iotop command in Linux w/ examples.
This iotop command guide follows my previous 90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins article. As time allows, I will continue to publish articles on the 90+ commands geared toward Linux sysadmins…
Diagnosing Swap Usage with smem on Linux
If you’ve ever looked at your server and wondered why it’s using swap even though plenty of RAM is available, you’re not alone. This is a common scenario on Linux systems, and it…
Install DeepSeek on Linux in 3 Minutes
DeepSeek, founded in 2023 by Liang Wenfeng, is a Chinese artificial intelligence company that develops open-source large language models (LLMs). Their flagship model, DeepSeek-R1, is gaining popularity for its advanced reasoning capabilities, with…
Kali Linux tutorial: Essential commands, managing Kali tools, running scans, and more
Nov 22, 2024 Ariffud M. As a security-focused operating system, Kali Linux lets you perform various tasks, such as penetration testing, digital forensics, and network analysis. With hundreds of security tools, it’s ideal…
How to install CyberPanel? Using a VPS template and manually
Nov 18, 2024 CyberPanel provides a graphical interface and various features to streamline Linux virtual private server (VPS) management. However, setting up this web hosting control panel might be tricky for beginners since…
Linux Updates: Command Line Guide
Updating your Linux system is one of the most important things you can do to keep it secure, stable and running well. With updates, you can patch vulnerabilities, fix bugs and access new…
How to install and configure GitLab on Ubuntu: Using the Hostinger VPS template and commands
Nov 06, 2024 One of GitLab’s distinguishing features is that you can self-host it by installing it on a private server. This has several benefits, such as maintaining data integrity, enhancing security, and…
Learn Linux: 4 Devices to boost your Linux skills (2025)
Ready to go on a journey that will take your Linux skills to the next level and beyond what theoretical learning can? The devices in this article will give you hands-on experience and…
How to install Kali Linux on a VPS
Oct 25, 2024 Ariffud M. Kali Linux is an open-source operating system primarily used for penetration testing and security auditing. One of its key advantages is its hardware compatibility, which allows you to…
After 10 Yrs of Linux, I Switched to Windows. What next?
As a Linux user, you might wonder why someone would ever want to replace it with Windows. Be nice! It’s always good to see how other operating systems work. And being proficient in…
My Search for a new Linux Desktop Environment
So I’m not in love with Gnome 3, I actually use Gnome Classic as a desktop. I’ve been having some issues with Classic view as well. So I went on an exploration trip…
How to install Ollama for fine-tuning machine learning models efficiently
Oct 02, 2024 Valentinas C. Ollama is an open-source platform that lets you run fine-tuned large language models (LLMs) locally on your machine. It supports a variety of popular LLMs, including Llama 2,…
90 Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins (updated to 100+)
If you are interested in Linux commands frequently used by Linux sysadmins and power users, I’ve published this five-part series with over 90 update: 100+ Linux commands with links to each of the…
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 5
This is the final part of the five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. So far, we’ve covered over 50 commands regularly used by Linux sysadmins and power users. Refer…
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 4
We are now up to part 4 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. By the end of this series, we will cover at least 50 commands. Thus…
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 3
Last week and the week before, I published part 1 and part 2 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. Those two articles took us a bit deeper into what…
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 2
Last week, I published part 1 of this five-part series entitled: Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins. That first article scratched the surface of what, I believe, are 50 to 100 commands used often…
Linux Commands frequently used by Linux Sysadmins – Part 1
What are some Linux commands used by Sysadmins and power users daily? In this article, I’ve listed 10 such commands frequently used. Suggestions and feedback are welcome. Also, see Part 2, Part 3, Part…