Linux

Overview In this article we’re going to go through the steps on how to configure origin Cloudflare SSL on Nginx web server. These steps are for web servers which run on Linux(CentOS, Debian etc…). Cloudflare is a quite famous CDN and DDoS protection platform but they offer many other services - one of those services are the SSL certificates. If you are already using Cloudflare, you can also acquire an SSL certificate from them as well. ...

How to install Jenkins on Linux Overview On this post we’re gonna go through the process on how to install Jenkins on Linux. We will cover the steps of installing Jenkins on Ubuntu/Debian distros and on Fedora/CentOS. We tested this process on AWS and it’s EC2 instance, but also on couple of virtual machines running from a local computer. So, this means that you can use these steps to install Jenkins on your AWS instance or any other Linux machine which is cloud hosted or on your local Linux machine. ...

How to dual boot Windows 10 and MX Linux Overview In this post we will cover the process on how to dual boot Windows 10 and MX Linux. We are going to use a setup were it will have one HDD, Windows 10 already installed, manage partitioning for the MX Linux installation and in the end we will have MX Linux alongside Windows 10 in dual boot setup. It is strongly advisable, before proceeding with these steps, backup you system just in case. ...

How to install WordPress on Google cloud with Nginx Introduction Hosting a Wordpress website on a Google cloud platform? I’ve been experimenting with this a lot lately and it’s surprising how well it can perform even the free tier. We’ll be covering the process how to install and host wordpress website on google cloud for free. Yes, it can be done(Note - the hosting part for the website will be free, but if you need to buy a domain that’ll be the only expense in this post). ...

How to host Wordpress on Google cloud free tier Introduction In this article we’re going to demonstrate how you can host Wordpress on Google Cloud free tier plan. We’ll be covering the process how to setup and host wordpress website on google cloud using their free tier plan. Yes, it can be done(Note - the hosting part for the website will be free, but if you need to buy a domain that’ll be the only expense in this post). ...

Upgrade firmware on a Cisco switch in GNU/Linux | Tutorial We’re going to cover the procedure how to upgrade firmware on a Cisco switch, or if you prefer more, how to upgrade IOS on a Cisco switch. Like it’s said in the title, our working environment will be a GNU/Linux distro. The entire upgrade procedure will be done in GNU/Linux and using Linux tools. Also, for this tutorial, we will be using Cisco Catalyst 3560G - 48PS switch as an example, but the process is same for any other Catalyst switches. We will be using a method via tftp server and protocol in order to upgrade our switch. In order to upgrade firmware on the Cisco switch or any other switch, there are few requirements that are necessary for this procedure: ...

How to install Anbox on Linux Desktop We’re going to cover the process of installing Anbox on a Linux distro. Other than that, we’ll go to through the steps how to install and run Android apps as well. In order to install the Anbox, your system must support snaps. If you don’t have snaps installed, you need to install it but that’ll be covered in the text bellow. I installed Anbox on Ubuntu and Mint and for me it worked perfectly fine on those systems. That’s why we’ll go through the steps and show you how to install Anbox on Ubuntu and on Linux Mint. ...

How to upgrade Kernel on Linux Desktop Overview In this article we will cover the process how to upgrade Linux kernel on Linux Desktop. This will be a step by step tutorial. We will first do the process of upgrading the kernel on Linux Mint, Ubuntu, Debian and Debian based distros. We’ll show you multiple ways how to upgrade the Linux kernel(via system app, third party app and command line). There’s also a process where you download the Kernel package on your PC and manually install it - that process requires to compile the kernel, but we will cover that some other time since the procedure has many steps to go through. Also, before proceeding with the process, please backup any important data. ...

How to setup a Wifi hotspot in Linux Mint/Ubuntu Overview Ever wondered how to setup a Wifi hotspot in Linux Mint/Ubuntu? In this post we will cover the process how to setup and configure a wireless(or wifi) hotspot in Linux Mint and in Ubuntu as well. Yes, this is possible in some GNU/Linux distributions like in Mint and Ubuntu and that’s why we’ll cover those first(in the future, we’ll check other distros and update this post if other Linux distros have the feature as well). You one thing to keep in mind, there’s a possibility that it won’t work on all devices(so hardware is a key factor as well). ...

How to dual boot Manjaro and Windows 10 Overview In this post we will cover the process how to dual boot Manjaro and Windows 10. We are going to use a setup were it will have one HDD, Windows 10 already installed, manage partitioning for the Manjaro installation and in the end have Manjaro alongside Windows 10 and dual boot setup. We will be dual boot Manjaro version 18 and Windows 10. In this example, we’ll show you one of the most simple ways to install Manjaro and dual boot with Windows 10. ...

How to install Cisco packet tracer on Linux Desktop Overview Here in this post we will cover the process on how to install Cisco Packet Tracer on Linux Desktop. First we will go through the setup process for the Debian based distros, meaning that this procedure will apply for the Debian, Linux Mint , Ubuntu and etc. With these steps you can install Cisco Packet Tracer on Debian, Linux Mint, Ubuntu and other Debian/Ubuntu based systems. ...

Run Linux on Android phone Ever thought that you can run Linux on android phone? Actually you can. And the best part is, it’s not that difficult. But there are couple of requirements you need to secure first in order to achieve this. PLEASE NOTE, REALLY IMPORTANT - in order for this process to work, you phone must be rooted. If your phone is not rooted and you want to root it, it can void warranty on your phone. Be careful with this and do it on your own risk. ...