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Author: Richard Bailey
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How to Install and Configure the SecurID Agent for SSH on Linux
This guide provides a step-by-step procedure for protecting SSH access on a modern Linux server with SecurID multi-factor authentication (MFA). A lot has changed since I wrote the… Read the guide
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How to Install Nano Server on VMware – A Step-by-Step Guide
Nano Server on VMware is lightweight, but the setup is not obvious if you have not done it before. This guide walks through the build so you can… Read the guide
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How to Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate on Ubuntu
Encrypting traffic is no longer optional for modern web development. Even for internal tools or testing environments, using HTTPS ensures that data moving between a browser and a… Read the guide
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How to Install Grafana and Prometheus on Ubuntu 24.04
This guide provides a secure and efficient method for deploying a monitoring stack on Ubuntu 24.04. You will install Prometheus to collect metrics, Node Exporter to expose system… Read the guide
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How to Reset a Lost Root Password in Linux: Step-by-Step Guide
Being locked out of a server because of a lost or undocumented root password is a stressful situation for any system administrator. Whether you’ve inherited a machine with… Read the guide
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How to Troubleshoot VSS Writers on Modern Operating Systems
This guide covers how to troubleshoot VSS writers on modern operating systems, including the key steps, the common gotchas, and the details that make the result stick. Read the guide
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SharePoint Wiki: What It Is and the Best Modern Alternative
Once a cornerstone of team collaboration, the SharePoint Wiki served as a simple, effective tool for creating internal knowledge bases. However, with the evolution of Microsoft 365, the… Read the guide
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How to Install and Update the AWS CLI (Windows, macOS, & Linux Guide)
The AWS Command Line Interface (CLI) is an essential tool for any developer, sysadmin, or DevOps engineer working with Amazon Web Services. It allows you to control and… Read the guide
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How to Install Glances on CentOS Stream 9 and 8
If you want the broad distro comparison first, start with How to Install Glances on Linux. This page is specifically for CentOS Stream. If you are on RHEL,… Read the guide
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Cursor AI Review: What is ‘Vibe Coding’ & Is It Worth It?
This review cuts through nostalgia and marketing around Cursor AI, looking at how it actually feels now and who it is really for. Read the guide
