Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as “Tutorials”
The Network File System (NFS) is a distributed storage solution. It’s a file system protocol that allows mounting remote directories on the local server and uses it as if it was local storage. NFS allows multiple clients to share remote storage. It is well-suited for environments that regularly require shared resources. NFS is built on the ONC RPC (Open Network …
Introduction Date and time are not only critical components of routine life but also a part of computer programming. Whether you need them to book appointments or display a calendar, there are many reasons why you would require a date and time. The applications of date and time features are extensive and extremely versatile. The versatility comes from the fact …
Git is a distributed version control system that is easily scalable. It’s suitable for projects of all sizes. In the Git ecosystem, project codes are stored in a Git repository. The GitHub website is one of the most popular places to host Git repositories. GitHub offers both free and paid services for Git repo hosting. It makes managing Git repositories …
For system administrators, Webmin is a boon. It’s a web-based control panel that allows managing a Linux machine remotely, using a modern web-based interface. Webmin can change various system configurations on the fly, including web servers and databases. It can also manage users, groups, and software packages. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps of installing and …
Kubernetes is a popular and powerful container-orchestration system. Deploying applications to it, however, can be quite complex. That’s because a single application setup could entail generating several interdependent Kubernetes resources. Those can include deployments, pods, services, and replica sets. Each of these requires a YAML manifest file to be written. To ease the process of packaging, configuring, and deploying applications …
Introduction Docker is a container platform that is a lightweight, virtualized, portable, software-defined standardized environment that allows the software to run in isolation of other software running on the physical host machine. Docker is a defining component of the Continuous Development and Integration aspect of Software Development. By providing a consistent run-time environment, Docker ensures that software behaves the same …
MySQL is one of the most popular database systems out there. It’s an open-source relational database management system that follows a client-server model. MySQL is at the core of many of the online services we enjoy on a regular basis. MariaDB is a community-developed fork of MySQL that enjoys commercial support. In the MySQL ecosystem, root is the default user …
When it comes to remote computing, SSH is one of the most popular and secure protocols. SSH is a cryptographic network protocol that establishes a secure connection with remote devices. Upon connecting to a remote device, a user can run commands on the remote shell. SSH is most common among network and system administrators. This cheat sheet-style guide demonstrates an …
Introduction Docker Registry is a centralized application that handles the delivery and storage of various Docker container images. This collection of container images saves a lot of time for developers. Docker images provide the exact same environment as to how it was built using virtualization. Thus, building Docker images takes a good amount of time from developers. A good example …
Introduction Most of us are familiar with Python as a programming language. One of the great things about Python 3 is the myriad of built-in functions it offers. You get access to these functions when you are using Python 3 to write different types of code. Before we start, take a look at our tutorial on installing Python 3 and …
Introduction There are many ways that JSON can be used in JavaScript. One of its most basic uses is storing data. You can also use it to transfer data between clients, between servers, or from server to client. Other useful applications include the ability to configure and verify data as well as generate data structures. In this tutorial, we will …
Gone are the days when cloud computing used to be nothing more than just a buzzword. In fact, it has become a necessity if a company wants to keep up with its competitors and focus on developing its business. If you are currently paying a third-party provider for web hosting services, it is high time for you to seriously consider …
