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Your weekly roundup of the most important IT news, security advisories, tool updates, and career tips for system administrators and DevOps professionals....
Get to know Miles Everhart, one of Dargslan's most prolific authors with 21 published titles spanning Linux administration, cybersecurity, networking, and server management....
The definitive guide to Linux certifications in 2026. Compare CompTIA Linux+, LPIC-1/2/3, RHCSA, RHCE, LFCS, and LFCE certifications with exam details, costs, salary expectations, study strategies, and a clear roadmap from beginner to expert level....
Get started with Docker in just 15 minutes. This beginner-friendly guide covers installation, your first container, Dockerfiles, Docker Compose, and essential commands with practical examples you can follow along....
Learn the 7 essential Linux server monitoring tools that every system administrator needs to master. From htop to Prometheus, this guide covers real-time performance tracking, log analysis, and proactive alerting strategies....
Stop doing repetitive tasks manually. These 10 ready-to-use Bash scripts automate common Linux server management tasks including log rotation, disk monitoring, user management, SSL certificate checks, and service health monitoring....
Learn a systematic approach to Linux network troubleshooting using essential tools like ping, traceroute, ss, tcpdump, and dig. This hands-on guide walks you through diagnosing connectivity issues, DNS problems, firewall rules, and performance bottlenecks....
A comprehensive security hardening checklist for Linux production servers. Covers SSH hardening, firewall configuration, user management, kernel tuning, file permissions, intrusion detection, and ongoing security maintenance with actionable steps....
A comprehensive guide to Linux backup strategies and disaster recovery planning. Learn rsync, Borg, LVM snapshots, automated backup scripts, and the 3-2-1 backup rule with practical implementation examples....