systemd — #4: How to use systemd as a troubleshooting tool
systemd is powerful troubleshooting tool. The information we can extract from it points the way toward solving problems.
How I hacked my Linux system with a Live USB device
I used a Fedora Live USB to hack into my systems, enter recovery mode, and resolve a problem that I’d created on multiple computers.
Check disk usage in Linux
Using these tools can show how much of your disk is being used no matter how much storage you have.
systemd — #2: Understanding Linux startup with systemd
systemd’s startup provides important clues to help you solve problems when they occur.
systemd — #1: Learning to love systemd
systemd is the mother of all processes, responsible for bringing the Linux host up to a state where productive work can be done.
How the 9 major tenets of the Unix/Linux philosophy affect you
The Linux Philosophy is not just a historical curiosity — it’s more relevant today than ever.
Top 5 mistakes every new Linux terminal user makes
Avoid these comman mistakes, and find out how to become an expert in the terminal.
The impact of the Linux philosophy
The philosophy of an operating system matters. The Linux philosophy matters to the operating system and to the community.
Project Browser: Finding And Installing Drupal Modules In A Few Clicks
Project Browser Initiative is aimed at providing an easy process of discovering and installing contributed modules directly from the Drupal admin UI.
How I use cron in Linux
Scheduling tasks with cron means programs can run but you don’t have to stay up late.
How I configure Vim as my default editor on Linux
Vim is my favorite editor. These changes to my system make Vim available as the default in programs that use a different editor by default.
Arming Open Source Software for the Future
Future to bring more ARM servers in the data center and cloud than X64 systems.
Monitoring Linux and Windows hosts with Glances
The Glances tool offers more information about system performance than other sysadmin monitoring tools.
Cinnamon: A Tale of Forks and Familiarity in the Linux Desktop Landscape
Cinnamon is a familiar interface to welcome newcomers transitioning from Windows or macOS.
SysAdmin careers: Curiosity is an asset
Curiosity may have killed the cat, but it helps the sysadmin grow and thrive.
How YAML actually works
Learn how to create YAML correctly from the start.