Latest Post What is The /etc/skel directory In Linux The /etc/skel directory is useful in cases you would like to distribute default configuration files. For example, if you have recommended settings for text editors you can add that to the directory, that way, anytime you add a new user and […]View Full Post
Setting Up ClassicPress/WordPress on Ubuntu 16.04 Using VestaCP at Upcloud In this guide, you will learn how to set up, install, and configure ClassicPress or Wordpress on an unmanaged web server using Upcloud VPS (Virtual Private Server). The server we are going to set up would be running on Ubuntu […]View Full Post
Managing passwords and password policies In [Linux/Ubuntu] I recently wrote a guide about the /etc/passwd and the /etc/shadow the etc/shadow file contains the encrypted password and other information about users password such as “the last password change”, “Minimum password age” and others. Practically, you can edit the user […]View Full Post
Guide To Understanding (etc/passwd & etc/shadow) In [Linux/Ubuntu] In our last guide, I discussed managing users, switching users, and managing user groups, what I didn’t tell you is where the user’s information is stored, such as User ID, Group ID, passwords and the likes. This informations are stored […]View Full Post
An Easy Guide To Managing Users In [Ubuntu 18.04] Managing Users in Ubuntu is like protecting a bank from intruders, you make a single mistake, you are in a hot mess. User management is the most crucial part of maintaining a server, the rule is to trust no one. […]View Full Post
Installing Ubuntu Server 18.04 Using Virtual Box on [Windows 7, 8 & 10] It’s almost impossible to learn ubuntu on a real web server that is running your live application (you shouldn’t even toy with anything running a live application), which is why it’s a good idea to utilize virtualization that is indistinguishable […]View Full Post
Initial Server Setup on Ubuntu 16.04 [Enhancing Server Security] When I was writing the guide about setting up ClassicPress/Wordpress on Ubuntu, I discovered there should be a proper initial configuration for your new Ubuntu Image, which not only help in tightening your server security but also help in increasing […]View Full Post
What is Digital Ocean and What Are Droplets Used For [Simple Guide!] DigitalOcean is a cloud hosting provider that offers, among others, a droplet which is their name for Virtual Private Servers. It acts like a dedicated server in that, you own your virtual server, you are also giving the privilege of […]View Full Post
How To Setup ClassicPress/Wordpress on Ubuntu 16.04 Using VestaCP at Digital Ocean In this guide, you will learn how to set up, install, and configure ClassicPress or Wordpress on an unmanaged web server at Digital Ocean VPS. The server we are going to set up would be running on Ubuntu 16.04 with […]View Full Post
Learn Git & GitHub – The Complete Easy Guide 1 (Lecturer and The Student) As promised, I decided to create this website as an online log of my web development activities, and I promised to share what I have learnt along the line in a digestible and easy to understand approach. In this guide, […]View Full Post
