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Linux is the kernel that powers the cloud. This section contains content related to Linux, Linux distributions, web servers, and system administration.

Seven Simple Ways to Manage User Accounts in Linux with the chage Command

In this video, we'll take a look at Linux account expiration and how to make passwords & even entire accounts expire using the chage command.
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How to Utilize the Usermod Utility in Linux to Perform User Maintenance with a Linode Cloud Server

In this video, we will cover the various ways you can utilize the Usermod command in Linux to perform user maintenance actions.
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The apt Package Manager | Top Docs with Jay LaCroix

Advanced Package Tool, more commonly known as APT, is a package management system for Debian, Ubuntu, and other similar Linux distributions.
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SSH Key Authentication | How to Create SSH Key Pairs

Learn how to use SSH Key Pairs instead of simple usernames and passwords to securely connect to your Linux Servers.
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Use iperf to diagnose Linux network speed | Top Docs

iPerf is a command-line tool used to measure the maximum network throughput your Linux server can sustain.
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Connect a Domain to a Linode Server | Linux for Programmers #14

In this tutorial, we'll show you how to connect a domain to your Linode server.
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How to use chmod | Manage File Permissions in Linux

In this video, we will show you how to modify file and directory permissions with chmod, a commonly used Linux command.
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Linux for Programmers #11 | Key Authentication (RSA & FTP)

In this video, we will explore the concept of secure Key Authentication using RSA private and public keys.
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Shell Scripts | Linux for Programmers #10

In this continuation of our Linux for programmers series, we're going to be covering shell scripts within Linux.
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How to Scan Linux for Vulnerabilities with ClamAV

In this video, Jay LaCroix shows how to use a custom script written by Linode that installs ClamAV and scans a system for vulnerabilities.
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New Technical Docs
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Docs Roundup: Available Linux Distribution Updates, nftables, and More

Aug 4, 2021
by Linode
Catch up on the latest technical guides from Linode.
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The most powerful Linux Command

In this Linux for programmers tutorial, we'll cover the grep command and regular expressions, two of the most powerful tools in Linux.
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