Installation of vsFTPd on Debian 8
vsFTPd stands for Very Secure FTP Daemon. It’s a lightweight FTP server optimized for security, performance and stability. 1) Install vsFTPd Start by installing the package. Run the following commands to update the package list and install vsFTPd…
Read more »Debian 8 initial server setup (SSH, users & firewall)
When you create a new Debian 8 server, there are a few steps required as part of the basic setup. 1) Install SSH (if not already configured) You can use the package manager for Debian / Ubuntu via…
Read more »Using the Virtual Media function on a Dell iDRAC 6
The virtual media function of the integrated Dell Remote Access Controller is a useful feature. It gives you the option to mount ISOs and boot to them during the POST. ISO files can be used for installing operating systems…
Read more »Linux (Debian) network configuration
This post covers configuration changes required to set a static IP address on a server / desktop. First get information about all the interfaces in the system with the command ifconfig -a . Network configuration. Assign an address, netmask, gateway…
Read more »How to find your WordPress version
It’s essential to keep your WordPress site secure. How do you check which version of WordPress you are using? There are a couple of methods. 1) WordPress Admin Dashboard Log in to your WordPress admin area and go…
Read more »How to determine RAID controller type in Linux
Most servers are equipped with RAID. There are two main types of RAID: software or hardware. Software RAID If you’re not sure what configuration is used, check in the /proc/mdstat file. The /proc is area used by the kernel for keeping various…
Read more »Kali Linux from USB installtion fails to find CD-ROM
ISO: Kali Linux Light 2018.3 i386 (32 bit) When booting from USB the installer starts (live works) but then prompts for the CD with the error “can’t mount and detect CD-ROM drives” If using Rufus to burn the…
Read more »Recalulate Plesk Statistics
I provide support for web servers running Plesk. Occasionally the backups (Tools & Settings > Backup Manager) will fail when the total size of the web root is greater than the available free backup space. This is normally…
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