Are you searching for the best Linux distro (distribution) and DE (Desktop Environment) combination? What better way to increase your familiarity with Linux servers than running Linux on your laptop or workstation. As mentioned previously, there’s the best Linux Distro for me, and the best Linux Distro for you. What you choose today will often change […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 4
September 21, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxWe are now up to part 4 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. By the end of this series, we will cover at least 50 commands. Thus far, we touched on around 40 commands often used by Linux Sysadmins and power users. Refer to Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3. Let’s […]
bash: /usr/bin/rm: Argument list too long – Solution
September 13, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxOver time, the storage used on Linux systems you manage will grow. As a result, you will, at some point, try to delete, move, search, or otherwise manipulate thousands of files using commands such as rm, cp, ls, mv, and so on, which are all subject to this limitation. As such, you will eventually come […]
25 Best CDN Providers 2020
September 1, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxA content delivery network also referred to as a content distribution network (CDN) is a geographically distributed network of data centers containing proxy servers. CDN providers serve internet content, including web objects (text, graphics, and scripts), downloadable objects (media files, software, documents), applications (e-commerce, portals), live streaming media, to name closer to and thus faster, to end users. Some of the main […]
How to install vsftpd on CentOS 8 for FTP with Security
August 31, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxDisclaimer: It’s strongly recommended that you use SSH and SFTP (SSH File Transfer Protocol) instead of FTPS (FTP with Security). FTPS is now obsolete. SFTP is installed by default on Unix, Linux, and Mac systems as part of the OpenSSH package and is supported by almost all free and commercial file transfer tools. (i.e. Filezilla, Cyberduck) If for some reason you still […]
100+ Application Monitoring tools and Server Monitoring Solutions
August 26, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxLooking for application monitoring tools and server monitoring solutions? On this page, I’ve listed the top application performance monitoring (APM), server monitoring, and observability solutions to date. The listings are updated frequently as APM and observability solutions continue a rapid evolution. While I haven’t tested all of these solutions, I’ve used more than a third […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 3
August 24, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxLast week and the week before, I published part 1 and part 2 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. Those two articles took us a bit deeper into what I believe are around 50 to 100 commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins and power users. Let’s jump into part 3 with another […]
Finding Linux Compatible Printers
August 22, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxHere’s all the info and links needed to find printers or all-in-one printers that currently support Linux. If you don’t want to spend hours comparing printers, have a look at my recommended Linux compatible printers. This is the promised update as per the comments section below, sorry about the delay! Fixed broken manufacture product links and replaced […]
What is iowait and how does it affect Linux performance?
August 19, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxI/O wait or iowait, wait, wa, %iowait, or wait% is often displayed by command-line Linux system monitoring tools such as top, sar, atop, and others. On its own, it’s one of many performance stats that provide us with an insight into Linux system performance. I/O wait came up in a recent discussion with a new client of […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 2
August 17, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxLast week, I published part 1 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. That first article scratched the surface of what I believe are 50 to 100 commands used frequently by Linux Sysadmins and power users. Let’s jump into another set of commands and command-line tools often used for analysis, troubleshooting, and […]
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 1
August 12, 2020 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxWhat are some of the Linux commands used by Sysadmins and power users on a daily basis? In this article, I’ve listed 10 such commands, frequently used. Suggestions and feedback welcome. Also see Part 2, Part 3, and Part 4. Some people consider Linux as a being a complicated operating system, geared toward expert users only. However, as a […]