The Linux Compendium
As a Linux administrator, you may find it necessary to troubleshoot or test your Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server to ensure it’s working correctly. One of the most effective ways to do this is by using the telnet command. Telnet allows you to manually connect to the SMTP server, send commands, and observe responses … Read more
When you connect a USB drive to our system, it is usually mounted automatically and a directory with your user name is created under the media folder. You can also access it through your system’s file manager. Unfortunately, this is not always the case; sometimes, you need to manually mount the USB drive in your … Read more
MySQL, named after the daughter of co-founder Michael Widenius, is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). Supported by Oracle, MySQL is compatible with nearly all platforms, including Linux, UNIX, and Windows. It is often the preferred choice for online publishing and web-based applications, and is used by major companies such as Facebook, YouTube, and … Read more
On Linux-based systems, the root account holds the highest level of authority in the user role hierarchy. The root user has complete control over the system, including the ability to modify and override other users’ permissions. Typically, users must have the root user’s authorization to make any system changes. In Ubuntu systems, the root account … Read more
When using your computer, it may sometimes freeze or require a restart after installing new software to function correctly. There are several ways to restart your PC manually, and in Linux, you can also use terminal commands. This article will explore different methods of restarting Ubuntu using the command line. Restart or Reboot Ubuntu via … Read more
A script is used in Linux and contains commands written according to work specifications and assignments. When executed, each command in the script executes in order. The shell is the user-written command interpreter. A Shell script helps a user write and execute multiple commands at the same time. This article will show how to execute shell scripts through command line … Read more
Ubuntu was originally a terminal-based operating system, but over time, Linux slowly introduced the graphical user interface to its operating system. Nowadays, GUI methods are the only way to solve many problems with the operating system. We’ll show you some cool methods to shut down your system in Ubuntu like a pro! Ubuntu, like all … Read more
In the IT world, it is important to keep a copy of your data as possible to utilize it when required in case of disk failure or removal by mistake. Therefore, taking a regular backup at the end of the day is a good practice for a responsible computer user. The ‘rsync’ command is normally … Read more
Securing ProFTPD with a free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on Debian 12 is required to ensure your FTP communications are encrypted and secure. In this guide, I’ll show you how to enable SSL/TLS for ProFTPD and get a free SSL Certificate for ProFTPD from Let’s Encrypt. Step 1: Install Certbot Certbot is a popular tool … Read more
FTP, or File Transfer Protocol, is a long-standing network protocol for transferring files between a client and a server over a network such as the Internet. In Linux, FTP can be efficiently used via the command line to upload, download, and manage files on remote servers. While FTP does not inherently encrypt data, additional protocols … Read more