Security

What Is Server Security

May 28, 2024

This guide outlines 22 essential practices for securing a server and includes a convenient checklist for easy reference.

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How to Generate SSH Key in Windows 10 or 11


This article explains three methods of generating SSH keys on a Windows system. Create SSH keys using the PuTTY tool, OpenSSH client utility, or via WSL.

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Linux Permissions Explained

May 15, 2024

The file permission feature specifies how much power each user has over a given file or directory. This tutorial explains how to read and change Linux file or directory permissions.

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How to Change Password in Linux

April 26, 2024

This article explains how to change a user password in Linux and how to force other users to change their passwords on login.

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How to Create a Sudo User on Debian

April 24, 2024

Sudo stands for superuser do. Sudo is a command used in Unix-like systems to allow a regular user to execute a program as another user. In most cases, it is the root user. Sudo gives you administrator-level permissions to run programs on your machine. This guide will show you how to create a user with sudo privileges on Debian and test the sudo access.

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How to Check Linux Kernel Version

April 18, 2024

The Linux kernel is much like the central brain of the operating system. Although it is open-source – meaning anyone can view and modify the code – the Linux kernel is built with multiple protocols to ensure stability and security. This guide will walk you through how to check the Linux kernel version of your operating system.

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How to Change Root or Sudo Password in Ubuntu

April 16, 2024

Are you looking to change the root password in Ubuntu? Changing passwords is a good practice and should be done periodically. Linux allows multiple user accounts, each having its own password. Users can only change their own password. However, there is always a sudo/root (SuperUser) account. Root users can change the password of any account, including their own.

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How to Use the su Command in Linux with Examples


Learn how to use the su command with practical examples and explanations. Change users in the terminal window or switch to the root in a single step. This article tells you all you need to know about su.

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How to Install Nmap Network Scanner on Linux

April 8, 2024

This tutorial shows how to install Nmap on a Linux-based system and use it to retrieve valuable information from remote systems.

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How to Use Nmap to Scan for Open Ports

April 5, 2024

The Nmap hosted security tool can help you determine how well your firewall and security configuration is working. This guide will show you how to scan or check your Linux system for open ports using Nmap.

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