MariaDB is considered as the fork(replica) of MySQL database. It was developed by the same developer as that of MySQL except for the fact MariaDB offers many more additional functionalities to the MySQL engine. PostgreSQL is an alternative to MySQL working on ORDBMS (Object-Relational Database Management System). As a database server, its primary function is to store data, securely and supporting best practices, and retrieve it later, as requested by other software applications, be it those on the same computer or those running on another computer across a network. The …
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In Linux, everything running on the system is a process. Whether it’s a system service, background daemon, or user application, each runs in its own virtual address space. Since Linux is a multitasking operating system, multiple processes run simultaneously. Understanding how to monitor and manage these processes is a core skill for Linux administrators. This guide explains: What Is a Process in Linux? A process is a running instance of a program. When you execute a command, Linux: Every active task in Linux – including system services operates as a …
The RPM Package Manager (RPM) is a powerful command-line driven package management system capable of installing, uninstalling, verifying, querying, and updating computer software packages. Each software package consists of an archive of files along with information about the package like its version, a description, and the like. There is also a library API, permitting advanced developers to manage such transactions from programming languages such as C or Python. Yum is an automatic updater and package installer/remover for rpm systems. It automatically computes dependencies and figures out what things should occur …
Getting Started with Ansible AWX: Complete Setup and Configuration Guide
Ansible is a popular automation tool based on Infrastructure as Code (IaC), used for provisioning infrastructure, managing virtual machines, and deploying applications across environments. It simplifies tasks such as configuration management, cloud provisioning, and service deployment. Ansible AWX is the open-source, community-driven version of Ansible Tower. It serves as a web-based interface and automation hub that makes managing Ansible workflows easier. AWX is often used in lab environments, proof-of-concept setups, and testing scenarios, and it forms the foundation for the enterprise-grade Ansible Tower. Why Use Ansible AWX? Ansible AWX enhances …
CyberPanel Migration
CyberPanel is a modern, fast, and secure hosting control panel powered by OpenLitespeed. CyberPanel provides a graphical interface for Linux server management, and a one-click installation of LSCache, WordPress, Prestashop, Joomla, and git. It automates the initial setup for components like DNS, Mail service, and SSL certificates to reduce the time it takes to get set up for hosting. CyberPanel is free and Opensource running on the OpenLiteSpeed web server and can add multiple domains. CyberPanel arrives in two versions CyberPanel and CyberPanel Ent. This article focus on steps to …
Mail Assure
Mail Assure is a cloud-based security solution which protects against email-borne attacks and provides security for inbound and outbound emails. Mail assure also provides email continuity if the primary email server goes down along with the long-term email archiving option. Logging In Mail assure provides a web-based interface for administrators and end-users to access and manage their resources. Users can be added via the admin control panel under the Users and Permissions section. There are various user levels available as mentioned below: Adding a Domain The domain must be first …
CentOS 7.x and CentOS 8.x.
CentOS is one of the widely used operating systems nowadays as it offers full control over its highly customizable open-source packages. Due to its reliability and stability, CentOS become a popular choice among operating systems for servers. In every new OS release, it is obvious users expect performance improvements and new features in the new version over the old ones. CentOS officially released CentOS version 8.0 on 24th September 2019 and continues to releases updates and patches. Overall CentOS 7 and 8 are quite similar but CentOS 8 has more …
PHP 8 Released
PHP is one of the programming languages that are easiest to use and learn, Now PHP 8 has been officially released and its new major update contains a bunch of optimizations and powerful features to the language which allows us to write better code and build more powerful applications. You can install the latest version PHP 8 via EasyApache 4 on a cPanel server but its main requirement is that the server needs to be running CentOS 7 or newer, as PHP 8 does not support on CentOS 6 servers.
In the software development world, an ideal development environment is a key to developing resourceful software products but sometimes maintaining and configuring this development environment becomes a herculean time-consuming task. That’s where the Vagrant virtual machine manager comes into play. Vagrant solves this by enabling teams to create reproducible, version-controlled development environments using virtual machines and Infrastructure as Code principles. This guide explains how Vagrant works, how it fits into DevOps workflows, and how to use it effectively. What Is Vagrant? Vagrant is an open-source tool used to build and …
In modern software engineering, concepts like continuous integration, continuous delivery, and continuous deployment form the foundation of CI/CD. These practices automate the process of building, testing, and deploying applications, helping teams deliver software faster and more reliably. While building a complete CI/CD pipeline can be complex, choosing the right tools makes it far more manageable. In this blog, we compare Jenkins and Bamboo, two popular automation servers widely used for continuous integration. Overview of Jenkins Jenkins is an open-source automation server designed primarily for continuous integration. It offers a vast …