Linux Server Administration Articles
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This section provides articles and resources for Linux server administration. The topics cover server management, security, and optimization.
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Scheduling PHP scripts with cron jobs
Read more: Scheduling PHP scripts with cron jobsLearn to automate PHP scripts with cron jobs. Use direct execution or HTTP clients (wget/lynx) & manage output. For cPanel, Plesk & InterWorx.
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Securely Copying Files with SCP
Read more: Securely Copying Files with SCPSCP lets you securely transfer files over SSH between local and remote hosts, with simple syntax and support for directories, ports, and remote-to-remote copies.
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Setting Up Alternate SSH Users
Read more: Setting Up Alternate SSH UsersEnhance server security by disabling root SSH access and granting users ‘superuser (su)’ access for an additional layer of authentication.
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Setting Up and Using SSH Keys
Read more: Setting Up and Using SSH KeysBoost SSH security with SSH Keys, a pair of keys that, when used together, enable secure connections, allowing only authorized users to log in.
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Setup phpMyAdmin on Linux (Ubuntu)
Read more: Setup phpMyAdmin on Linux (Ubuntu)This tutorial shows you how to install and configure phpMyAdmin on Ubuntu to easily manage MariaDB or MySQL databases from a web browser.
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Troubleshoot Email Issues with Swaks
Read more: Troubleshoot Email Issues with SwaksUse Swaks to test SMTP, auth, and email delivery issues from your server with detailed output for fast email troubleshooting.
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Troubleshooting – Apache Restart Issues in systemd
Read more: Troubleshooting – Apache Restart Issues in systemdAfter changing Apache configs, a restart is required. If issues persist, the restart may have failed—this guide helps you verify and troubleshoot.
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Troubleshooting — Memory Limit Error
Read more: Troubleshooting — Memory Limit ErrorThe PHP memory_limit sets a cap on memory use per script, preventing server crashes from scripts consuming excessive RAM.