Key Ports, Protocols, and Tools to Know When Working in a Linux Environment

If you’re working in a Linux environment, here are some essential ports, protocols, and tools you should definitely be familiar with. SSH (Secure Shell) Port: 22 What it does: Provides secure remote access to Linux servers. Why you’ll use it: For admin tasks, remote login, deploying code, or managing configurations. Go-to tools: ssh, scp, rsync. […]

Installing NGINX, MySQL, PHP and WordPress on Ubuntu

In this project I will install WordPress on Ubuntu 20.04. To complete that I will first install NGINX, then PHP, MySQL, and finally WordPress.   Background NGINX is the fastest growing and most popular web server. NGINX is a powerful web server, reverse proxy, and load balancer known for its high performance, stability, and scalability. It’s […]

Linux Commands You Should Know

We will use the shell program bash (Bourne Again shell). Many Linux distributions will default to the bash shell. But, there are other shells available such as ksh, zsh, tsch. The shell is a program that send your commands from the keyboard to the operating system to perform. For example, if a user types $ […]

Linux Filesystem and Essential Commands

As a cloud engineer, having a strong command over Linux filesystems and essential commands is crucial for managing your cloud instances effectively. Let’s explore the Linux filesystem hierarchy and introduced key commands that will help you navigate and manipulate your Linux-based cloud environments. By mastering these basics, you’ll be better equipped to handle the complexities […]