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How to Install and Configure Redis 6.0 on Debian 11

Learn how to install and configure Redis 6.0 on Debian 11. Includes installing the Redis package, configuring the Redis service, starting and enabling the Redis service, and testing the Redis installation.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

Rocky Linux

How to Install Cockpit on Rocky Linux 8

This step-by-step tutorial includes instructions for adding the Cockpit package repository, installing the Cockpit package, enabling and starting the Cockpit service, and logging in to the Cockpit web interface.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

Debian

How to Install Rust Programming Language on Debian 11

Learn how to install the Rust programming language on Debian 11 in this step-by-step tutorial. Includes instructions for downloading and installing Rustup, verifying the installation, and updating Rust components.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 3 min read

Game Servers

How to Install Spigot Minecraft Server on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn how to install and configure a Spigot Minecraft server on Ubuntu 20.04 in this step-by-step tutorial. Includes instructions for creating a new user, downloading the server files, and setting up a systemd service.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 5 min read

Network

How to Set up Pritunl VPN Server on Rocky Linux 8

Learn how to set up Pritunl on Rocky Linux 8 in this step-by-step tutorial. Installing the Pritunl package, configuring Pritunl, and accessing the Pritunl web interface.

Updated 7 Dec 2022 · 4 min read

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