Linux 🐧

All my posts about various Linux technologies

32 posts

Linux posts covering distributions, init systems, networking, hardening, packaging, and the small day-to-day tools that make a sysadmin's life less painful. Two-plus decades of running Linux in production, distilled into things I actually use.

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Linux 🐧Security 🔐

Fail2Ban on CentOS 7

Protect your CentOS 7 server with fail2ban! Follow my guide to secure your system from unwanted SSH login attempts.

Linux 🐧Web 🌍

NGINX & ngx_pagespeed on CentOS 7

Compile NGINX with ngx_pagespeed on CentOS 7. Automate setup with init script. Configure NGINX for ngx_pagespeed to enhance performance.

Linux 🐧Automation 🤖

First Steps with Ansible

Explore Ansible for AWS automation, transitioning from manual scripting. Initiate playbook for VPC and ELB deployment.

Linux 🐧Tools 🧰

Am I an Operating System snob?

As an experienced Linux user, I discuss why I prefer CentOS for my servers, comparing it to Fedora and Ubuntu.

Linux 🐧Automation 🤖

Upgrading my servers to CentOS 7

Learn about the process of upgrading servers from CentOS 6 to CentOS 7, including updates for Puppet Master server, Apache configuration, and Docker server.

Linux 🐧Cloud ⛅️

First play with CentOS 7.0

Taking CentOS 7.0 for a spin: Discover the changes in networking, systemd, XFS, and Docker support in this firsthand exploration on a DigitalOcean Droplet.

Life 👨‍🏫Vinyl 🎧

Walkabout

Catch up on my latest adventures: Docker 1.0 release, CentOS 7, new site theme, music from Aphex Twin, and a work post on AWS multi-factor authentication.

Linux 🐧Automation 🤖

OpenShift Origin installation notes

Follow my guide to install OpenShift Origin on a CentOS 6.5 DO droplet. Get step-by-step instructions & troubleshoot issues.

Linux 🐧Tools 🧰

Sysdig

Explore Sysdig, the versatile tool for system-level exploration on Linux, offering insights into server state and activities for troubleshooting and security.