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Performing Server Setup Using CentOS 8

Introduction In this guide, we are going to explore how exactly you can go about setting up your server when using CentOS 8. There is a configuration process that you have to follow. We will divide the configuration up into five individual steps. You will be able to perform server setup easily following these simple steps. Doing so will strengthen …

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Installing the Apache Web Server on CentOS 7

A web server stores, processes and delivers web pages to website visitors. There are quite a few Open Source web server software options, but the Apache HTTP server is deemed as the most widely used web server in the world. This is because, apart from being open-source, its modular architecture allows extending its capabilities through adding modules to serve different …

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Setting Up a Firewall with FirewallD on CentOS 7

Introduction Firewalld is a firewall management solution that is available to many Linux distributions. It serves as an interface to the iptables packet filter system provided by the Linux kernel. In this guide, you will learn how to configure a firewall for your server. We will also show you the basics of managing the firewall with the firewall-cmd administration tool. …