Ubuntu

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Essential dpkg Commands Cheat Sheet for Debian and Ubuntu Systems

Cheatsheet October 24, 2024

Displays all installed packages.

3. Working with Multiple Packages:

  • Install multiple packages:
  sudo dpkg -i package1.deb package2.deb package3.deb

You can install multiple .deb packages in a single command by specifying the file names.

Clearing Unnecessary Logs on Ubuntu

Tutorial October 24, 2024

To also delete log files like syslog.1 or auth.log.1, modify the find command:

sudo find /var/log -type f \( -name "*.log" -o -name "*.gz" -o -name "*.log.[0-9]" \) -exec rm {} +

10. Reboot the System

After cleaning logs, it's good practice to reboot the system to ensure services restart and fresh log files are generated:

sudo reboot

How to Install and Configure Apache on Ubuntu

Tutorial October 21, 2024
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  • Access logs: /var/log/apache2/access.log
  • Error logs: /var/log/apache2/error.log

You can view the logs using the cat or tail command:

sudo tail -f /var/log/apache2/error.log

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed and configured Apache on your Ubuntu server. You can now host your websites and further customize your Apache setup according to your needs.

How to Create SSL for a Website on Ubuntu

Tutorial October 21, 2024
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Alternatively, you can use an SSL checker tool like SSL Labs to verify the validity of your SSL installation.

Step 5: Auto-Renewal Setup

Let's Encrypt certificates are valid for 90 days. Certbot sets up automatic renewal by default, but it’s good practice to manually test it to ensure it’s working:

sudo certbot renew --dry-run

If there are no errors, Certbot is successfully configured to automatically renew your certificates before they expire.

How to Install MongoDB Shell (mongosh) on Ubuntu

Tutorial October 18, 2024
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If everything is set up correctly, you should see the version of mongosh that you installed.

Step 5: Connect to Your MongoDB Server

Once installed, you can connect to your MongoDB instance. For a local MongoDB instance, run:

mongosh mongodb://localhost:27017

This will open the MongoDB shell connected to your local database.