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 I use cron in Linux
Scheduling tasks with cron means programs can run but you don’t have to stay up late.
How I migrated a WordPress website to a new host
Use this simple approach to migrate a website and manage firewall configurations.
How I troubleshoot swappiness and startup time on Linux
I recently experienced another interesting problem in the Linux startup sequence that has a circumvention–not a solution. It started quite unexpectedly. I was writing a...
Should I run my computer 24/7?
Does running my computer 24/7 wear it out? There's an argument that it actually extends the life of the machine and saves energy in the...
Linux su vs sudo: what’s the difference?
A comparison of Linux commands for escalating privileges for non-root users
How to be the lazy SysAdmin
Work smarter, not harder, and still do your job well. The job of a Linux SysAdmin is always complex and often fraught with various pitfalls...