Which Linux Distribution Is Best for Learning RHEL Skills on a Laptop?
I'm moving into a database engineering role and will initially be working as a DBA subject-matter expert. I'll also be building skills in areas like Kubernetes and Terraform,…
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Which Linux Distribution Is Best for Practicing RHEL-Based Administration on a Laptop?
I'm moving into a database engineering role and will be building skills in areas like database administration, Kubernetes, Terraform, and related tooling. Since the work environment will be…
Firewalld Gateway Policy Isn’t Forwarding Ports to My VM
I'm setting up an AlmaLinux machine as a router using firewalld's gateway policy configuration. The basic filtering works as expected: incoming traffic is denied by default while permitted…
Best Practices for Migrating from End-of-Support Linux Distros
Hey folks! I'm managing about 100 virtual machines that are currently running on end-of-support distributions, like Ubuntu 20.04 and CentOS 7 Core. I'm planning to upgrade the Ubuntu…
Setting Up FreeIPA on Rocky9 for a Homelab
I'm currently building a homelab and starting off by setting up two authentication servers: a primary server and a replicated backup. I'm considering using FreeIPA on AlmaLinux for…
Choosing a FIPS 140-3 Compliant Distro for Health Data Management
I'm managing a server that handles health and medical data, and it's running Debian 11, which is nearing its end of life. A colleague mentioned that I need…
Choosing the Right Linux Distro for FIPS 140-3 Certification
I've recently taken over a server that processes health and medical data, and I'm looking to upgrade it as it's running Debian 11, which is approaching its end…
What’s the Best Linux Distro for a Low-Maintenance Server?
Hey folks! I'm setting up a server at my parents' house, but I'll be handling it from another country. My goal is to find a Linux distribution that…
Understanding Python Module Installation Paths on Different Linux Distributions
Hey everyone! I'm working on a Python application that's organized into modules, but I haven't set it up as a proper package yet. I'm curious about where to…