If you’ve ever tried compiling a Linux kernel from source—whether to add custom system calls, test new features, or optimize for specific hardware—you might have encountered the frustrating “No rule to make target ‘debian/canonical-certs.pem'” error. (more…)
Security is paramount, and one of the first lines of defense for any system, whether it’s a desktop or a server, is a properly configured firewall. (more…)
If you’re serious about Linux system administration, you need to understand SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux). It’s not just another security tool; (more…)
If you’re managing Ubuntu servers or desktops, understanding systemd is absolutely essential. systemd is the init system and service manager that’s become the standard for most Linux distributions, including Ubuntu. (more…)
If you’ve ever encountered the frustrating Cannot connect to the Docker daemon at unix:/var/run/docker.sock. Is the docker daemon running? error, you’re not alone. (more…)
If you’ve ever tried to convert a PDF file using ImageMagick and encountered an error like this: (more…)
The Bash shell is your indispensable command-line companion. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know to become proficient with Bash. We’ll cover everything from basic navigation to powerful scripting techniques. (more…)
This article tackles a topic that often seems intimidating to new administrators: the Linux kernel. (more…)
As Linux administrators, securing our systems and networks is one of our most critical responsibilities. Firewalls serve as the cornerstone of that security, and in the Linux ecosystem, iptables, ip6tables, (more…)
If you’ve recently installed Docker on your Linux system, you might have encountered this frustrating error message when trying to run Docker commands without sudo: (more…)
