"Dot files" are Unix configuration files that live in your home directory. They're often used to store user-specific choices and preferences. For example: .bash_profile is executed whenever you login via ssh (or any other method). It is typically used to control your Unix shell experience. .vimrc contains customizations for the Vim editor, while .emacs contains cusotmizations for the Emacs editor .ssh is a directory th...
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NGINX is a light-weight web server first released in 2004 which can also be used as a reverse proxy. We have made many tutorials over NGINX at LowEndBox, and recently setup a Node.js Application, it a...
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Server and application security are important factors to consider when running a website -- especially a website based on Wordpress. This easy to use guide will help take you through the steps of ensu...
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In August we continued our "Frequently Asked Questions" series with a piece about KVM VPS plans which came after the release of our major FAQ on hosting, LowEndBox and VPS plans. Today we are covering...
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In previous tutorials in this series, we went over generating SSH keys and how to use them. We'll wrap up the series by showing you how to turn off password authentication on your server. Why Configu...
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Windows VPS’s are widely used nowadays. They can be used for numerous purposes and could be set up according to your needs. A typical scenario is to use Windows VPS as a web host for a website. This p...
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WordPress is a powerful and open-source CMS based on PHP. It is no doubt that it is one of the most used platform for a blog, e-commerce stores, portfolios, and much more. According to some sources, W...
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In the previous tutorial, we showed you how to generate an SSH key pair. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to use it to login. Assumptions In this tutorial: Your ssh key file is called "my-ssh-key...
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Traditionally, authentication in Unix-based systems is done with passwords. This tests "something you know". SSH keys offer a higher level of security by adding "something you have"- in this case, a...
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This article was written by Dustin B. Cisneros of RackNerd, a seasoned hosting industry veteran who has contributed this article piece for the community. Sometimes, growth is inevitable - and it’s imp...
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This article was contributed by Dustin B. Cisneros of RackNerd - LowEndBox appreciates your contribution as always! Looking for a KVM VPS to run your Docker applications on? Be sure to check out RackN...
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tmux (Terminal Multiplexer) is a program that you can use to have a detachable terminal session on your VPS. This means you can login, execute some commands, and then disconnect, returning hours or da...
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In this tutorial, we'll show you how to setup and get started with Rundeck, a free (as in beer) job control solution. Why Rundeck? For some simple needs, crontab suffices. If you have a job you want...
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As part of our continued "Frequently Asked Questions" Series on Virtualization we've published a short starter's friendly FAQ On KVM based VPS plans. If you're looking to learn more beyond this articl...
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In this tutorial, we're going to show you how to setup your VPS to use two-factor authentication for both normal SSH connections and console logins with Google Authenticator. What is Two-Factor Authen...
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In August 2020, @dedipromo posted a neat script on LowEndTalk that he'd developed. The script sets up Guacamole, Nginx, the xfce4 desktop GUI, Firefox, VNC, and Let's Encrypt. After running it, you...
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Your Linux VPS lives in a hostile, dangerous world: the Internet. Left unsecured, your system is vulnerable to compromise, which can result in lost data, incurred charges, and general unpleasantness....
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TOR (The Onion Router) is FOSS software to allow onion routing. It is designed to defeat traffic analysis. In this tutorial, we'll talk about the three kinds of routers you can run to contribute to th...
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Does this sound familiar: you want to look at the content on some web site, but it requires you to sign up with your email address. You know that if you do, you'll be spammed continuously until you g...
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This article was contributed by Dustin B. Cisneros of RackNerd. If you are considering a VPS hosting solution, take a look at RackNerd. RackNerd is an established brand, reputable reputation, and is a...
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This article was contributed by the folks at RackNerd - a provider of shared hosting, reseller hosting, VPS hosting, dedicated servers, DRaaS, colocation, and more. CentOS 6 will reach End of Life on...
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