Best Practices & Patterns

How to Repair Linux File-system Issues at Boot 0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Linux Basics, System Administration, Troubleshooting
- June 3, 2025
File-system issues can cause a Linux system, such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux, to fail during boot, leading to system downtime and operational disruption. This guide provides step-by-step instructions on detecting, troubleshooting, and repairing common file-system problems encountered during boot.
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How to Reset a Forgotten Root Password on RHEL/CentOS 0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Configuration Management, Linux Basics, System Administration, Virtualization, Web Servers
- May 28, 2025
Losing or forgetting a root password can occur for various reasons. This guide outlines how to reset the root password on RHEL/CentOS using GRUB bootloader, including steps to enhance security afterward.
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SELinux Management made Simpler 0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Linux Basics, Security & Hardening, System Administration, Web Servers
- October 2, 2024
This guide introduces key SELinux concepts and offers practical steps for managing SELinux effectively in a Linux environment.
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Linux Boot Management and Troubleshooting 0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Linux Basics, System Administration, Troubleshooting
- February 25, 2023
Efficient management and troubleshooting of the boot process in Red Hat Enterprise Linux ensures that systems remain reliable, accessible, and recoverable. This guide provides clear, practical instructions for managing system boot configurations, identifying common boot issues, and resolving problems effectively. Understanding the Boot Process The Linux boot process typically involves: Identifying Boot Issues Common signs
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Highlights: Mastering Bash Scripting: From Basics to Advanced 0
- Best Practices & Patterns, CI/CD Pipelines, Cloud Platforms, Configuration Management, Containers & Docker, DevOps Tools
- March 2, 2015
“The only thing worse than a poorly documented shell script is a well-documented shell script that doesn’t work.”
— Anonymous
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Migration Guide: CentOS 7 to Rocky Linux or AlmaLinux (Production Servers)0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Linux Basics, Package Management, System Administration
- March 2, 2015
To maintain a secure and supported environment, organizations should migrate CentOS 7 servers to a supported enterprise Linux OS. Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux have emerged as the leading community-driven successors to CentOS, providing binary-compatible replacements for Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) without licensing costs.
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