When working with the Linux command line, the .bash_history file plays a vital role by storing the commands you have executed. By default, the commands are stored only when you exit your terminal session, meaning they might not be saved in real-time. However, it can be beneficial to ensure that all commands are saved to the .bash_history file … [Read more...]

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is widely used for network management and monitoring. Installing SNMP on RHEL/CentOS systems allows you to monitor various system statistics, interfaces, and other crucial metrics. This guide will walk you through the detailed steps to install, configure, and test SNMP on your RHEL/CentOS system. … [Read more...]

Encrypting and decrypting files and directories securely is essential for protecting sensitive data. OpenSSL, a powerful open-source tool, provides robust encryption and decryption capabilities that can handle files of any size, from small text files to large binaries, and even entire directories. … [Read more...]

Linux is a powerful operating system that provides a wide range of tools for network management and configuration. Whether you are troubleshooting network issues, configuring new devices, or just exploring your system’s network setup, knowing how to obtain information about network devices is essential. … [Read more...]

The nc (netcat) command is a versatile tool that allows Linux users to transfer data over a network. This method can be useful for quickly moving files between systems without needing additional data transfer protocols like FTP, HTTP, or SCP. In this tutorial, you will learn how to transfer a file between two Linux systems using nc, with one system … [Read more...]

Amazon Kindle supports a limited number of eBook formats, making it essential to convert your files to a compatible format before sending them to your device. If you are a Linux user, there are several tools at your disposal to help with this conversion process. In this guide, we will cover how to use popular tools such as ebook-convert, calibre, … [Read more...]

When working with the Cron time-based scheduler in Linux, you might find yourself needing to execute tasks at intervals of less than one minute. However, the native capabilities of Cron do not allow for such granular scheduling. By default, Cron’s smallest interval is one minute. This can be limiting for certain applications where tasks need to be … [Read more...]