This article covers the basics of Linux LVM: initialise physical partitions, create a volume group, create logical volumes in a newly created volume group, build and mount filesystems, add to fstab for automount on boot. Continue reading
Category Archives: Linux
VirtualBox 4.1 on a Headless Debian Server
Installing VirtualBox on a headless Debian server and setting up a Ubuntu 12.04 guest operating system. Continue reading
Install PHP IonCube Loader for Nginx (Ubuntu)
We’re setting up a VoIP monitor with Nginx front-end. Continue reading
Fix “java.lang.OutOfMemoryError: Java heap space” for Jenkins
Increasing Java heap size for Jenkins on a Debian server. Continue reading
Conky IMAPS Configuration with Stunell on Debian
Conky is a free, light-weight system monitor for X, that displays information on your desktop.
Stunnel is a program designed to work as SSL encryption wrapper, thus can be used to add SSL functionality to Conky’s built-in IMAP feature. Continue reading
So what is the size of that file? Sparse Files on Linux
I had a very interesting conversation with my friend T.H yesterday, and it all turned into an interesting disk usage puzzle for a Saturday night. Continue reading
Using Subversion (SVN) CLI on Linux
Working with Linux SVN client the simple way. Continue reading
Dual Monitor on XFCE
Setting up 2 monitors for extended use on XFCE4. Continue reading
Measure and Troubleshoot Linux Network Resource Usage
Measuring network usage and identifying established connections on a Debian Linux server. Continue reading
Setup Brother HL-4150CDN Printer with CUPS on a 64-bit Debian Machine
Today’s plan is to install the Common Unix Printing System on a Debian Wheezy machine and configure it to work with a Brother HL-4150CDN network printer. Continue reading