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  Linux open Command

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  • Published: 04-26-2024, 07:09 PM
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  Linux open Command

  In this guide, we will demonstrate using the open command in Linux.
  
  Prerequisites
  
  To perform the steps demonstrated in this guide, you will need the following components:

  • A properly configured Linux system. For testing, consider using a Linux VM.
  • Basic understanding of the command-line interface.

  
  The open command
  
  In Linux, the open command is a CLI tool that attempts to open a specified file, directory, or URL using the default program.
  
  Check out the...

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  15 APT Command Examples on Linux

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  15 APT Command Examples on Linux

  In this guide, we will demonstrate a number of ways of using the APT command on Linux.
  
  Prerequisites
  
  To perform the steps demonstrated in this guide, you will need the following components:

  • A properly configured Linux distro that uses APT as the package manager, for example, Debian, Ubuntu, Linux Mint, Devuan, etc.
  • Basic understanding of the CLI and package management.

  
  The APT Command
  
  Any Linux distro comprises a number of packages. To manage these numerous packages...

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  How to Install GUI on Ubuntu 24.04 Server

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  How to Install GUI on Ubuntu 24.04 Server

  Ubuntu 24.04 can be accessed as a desktop or as a server, depending on your needs. You will most likely access the Ubuntu 24.04 server, which doesn’t come with a GUI. The Ubuntu 24.04 server relies on your mastery of commands, which can be tricky for beginners.
  Besides, some actions are better approached via the GUI. If you are stuck on how to have a GUI on an Ubuntu 24.04 server, this post shares the steps you should follow. We will install a display manager and a GUI to make it convenient...

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  How to Install Jenkins on Ubuntu 24.04

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  • Published: 04-26-2024, 03:09 AM
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  How to Install Jenkins on Ubuntu 24.04

  Jenkins is an open-source continuous integration tool that automates technical tasks such as software testing, building, and deployment. It is a Java-based tool, and as a DevOP, knowing how to install and use Jenkins will save you time and resources.
  Jenkins supports numerous platforms, and this post focuses on installing it on Ubuntu 24.04. We will guide you through a step-by-step process to ensure you don’t get stuck. Let’s begin!
  
  Step-By-Step Installation of Jenkins on Ubuntu
  
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  How to Install Ansible on Ubuntu 24.04

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  How to Install Ansible on Ubuntu 24.04

  In the digital world, a key concern for most organizations is how to control multiple servers and streamline the process to make it easy for their administrators. Luckily, there are different configuration management systems, such as Ansible, that make it easy and convenient to automate these tasks.
  With an automation tool such as Ansible, you can perform tasks such as software deployment and configuration management from one Ansible control host without having to log in to each target server....

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  How to Check if UEFI Secure Boot is Enabled/Disabled on Linux

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  • Published: 04-25-2024, 07:27 AM
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  How to Check if UEFI Secure Boot is Enabled/Disabled on Linux

  While installing different drivers on your Linux system, you may need to check if UEFI Secure Boot is enabled/disabled on your computer as you may need to perform different installation steps depending on the UEFI Secure Boot status of your computer.
  
  For example, some Linux distributions (i.e. Ubuntu) automatically signs the NVIDIA kernel modules while installing the NVIDIA GPU driver. On some Linux distributions, you may need to manually sign the NVIDIA kernel modules for the NVIDIA...

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  Strengthening Linux Security by Auditing with OpenSCAP

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  • Published: 04-24-2024, 03:54 PM
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  Strengthening Linux Security by Auditing with OpenSCAP

  
  
  
  by George Whittaker
  
  
  Introduction
  
  In today's digital landscape, where cyber threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, ensuring the security of Linux systems is paramount. Security auditing plays a pivotal role in identifying and mitigating vulnerabilities, safeguarding sensitive data, and maintaining regulatory compliance. One powerful tool that aids in this endeavor is OpenSCAP. In this guide, we'll...

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  How to Install LAMP on Ubuntu 24.04

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  • Published: 04-24-2024, 03:54 PM
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  How to Install LAMP on Ubuntu 24.04

  LAMP stands for Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP. The open-source stack comes bundled together when you want to host dynamic web apps or websites developed in PHP. LAMP is a go-to solution for developers writing their programs in PHP, as it contains everything required to host the web app or website.
  
  Linux is the operating system you are using while the Apache is an open-source web server to handle HTTP requests. The MySQL is the database to handle the data, while PHP is the programming...

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  How to Create File in Bash

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  How to Create File in Bash

  Creating a file in Bash scripting is an essential skill for a good Linux administrator. In Linux, a few commands allow you to easily generate logs, configuration, or even basic text files. Hence, you can use these commands to create bash files without hassles. However, many beginners want to know these commands in order to work on bash efficiently. So, this quick guide is about simple ways to create files in bash.
  The Touch Command
  
  The touch command is a user-friendly yet potent tool...

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  How to Install OpenCL for Intel GPU on Fedora 40+

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  • Published: 04-24-2024, 03:54 PM
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  How to Install OpenCL for Intel GPU on Fedora 40+

  OpenCL is an open-source library for running compute tasks on GPUs. OpenCL enables 3D hardware acceleration for supported applications (i.e. LibreOffice) using the GPU hardware (i.e. Intel iGPU) you have installed on your computer. So, unless OpenCL is installed, OpenCL-supported applications (i.e. LibreOffice) will not have hardware acceleration enabled and may not perform well (i.e. UI might be laggy) as a result. So, it’s a good idea to install OpenCL on your newly installed Fedora 40 (or later)...

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