How To Install Express, a Node.js Framework, and Set Up Socket.io on a VPS
Learn how to install Express and set up Socket.io on a VPS.
Debian 9 — icu — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide
🟢 Low ⏱ 5–15 min Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Debian 9 (stretch) 📖 ~4 min read • Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2017-15422 CVE-2020-10531 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – Alternative Approaches Verification & […]
How to Set Up IIS URL Rewrite on Windows Server 2019
Introduction to IIS URL Rewrite on Windows Server 2019 The IIS URL Rewrite module is a powerful extension for IIS 10 on Windows Server 2019 that allows server-side manipulation of incoming request URLs before they are processed. URL Rewrite is used for canonicalising URLs (removing or adding trailing slashes, enforcing lowercase), redirecting HTTP to HTTPS, […]
How To Import and Export Databases in MySQL or MariaDB
Learn how to import and export databases in MySQL or MariaDB using command-line tools like mysqldump. Backup and restore your data safely.
Debian 9 — openssl1.0 — multiple vulnerabilities (7 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide
🟡 Medium ⏱ 10–30 min Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Debian 9 (stretch) 📖 ~4 min read • Source: Debian Security Tracker Related CVEs: CVE-2017-3735 CVE-2017-3737 CVE-2018-0732 CVE-2018-0739 CVE-2019-1547 CVE-2019-1551 CVE-2019-1559 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution […]
Cut the Bikeshedding! Use MVPs to Keep Your Team Aligned and Moving Faster, Without Writing a Line of Code
Case studies of how the the cloud provider team has used “no-code” MVPs to accelerate delivery timelines and reduce cost. The techniques shared will work for a one-person company just as well as they will work for a 1,000-people company.
How to Harden the Linux Kernel with sysctl on RHEL 8
The Linux kernel exposes hundreds of tunable parameters through the /proc/sys virtual filesystem, and sysctl is the tool used to read and write these values persistently. Many default kernel settings prioritize compatibility and functionality over security, leaving attack surface that can be closed with targeted configuration. On RHEL 8, persistent sysctl settings are stored in […]
IT Consulting: 7 Proven Ways to Speed Digital ROI
IT consulting helps organizations accelerate digital transformation, reduce delivery risk, modernize systems, and turn technology investments into measurable ROI.
openSUSE Tumbleweed — empathy — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide
🟡 Medium ⏱ 10–30 min Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: openSUSE Tumbleweed 📖 ~4 min read • Source: SUSE security advisory (see also SUSE bugzilla) Related CVEs: CVE-2011-3635 Upstream summary: Cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability in the theme_adium_append_message function in empathy-theme-adium.c in the Adium theme in libempathy-gtk in Empathy 3.2.1 and earlier allows […]
How to Install and Configure DB2 on IBM AIX 7.1
Introduction IBM AIX 7.1 is the latest release of IBM’s enterprise-grade UNIX operating system, running on IBM Power Systems hardware. Known for its reliability, security, and performance in mission-critical environments, AIX 7.1 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to install and configure db2 on ibm aix 7.1 on […]
