How to Set Up a Certificate Authority on Windows Server 2012 R2 A Certificate Authority (CA) issues digital certificates that bind cryptographic keys to entities such as users, computers, and services. In Windows environments, an internal CA based on Active Directory Certificate Services (AD CS) enables automatic certificate enrolment for domain members, supports smart card […]
Introduction Oracle Linux 8 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying set up oracle linux 8 with podman in rootless mode both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Set Up Oracle Linux 8 with Podman in Rootless Mode, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, […]
🟢 Low ⏱ 5–15 min Last verified: 30 October 2020 Affected versions: Ubuntu 16.04 (xenial) 📖 ~4 min read • Source: Ubuntu Security Notice USN-4521-1 Related CVEs: CVE-2020-13881 Upstream summary: It was discovered that pam_tacplus did not properly manage shared secrets if DEBUG loglevel and journald are used. A remote attacker could use this […]
Introduction Setting up configure dns resolution on oracle linux 8 on a Oracle Linux 8 server is a common task for system administrators, DevOps engineers, and site reliability engineers. This guide explains how to Configure DNS Resolution on Oracle Linux 8, with all the commands you need, the SELinux and firewalld considerations to keep in […]
Introduction IBM AIX 7.2 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 7.2 introduces enhanced virtualization, security hardening, and cloud integration features. This guide covers how to configure hacmp/powerha for high availability on ibm aix 7.2 […]
Introduction This guide explains how to Install Lua on FreeBSD 12 on FreeBSD 12. FreeBSD uses the pkg(8) binary package manager, rc.conf(5) for service startup configuration, and pf(4) as its primary packet filter. There is no SELinux or AppArmor — instead, FreeBSD provides the MAC (Mandatory Access Control) framework and Capsicum for fine-grained privilege separation. […]
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 28 October 2020 Affected versions: Debian 10 📖 ~1 min read Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – Alternative Approaches Verification & Acceptance Criteria Rollback Plan Prevention & Hardening Related Errors & […]
Introduction How to Install Netdata on Oracle Linux 8 on Oracle Linux 8 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 […]
How to Configure SMB File Shares and NTFS Permissions on Windows Server 2016 Server Message Block (SMB) is the primary file sharing protocol used in Windows environments, and NTFS (New Technology File System) permissions provide granular access control to files and folders on Windows volumes. Understanding how to correctly configure both SMB share permissions and […]
🟠 High ⏱ 5–30 min Last verified: 27 October 2020 Affected versions: Debian 9 📖 ~1 min read Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – Alternative Approaches Verification & Acceptance Criteria Rollback Plan Prevention & Hardening Related Errors & […]
