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How to Copy Files and Directories in Linux
Introduction Copying files and directories in Linux is an essential administrative task. Copies are instrumental for backing up important files or transferring them to a different location, for example, a data storage device. The cp command is useful for bas...
Jellyfin in an Unprivileged LXC Container
This will allow a Jellyfin instance to run in an unprivilidged LXC Container with an iGPU passed into it. Either as an install or in a Docker image. On the Proxmox Host System Find Device Numbers ls -l /dev/dri Find Group Numbers cat /etc/group Add Group...
How to install Qemu guest agent for Debian / Ubuntu
Estimated reading time: 1 min Install Qemu guest agent for Debian/Ubuntu In this article, we will help you to install the Qemu guest agent on your virtual private server. This agent is a helper daemon that exchanges information between the quest and ...
Docker and Portainer Install
Running and managing containers on Linux may sound like a daunting task, and to be fair, it can be. For those of you that want to run containers and do so on a platform that’s easy to get started with, then look no further than Portainer! In this video Jay goe...
How to bypass the internet requirement during Windows 11 setup
Microsoft has put a stop to this method (March 2024). This method still works. Windows 11, the latest operating system from Microsoft, has captivated users with its sleek design and enhanced features. However, one aspect that has drawn mixed reactions...
How to deploy new teams on RDS Server 2019
Deploying Microsoft Teams on an RDS (Remote Desktop Services) Server 2019 can be a complex task, fraught with potential pitfalls and challenges. If you’re facing issues with the installation, configuration, or performance of Teams on your RDS server, you’re no...
Gnome Tracker - Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tracker? It’s a search engine, and a database. Tracker Miner FS indexes content from your home directory automatically, so applications can provide instant search results when you need them. What files will Tracker index? The default configuration ...
How to reload .bashrc settings without logging out and back in again
If I make changes to .bashrc, how do I reload it without logging out and back in? You can enter the long form command: source ~/.bashrc or you can use the shorter version of the command: . ~/.bashrc
CrowdStrike July 19 2024 Issue Workaround
The Cause CrowdStrike pushed and update that causes the sofware to have a null pointer error causing Microsoft Windows machines to cycle in a boot loop Microsoft reports Microsoft has indicated that powering down and rebooting the machine betweek 9 and 15 t...
Immich - Promote User to Administrator
Connect to the DB (run from within shell in the postgres container) psql immich postgres List all users SELECT * FROM users; To promote an existing user UPDATE users SET "isAdmin"='t' WHERE email='[email protected]';
List Databases
Connect to the PostgresSQL psql List all Databases \l Output Example List of databases Name | Owner | Encoding | Collate | Ctype | Access privileges -----------+----------+----------+------------+-----...
Linux Troubleshooting Commands
Using Linux, especially as a server, often means dealing with new errors and resolving them. Most of them are easy to fix with just a web search. But some errors may require that you do some digging. In this guide, I'm sharing some Linux commands that will hel...
Adding Notification to SSH Logon
What will this do This will initiate a Gotify notification with the User Name and IP address of an SSH login. Edit the sshd config file First we must edit the file /etc/pam.d/sshd to add a line to execute during the login process. sudo nano /etc/pam.d/ss...
The Linux file system structure explained
If you're new to Linux, knowing how the file system is laid out will alleviate some confusion. The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense....
Disable SSH Password Login
This page explains how to disable ssh password login on Linux permanently and only use ssh keys for login by setting up PasswordAuthentication no option in sshd server config. So, first, you need to set up a regular non-privileged user account. Next, configure...
How to Import OVA to Proxmox
What Is an OVA File? OVA file or a file with OVA extension is known as an Open Virtual Appliance, which means an Archive format of a ready Virtual Machine (VM) that you can import into your Virtualization Platform like Oracle Virtual Box or VMWare. The file ...
Nvidia GPU Passthrough Unprivileged LXC Containers
Getting a functional, and stable, Proxmox installation that also has working GPU passthru capabilities for LXC containers is a critical step that you need to achieve for your home server setup to be maximized. These step provide you with just that. Enter the...
How to Use ethtool Command
The ethtool command is used to display/change Ethernet adapter settings. You can change network card speed, auto-negotiation, wake on LAN setting, duplex mode using this tool in Linux. In this tutorial, we learn some ethtool command examples that help you tro...
How do I verify the speed of my NIC
Determine the device name From terminal determine the name of the NIC in questionThe command ip a will list all Network Devices along with information on the network devices. ip a Example of using the ip command with the option a # ip a 1: lo: <LOOPB...
SMB Bind Mounts in an Unprivileged LXC Container
Prep Work We will need to do a bit of prep work on the Proxmox Host to have this work as intended in an Unprivileged LXC Container, but it’s worth it. Understanding the IDs First of all you should be aware that the host (Proxmox) and an Unprivileged LXC con...