Category: System Adminstration

Automating Yourself Out of Your Job

Posted on August 27, 2023

In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology and business, the concept of automating tasks to increase efficiency has become more than just a trend – it’s a necessity. While automation may conjure…

Best Practices in Problem Determination – Service Linux

Posted on April 6, 2017

Best practices in IT support and system administration involve not only possessing technical expertise but also knowing how to wield a comprehensive toolkit of troubleshooting solutions. When the network falters, systems falter,…

Open Source SysAdmin Resources

Posted on February 22, 2017

Open Source SysAdmin Resources are invaluable assets for modern IT professionals tasked with managing and maintaining complex systems. In the ever-evolving landscape of technology, open source solutions provide a vast array of…

How to become a Linux Guru

Posted on February 14, 2017

The English Oxford Dictionary describes a guru as somebody who is an influential teacher or popular expert.

How though do you become an expert in the field of Linux? This guide highlights the steps you should follow in your quest to become an authority on Linux.

10 Useful Sudoers Configurations for Setting ‘sudo’ in Linux

Posted on February 14, 2017

A system administrator who assumes the role of the root user can permit other normal system users with the help of sudo command and a few configurations to run some commands as well as carry out a number of vital system operations including the ones mentioned above.

Alternatively, the system administrator can share the root user password (which is not a recommended method) so that normal system users have access to the root user account via su command.