Writing
Tagged “DevOps”
16 articles
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AI Is Not the Solution. It's the Tool.
The argument against AI is the argument I heard against Google in 1998, with the nouns swapped. It was a bet against literacy then, and it lost. The tool is neutral; the judgment has to stay yours.
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ihasmail Goes Immutable: No Volume, No Database, Nothing Left Behind
Most "stateless" software still hides a config directory somewhere. ihasmail's IMMUTABLE=1 mode runs read-only with no volume at all — here's the trade-off, and two commands to verify it yourself.
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Google Borg
Before Kubernetes, Google ran everything on Borg — quietly, for over a decade. Here's how Docker forced its hand, and how it reshaped AWS, Azure, and VMware.
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A New Look for LINUXexpert.org
We just shipped a full redesign — a dark-first, terminal-inspired look built for how sysadmins actually read. Same content, same URLs, better filtering, and the password generator is back.
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Thirty-Three Years of Debian
Debian turns 33 this August. A look at why the free, stable, community-governed OS still anchors the Linux world — and how to give back on Debian Day.
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A Turn-Key, Hardened WireGuard Stack for Debian 13
Deploy a production-ready WireGuard VPN with wg-easy, Caddy, Let’s Encrypt, UFW, fail2ban, unattended-upgrades, backups, health checks, and a TUI installer — all on Debian 13.
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From Bash to Python
A seasoned Linux System Engineer shares their journey from heavy BASH scripting to adopting Python for automation, showing side-by-side examples and clear advantages in readability, safety, and long-term maintainability.
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Breaking the Chains
Still running Microsoft Exchange and Active Directory? You’re not alone—but you might be paying the price in security risks, operational costs, and missed opportunities. This in-depth guide explores why email is the…
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Everything You Should Know About Being a Linux Sysadmin, But Probably Don’t
A sarcastic deep dive into the habits, tools, and unspoken rituals of veteran Linux sysadmins — from outdated commands we refuse to abandon to the culture clash with modern DevOps newcomers. A brutally honest take on…
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Supercharge Your Workflow
Discover how free, open-source automation scripts from LINUXexpert.org can streamline your daily sysadmin tasks, reduce human error, and boost productivity.
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What You Can Learn from Building a World of Warcraft Private Server
Building a World of Warcraft private server teaches invaluable lessons in networking, databases, Linux administration, game design, reverse engineering, and cybersecurity. Learn the technologies, challenges, and legal…
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The Vital Role of Linux and Open Source Software in FinTech
Discover the role of Linux and open-source software in the FinTech industry. Explore the cost-effectiveness, security, and scalability benefits they bring.