Linux

When working to automate our server management tasks at IOFLOOD, we have exprimented with installing AWX. When configured properly AWX, an open-source web-based automation platform, provides a graphical interface for managing Ansible playbooks, inventories, and job scheduling. To assist our dedicated hosting customers and fellow developers looking to automate their IT operations, we’ve formulated this

When working to secure DNS services and minimize vulnerabilities on Linux servers at IOFLOOD, we evaluated the installation of BIND in a chroot environment. From our experience, running BIND in a chroot jail helps isolate the DNS server processes from the rest of the system, reducing the impact of potential security breaches. Through this guide,

When monitoring and analyzing Linux systems at IOFLOOD, we rely on tools to provide insights into security events. We have found that Auditbeat, a lightweight open-source tool, is a valuable asset for collecting audit data from Linux systems. Today’s article has been carefully crafted to provide a concise tutorial on installing Auditbeat on Linux, empowering

Installing Apache on Linux servers at IOFLOOD is a fundamental step in setting up a robust web server environment. Apache, also known as Apache HTTP Server, is one of the most widely used web servers globally, known for its stability, security, and versatility. This guide aims to provide a concise yet comprehensive tutorial for our

Streamlining network monitoring and graphing on Linux servers at IOFLOOD can be achieved through the installation of Cacti. For years we have utilized Cacti as it offers a user-friendly interface for creating custom graphs, monitoring SNMP-enabled devices, and generating reports, making it an invaluable tool for our network administrators. Through this guide, we aim to