Linux and Unix, Open Source, Linux Howtos
Typically, the default setting of Ubuntu is to obtain an IP address automatically via DHCP server, which is good for desktop system, because it does not require any changes. However, …
How to Configure Static IP Address in Ubuntu Read More
Most of us are often confused with the difference between apt and apt-get command. This confusion prevails among all the users, including beginners and experienced. These command line tools are …
What is the difference between apt and apt-get command? Read More
Some time ago we wrote an article about removing the PPA repository from the Ubuntu system. The PPA repository keys will not be removed as part of removing the PPA …
How to List and Remove a GPG key in Ubuntu Read More
As a Linux administrator, you may have noticed some requests from developers to convert files from DOS format to Unix format, and vice versa. This is because these files were …
How to Convert Text Files between Unix and DOS (Windows) Formats Read More
Generally, a file system must be mounted on a Linux system to access the contents. When adding a new disk to your system, you may need to use the fdisk …
How to Mount and Unmount File System in Linux Read More
We all know the purpose of the uptime command in Linux. This is used to check the uptime of the Linux system and how long the system runs without restarting. …
Three Methods to Check Uptime of MySQL/MariaDB Database Server on Linux Read More
Sometimes you may accidentally update packages that are not updated due to some application dependency. This is always the case during the entire system update or automatic package upgrade process. …
Three ways to exclude a specific package update on Ubuntu Read More
If you are a system administrator or developer, you may need to edit a file while working on the Linux terminal. There are several file editors on Linux, and how …
Basic Vim Commands You Need to Know to Work in Vim Editor Read More
One of an important task for Linux admins to make the system up-to-date. It keeps your system more stable and secured. Installing a package in Linux is a piece of …
How to set up Automatic Security Update (Unattended Upgrades) on Debian/Ubuntu Read More
Canonical introduced Live patch Service in Ubuntu 14.04 LTS system. Live patching service allows you to install and apply critical Linux kernel security updates without rebooting your system.Which means, you …
How to enable Canonical Kernel Livepatch service on Ubuntu LTS system Read More