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How to Automate Backups with rsync and cron on RHEL 9 — step-by-step RHEL 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Automate Backups with rsync and cron on RHEL 9

rsync is a fast and versatile file synchronization tool that transfers only changed bytes, making it extremely efficient for incremental backups. Combined with cron or a systemd timer, it forms the basis of a reliable automated backup system on RHEL 9 without requiring additional backup software. The –link-dest option enables space-efficient dated snapshots that appear […]

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How to Configure an iSCSI Target with targetcli on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure an iSCSI Target with targetcli on RHEL 10

Introduction This tutorial demonstrates how to Configure an iSCSI Target with targetcli on RHEL 10 on RHEL 10. 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 RHEL 10 system with the default […]

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How to Set Up Software RAID with mdadm on RHEL 9 — step-by-step RHEL 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up Software RAID with mdadm on RHEL 9

Software RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) allows you to combine multiple physical disks into a single logical device that provides redundancy, performance, or both — entirely in software without dedicated hardware. On RHEL 9, mdadm is the standard tool for creating and managing software RAID arrays and is included in the default repositories. Unlike […]

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How to Install and Configure iSCSI Initiator on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Install and Configure iSCSI Initiator on RHEL 10

Introduction RHEL 10 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying install and configure iscsi initiator both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Install and Configure iSCSI Initiator on RHEL 10, 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 Samba File Sharing on RHEL 9 — step-by-step RHEL 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Samba File Sharing on RHEL 9

Samba implements the SMB/CIFS protocol on Linux, enabling seamless file sharing between RHEL 9 servers and Windows clients — as well as other Linux systems. It is the go-to solution for mixed-OS environments where Windows users need to access Linux-hosted files using the same UNC paths and credential prompts they are accustomed to. On RHEL […]

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How to Mount SMB/CIFS Shares on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Mount SMB/CIFS Shares on RHEL 10

Introduction How to Mount SMB/CIFS Shares on RHEL 10 on RHEL 10 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 and […]

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How to Set Up NFS File Sharing on RHEL 9 — step-by-step RHEL 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Set Up NFS File Sharing on RHEL 9

NFS (Network File System) is the standard protocol for sharing directories over a network between Linux and Unix systems. On RHEL 9, NFS is provided by the nfs-utils package and integrates with firewalld and SELinux out of the box. NFS allows multiple clients to mount and access a shared directory on a server as if […]

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How to Configure Samba File Server on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure Samba File Server on RHEL 10

Introduction RHEL 10 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying configure samba file server both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Configure Samba File Server on RHEL 10, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules required for network-facing services. Prerequisites The […]

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How to Configure LVM (Logical Volume Manager) on RHEL 9 — step-by-step RHEL 9 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure LVM (Logical Volume Manager) on RHEL 9

Logical Volume Manager (LVM) is a flexible storage management layer built into the Linux kernel that lets you create, resize, and remove storage volumes without downtime. On RHEL 9, LVM is the default storage layout used during installation and is deeply integrated with the system tooling. Unlike partitions tied directly to physical disks, LVM abstracts […]

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How to Configure an NFS Server on RHEL 10 — step-by-step RHEL 10 tutorial on Progressive Robot

How to Configure an NFS Server on RHEL 10

Introduction RHEL 10 ships with a stable, security-hardened base that makes deploying configure an nfs server both straightforward and auditable. This tutorial covers the complete procedure for how to Configure an NFS Server on RHEL 10, including dnf module streams where applicable, systemd unit management, and the firewalld rules required for network-facing services. Prerequisites Before […]

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