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Ansible is a popular open-source automation tool that allows system administrators to automate repetitive tasks and manage multiple servers simultaneously. It is widely used for configuration management, application deployment, and task automation. While Ansible is primarily designed for Linux and Unix-based systems, it can also be installed on Windows. In this article, we will guide you through process of installing and configuring Ansible on Windows. Requirements Before we begin, make sure your Windows machine meets following requirements − A Windows operating system (Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, or Windows Server 2012 or later) A minimum of 4GB RAM ... Read More

Ansible is an open-source automation tool that enables system administrators to automate IT tasks such as application deployment, configuration management, and infrastructure orchestration. Ansible uses a declarative language to describe system configurations and runs tasks in parallel on multiple machines at same time. One of key components of an Ansible deployment is control node, which manages deployment process. In this article, we'll guide you through process of installing and configuring an Ansible control node on a Linux machine. Prerequisites Before we begin, you will need following − A machine running a Linux distribution (such as Ubuntu, CentOS, or Debian) with ... Read More

If you are a Linux user, you are likely to encounter RPM files at some point. An RPM file, or Red Hat Package Manager, is a package management system for installing, updating, and removing software on Linux operating systems such as CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora. RPM files are similar to .deb files in Debian-based operating systems. In this article, we will guide you through steps required to install an RPM file on Linux operating systems such as CentOS, RHEL, and Fedora. Step 1: Download RPM File Before you can install an RPM file, you must first download it from a ... Read More

FTP (File Transfer Protocol) is a standard network protocol used to transfer files from one host to another over a TCP-based network, such as Internet. An FTP server allows users to upload and download files over network, and it is an essential tool for file sharing and remote file access. In this article, we will guide you through process of installing an FTP server on Ubuntu with vsftpd, one of most popular FTP servers available. Step 1: Install VSFTPD The first step in installing an FTP server on Ubuntu is to install vsftpd package. You can do this by running ... Read More

Introduction to Nslookup The nslookup command is a powerful network administration tool used in Linux for querying Domain Name System (DNS) records efficiently. Whether you are a novice or a professional, this command can help you troubleshoot and test DNS by mapping domain names to IP addresses, as well as providing valuable information on various resource records such as MX and NS. In this article, we will explore the basics of nslookup command usage through practical examples along with advanced techniques that further enhance its capabilities. Key Takeaways The nslookup command is a powerful network administration tool in Linux ... Read More

Introduction AlmaLinux, a RHEL fork, is a free and open-source Linux distribution designed to be an alternative for CentOS. This user-friendly distro is created and maintained by the community, and offers stability, reliability, and compatibility with enterprise Linux environments. In this article, we will provide a step-by-step guide to install AlmaLinux 9, walking you through the entire process from downloading the ISO image to setting up your new system. Download AlmaLinux 9 ISO To begin, visit the official AlmaLinux website (https://almalinux.org) and navigate to the downloads section. Choose the appropriate ISO image based on your system's architecture (64-bit recommended) and ... Read More

Managing a Linux server can be a challenging task, especially for novice users. To make things easier, many users opt for a control panel to manage their servers. Ajenti is a popular open-source web-based control panel that allows users to manage their servers easily. In this article, we will guide you on how to install Ajenti control panel on your Linux server. Before we get started, it's important to note that Ajenti supports various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, Debian, CentOS, and RHEL. For this tutorial, we will be using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS. Step 1: Update System Before installing Ajenti, it ... Read More

Introduction An open-source environment is made available to users of the well-known operating system Linux so they can do a range of jobs. Two of the most popular package managers are Yum and Apt, and package management is crucial in Linux. Users can easily install, update, and uninstall software packages from their systems using any package management. Yum can be found on Red Hat-based systems like CentOS and Fedora, whereas Apt may be found on Debian-based systems like Ubuntu. In this content, we'll look at two tools for managing packages on Linux: Yum and Apt. Learn about their purposes, results, ... Read More

Introduction In Linux, everything (picture, binary file, text file, directory etc.) is treated as file. It is important to know how to organize and access files in a better way. Mount and umount commands are very handy in this case. In this article, we will learn these two commands. In short, using mount command we can mount a file system into a directory and using umount command we can umount the same file system from that directory. These can be done for hard disk and USB drive also. We have remember that all mount and umount commands works in “sudo” ... Read More

Introduction It is essential for Linux users to monitor our system's disc usage to make sure we have enough storage for our programmes and files. Monitoring disc consumption can also aid in problem detection and performance enhancement for our system. In this article, we will look at four techniques for tracking Linux disc utilisation. We will go over the df tool to quickly see how much disc space is available, the du programme to keep track of how much disc space is being used by particular directories or files, the ncdu function to see a more interactive graphical representation of ... Read More