Introduction This tutorial demonstrates how to Set Up Zabbix on CentOS Stream 9 on CentOS Stream 9. 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 9 system with the default […]
Rootkits are malicious software packages designed to gain persistent, hidden root-level access to a system by replacing or patching critical binaries, kernel modules, or configuration files. Two widely used open-source tools — rkhunter (Rootkit Hunter) and chkrootkit — complement each other by using different detection techniques: signature databases, hash comparisons, and behavioural checks. On RHEL […]
How to Configure MySQL Group Replication on RHEL 7 MySQL Group Replication, introduced in MySQL 5.7.17, is a plugin-based high-availability mechanism that enables a set of MySQL servers to form a replication group where all writes are coordinated through a distributed consensus algorithm (Paxos-based). Unlike classic primary-replica replication, Group Replication provides built-in automatic failover: if […]
Bacula is a mature, enterprise-class open-source backup solution that supports tape libraries, disk-based storage, and remote clients across heterogeneous environments. Its client-server architecture separates the Director (job scheduler and catalog manager), Storage Daemon (tape or file I/O), and File Daemon (agent running on each backed-up host), allowing you to scale from a single server to […]
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 contribute to aix open source community on ibm aix […]
MySQL Group Replication extends traditional replication with built-in automatic failover and a distributed consensus protocol, making it suitable for high-availability deployments without requiring additional orchestration tools. In single-primary mode, one node accepts writes at a time while all nodes serve reads, and the group automatically elects a new primary if the current one fails. This […]
How to Set Up a DHCP Server with ISC DHCP on RHEL 7 The ISC DHCP server is the most widely deployed DHCP implementation in enterprise Linux environments. Running your own DHCP server on RHEL 7 gives you full control over IP address assignment, lease times, gateway and DNS options, and fixed-address reservations for servers […]
How to Configure Windows Firewall on Windows Server 2012 R2 Windows Firewall with Advanced Security (WFAS) is the host-based stateful packet filter built into Windows Server 2012 R2. Unlike its consumer counterpart, the server version includes full inbound and outbound rule management, connection security rules for IPsec, and fine-grained profile controls for Domain, Private, and […]
Introduction CentOS Stream 9 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying set up mysql with ssl on centos stream 9 both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Set Up MySQL with SSL on CentOS Stream 9, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the […]
How to Set Up Uptime Kuma for Service Monitoring on RHEL 7 Uptime Kuma is a self-hosted, open-source uptime monitoring tool that provides a clean web interface for tracking the availability of HTTP endpoints, TCP ports, DNS records, and more. It supports multiple notification channels including email, Slack, and Telegram, and includes a built-in public […]
