Setup Multiple vNICs on an OpenStack-Based Ubuntu 18.04 VM

Setup Multiple vNICs on an OpenStack-Based Ubuntu 18.04 VM

Introduction If you need to add a secondary vNIC to an existing OpenStack-based Ubuntu 18.04 virtual machine (VM), here’s a handy guide. There are some ways this process can vary, but using the steps below will help you keep all your vNICs intact–even through a restoration process. Check out how below: Prerequisites Before you begin,…

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AIDE Ubuntu Installation

AIDE Ubuntu Installation

Introduction AIDE is an open-source tool that allows administrators to monitor for any changes made to files and directories on a system. In this guide, we’ll be going over how to set it up and test it on Ubuntu 18.04 or 16.04. Prerequisites Before you can follow the guide below, you’re going to need either…

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MediaWiki Installation on Ubuntu 18.04

MediaWiki Installation on Ubuntu 18.04

Introduction MediaWiki is a piece of software that helps organize and collect knowledge on a specific topic and put it all into one place. It is great for documentation purposes and is easy to set up. In this guide, we’ll go over how to install it on Ubuntu. If you need some software that allows…

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Disabling Auto-Updates on Ubuntu

Disabling Auto-Updates on Ubuntu

Introduction When software auto-updates without warning, it can really throw you off. New configurations and updates to features you’re used to can slow you down as you try to relearn and navigate everything. To prevent this, we wanted to share how you can disable these auto-updates for Ubuntu 16.04, 18.04, and 20.04. Prerequisites Before you…

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