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When you clone a git repo, you get the entirety of the cod base onto your computer, with all the history, all the branches, commits, all the metadata – everything. A perfect copy of the entire project is downloaded. While fine for many projects, the entire development history of a large project can be several […]
Grub is one of those programs that works in the background, and if everything goes well, you might not even notice that it exists. You boot your server, log in via SSH, and that’s that. What more do you need? The truth is that a lot is happening before you get to that SSH prompt, […]
Python, a versatile and powerful programming language, is widely used for a variety of applications and projects. As with any software, it is crucial to keep Python up to date to take advantage of the latest features, security patches, and performance improvements. In this blog post, we will explore the process of updating Python on […]
Bashrc is the file in your home directory that configures various settings in your Linux terminal. “Bash” – the shell in which you issue commands to your Linux server stands for “Bourne Again Shell” in honor of Stephen Bourne who first developed the original shell in the late 1970s. The “rc” in Bash stands for […]
In modern computing, automation is a lifesaver, drastically simplifying the management of repetitive tasks. In this post, we will review cron jobs, specifically focusing on tasks scheduled every 5 minutes, which sets the stage for understanding the role of this time-based job scheduler. Used widely in Unix-like systems, cron is essential for tasks ranging from […]
Cron jobs are commands and scripts that the system runs periodically. Just as with cron on reboot, you can also use the systemd service manager to accomplish the same thing, but cron can be used by anyone and doesn’t require special permissions. It’s also easier to understand than systemd, but isn’t as integrated into the […]
In today’s digital landscape, securing sensitive data is paramount, especially when managing databases like MySQL remotely. As cyber threats evolve, the necessity for robust security measures becomes critical. This blog post introduces SSH tunneling, a powerful yet underutilized method to safeguard MySQL databases. We aim to demystify this technique, making it accessible for both beginners […]
Are you ready to harness the power of a Virtual Private Server (VPS) from NameHero? Ordering your own VPS is an exciting step, and in this comprehensive guide, we’ll guide you through the process step by step. From selecting your VPS plan to completing your order, we’ve got you covered. Setting up a VPS hosting […]
In the realm of remote access, there exists a guardian far superior to the rest known as SSH (Secure Shell). This cryptographic network protocol serves as the vigilant gatekeeper, granting you the privilege of securely connecting to remote servers, issuing commands, and transferring files. Yet, even the most steadfast sentinels have their moments of uncertainty, […]
Scripting is deeply integrated into bash. For example, I’d written earlier on how to efficiently concatenate strings. In the same way, you can use it as a programming language to perform various tasks, and this means that there are different ways to increment a variable in bash. In this article, I’ll show you the different […]