Linux Boot Management and Troubleshooting
- Best Practices & Patterns, Linux Basics, System Administration, Troubleshooting
- February 25, 2023
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Why Your Linux System Boots into grub rescue> and How to Fix It0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Linux Basics, Security & Hardening, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Web Servers
- August 27, 2025
It can be deeply frustrating when a Linux system fails to boot properly and drops into a grub rescue> prompt. This usually indicates a problem with the GRUB (GRand Unified Bootloader), the software responsible for booting the OS. This guide will help you understand why this happens and how to recover your system—even if you’re using RHEL 7, 8, 9, or 10
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How to Configure HTPasswd Authentication on an OpenShift Cluster0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Containers & Docker, DevOps Tools, Kubernetes, Security & Hardening, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Virtualization
- August 19, 2025
In this step-by-step guide, we will configure HTPasswd authentication on an existing OpenShift 4.15+ single-node cluster. We’ll create user accounts, update the cluster’s OAuth settings to use HTPasswd, and verify access via both the CLI and the web console. We’ll also cover how to assign admin privileges to a new user and remove the default kubeadmin user for security.
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Linux Active Directory Integration with SSSD, SSH, and PAM – Guide0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Linux Basics, Security & Hardening, System Administration, Troubleshooting
- August 5, 2025
By following these practices and understanding the components, you will have a robust setup where Linux and Active Directory work together for seamless user authentication. The key is to verify each piece (DNS, Kerberos, SSSD, PAM) and use the tools available (logs, realm commands, sssctl, etc.) to diagnose issues. With proper configuration, domain users can log into Linux systems using their AD accounts, and administrators can centrally manage credentials and policies in AD while maintaining Linux-specific settings via SSSD.
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Installing and Using Shodan CLI on Linux: A Complete Walkthrough0
- Linux Basics, Monitoring & Logging, Networking, Security & Hardening, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Web Servers
- June 7, 2025
Shodan is a powerful search engine designed to find internet-connected devices across the globe. It goes beyond conventional search engines by enabling the discovery of specific hardware and software configurations. This guide covers installing and effectively using Shodan’s Command-Line Interface (CLI) on Linux systems including Debian-based (like Ubuntu) and CentOS/RHEL.
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How to Investigate and Resolve SELinux Issues in Linux0
- Best Practices & Patterns, Linux Basics, Security & Hardening, System Administration, Troubleshooting, Web Servers
- June 7, 2025
SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) is a powerful security feature of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and CentOS. It provides a mechanism to enforce mandatory access control policies. However, SELinux can occasionally block legitimate activities if misconfigured. Here’s how you can investigate and resolve SELinux issues effectively.
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How to Repair Linux File-system Issues at Boot0
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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