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How to Install Docker on Debian 9.1

Just like SSL, Docker has made it way up the ‘nice-to-have’ things list to among the top five ‘must-haves.’ The unprecedented success…

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What XRDP is and How to Install XRDP on CentOS 7

For the uninitiated, RDP stands for Remote Desktop Protocol. And just like the expanded form suggests, it’s a protocol for a machine…

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How to Change SSH Port in CentOS 7

Why would one want to change the default SSH port? Does it make your server more secure? In a sense, it does.…

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How to Change Hostname in Ubuntu 16.04

For those who pay attention to the little details, the default hostname in Ubuntu 16.04 can be a constant source of irritation.…

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How to Install Webmin on CentOS 7

System administration is a vital part of managing infrastructure today, whether you are a seasoned sysadmin or a humble developer trying to…

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How to add a Samba User on Linux

Samba is a file-sharing service that can connect two or more computers on a network- you can even share files between Linux…

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How to Install Deluge Torrent on Ubuntu 16.04 / 14.04

If you’re a BitTorrent user on Ubuntu, you’re very likely looking for a good BitTorrent client. The default Transmission client in Ubuntu…

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How to install htop on CentOS 7

Introduction to Installing htop on CentOS 7 Many sysadmins know about top, the standard process management and activity monitor that comes on…

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How to Check CentOS Version

If you’re running CentOS you’ll feel the need to know the version you’re running, sooner than later. It might be that you…

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How to Install ifconfig on CentOS 7

When it comes to configuring network interfaces in CentOS 7, the weapon of choice is the ip command. For instance, to get…