Networking

How to Mount Remote File Systems via SSHFS on macOS

August 22, 2024

SSHFS is a file system client that helps manage files across multiple machines by providing a way to mount remote directories on a local machine. This article shows you how to install and use SSHFS on macOS.

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DNS Record Types Explained

August 20, 2024

This tutorial lists various DNS (Domain Name System) records and provides a brief overview of their functions.

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What Is SSH: Secure Shell Explained

August 14, 2024

This article provides an overview of the SSH protocol and explores its functions, terminology, and use cases.

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How to Configure Proxy Settings on Ubuntu

August 8, 2024

Proxy servers are commonly found on local business networks, providing an additional security layer. Among personal users, they are popular because they help increase privacy and speed. This tutorial shows how to set up a proxy on Ubuntu.

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whoami Linux Command: Examples and Alternatives

August 1, 2024

This tutotial shows you how to use the whoami command to find the name of the effective user on a Linux system.

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How to Set DNS Nameserver on Ubuntu


The Domain Name System (DNS) translates text-based domain names to numeric IP addresses. Most networks are configured to work with DNS servers provided by the ISP. This tutorial shows you how to change DNS addresses in Ubuntu.

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How to Change Hostname on Ubuntu

July 25, 2024

Hostname is a unique identifier of a computer on a network. This tutorial details ways in which you can change your Ubuntu 20.04 machine's hostname, using command line or GUI.

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SSH Port Forwarding (SSH Tunneling) Explained

July 5, 2024

This article demonstrates 3 distinct methods used to port forward SSH connections. It examines the syntax of the individual commands and teaches you everything you need to know to implement SSH port forwarding successfully.

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How to Fix SSH Failed Permission Denied (publickey,gssapi-keyex,gssapi-with-mic)

June 27, 2024

The Permission Denied (publickey,gssapi-keyex,gssapi-with-mic) error appears after a new package installation or the creation of new users on an SSH server. This tutorial shows you how to troubleshoot and fix this error.

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Jumbo Frames and MTU in Bare Metal Cloud

June 26, 2024

The default MTU value on phoenixNAP's BMC servers is jumbo frames (9000 bytes). Learn about MTU and jumbo frames, and how to adjust it in Windows and Linux.

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