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How to Configure Unattended Upgrades on Ubuntu 24.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up SSH Keys on Ubuntu 24.04

SSH key authentication is far more secure than passwords. This guide covers generating an Ed25519 key pair and deploying it on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server with SSH running A user account on the server An SSH client on your local machine (Linux/macOS/Windows) Step 1 […]

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How to Set Up Software RAID with mdadm on Ubuntu 24.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Zabbix 7 on Ubuntu 24.04

Zabbix 7 is an enterprise-grade open-source monitoring solution for networks, servers, and cloud services. This guide installs Zabbix Server 7.0 LTS on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with MySQL and Nginx. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server MySQL 8.0 installed Nginx and PHP 8.3-FPM installed A user with sudo privileges Step […]

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How to Install and Configure Xdebug 3 for PHP 8.3 on Ubuntu 24.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install and Configure Xdebug 3 for PHP 8.3 on Ubuntu 24.04

Xdebug 3 is the essential debugging extension for PHP. It enables step-by-step debugging, code coverage analysis, and profiling. This guide installs Xdebug 3 for PHP 8.3 on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS and configures it for use with VS Code. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server or desktop PHP 8.3 installed […]

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How to Secure Nginx with Let's Encrypt SSL on Ubuntu 24.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install a LEMP Stack on Ubuntu 24.04

The LEMP stack — Linux, Nginx, MySQL, and PHP — is a popular combination for hosting dynamic web applications. This guide installs and integrates all four components on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server A user with sudo privileges UFW firewall configured Step 1 – Install […]

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How to Install Vagrant and VirtualBox on Ubuntu 24.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install and Configure SonarQube on Ubuntu 24.04

SonarQube is an open-source platform for continuous code quality inspection, detecting bugs, vulnerabilities, and code smells. This guide installs SonarQube on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with PostgreSQL 16. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server Minimum 2 GB RAM (4 GB recommended) Java 21 installed PostgreSQL 16 installed A user with […]

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How to Install Vagrant and VirtualBox on Ubuntu 24.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Jenkins on Ubuntu 24.04

Jenkins is the leading open-source automation server for CI/CD pipelines. This guide installs the latest LTS Jenkins on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS with Java 21 and configures it behind Nginx. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server Minimum 1 GB RAM (2 GB recommended) A user with sudo privileges Step 1 […]

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How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for SSH on Ubuntu 24.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for SSH on Ubuntu 24.04

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to SSH by requiring a time-based one-time password (TOTP) in addition to your SSH key or password. This guide configures Google Authenticator PAM for SSH 2FA on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server A user with sudo […]

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How to Install Vagrant and VirtualBox on Ubuntu 24.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install GitLab CE on Ubuntu 24.04

GitLab Community Edition is a full-featured DevOps platform that combines Git repository management, CI/CD pipelines, issue tracking, and a container registry in a single application. This guide installs GitLab CE on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server Minimum 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended) A domain […]

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Breaking Free from Windows Server with Linux

The Great Escape: Breaking Free from Windows Server with Linux

In the digital jungle, the battle for server supremacy roars on. While Windows Server holds its ground as a familiar king, a nimble challenger lurks in the shadows – Linux. This open-source titan may not boast a royal pedigree, but its arsenal of advantages leaves Windows feeling distinctly outmatched. From cost-effectiveness and security to flexibility and community, here’s why choosing Linux over Windows Server could unlock a new era of empowerment for your IT infrastructure.

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