Kernel Drivers

How to Configure Percona XtraBackup on Debian 9 — step-by-step Debian 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Percona XtraBackup on Debian 9

Introduction Debian 9 Stretch is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up configure percona xtrabackup on debian 9 on Stretch leverages the same proven Debian packaging system that powers millions of servers worldwide, while benefiting from the latest upstream releases included in the Stretch freeze. Follow each step carefully and the […]

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Gentoo Linux — app-emulation/xen-tools — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Gentoo Linux

Gentoo Linux — app-emulation/xen-tools — multiple vulnerabilities (20 CVEs) — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Gentoo Linux 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Gentoo GLSA GLSA-202208-23 Related CVEs: CVE-2021-28694 CVE-2021-28695 CVE-2021-28696 CVE-2021-28697 CVE-2021-28698 CVE-2021-28699 CVE-2021-28700 CVE-2021-28701  +12 more Upstream summary: Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in Xen. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details. Table […]

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Oracle Linux 8 — Unbreakable Enterprise kernel — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Oracle Linux 8

Oracle Linux 8 — Unbreakable Enterprise kernel — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide (ELSA-2021-9564)

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 10 May 2021 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2021-9564 Related CVEs: CVE-2021-3656 CVE-2021-3653 CVE-2021-3744 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – Alternative Approaches Verification […]

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How to Use Skopeo for Container Images on Oracle Linux 8 — step-by-step Oracle Linux 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Use Skopeo for Container Images on Oracle Linux 8

Introduction How to Use Skopeo for Container Images 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 […]

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Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-5.10.50-44.131 — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide — diagnosis and fix on Amazon Linux 2

Amazon Linux 2 — kernel-livepatch-5.10.50-44.131 — vulnerability — patch and remediation guide

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 25 May 2026 Affected versions: Amazon Linux 2 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: Amazon Linux advisory ALAS2LIVEPATCH-2021-065 Related CVEs: CVE-2021-41073 Upstream summary: No CVE associated with this advisory Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – […]

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How to Install Jenkins on Oracle Linux 8 — step-by-step Oracle Linux 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Jenkins on Oracle Linux 8

Introduction Oracle Linux 8 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying install jenkins on oracle linux 8 both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Install Jenkins on Oracle Linux 8, 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 PHP-FPM on Oracle Linux 8 — step-by-step Oracle Linux 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure PHP-FPM on Oracle Linux 8

Introduction How to Configure PHP-FPM 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 […]

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How to Enable ClamAV Antivirus on Debian 9 — step-by-step Debian 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Enable ClamAV Antivirus on Debian 9

Introduction How to Enable ClamAV Antivirus on Debian 9 is a fundamental operation for any administrator maintaining a Debian 9 Stretch server. Debian 9 Stretch ships with the Linux 6.12 kernel, updated toolchains, and a fully refreshed package archive — meaning version numbers, configuration file paths, and some dependency chains differ from Debian 9. This […]

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Oracle Linux 8 — kernel security, bug fix, and — enhancement update — new behaviour and fixes — diagnosis and fix on Oracle Linux 8

Oracle Linux 8 — kernel security, bug fix, and — enhancement update — new behaviour and fixes (ELSA-2023-5244)

🟠 High   ⏱ 15–60 min  Last verified: 5 May 2021 Affected versions: Oracle Linux 8 📖 ~4 min read  •  Source: ELSA advisory ELSA-2023-5244 Related CVEs: CVE-2023-3776 CVE-2023-35001 CVE-2023-2002 CVE-2023-3090 CVE-2023-35788 CVE-2023-4004 Table of contents Symptom & Impact Environment & Reproduction Root Cause Analysis Quick Triage Step-by-Step Diagnosis Solution – Primary Fix Solution – […]

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Common Problems 115514

Filesystem Remounted Read-Only After I/O Errors

🟡 Medium   ⏱ 5–30 min  Last verified: 4 May 2021 📖 ~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 & Cross-Refs References & Further […]

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