Kernel Drivers

How to Install Apache HTTP Server on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Apache HTTP Server on RHEL 8

Apache HTTP Server (httpd) is one of the most widely deployed web servers in the world and is fully supported on RHEL 8 through the AppStream repository. After installing the httpd package, you will configure the firewall, review the main configuration file, and serve content from a custom document root. This tutorial covers everything you […]

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How to Extend an LVM Logical Volume on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Extend an LVM Logical Volume on Debian 13

Introduction This guide explains how to Extend an LVM Logical Volume on Debian 13 on Debian 13 Trixie. Debian Trixie uses systemd for service management, nftables as the underlying packet filter (with ufw or iptables front-ends still available), and AppArmor for mandatory access control. Every command is designed for a minimal Debian 13 install with […]

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How to Configure Network Interface Settings with nmcli on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Network Interface Settings with nmcli on RHEL 8

NetworkManager is the default network management stack on RHEL 8, and nmcli is its fully-featured command-line interface. Using nmcli, administrators can create, modify, activate, and delete network connections entirely from the terminal — no GUI or .ifcfg file editing required. This tutorial covers inspecting current network state, configuring a static IP address, managing connections, and […]

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How to Install Checkmk on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Checkmk on Debian 13

Introduction Debian 13 Trixie is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up install checkmk on Trixie leverages the same proven Debian packaging system that powers millions of servers worldwide, while benefiting from the latest upstream releases included in the Trixie freeze. Follow each step carefully and the resulting configuration will persist […]

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How to Manage System Packages with dnf on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Manage System Packages with dnf on RHEL 8

DNF (Dandified YUM) is the default package manager on RHEL 8, replacing the older yum command with improved dependency resolution, transaction history, and modular package support through AppStream. Whether you are installing software, managing module streams, or adding third-party repositories like EPEL, dnf is the single tool for the job. This tutorial covers daily package […]

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How to Set Up Alertmanager Email Notifications on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Alertmanager Email Notifications on Debian 13

Introduction Debian 13 Trixie is built around the ethos of stability and free software. Setting up set up alertmanager email notifications on Trixie leverages the same proven Debian packaging system that powers millions of servers worldwide, while benefiting from the latest upstream releases included in the Trixie freeze. Follow each step carefully and the resulting […]

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How to Perform a System Security Audit with auditd on RHEL 8 — step-by-step RHEL 8 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Perform a System Security Audit with auditd on RHEL 8

The Linux Audit system (auditd) provides a comprehensive security logging framework that records system calls, file accesses, and user actions at the kernel level. On RHEL 8, auditd is installed and enabled by default, making it a foundational component of any security compliance strategy. Whether meeting requirements for PCI-DSS, HIPAA, or internal policy, audit rules […]

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How to Monitor Nginx with nginx-prometheus-exporter on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Monitor Nginx with nginx-prometheus-exporter on Debian 13

Introduction How to Monitor Nginx with nginx-prometheus-exporter on Debian 13 is a fundamental operation for any administrator maintaining a Debian 13 Trixie server. Debian 13 Trixie 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 12. […]

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How to Monitor MariaDB with mysqld_exporter on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Monitor MariaDB with mysqld_exporter on Debian 13

Introduction This guide explains how to Monitor MariaDB with mysqld_exporter on Debian 13 on Debian 13 Trixie. Debian Trixie uses systemd for service management, nftables as the underlying packet filter (with ufw or iptables front-ends still available), and AppArmor for mandatory access control. Every command is designed for a minimal Debian 13 install with the […]

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How to Monitor PostgreSQL with postgres_exporter on Debian 13 — step-by-step Debian 13 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Monitor PostgreSQL with postgres_exporter on Debian 13

Introduction This guide explains how to Monitor PostgreSQL with postgres_exporter on Debian 13 on Debian 13 Trixie. Debian Trixie uses systemd for service management, nftables as the underlying packet filter (with ufw or iptables front-ends still available), and AppArmor for mandatory access control. Every command is designed for a minimal Debian 13 install with the […]

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