Create a virtual machine in KVM using virt-install
This virt-install setup guide is aimed at Linux professionals who want to create virtual machines in KVM. It provides a step-by-step process for installing Redhat, CentOS, Fedora, and Ubuntu instances using virt-install. The guide also covers best practices for creating virtual machines in KVM and automating the virt-install process with kickstart. Table of Contents Introduction […]
Install Sublime Text4 on CentOS8 or RHEL8
In this article, we will review in detail how to install sublime text4 on CentOS8 or RHEL8 and also provide examples. Table of Contents Brief History & Overview Sublime Text (ST) is still a powerful source-code editor in its unregistered shareware form. ST was created by Jon Skinner, an ex-Google Software Engineer who left his […]
Popular Text Editors For Linux
When it comes to popular text editors for Linux, text editors are like wallets. Everybody’s got one and more importantly, everyone’s choice of a text editor will differ based on what they are using it for. Linux distributions like RHEL, CentOS, Fedora, and Ubuntu have a few of these text editors already installed or available […]
Installing and Using VI or Vim
In this article, we will review installing and using Vi or Vim, a versatile and powerful text editor commonly found in Unix-based operating systems like Linux and macOS, as well as being available for Windows. Table of Contents Introduction Vim, also known as Vi Improved, is a popular text editor that is widely used by […]
To DOCKER or not to PODMAN: THAT IS THE QUESTION
In this article, we compare and contrast both container platforms and ultimately decide whether to docker or not to podman. Table of Contents Introduction When deciding which containerization technology to go with, Docker or Podman, one should consider the following: Security – Since Podman has a daemon-less architecture, which is just a fancy way of saying […]
The Most Commonly Used YUM Commands in Linux With Examples
Table of Contents Introduction According to the Linux manual pages (man yum), there are 35 standard YUM commands. That number increases to the hundreds when you factor in the various options and flags available with the yum utility. In this article, we will review the most commonly used yum commands. Linux sysadmins the world over […]
Introducing The System Storage Manager (SSM)
Table of Contents Introduction Redhat recently introduced the System Storage Manager (SSM), a unified user interface that allows uses to manage complicated systems in a simple way. SSM shines when it comes to simplifying how sysadmins create, extend, reduce, or delete partitions using the logical volume manager (LVM). Creating and mounting a logical volume takes […]
Converting Virtual Machines To Run On Different Virtual Environments
10 Essential Skills for Junior Linux Systems Administrators
Unlocking Success: Junior Linux Sysadmin Skills Unveiled – From command line to networking essentials, gain vital skills for effective Linux system administration in this comprehensive guide. Table of Contents Introduction In the ever-evolving landscape of information technology, Linux systems administrators play a crucial role in maintaining the stability and functionality of servers and systems. A […]
Install ggplot2 in R
In this article, we will review how to install ggplot2 in R and go over some usage examples. Table of Contents Introduction R is a programming language that is popularly used for statistical computing and graphics. It has a wide range of tools that can be used to visualize data. One of the most widely […]