A question that has always bothered me was how I should deal with security updates on applications that are running in docker containers. Security updates are often done automatically in Linux distros and that for a good reason. This is easily done via the package managers and there are many services and apps to automate … Read more
If you’re searching for a small and easy to set up a reverse proxy with a beautiful UI, you’re at the right place. In this tutorial, I will show you how to install the NGINX proxy manager in a docker container on Linux.
When I manage my Linux servers, I mostly prefer the command line. But there are some situations where you might want to manage your Linux server with a GUI. For example, if you want to quickly see server metrics like CPU and memory utilization or if you want to create and install virtual machines. And … Read more
If you want to expose a web application, a backend interface, or just secure your website you should always use a reverse proxy. A reverse proxy will listen for client web requests and forwards them directly to your app or website. In this tutorial, I will explain how you can easily set up a reverse … Read more
When you want to manage SSH connections across multiple servers in the cloud or on your home lab, you want to have an easy centralized approach. Or maybe you’re a company and want to manage SSH access for all your developers, engineers, including things like role-based access, two-factor authentication, single-sign-on, and so forth. And of … Read more
When you want to build a home lab server, there are hundreds or maybe thousands of different ways how to do it. I thought a lot about how I should approach this. Should I buy a server rack, or build a cheap server with older consumer hardware? Which type of Operating System should I use … Read more
Let’s install a webserver on Linux that you can use to host your website. We will set up an Nginx powered containerized web stack with MySQL database and trusted https certificates via lets-encrypt. The container image we will use will run out-of-the-box. But you also can fully customize it to host multiple websites, operate as … Read more
If you’re studying for your IT certifications, do technical research, or develop software you often need to set up a virtual lab environment. I lately created an article about how to automate the creation and provisioning process of virtual machines with Vagrant. And I also created an article on how to automate all your Linux … Read more
If you’re reading this article, you probably are ready to build a successful IT career. So how can you get started? What job roles are the best for beginners but also give you enough opportunities to develop in the long run? No matter if you’re older and want to transition into IT, or if you’re … Read more
If you want to run a mail server on the public internet, you need to set up your DNS records correctly. While some DNS records are necessary to send and receive emails, others are recommended to build a good reputation. Why is that so important? Because Spam-Mails are a big problem most public mail servers just reject mails … Read more
