The Linux Compendium
NTP, or Network Time Protocol, is a protocol used to synchronize all system clocks in a network to use the same time. When we use the term NTP, we refer to the protocol itself and the client and server programs running on the networked computers. NTP belongs to the traditional TCP/IP protocol suite and can … Read more
Magento is a free and open-source e-commerce platform written in PHP. It is simple, easy to use, customizable, and allows you to host your online store within a few minutes. You can host multiple stores on a single server and manage them using a single interface. Magento is one of the most widely used e-commerce … Read more
ISPConfig is an open-source control panel that allows users to manage multiple servers from a single interface. Designed for Linux-based systems, it enables administrators to handle a wide range of hosting services, including web, email, DNS, and FTP, among others. ISPConfig supports Apache and Nginx web servers, and it provides a user-friendly, web-based dashboard for … Read more
As a Linux administrator, you may find it necessary to troubleshoot or test your Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP) server to ensure it’s working correctly. One of the most effective ways to do this is by using the telnet command. Telnet allows you to manually connect to the SMTP server, send commands, and observe responses … Read more
When you connect a USB drive to our system, it is usually mounted automatically and a directory with your user name is created under the media folder. You can also access it through your system’s file manager. Unfortunately, this is not always the case; sometimes, you need to manually mount the USB drive in your … Read more
MySQL, named after the daughter of co-founder Michael Widenius, is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS). Supported by Oracle, MySQL is compatible with nearly all platforms, including Linux, UNIX, and Windows. It is often the preferred choice for online publishing and web-based applications, and is used by major companies such as Facebook, YouTube, and … Read more
On Linux-based systems, the root account holds the highest level of authority in the user role hierarchy. The root user has complete control over the system, including the ability to modify and override other users’ permissions. Typically, users must have the root user’s authorization to make any system changes. In Ubuntu systems, the root account … Read more
When using your computer, it may sometimes freeze or require a restart after installing new software to function correctly. There are several ways to restart your PC manually, and in Linux, you can also use terminal commands. This article will explore different methods of restarting Ubuntu using the command line. Restart or Reboot Ubuntu via … Read more
A script is used in Linux and?contains commands written according to work specifications and assignments. When executed, each command in the script executes in order. The?shell?is the user-written command interpreter. A?Shell script helps a user write and execute?multiple commands at the same time. This article will show how to execute shell scripts through command line … Read more
Ubuntu was originally a terminal-based operating system, but over time, Linux slowly introduced the graphical user interface to its operating system. Nowadays, GUI methods are the only way to solve many problems with the operating system. We’ll show you some cool methods to shut down your system in Ubuntu like a pro! Ubuntu, like all … Read more