Web Servers

How to Check CentOS Version?

April 8, 2019

There are many reasons why you should know the CentOS version you are running. For example, if you are troubleshooting a problem, you will want to know. Also, it's useful to ensure your Linux operating system is up-to-date. Outdated software can cause serious security risks and vulnerabilities. In this guide, discover 4 different options on how to check CentOS version in Linux.

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How To Upgrade or Update CentOS 7.0/7.1/7.2/7.3/7.4/7.5 to CentOS 7.6

April 5, 2019

CentOS 7.6 is a minor update and was published in December 2018. It includes various minor updates and changes, including support for newer software and technology. This guide will walk you through upgrading and updating the current version to the latest CentOS release.

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How to Install Apache Maven on CentOS 7

March 20, 2019

Apache Maven is a project management tool for developing Java applications designed to provide a comprehensive and easy-to-read status of a project. This guide will walk you through installation on CentOS 7.

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How to Set up & Configure ModSecurity on Apache

March 11, 2019

ModSecurity is an Open-source firewall application for Apache. Learn how to Setup & Configure ModSecurity on Apache (Debian, Ubuntu, CentOS).

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Defend Against DoS & DDoS on Apache With mod_evasive

March 5, 2019

The mod_evasive tool is an Apache web services module that helps your server stay running in the event of an attack. Learn How To Protect Against DoS & DDoS with mod_evasive for Apache servers. A detailed tutorial on installing and configuring the security module to mitigate DoS attacks!

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How To Install an FTP Server on CentOS 7 With VSFTPD

February 28, 2019

In this updated Tutorial, learn how to Setup FTP Server with VSFTPD on CentOS 7. FTP stands for File Transfer Protocol and has been a standard method for transferring files for decades.

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How to Install Nginx Web Server on Ubuntu 18.04

February 11, 2019

Nginx is an open-source server utility designed to work as a reverse proxy, intercepting client requests and routing them to an appropriate server.

Since then, it has grown to include load balancing, anonymizing, and scaling features. It also has features that can handle static resource requests more quickly than Apache, allowing you to balance requests to improve performance and resource usage strategically. This guide will walk you thru you setting up and installing Nginx on Ubuntu 18.04 (Bionic Beaver).

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How to Start, Stop, or Restart Apache Server on CentOS 7

January 23, 2019

In this SIMPLE Updated Tutorial Learn How to restart, start, & stop Apache web server on the CentOS 7 Linux operating system. Find out how now!

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How to Install & Setup a Mumble Server {Murmur} on Linux CentOS 7

January 14, 2019

Growing demands for extreme compute power lead to the unavoidable presence of bare metal servers in today’s IT industry. Their goal is to handle the most intensive workloads by providing extreme processing power to a single tenant. No shared resources and immense scalability options position bare metal servers as a smart choice for growing infrastructures.

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How To Prevent Brute Force Attacks With 8 Easy Tactics

December 3, 2018

A brute force attack is among the most straightforward and least sophisticated hacking method. As the name implies, brute force attacks are far from subtle. The theory behind such an attack is that if you take an infinite number of attempts to guess a password, you are bound to be right eventually.

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