Github is a web-based platform that provides hosting for version control systems, allowing developers to collaborate on software development projects. It is a popular choice for managing code, tracking changes, and collaborating with other developers. In this tutorial, we will go through the process of setting up and using Github for the first time. Prerequisites:...Continue reading
Data loss can be a major setback for any individual or organization, especially when important files and data are involved. To prevent such scenarios, it is recommended to have a reliable backup strategy in place. Rsnapshot is a free and open-source backup utility that can be used to backup both local and remote Linux systems....Continue reading
Fail2Ban is a popular open-source intrusion prevention tool that can help protect your server from brute-force attacks and other malicious activity. It works by analyzing log files and blocking IP addresses that show signs of malicious activity. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the steps to setup Fail2Ban for Ubuntu and NGINX with...Continue reading
Securing your website is crucial to protect your website from cyber attacks and keep your users’ information safe. In this tutorial, we will cover additional steps to secure your website running on Nginx, including disabling directory listing, configuring rate limiting, and implementing HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS). Step 1: Disable Directory Listing Directory listing allows...Continue reading
Securing a WordPress installation running on Nginx is essential to protect your website from malicious attacks. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to secure a WordPress installation running on Nginx. This will include setting file and folder permissions, adding security enhancements to the Nginx server profile, and installing security plugins to protect...Continue reading
Let’s Encrypt is a free, automated, and open certificate authority that provides SSL/TLS certificates. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install Let’s Encrypt certificates for Nginx on Ubuntu and how to automate the renewal process using Certbot. Step 1: Install Certbot Certbot is a free, open-source software tool that automates the process of...Continue reading
MariaDB is a popular open-source relational database management system that’s a drop-in replacement for MySQL. It’s known for its stability, security, and scalability. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install MariaDB on Ubuntu and get started with the basics. Step 1: Update Packages Before we start, we should update the package list and...Continue reading
Nginx is a popular open-source web server known for its high-performance and scalability. It’s commonly used to serve static and dynamic content and is a great alternative to traditional web servers like Apache. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install Nginx on Ubuntu and get started with the basics. Step 1: Update Packages...Continue reading
WordPress is one of the most popular content management systems (CMS) in the world, and for good reason. It’s user-friendly, customizable, and has a thriving community of developers creating themes and plugins that can extend its functionality. In this tutorial, we’ll show you how to install WordPress on Ubuntu using Nginx as the web server...Continue reading