ip command from iproute2 – utilities for TCP/IP networking in Linux

This ip command guide is a follow-up of my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. Every week, or as time allows, I will publish articles on the ~ 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. Let’s continue this series with the IP command. For Linux sysadmins, it is crucial […]

du – estimate and summarize file and directory space usage on Linux

This du command guide is a follow-up of my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. Every week, or as time allows, I will publish articles on the ~ 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. Let’s continue this series with the du command. du (disk usage) command is a […]

ls command in Linux, with examples

This is a follow up of my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. Every week, as time allows, I will publish articles on the ~ 90 commands geared toward Linux sysadmins and Linux power users. Let’s begin with the ls command. Ls (short for list) is used on Linux and other […]

Analyze Your Website’s TTFB (Time to First Byte)

Have you improved the load time of your websites and web applications recently? Or, maybe your web store or other web app is now slower to respond as you’ve added more features or due to data growth? The time it takes for your web applications to respond when users visit is more important than ever […]

Nginx tuning tips: HTTPS/TLS – Turbocharge TTFB/Latency

Are you looking to optimize the performance of Nginx? One way to do so is by tuning Nginx to support the latest TLS (Transport Layer Security) protocols (TLS 1.2 & TLS 1.3). In this article, we’ll explore how optimizing Nginx’s TLS config can reduce TTFB (Time To First Byte) latency and turbocharge website speed, providing […]

Guide to Optimizing PHP for High Traffic Sites

Note: This article serves as an overview and index, connecting you to previous detailed PHP optimization articles. For comprehensive insights on each topic, please follow the provided links to previous articles under the subheadings below. It made more sense to connect these articles here for your convenience, rather than trying to merge 12 articles covering […]

Guide to Network Troubleshooting in Linux

Network reliability is not just a convenience—it’s a cornerstone of operational integrity. Linux, known for its robustness and versatility, is the platform of choice for many network administrators. However, even the most robust networks can encounter hiccups that require advanced troubleshooting. This article delves into Linux network troubleshooting, providing both casual users and system administrators […]

traceroute command in Linux with examples

This traceroute 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 traceroute command. When it comes to troubleshooting network connectivity and understanding the journey of your data packets […]

ping command in Linux with examples

This ping 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 ping command. The Linux command line is a treasure trove of powerful tools that can help you […]

60 Linux Networking commands and scripts

Recently, I wanted to test network throughput via command line with at least 3 tools. For the life of me, I could not remember iperf. Not being able to remember previously used command line tools is frustrating and something we can all relate to. So I created a go-to list of network tools for myself. […]

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