Generate random password on Linux using /dev/urandom
Today we will look at, in our opinion, one of the most convenient ways to generate a password on your Linux server using /dev/urandom.
What is /dev/urandom in Linux?
First, let’s look at what urandom is. The urandom command is used to generate a random password, including one-time and long-term passwords. /dev/urandom uses an entropy pool it will generate data using SHA, …
How to Clear BASH History in Linux, Centos, Debian and Ubuntu
How to check your Bash History
To start working with the Linux history commands, you will need command history. When you launch it, you will be shown the entire history of commands in the terminal. # history
If you want to see the last 5 commands then use the following command # history 5
How to clear Linux command history
If you don’t …
How To Clear or Remove Last Logins History in Linux
Do you want to view or delete the last log on your Linux server? Then this article is for you. In it we will try to tell in detail and show the commands that you need to use, as well as check the result of your actions.
You need to know that there are three standard commands for Linux systems that show information …
How to Find Large Files in Linux
The search for large files is especially relevant when the disk runs out of space and you have to look for files to delete. The best way to find the largest files in a Linux server is to use the command line. You can easily get a list of the largest files using a combination of several simple commands.
Find Large Files on Linux or …
MySQL Server-Create New User and Grant Permissions
In this article, we will explain how to create a new user in MySQL, and grant permissions to that user in MySQL. Creating a new user in MySQL database and granting permissions is an easy task if you follow this tutorial carefully. 1. Log in to MySQL To log in to MySQL system uses the following command: mysql -u root …