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How to Install Zabbix Agent on IBM AIX 7.1 — step-by-step IBM AIX 7.1 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Zabbix Agent 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 zabbix agent on ibm aix 7.1 on IBM […]

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Amazon Linux 2 — libosinfo — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Amazon Linux 2

Amazon Linux 2 — libosinfo — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Amazon Linux 2 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Amazon Linux advisory ALAS2-2020-1527 Related CVEs: CVE-2019-13313 Upstream summary: A flaw was found in libosinfo, version 1.5.0, where the script for automated guest installations, 'osinfo-install-script', accepts user and admin passwords via command line […]

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FreeBSD 12 — zabbix2-proxy — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — zabbix2-proxy — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 21 May 2020 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: Zabbix — Remote code execution Related CVEs: CVE-2017-2824 Upstream summary: mitre reports: An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the trapper command functionality of Zabbix Server 2.4.X. A specially crafted […]

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FreeBSD 12 — bsh — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on FreeBSD 12

FreeBSD 12 — bsh — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟢 Low   ⏱ 5–15 min  Last verified: 21 May 2020 Affected versions: FreeBSD 12 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: FreeBSD VuXML VuXML topic: bsh — remote code execution vulnerability Related CVEs: CVE-2016-2510 Upstream summary: Stian Soiland-Reyes reports: This release fixes a remote code execution vulnerability that was identified in BeanShell by Alvaro Muñoz […]

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Python - Get IP Address from Hostname — step-by-step Python tutorial on Progressive Robot

Python – Get IP Address from Hostname

URL: https://www.progressiverobot.com/python-get-ip-address-from-hostname/ [Python socket module](/community/tutorials/python-socket-programming-server-client) can be used to get the IP address from a hostname. The socket module is part of the Python core libraries, so we don't need to install it separately. Python Socket Module to Get IP Address from Hostname Python socket module gethostbyname() function accepts hostname argument and returns the IP […]

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Gentoo Linux — net-misc/hylafaxplus — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Gentoo Linux

Gentoo Linux — net-misc/hylafaxplus — multiple vulnerabilities (2 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 10–30 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Gentoo Linux 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Gentoo GLSA GLSA-202007-06 Related CVEs: CVE-2020-15396 CVE-2020-15397 Upstream summary: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in HylaFAX. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction […]

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How to Create Generation 2 Virtual Machines in Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016 — step-by-step Windows Server 2016 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Create Generation 2 Virtual Machines in Hyper-V on Windows Server 2016

How to Set Up Windows Server 2016 Hyper-V Generation 2 VMs Hyper-V supports two types of virtual machines: Generation 1 and Generation 2. Generation 2 virtual machines, introduced in Windows Server 2012 R2 and enhanced in Windows Server 2016, provide a modern UEFI-based firmware environment, Secure Boot support, faster boot times, and compatibility with the […]

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