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How to Update AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux
Keeping an unmanaged VPS patched is your job, not your host's. How to check, apply and roll back updates on AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux…
25 August 2026 4 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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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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