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Creating a New Sudo User on VzLinux
Step-by-step guide to creating a non-root user with sudo access on VzLinux, using the wheel group - the same RHEL-family pattern as AlmaLinux and…
15 November 2024 4 min read
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What is VzLinux, and when would you pick it over AlmaLinux or Rocky?
VzLinux is a free, RHEL-compatible distro maintained by Virtuozzo. We look at what it's for, and when it makes more sense than the mainstream…
12 November 2024 3 min read
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Zero-downtime kernel patching with Ksplice
Ksplice patches a running Linux kernel without a reboot. Here's what it can and can't do, how to use it on Oracle Linux, and…
8 November 2024 4 min read
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Creating a new sudo user on Oracle Linux
A step-by-step guide to creating a non-root user with sudo privileges on Oracle Linux, and verifying it actually works before you log out of…
5 November 2024 3 min read
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What is Oracle Linux, and is the “Unbreakable” branding just marketing?
Oracle Linux is a free, RHEL-compatible distro with an optional custom kernel. We look at what UEK and Ksplice actually do, and whether the…
1 November 2024 4 min read
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Creating a new sudo user on Rocky Linux
A step-by-step guide to creating a non-root user with sudo privileges on Rocky Linux, and verifying it actually works before you log out of…
29 October 2024 3 min read
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AlmaLinux vs Rocky Linux: what’s actually different
Both are free, 1:1 RHEL rebuilds. We compare governance, history and day-to-day differences honestly - and tell you when the choice actually matters.
25 October 2024 5 min read
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