Ubuntu
26 Mar 2023
Easily Install Python 3 in Ubuntu
You have a Python script you’d like to use, but you’re not sure if your server has Python installed, or if it’s running the latest version. No problem! We address that common issue in today’s article. Learn how to install Python 3 in Ubuntu easily in this comprehensive guide. At IOFLOOD, most of the internal
24 Mar 2023
Debian vs Ubuntu: A Comprehensive Comparison for Server and Desktop Users
Have you ever found yourself scratching your head, trying to decide between Debian and Ubuntu for your next server or desktop setup? You’re not alone. With their shared history and common features, it’s no wonder that many Linux users struggle to choose between these two popular distributions. At IOFLOOD, we see strong demand for both
21 Mar 2023
MDADM Status Notifications: How to configure mdadm email alerts for software raid drive failures.
When managing a dedicated server, one crucial aspect to keep an eye on is the health of your RAID (Redundant Array of Independent Disks) system. RAID systems are like the unsung heroes of the server world, working behind the scenes to keep your data safe and accessible. Just as you’d want to know if your
28 Dec 2022
Need a CentOS Replacement? 5 Best CentOS Alternatives in 2023
Are you looking for a CentOS alternative in 2023? If so, you’re in good company. Many people have been after CentOS alternatives in the last few years. This is largely due to changes made by RedHat for licensing and ongoing maintenance for CentOS. For the unfamiliar, CentOS is a Linux distribution built on the Red
21 Dec 2022
How to install cPanel on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS
Have you wanted to use cPanel with Ubuntu instead of CentOS? Now you can! Many users prefer to use Have you considered substituting Ubuntu for CentOS when using cPanel? Now you can! Due to its popularity and ease of use as a control panel for managing websites, cPanel is frequently chosen by customers. In the
20 Dec 2022
Why does “df” show 100% used disk space after deleting files in linux?
Does this sound familiar? Your Linux file system is full, so you delete a large number of big files. However, when you check disk usage with df, the disk still shows up as being completely full. If this has happened to you, you’re not alone. Most systems administrators have experienced this at least once. Understanding
13 Dec 2022
Copy Files and Directories in Linux with SSH using SCP, CP, and Rsync
As a server admin, even simple tasks can benefit from a fresh perspective. To that end, today’s article talks about multiple ways you can copy an entire directory and its files in linux. To do so, we’ll be exploring three commands: cp, scp, and rsync. cp You can copy files and folders within the same
11 Dec 2022
Restart your Linux Server — Commands to reboot via SSH
As a sysadmin, one of the things you’ll need to do sooner than later is reboot a server via SSH. Even though it’s easy to do once you figure out how, it’s importance makes it worth learning about. This operation can be essential for maintaining your server’s performance and reliability, assisting you in recovering from
04 Feb 2021
Optimal RAID Stripe Size and filesystem Readahead for RAID-10?
What RAID stripe size is ideal for an array of hard drives? What are the default settings for both raid stripe size and filesystem readahead? Are those defaults acceptable? How do these settings impact the performance of my server? In this post, we’ll go into detail as to what settings are ideal for a server
25 Jan 2021
IOWAIT in Linux — is iowait too high?
High IOWAIT can be a real problem in linux, making your server grind to a halt. The question is, how high is too high? When should I be concerned? Firstly, we’ll talk about what IOWAIT means, discuss related statistics and how to interpret them, and finally how to decide if IOWAIT is causing a problem.
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