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CentOS Stream 9 — pam — multiple vulnerabilities (5 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

• January 27, 2025
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🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 27 January 2025 Affected versions: CentOS Stream 9 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: AlmaLinux/RHEL advisory ALSA-2025:15099 Related CVEs: CVE-2025-6020 CVE-2025-8941 CVE-2024-10963 CVE-2024-10041 CVE-2024-22365 Upstream summary: Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) provide a system to set up authentication policies without the need to recompile programs to handle authentication. […]

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How to Set Up Lynis Security Auditing on CentOS Stream 10

• January 27, 2025
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Introduction How to Set Up Lynis Security Auditing on CentOS Stream 10 on CentOS Stream 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 […]

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How to Use Amanda for Enterprise Backup on CentOS Stream 10

• January 26, 2025
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Introduction This tutorial demonstrates how to Use Amanda for Enterprise Backup on CentOS Stream 10 on CentOS Stream 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 CentOS Stream 10 system with […]

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How to Install SaltStack on CentOS Stream 10

• January 26, 2025
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Introduction Setting up install saltstack on centos stream 10 on a CentOS Stream 10 server is a common task for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and site reliability engineers. This guide explains how to Install SaltStack on CentOS Stream 10, with all the commands you need, the SELinux and firewalld considerations to keep in mind, and […]

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How to Set Up a Certificate Authority on CentOS Stream 10

• January 24, 2025
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Introduction This tutorial demonstrates how to Set Up a Certificate Authority on CentOS Stream 10 on CentOS Stream 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 CentOS Stream 10 system with […]

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How to Automate CentOS Stream 10 with Ansible

• January 24, 2025
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Introduction CentOS Stream 10 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying automate centos stream 10 with ansible both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Automate CentOS Stream 10 with Ansible, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules required for network-facing services. […]

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How to Configure Group Policy Software Installation on Windows Server 2025

• January 24, 2025
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How to Configure Group Policy Software Installation on Windows Server 2025 Group Policy Software Installation (GPSI) is the built-in mechanism in Active Directory environments for deploying, updating, and removing MSI-based applications across domain-joined computers without requiring third-party tools or agents. On Windows Server 2025, GPSI continues to be a practical solution for organizations managing a […]

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How to Configure Software Deployment via Group Policy on Windows Server 2025

• January 24, 2025
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How to Configure Software Deployment via Group Policy on Windows Server 2025 Group Policy Software Installation (GPSI) has been part of Windows Server since Windows 2000, and it remains a practical, zero-cost method for deploying MSI-packaged applications to managed computers and users without requiring a third-party software distribution system. Windows Server 2025 supports the full […]

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Amazon Linux 2 — sssd — multiple vulnerabilities (6 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

• January 23, 2025
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🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Amazon Linux 2 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Amazon Linux advisory ALAS2-2025-3050 Related CVEs: CVE-2025-11561 CVE-2022-4254 CVE-2021-3621 CVE-2018-16838 CVE-2019-3811 CVE-2018-10852 Upstream summary: A flaw was found in the integration of Active Directory and the System Security Services Daemon (SSSD) on Linux […]

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How to Set Up CentOS Stream 10 in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure

• January 22, 2025
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Introduction Setting up set up centos stream 10 in oracle cloud infrastructure on a CentOS Stream 10 server is a common task for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and site reliability engineers. This guide explains how to Set Up CentOS Stream 10 in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure, with all the commands you need, the SELinux and firewalld […]

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