SysAdmin

Containers vs Virtual Machines (VMs): What's the Difference?

January 25, 2024

Containers and virtual machines are both used to create isolated virtual environments for developing and testing applications or software. This article examines the two virtualization methods to help you understand the difference between them.

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How to Remove a Directory in Linux with rm & rmdir Commands

January 18, 2024

Linux offers different ways to remove directories without using the GUI. In this tutorial, learn how to remove directories in the terminal window or command line using Linux commands.

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How to Set Up MySQL Master-Slave Replication

January 16, 2024

In cloud computing, master-slave data replication refers to storing the same information on multiple servers. One server controls the group, and the other devices handle the work within the same node. This guide will walk you through how to set up master-slave replication in MySQL

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LAMP vs. MEAN: Comparing Two Stacks


Read about the differences between LAMP and MEAN, their pros and cons and use cases in our comparison article.

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How to Restart/Reboot a Linux Server

January 15, 2024

There's a reason that tech support asks you if you've rebooted your Linux server.  It's cliched but true - restarting a server solves a wide variety of issues.

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How to Create a New Branch in Git

January 9, 2024

This article outlines the basic commands needed to create a Git branch. A Git branch allows you to work on features independently. You can use it to review code and perform targeted testing on a feature branch without affecting your core systems.

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Cron Expressions Explained

January 4, 2024

This article thoroughly explores cron expression syntax, including allowed fields, values, and special characters.

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How to Fix Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock Error on Ubuntu


This tutorial lists the steps that will help you fix the E: Could not get lock /var/lib/dpkg/lock error you may get on Ubuntu while trying to install an application. In some cases waiting helps, but in other, you may have to try one of the methods in this guide.

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How to Install FTP Server on Ubuntu with vsftpd


FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol. It is similar to HTTP (HyperText Transfer Protocol), in that it specifies a language for transferring data over a network. FTP is unencrypted by default, so by itself, it’s not a good choice for secure transmissions. This guide will help you install and configure an FTP server (VSFTPD) on Ubuntu 18.04.

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How to Copy Files and Directories in Linux

December 28, 2023

This guide shows how to use the cp and rsync commands to copy files and directories in Linux.

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