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How to Configure PHP-FPM with Nginx on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install WordPress with Nginx and PHP 8.4 on Ubuntu 26.04

WordPress powers over 40% of all websites. Installing it on a LEMP stack (Nginx + MySQL + PHP-FPM) gives you superior performance compared to the traditional LAMP/Apache setup. This guide installs WordPress on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with Nginx, PHP 8.4, and MySQL 9. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with […]

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How to Secure MySQL 9 on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Back Up and Restore MySQL Databases on Ubuntu 26.04

Regular database backups are essential for disaster recovery. MySQL provides several tools — mysqldump for logical backups, mysqlpump for parallel dumps, and MySQL Shell’s dumpInstance for modern cloud-friendly backups. This guide covers backing up and restoring MySQL databases on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with MySQL […]

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How to Set Up Software RAID with mdadm on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up NFS File Sharing on Ubuntu 26.04

NFS (Network File System) allows Linux systems to share directories over a network. It is the standard protocol for shared storage in Linux environments, used for home directories, media servers, and cluster storage. This guide sets up an NFS server and client on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu […]

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How to Set Up Software RAID with mdadm on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure LVM (Logical Volume Manager) on Ubuntu 26.04

LVM (Logical Volume Manager) abstracts physical storage into flexible logical volumes that can be resized, snapshotted, and migrated without downtime. It is ideal for servers where storage requirements change over time. This guide configures LVM on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 26.04 LTS One or more physical disks […]

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How to Secure MySQL 9 on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install MySQL 9 on Ubuntu 26.04

MySQL 9 brings improved performance, enhanced JSON support, and better replication capabilities over previous versions. Ubuntu 26.04 LTS includes MySQL 9 in its default repositories, making installation straightforward. This guide installs, secures, and verifies MySQL 9. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 26.04 LTS server A user with sudo privileges Step 1 […]

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How to Secure MySQL 9 on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install MariaDB 11 on Ubuntu 26.04

MariaDB is a community-developed, drop-in replacement for MySQL with additional storage engines and performance improvements. MariaDB 11 is the latest major release with enhanced features. This guide installs and secures MariaDB 11 on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 26.04 LTS server A user with sudo privileges Step 1 […]

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How to Set Up a Private Docker Registry on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install Docker Engine on Ubuntu 26.04

Docker Engine is the industry-standard container runtime. It lets you build, ship, and run applications in isolated containers, ensuring consistent environments from development through production. This guide installs Docker Engine on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS using the official Docker repository. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 26.04 LTS A user with sudo privileges […]

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How to Set Up a Next.js 15 Application on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Manage Node.js Versions with NVM on Ubuntu 26.04

NVM (Node Version Manager) lets you install and switch between multiple Node.js versions on a single machine. This is invaluable for development environments where different projects require different Node.js versions. This guide installs NVM on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 26.04 LTS A user account (does not require […]

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How to Secure MySQL 9 on Ubuntu 26.04 — step-by-step Linux tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install pgAdmin 4 on Ubuntu 26.04

pgAdmin 4 is the most popular open-source administration and development tool for PostgreSQL. It provides a web-based interface for managing databases, writing queries, monitoring server activity, and managing schemas. This guide installs pgAdmin 4 in web mode on Ubuntu 26.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 26.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 26.04 LTS with PostgreSQL 17 […]

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

How to Monitor System Resources on Ubuntu 24.04

Knowing how your server uses CPU, memory, disk, and network is essential for capacity planning and troubleshooting. This guide covers the most useful monitoring commands and tools on Ubuntu 24.04 LTS. Tested and valid on: Ubuntu 24.04 LTS Prerequisites Ubuntu 24.04 LTS server A user with sudo privileges Step 1 – Quick Overview with top […]

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