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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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SELinux basics: what it blocks and how to work with it, not around it
A practical guide to SELinux on AlmaLinux - the three modes, how to diagnose a denial properly, and why the fix is almost never…
22 October 2024 6 min read
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Creating a new sudo user on AlmaLinux
How to create a non-root user with sudo access on AlmaLinux using useradd, passwd, and the wheel group - and how to verify it…
18 October 2024 3 min read
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Initial server setup checklist on AlmaLinux
The essential first steps for a fresh, unmanaged AlmaLinux VPS - updates, a sudo user, locked-down SSH, firewalld, and automatic security updates.
15 October 2024 3 min read
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What is AlmaLinux, and what’s it best for?
AlmaLinux is the free, community-run RHEL rebuild that replaced CentOS. Here's its history, who maintains it, and why it's a solid default for a…
11 October 2024 4 min read
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Managing Services with systemd: A Practical Guide
How to start, stop, enable, and troubleshoot services on RHEL-family Linux using systemctl and journalctl, with a worked example using nginx.
8 October 2024 5 min read
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firewalld Basics on RHEL-Family Linux
A practical introduction to firewalld - zones, services, and ports - with the firewall-cmd commands you need to open ports safely on a new…
4 October 2024 5 min read
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Managing Packages with dnf: A Practical Guide for RHEL-Family Linux
Learn the dnf commands you'll actually use on a RHEL-family VPS - installing, removing, updating, searching, undoing mistakes, and automating security updates.
1 October 2024 6 min read
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