Why VPS Disk Usage Doesn’t Drop After Deleting Files
Deleted files but your VPS disk usage hasn't changed? Here's why thin provisioned disks work that way, and how to run fstrim to fix…
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Linux Tutorials
Python for Loop: Syntax and Examples for Server Scripts
How the Python for loop works: range(), enumerate(), zip(), break, continue and loop else, with tested examples for server scripts and common mistakes.
Bash for Loop: Syntax and Examples for Server Admins
How the Bash for loop works: lists, ranges, C-style counters, files, arrays and break/continue, with tested examples and the mistakes to avoid.
Linux VPS Hosting: Choosing a Distro and Your First Steps
Ubuntu, Debian, AlmaLinux or Rocky Linux for your Linux VPS, and the first steps after deployment: sudo user, SSH keys, firewall and automatic updates.
Server Maintenance Checklist: Daily, Weekly, Monthly and Yearly
A practical server maintenance checklist with Linux commands: daily health checks, weekly updates and disk checks, monthly restore tests, yearly reviews.
Linux Commands Cheat Sheet for Server Admins
The Linux commands you use most on a web server or VPS, grouped by task: files, permissions, processes, services, disk, network, packages and archives.
Linux Services and Daemons: A Complete Guide
When working with Linux, you’ll often hear terms like services and daemons. These processes are the backbone of a Linux system, quietly running in…
How to Create Aliases (Shortcuts) for Common Commands in Linux
If you spend a lot of time working on Linux, you’ve probably found yourself typing the same commands again and again. Whether it’s checking…
How to Turn On or Off Color Syntax Highlighting in Vim Editor
Vim (Vi IMproved) is one of the most widely used text editors on Linux and Unix-like systems. It comes with a lot of powerful…
Understanding Bash If…Else Statements
Conditional statements are a core concept in any programming language, and Bash is no exception. In shell scripting, decision-making lets you control the flow…
dig Command in Linux and Unix with Examples
The dig command in Linux and Unix is a powerful utility used for DNS (Domain Name System) lookups. It allows you to query DNS…
The Easiest Way to Enable Telnet Functionality on Linux Using YUM
If you are planning to install Telnet functionality on your Linux system, you are likely aware of its significance in network management and debugging.…
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