mkdir command, which stands for make directories, and review basic mkdir command examples. Table of Contents Introduction David Mackenzie authored the mkdir command found in the GNU coreutils package, as documented in the Linux Manual pages. This command, originating in the 1970s, has become ubiquitous across various operating systems, […]

Write a play automating changes to the SSHD Configuration file

Automating changes using Ansible

In today’s Ansible series, we will learn about automating changes using Ansible. Specifically, we will automate changes to the sshd config file. Table of Contents Introduction In this exercise, we will examine a playbook that automates a config change (resolves common SSH vulnerabilities) and …specifically makes a change to the sshd (sshd_config) configuration file on […]

How To Resolve SSH Weak Key Exchange Algorithms on CentOS7 or RHEL7

SSH Weak Key Exchange

In this article, we will discuss SSH Weak Key Exchange Algorithms and how we can resolve them to enhance the security of SSH connections and protect against potential vulnerabilities and unauthorized access. Table of Contents Introduction On October 13, 2021, Tenable published the following SSH Vulnerability: SSH weak key exchange algorithms enabled  giving it a low severity […]

Install PHP7 on CentOS7 or RHEL7

Install PHP7 on CentOS7

In this article, we will review how to Install PHP7 on CentOS7 or RHEL7, empowering you to harness the speed, efficiency, and enhanced features of the latest PHP version for your web development projects. Table of Contents Introduction PHP7, the latest major release of the PHP programming language, brings significant improvements in performance, memory usage, […]

Install Visual Studio (VS) Code on CentOS7

Install VSCode on CentOS

In this article, we review how to install VSCode on CentOS 7, providing step-by-step instructions to ensure a seamless setup of the Visual Studio Code editor on your CentOS 7 Linux system. Table of Contents Introduction If you are a software developer, you have certainly heard of Visual Studio (VS) Code.  It is an open-source […]

Installing Apache Web (HTTP/HTTPS) Server on CentOS7

Install Apache Web Server on CentOS

Looking to establish a reliable and secure web presence? Learn how to Install Apache web server on CentOS and unlock the potential of your website today. Table of Contents Introduction The Apache web server, commonly referred to as an HTTP/HTTPS server, is one of the most popular and widely used web servers in the world. […]