How do I create compatibility mode disks using sysinstall?
Login as the root user and run the command /stand/sysinstall Select Index => Partition => the disk to edit with arrow keys and SPACE. To …
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Does pkg_add command use /usr/ports directory?
pkg_add does not install into /usr/ports directory. pkg_add command downloads a pre-compiled binary package of the software and installs into /usr/local/*. After that the software …
How can I monitor what my MySQL server is doing?
A handy little Linux application called mytop fits this just perfectly. This is a near-time monitor just like the UNIX utility ‘top’ that specifically looks …
How can I find the path to a command line binary?
You can use the command which, which shows the full path of (shell) commands. Which finds the first binary within path. If you have more …
Use Linux to Find Large Files and Directories
If you’re a Linux user troubleshooting memory issues with your server, knowing which files are taking up the most space can be invaluable information. Luckily, …
How can I display a banner when someone attempts to ssh to my server?
This can be set with the Banner directive in sshd_config. First create a banner to display upon connection: root@root [~]# vi /etc/sshd_banner.txt Set the Banner …
Can ASP run on my Linux server?
Using the Chilisoft software, it is possible to run ASP scripts. These scripts can provide database connectivity, however they cannot reference custom COM objects.
How Do I Revert from an ext3 to an ext2 File System?
Because ext3 is relatively new, some disk utilities do not yet support it. For example, you may need to shrink a partition with resize2fs, which …
How do I use the vmstat command?
For a more concise understanding of system performance, try vmstat. With vmstat, it is possible to get an overview of process, memory, swap, I/O, system, …
Is Your System Displaying Signal 11 Errors?
A signal 11 error, commonly know as a segmentation fault, means that the program accessed a memory location that was not assigned. If you receive …
What is the recommended partitioning scheme?
A swap partition (at least 256 MB) — swap partitions are used to support virtual memory. In other words, data is written to a swap …
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