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Category Archives: Linux
Change the root password on CentOS 7
I stumbled across this today, and it worked. I haven’t tested it on v8, though. Maybe give it a shot on v8 and let me know in the comments?
Configuring Network Interfaces in Linux
For us Windows guys, managing Linux systems can be a pain in the butt. Some simple things, like setting or changing network configurations are performed a little differently on Linux systems. Don’t let the command line intimidate you, Windows guys! Here are a few ways to manage network settings for Linux boxes that are pretty painless.
Generating Random Passwords
Once again, someone has decided to sell some knowledge. Nothing burns me up more than someone trying to make a quick buck off something so simple as generating a random password.
Backup and Restore MySQL DBs via SSH
Lets say your web host does not provide backups for your MySQL database(s). Or perhaps you are changing hosts, and you need retrieve the database. Follow these steps to grab a backup, easily.
Dual boot Windows and Linux
The internet is full of technical articles, many of which are way too complicated for the average computer user who just wants to solve a simple problem. If you pay close attention, the internet is also a place where the “gurus” spend a lot of time yelling for help in discussion boards and forums.
vi Command Reference
A table of commands used in the Unix-based vi editing program. Commands include moving the cursor, text insertion and deletion, screen commands, and change commands.
Logoff or Shutdown Linux
Typing logout at the command prompt exits your current user account and returns you to the log-in prompt. (The exit command does the same thing as logout.) To log out from multiple consoles, use alt-Fn to switch between consoles and then log out from each one. But note that even if you log out from all of your active consoles,… Read More »
What is RSync ?
Remote file copy – Synchronize file trees across local disks, directories or across a network.
MTOOLS
Mtools is a public domain collection of tools to allow Unix systems to manipulate MS-DOS files: read, write, and move around files on an MS-DOS filesystem