Initial server setup for Debian 12
A fresh Debian 12 VPS needs Apache, MariaDB and PHP installed and configured before it can host PHP applications such as WordPress, Joomla or OpenCart. This guide takes you through each component of a LAMP stack on Debian 12, from package installation through…
How to mount remote directories with SSHFS
SSHFS lets you mount remote directories over SSH and access them as if they were stored locally on your system. This is useful when managing files across multiple servers, backing up data or working with remote development environments. You will install…
How to disable SSH host key checking
SSH clients verify the identity of every server you connect to by checking host keys. This security feature can block automated scripts that cannot handle interactive prompts and creates friction in testing environments where host keys change frequently. You…
How to install CloudPanel on Debian 12
CloudPanel is free control panel software that transforms your VPS into a multi-site hosting platform. It provides a web interface for managing PHP applications, Node.js apps, Python projects, static websites and NGINX reverse proxies without editing…
How to open a port with UFW on Ubuntu
Services running on Ubuntu or Debian need specific ports opened in the firewall before they can receive traffic. SSH connections, web servers and custom applications all require their ports to be accessible. You will install UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall),…
How to install RPM Fusion on AlmaLinux
RPM Fusion provides thousands of software packages that are not available in the official AlmaLinux repositories. You need these repositories to install multimedia codecs, graphics drivers and other tools that cannot be distributed through standard channels…
How to monitor disk usage on Linux
Disk space issues cause performance problems, prevent file uploads and can stop your server responding entirely. Monitoring storage usage helps you identify large directories, detect runaway log files and prevent your server running out of space before it…
How to set up port forwarding with iptables
Port forwarding routes external traffic through your firewall to internal services running on specific IP addresses and ports. This allows you to expose web servers, SSH connections or other services to the internet while keeping them behind a NAT or…
How to check your Ubuntu version
Knowing which version of Ubuntu you are running is essential for system maintenance and managing your VPS effectively. Your version number determines which software packages you can install, which security patches you need and how you troubleshoot problems.…
How to edit .bashrc on Linux
The .bashrc file configures your Bash shell environment. Every time you open a new terminal session, Bash reads this file and applies your custom settings. You can use it to create command shortcuts, set environment variables and define functions that…
