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Node.js is an environment that allows you to execute JavaScript on servers. Normally, JavaScript is run by browsers and comes with all the browser’s limitations, including running in a sandbox and not having access to system resources. But Node.js expands this functionality and allows programmers to leverage JavaScript to run on servers. This means that […]
The chown command in Linux is used to assign ownership. Every file and directory can have only one user and one group as an owner. In Linux, the concept of ownership is key to understanding file access, security, resource management, and accountability. In this article, I’ll show you how to use the chown command to […]
Need to install the ConfigServer Security and Firewall (CSF) on your Linux server? You came to the right place. Follow our guide below to help better understand the CSF firewall, the benefits, and how to do it on your Linux server (with screenshots)! Let’s jump in… Rest assured, if you just purchased a NameHero VPS […]
Unlike in Windows, where you can use the “rmdir” command to remove a directory, the same Linux command only removes empty directories. It’s true that, by default, the Windows rmdir command also only removes empty directories, but you can use the “/S” flag to force Windows to remove any directory. In Linux, you’ll have to […]
The “Warning: Remote Host Identification has Changed” message appears when you try and connect over SSH to a remote server, and there’s a mismatch between the server’s public key and what’s stored on your local machine. In this article, I’ll explain how to replicate the error, what it means, how to fix it in both […]
It’s important to know your Ubuntu version for a variety of reasons. Luckily, doing so from the command line is easy and if you’re using the desktop version, you can also check it using the GUI. This article will also explain Ubuntu’s versioning system, and how it’s important for you to know Canonical’s long-term support […]
Ubuntu is a great choice for your VPS OS. While I personally prefer to use CentOS due to familiarity, Ubuntu wins for its fast release cycle, user-friendliness, and willingness to adapt to new technologies faster than RHEL-based systems. One example that we’ll touch upon in this tutorial is Snap packages, which come bundled with all […]