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An Ubuntu hostname is a unique identifier for your server. Despite what the name implies, these hostnames are primarily for internal consumption, and you won’t need to resolve it via a DNS server. So technically, there’s nothing stopping you from using a ridiculous hostname that doesn’t make sense. You could also use a hostname with […]
A virtual private server (VPS) is a popular web hosting option for web development agencies and businesses looking to host websites and applications. VPS servers offer compelling configurations and scalability depending on the hosting provider, making them attractive. One of the critical factors for choosing a VPS is selecting the operating system (OS) that runs […]
Renaming a file in Linux is easy, once you know how. You can do it from either the command-line or using the GUI, though the latter is faster and uses fewer resources. In this tutorial, I’ll show you how to rename not just one file, but multiple files at the same time. In addition, I’ll […]
IPTables is the most comprehensive tool for managing traffic rules on your VPS server. The strange thing is that you might never have used it directly by invoking the “iptables” command on your server, but all the front-end tools like firewalld and CSF use IPTables in the background. We have a tutorial on NameHero on […]
In an earlier tutorial, I’d written about how to install Node.js on EasyApache. However, this doesn’t mean that it’s easy for users to get started with creating a Node.js application. If you have a shared hosting VPS, and you want to offer Node.js to your clients, then you need a much more streamlined way to […]
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 […]
Let’s say you’ve just received the login credentials for your new VPS and have connected to it for the first time. From here, I’ll show you how to connect to GitHub, download (clone) your existing repo, how to add new files and folders to that repo, commit your changes, and finally upload them to GitHub […]
System administration, specifically managing your Linux virtual private server (VPS), can be daunting. Performing repetitive tasks requires time, causing admins to look for more efficient ways to do the job. Fortunately, there are many tools available for automation. One such tool for Linux sysadmins and web developers is the cron job. Cron jobs allow you […]
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 […]
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 […]