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How to Configure SNMP Monitoring on RHEL 9 — step-by-step RHEL 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure SNMP Monitoring on RHEL 9

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is the universal language of network device monitoring, supported by routers, switches, UPS units, printers, and hundreds of other appliances. On RHEL 9 you can both expose your Linux server as an SNMP agent and query remote devices from the command line. This tutorial covers installing net-snmp, writing a secure […]

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How to Run OpenSCAP Compliance Scans on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Run OpenSCAP Compliance Scans on RHEL 10

Introduction This tutorial demonstrates how to Run OpenSCAP Compliance Scans on RHEL 10 on RHEL 10. It is written for administrators who want a repeatable, well-explained walkthrough that goes beyond a bare command list and explains each configuration choice. Every command is tested against a freshly registered RHEL 10 system with the default AppStream repositories […]

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How to Use Prometheus Blackbox Exporter for Endpoint Monitoring on RHEL 9 — step-by-step RHEL 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Use Prometheus Blackbox Exporter for Endpoint Monitoring on RHEL 9

The Prometheus Blackbox Exporter allows you to probe external endpoints over HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, and ICMP and expose the results as Prometheus metrics. Unlike Node Exporter, which reports what is happening inside a host, the Blackbox Exporter reports whether a service is reachable from the outside — making it ideal for end-to-end availability checks. This […]

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How to Install AIDE for File Integrity on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install AIDE for File Integrity on RHEL 10

Introduction How to Install AIDE for File Integrity on RHEL 10 on RHEL 10 provides administrators with a robust, enterprise-ready workflow that integrates cleanly with systemd, SELinux, firewalld, and the modern AppStream module system. In this tutorial we will walk through every step required, from package installation to verification, so that the resulting configuration is […]

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How to Set Up Uptime Kuma for Service Monitoring on RHEL 9 — step-by-step RHEL 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Uptime Kuma for Service Monitoring on RHEL 9

Uptime Kuma is a self-hosted monitoring tool that provides a clean web dashboard for tracking uptime across HTTP endpoints, TCP ports, DNS records, Docker containers, and more. On RHEL 9, you can run it directly with Node.js and PM2 for process management, or deploy it instantly via Docker. This tutorial walks through both approaches, firewall […]

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How to Install rkhunter on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install rkhunter on RHEL 10

Introduction How to Install rkhunter on RHEL 10 on RHEL 10 provides administrators with a robust, enterprise-ready workflow that integrates cleanly with systemd, SELinux, firewalld, and the modern AppStream module system. In this tutorial we will walk through every step required, from package installation to verification, so that the resulting configuration is reproducible and production-safe. […]

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How to Install ClamAV Antivirus on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install ClamAV Antivirus on RHEL 10

Introduction RHEL 10 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying install clamav antivirus both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Install ClamAV Antivirus on RHEL 10, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules required for network-facing services. Prerequisites Before you begin, […]

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How to Configure fail2ban on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure fail2ban on RHEL 10

Introduction This tutorial demonstrates how to Configure fail2ban on RHEL 10 on RHEL 10. It is written for administrators who want a repeatable, well-explained walkthrough that goes beyond a bare command list and explains each configuration choice. Every command is tested against a freshly registered RHEL 10 system with the default AppStream repositories enabled. Prerequisites […]

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How to Write a Custom SELinux Policy Module on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Write a Custom SELinux Policy Module on RHEL 10

Introduction How to Write a Custom SELinux Policy Module on RHEL 10 on RHEL 10 provides administrators with a robust, enterprise-ready workflow that integrates cleanly with systemd, SELinux, firewalld, and the modern AppStream module system. In this tutorial we will walk through every step required, from package installation to verification, so that the resulting configuration […]

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How to Configure SELinux Booleans for Custom Apps on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure SELinux Booleans for Custom Apps on RHEL 10

Introduction RHEL 10 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying configure selinux booleans for custom apps both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Configure SELinux Booleans for Custom Apps on RHEL 10, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules required for […]

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