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Opening DHCP Port Using UFW in Linux OS
Mar 18, 2024
Opening DHCP Port Using UFW in Linux OS

​A firewall is an essential element of security for any system connected to the web. It is responsible for filtering the traffic, allowing the necessary traffic while blocking the unrelated and potentially harmful.

Examples of Shell Script Wrappers: Enhancing Ping and Host Commands
Mar 12, 2024
Examples of Shell Script Wrappers: Enhancing Ping and Host Commands

​The transparency to the users of *nix command can be achieved with shell script wrappers. A wrapper is a shell function or shell script or an alias that contains a utility or system command.

Deployment of Microsoft’s .NET Framework (Mono) on Debian 12
Feb 29, 2024
Deployment of Microsoft’s .NET Framework (Mono) on Debian 12

​Mono framework is an open-source variant of the .NET framework from Microsoft. It provides the foundation for developers to build and run different apps on different operating systems. C#, Visual Basic, and F# programming languages can be used to develop apps with Mono. Class libraries that are a part of Microsoft's .NET are also available on Mono.

Utilizing Vagrant with VirtualBox on Debian 12
Feb 21, 2024
Utilizing Vagrant with VirtualBox on Debian 12

​A perfect development environment can be created with Vagrant. It creates automation and ideal workflow while at the same time, it is possible to lessen the time spent on setup. Based on our practical experience, we can assure you that Vagrant except for the already mentioned benefits, also improves the level of production and development.

Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Synapse Matrix Server on Ubuntu 22.04
Dec 26, 2023
Step-by-Step Guide to Installing Synapse Matrix Server on Ubuntu 22.04

​Matrix is an open-source, decentralized, and easy-to-use software for private communication. It can be used for calling or messaging. Matrix provides encryption for secure communication channels on the web.

Setting up Seafile File Sync Server via Docker
Dec 21, 2023
Setting up Seafile File Sync Server via Docker

​The assistance of third-party cloud services is really helpful and lots of users choose this option. However, recently there has been increased popularity of self-hosting. There is a chance that together with the self-hosting you are getting such benefits as customization and privacy.

Mastering SSH Key Management on macOS: A Comprehensive Tutorial
Dec 18, 2023
Mastering SSH Key Management on macOS: A Comprehensive Tutorial

​SSH or Secure Shell is a specific secure protocol that helps admins to safely connect to remote devices. The protocol functions due to certain utilities and cryptographic network protocol. SSH keys are used to encrypt the remote connection within the system, and they consist of private and public pairs of keys. In such a way the authentication is created between the remote device and the user.

Install Nginx Amplify on CentOS 8/RHEL 8 to monitor LEMP stack performance
Dec 13, 2023
Install Nginx Amplify on CentOS 8/RHEL 8 to monitor LEMP stack performance

​Nginx Amplify is a perfect tool for monitoring of Nginx web servers. The peculiarities of this specific option are in its capability to fully monitor LEMP stack app. LEMP is a shorter version for PHP, Nginx, Linux, and MySQL/MariaDB.

Monitor LEMP stack performance using Nginx Amplify on Ubuntu 20.04/18.04
Dec 12, 2023
Monitor LEMP stack performance using Nginx Amplify on Ubuntu 20.04/18.04

​Nginx Amplify is flexible and what is better - free solution that is applied for the analysis, performance characteristics, and load of Nginx web servers. It is extremely easy and comes together with such plugins as PHP-FPM, MySQL so it is possible to conduct full monitoring.

Enhance email server security against hacking using a VPN on CentOS/RHEL
Dec 11, 2023
Enhance email server security against hacking using a VPN on CentOS/RHEL

This article will be helpful for all the users who want highly secured email servers from online attacks. Here you will learn about all the possible tricks and recommendations for self-hosted VPNs. The problem with spammers is really huge, they are attacking email servers on a regular basis. Once they reach a goal and have access to the needed server, they are either stealing information or sending high volumes of spam. By using a self-hosted VPN, you can drastically lessen the chances of such spammers and get a safer environment.