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How to Configure Apache Virtual Hosts on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Apache Virtual Hosts on RHEL 8

Apache virtual hosts allow a single Apache HTTP Server instance to respond to multiple domain names, each with its own document root, logs, and settings. On RHEL 8, virtual host configuration files are placed in /etc/httpd/conf.d/ and are automatically included by the main httpd.conf. This tutorial walks you through creating and enabling an Apache name-based […]

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How to Configure XFS Filesystem on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure XFS Filesystem on Debian 13

Introduction This guide explains how to Configure XFS Filesystem on Debian 13 on Debian 13 Trixie. Debian Trixie uses systemd for service management, nftables as the underlying packet filter (with ufw or iptables front-ends still available), and AppArmor for mandatory access control. Every command is designed for a minimal Debian 13 install with the standard […]

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How to Configure Nginx Server Blocks (Virtual Hosts) on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Nginx Server Blocks (Virtual Hosts) on RHEL 8

Nginx server blocks — equivalent to Apache’s virtual hosts — allow a single Nginx instance to serve multiple websites from one server. Each server block defines a distinct configuration scope that responds to specific domain names or IP addresses. On RHEL 8, additional server block configuration files are stored under /etc/nginx/conf.d/ and automatically loaded by […]

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How to Configure Btrfs Subvolumes and Snapshots on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Btrfs Subvolumes and Snapshots on Debian 13

Introduction How to Configure Btrfs Subvolumes and Snapshots on Debian 13 is a fundamental operation for any administrator maintaining a Debian 13 Trixie server. Debian 13 Trixie ships with the Linux 6.12 kernel, updated toolchains, and a fully refreshed package archive — meaning version numbers, configuration file paths, and some dependency chains differ from Debian […]

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How to Set Up Software RAID with mdadm on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Software RAID with mdadm on Debian 13

Introduction Debian 13 Trixie is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up set up software raid with mdadm on Trixie leverages the same proven Debian packaging system that powers millions of servers worldwide, while benefiting from the latest upstream releases included in the Trixie freeze. Follow each step carefully and the […]

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How to Install Apache HTTP Server on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Apache HTTP Server on RHEL 8

Apache HTTP Server (httpd) is one of the most widely deployed web servers in the world and is fully supported on RHEL 8 through the AppStream repository. After installing the httpd package, you will configure the firewall, review the main configuration file, and serve content from a custom document root. This tutorial covers everything you […]

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How to Extend an LVM Logical Volume on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Extend an LVM Logical Volume on Debian 13

Introduction This guide explains how to Extend an LVM Logical Volume on Debian 13 on Debian 13 Trixie. Debian Trixie uses systemd for service management, nftables as the underlying packet filter (with ufw or iptables front-ends still available), and AppArmor for mandatory access control. Every command is designed for a minimal Debian 13 install with […]

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How to Install Nginx on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Nginx on RHEL 8

Nginx is a high-performance web server and reverse proxy widely used in production Linux environments. On RHEL 8, Nginx is available through the AppStream repository, making installation straightforward with dnf. Once installed, you will need to configure the firewall and SELinux to allow web traffic. This tutorial walks you through a complete Nginx installation and […]

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How to Configure LVM on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure LVM on Debian 13

Introduction Debian 13 Trixie is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up configure lvm on Trixie leverages the same proven Debian packaging system that powers millions of servers worldwide, while benefiting from the latest upstream releases included in the Trixie freeze. Follow each step carefully and the resulting configuration will persist […]

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How to Configure Network Interface Settings with nmcli on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Network Interface Settings with nmcli on RHEL 8

NetworkManager is the default network management stack on RHEL 8, and nmcli is its fully-featured command-line interface. Using nmcli, administrators can create, modify, activate, and delete network connections entirely from the terminal — no GUI or .ifcfg file editing required. This tutorial covers inspecting current network state, configuring a static IP address, managing connections, and […]

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