At times we will need to know precisely how our Linux systems use memory. This article will examine how to use the free command-line utility to view memory usage on a Linux system. In doing so, we will clearly define the difference between free vs. available memory on Linux systems. Free vs. Available memory […]
G-Core Labs CDN Review
April 4, 2022 by Andrew Emelson, in Blog GuestsG-Core Labs has its cloud and edge solutions ecosystem where Content Delivery Network (CDN) initially have had an important role. Unlike other providers, the company offers all the benefits of deep integration between CDN and Cloud, Storage, DDoS Protection, Web Application Firewall (WAF) and other cloud services at affordable rates. With it, G-Core Labs CDN […]
What to buy for your Raspberry Pi 4
April 4, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxOver the past year, the prices of Raspberry Pi 4 boards have skyrocketed to $200, $300 and even $400! If you don’t already have one, you may want to look into alternatives. Such as used Lenovo, Dell and HP micro and nano PCs from eBay. Currently, I’m using the ThinkCentre M73 (replaced broken link: ThinkCentre […]
Is Cloudflare Argo worth it?
March 30, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxCloudflare Argo reduces network latency on average by 30% and connection errors by 27%. Traditional network technologies use static routing information, which can be slower and often use congested paths. Slow loading times and connection timeouts increase the likelihood of poor user experience. The Cloudflare company routes 20% of all internet traffic. This provides them […]
iotop command in Linux w/ examples.
March 28, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxThis iotop command guide follows my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. As time allows, I will continue to publish articles on the 90+ commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. Let’s continue this series with the iotop command. iotop is a simple top-like I/O monitor. A terminal program […]
90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins
March 28, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxThere are well over 100 Unix commands shared by the Linux kernel and other Unix-like operating systems. If you are interested in the commands frequently used by Linux sysadmins and power users, you’ve come to the place. Recently, I published a five-part series covering commands often used by Linux sysadmins. Below I’ve listed the 90 […]
Home Network Security: Firewalla Blue Plus – Giveaway
March 23, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxHome network security refers to the protection of networks that connect devices – such as routers, computers, smartphones, security cameras, etc. – to each other and the outside web. Although most home network attacks are non-personal, once a network connects to the internet, it is immediately vulnerable and susceptible to a cascade of external threats. […]
iftop command in Linux w/ examples
March 16, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxThis iftop command guide follows my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. As time allows, I will continue to publish articles on around the 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. Let’s continue this series with the iftop command. iftop is a terminal program that shows network activity and details in text form. It’s […]
Choosing the Best Linux Server Distro (2022)
March 13, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxAre you in the process of choosing a Linux server distro (distribution) for your next project? This article will help you decide by pointing out the strengths of the top Linux server distributions in contention. If you are looking for a Linux desktop distro, look at this post instead: Choosing the Best Linux Distro for […]
Free Linux Server Monitoring and APM solutions for SysAdmins
March 9, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxToday’s software applications require developers, testers, and SysAdmins to work together (DevSecOps) more seamlessly than ever before. A single line of code or poorly configured service can negatively impact your application’s performance, causing crippling slowdowns for end-users. This is where infrastructure and application monitoring comes in. Regarding Linux server monitoring, monitoring critical performance metrics of […]
Home Lab inspiration – A letter from a reader
February 23, 2022 by Hayden James, in Blog LinuxOver the years, millions of people have created blogs to write and share things that they are passionate about. That is one of the main reasons I started this blog many years ago which includes sharing Home Lab inspiration. So today, what I’m about to share is part of the joy experienced when you publish […]