Linux

Issuing SSL Certs using Let’s Encrypt in Ubuntu

This article goes over Issuing SSL Certs using Let’s Encrypt in Ubuntu 16.04. The basic steps outlined in the video are adding the repository, installing certbot, issuing a certificate, and enabling SSL.

Google Chrome missing www and how to fix it

Chrome started rolling out update 69 at the beginning of this month (September 2018) causing a missing www in the address bar. There are two things this update did that you need to be aware of.

Installing Linux Subsystem for Windows 10

The following video goes over installing Linux Subsystem on Windows 10. Most notably it allows you to run Linux terminal commands in Windows 10 without having a virtual machine or dual boot into a Linux operating system.

Setup an always on VPN in Ubuntu

This is a guide on how to set up an always on VPN in Ubuntu, and basic troubleshooting of VPNs in ubuntu server. I used Private Internet Access as an example VPN connection.

Remove Asterisk from Linux server (ubuntu/centos/debian/rhel)

The following removal instructions go over how to completely remove Asterisk from your Linux Instance.

Python script to print out specific results from an API JSON call

The following is a Python script to print out specific results from an API JSON call from a website. This basic syntax will allow you to create a value to use.

Report Nvidia-smi Temperature to Nagios

Here is a custom script that reports the nvidia-smi temperature of the Nvidia cards in your system using NRPE. Conversely,  NRPE performs much better than NCPA and my protocol of choice.

Troubleshooting Nagios 4 Core Installation

Use the following command to verify you have all your config and command files correct when troubleshooting Nagios core installation. This will give you a readout of any configuration errors, thus giving you the ability to fix it on the fly.

Cloud migration hosting in Google, Amazon, or Microsoft

Moving to the Cloud

The following article outlines what it takes for a cloud migration to Google Cloud Compute, Amazon Web Services, or Microsoft Azure means. Most businesses want to move to the “cloud” but have no idea what that means.

Create Swap file on Cloud VM (AWS, GCloud, or Azure)

Use the commands below to create swap file on a micro instance with a Linux operating system. This creates a 2GB Swap file to help alleviate low system ram. Consequently, this is great for those using micro instances in the cloud that have under 1 GB of memory.