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Linux Tip: Setting up key-based authentication.

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 by Jonathan Kelley

linux-penguinIn this post I’ll explain how to use key-based SSH authentication in Linux.

This can be used either for non-password based authentication for scripts or other utilities, or for extra security when paired with a pass phrase key. (more…)

 

Linux: Low memory – feature or a bug?

Tuesday, June 9th, 2009 by Jonathan Kelley

Linux actually handles RAM differently than Windows, and this can cause confusion to an administrator in charge of a system. Customers sometimes contact us with worries of low ram, memory leaks and other problems wondering why their system is constantly low on RAM. Case in point: A dedicated customer once ordered two RAM upgrades before opening up to us about his concern with memory leaks. We were finally able to share with him that he had plenty! (more…)

 

Linux Shell Insights: Volume 2

Tuesday, May 26th, 2009 by Jonathan Kelley

My last volume Linux Shell Insights: Volume 1 had some talk on the social plane about it so here’s Volume 2. Enjoy.

Here are a few more one-liners. I also call for the assistance of our audience; if anyone has more reliable or efficient methods to accomplish the ends in this article, get involved and comment! (more…)

 

Linux Shell Insights: Volume 1

Wednesday, May 6th, 2009 by Jonathan Kelley

Hello readers,

I thought I’d share some intriguing and useful one-liners that could make your life easier on the Linux/Unix shell environment. I hope to offer a regular multi-part series for those who are fans of the Linux platform. (more…)