Git is a tool that many developers use to track changes and collaborate on projects. Merging branches is something you might do often, like when you need to add the work from the main part of your project into the part where you’re adding a new feature. Sometimes Git can combine changes from different branches … Read more
Deploying PHP 8.3 on your Amazon EC2 instance with Ubuntu 22.04 LTS is a straightforward process. Here we’ll cover both setups for Apache and Nginx. What to do Step 1: Connect to Your EC2 Instance First, securely connect to your EC2 instance via SSH: Replace /path/to/your-key.pem with the actual path to your PEM file and your-ec2-ip with the public … Read more
Setting up a MySQL database server on your EC2 Ubuntu 22.04 LTS instance can be done by following these steps. In this guide, we’ll also configure the server for remote connections, which is useful if you need to manage your database from a different location. What to do Prerequisites Step 1: Install MySQL Server Begin … Read more
Amazon Elastic File System (EFS) is a scalable, cloud-based file storage service for use with Amazon EC2 instances. It’s highly available and durable, making it ideal for various applications and workloads. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the steps on how to mount Amazon EFS on an EC2 Ubuntu 22.04 instance. What to do … Read more
In this tutorial, we’ll configure both HAProxy and Apache2 to ensure that the client’s real IP address is forwarded and logged on the backend server. What to do When working with a reverse proxy such as HAProxy in front of an Apache2 web server, preserving the client’s original IP address is crucial for accurate logging … Read more
Docker is an incredible tool that simplifies software deployment, but over time, your Docker host can get cluttered with unnecessary images. Particularly, you might encounter images tagged as <none>—these are dangling or untagged images that can accumulate and take up valuable disk space. This guide will walk you through the straightforward steps to remove those pesky <none> tags … Read more
In this blog, we will explore the process of securing an Apache2 web server with Let’s Encrypt SSL certificates on Ubuntu 22.04, including steps for automatic renewal. This method not only enhances your website’s security by encrypting data transmission but also boosts your SEO rankings and user trust. I’ll guide you through each step process, … Read more
Securing your web server is crucial to protect data and maintain the trust of your visitors. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the process of securing an NGINX server with a free SSL/TLS certificate from Let’s Encrypt on Ubuntu 22.04. Prerequisites Before we begin, make sure you have: Step 1: Installing Certbot Certbot … Read more
Installing Vim (text-editor) on an EC2 instance running Ubuntu is a straightforward process. Regardless of whether you’re using Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) or the newer 22.04 LTS (Jammy Jellyfish) or even on your local WSL Ubuntu, the steps remain the same. This short guide will walk you through the installation procedure. Prerequisites Before starting, … Read more
Are you encountering an ‘Operation not permitted’ error when trying to run commands in the Visual Studio Code (VSCode) terminal on your macOS computer? This can be frustrating, especially if the commands work fine in other terminals like iTerm or the default macOS terminal. Here’s a common scenario that Mac users might face: And the terminal throws back: Don’t worry! This guide will … Read more