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How to open ssh 22TCP port using ufw on UbuntuDebian Linux

How to Open SSH 22/TCP Port Using UFW on Ubuntu/Debian Linux

HOW TO OPEN SSH 22/TCP PORT USING UFW

WHAT IS UFW?

UFW stands for Uncomplicated Firewall. It is a front end to the iptables packet filtering system which you can use as an alternative to using raw iptables. It does this by providing an abstraction of the lower-level details (policies, interfaces) from network security settings thereby simplifying a workflow around configuring and maintaining working solutions for system administrators as …

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Almalinux vs Rocky Linux

Rocky Linux vs. AlmaLinux: What Are the Differences?

ROCKY LINUX VS. ALMALINUX: COMPREHENDING THE KEY DIFFERENCES
Following CentOS’s strategic realignment from a free, community-supported alternative to Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) to CentOS Stream, two prominent contenders have emerged to fill its market position. CentOS has been replaced by two delightful distributions, which are Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux. Both operating systems are centred on the RHEL model and deliver the best scaled-up operating system services. Each of them …

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Rocky Linux - Complete Guide

What is Rocky Linux and Why Use It

WHAT IS ROCKY LINUX AND WHY USE IT
Rocky Linux is a must-see for anyone in the DevOps community looking for a reliable Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) clone. This latest release offers improved security features, significant updates to its cloud imaging capabilities, and updated tools for developers.
DevOps professionals will find this a useful addition to their Linux distribution toolkit, whether you’re working with on-premises or cloud containers.

INTRODUCTION …

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AlmaLinux - Complete Guide

What Is AlmaLinux – A Comprehensive Guide

THE COMPLETE GUIDE ABOUT ALMALINUX
AlmaLinux is a free and open-source OS. It developed into a drop-in replacement for CentOS when it transitioned from CentOS Linux to CentOS Stream. It uses a stable and similar environment, allowing for a smooth transition.

WHAT ARE THE EDITIONS OF ALMALINUX?

WHY ALMALINUX MATTERS
AlmaLinux presents a stable, open-source OS that continues to be a derivative of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL). Users …

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What Is A Dedicated Server & Why Do You Need One

What Is A Dedicated Server and Why Do You Need One?

WHAT IS A DEDICATED SERVER AND WHY DO YOU NEED ONE?
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Why Is Reliable And Fast SSD VPS Important For An Online Business?

WHY IS RELIABLE AND FAST SSD VPS IMPORTANT FOR AN ONLINE BUSINESS?
Generally, many online businesses overlook the necessity of adjusting their hosting solutions with SSD VPS hosts. But do you know that HDDs actually kill websites by slowing down the load times with poor performance issues?
Now, imagine your website running like a well-oiled server with no hiccups or slowdowns. Sounds fantastic, right? That’s why an online business owner …

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show line numbers in nano

How to Show Line Numbers in Nano Editor?

HOW TO SHOW LINE NUMBERS IN NANO EDITOR?
Do you often face difficulty revealing which line you’re on when using the Nano Editor? Indeed, Nano Editor is a user-friendly text editor option for Linux and Unix-based systems. It’s lightweight, user-friendly, and perfect for testing simple text edits. But, if you’re using this text editor for the first time, you might wonder how to show or display line numbers in Nano …

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SEARCH IN VIM EDITOR

How to Search in VIM/VI Editor? [VI/VIM Search]

HOW TO SEARCH IN VIM/VI EDITOR?
One of the most powerful and versatile text editors available is VIM, which is much more than just a basic editor. The most notable feature is its search function, which allows users to search for files and edit text. To get the most out of VIM and its features, you need to know how to search within it. This article covers several of VIM’s …

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How to Exit the Vi Editor and Save Your Work

Exiting Vi Editor and Saving Your Progress: A Complete Guide

HOW TO EXIT THE VI EDITOR AND SAVE YOUR WORK
Text editors are considered an important tool in the current state of software development. Some users might not have a good understanding of the different functions that control text editors, particularly Vi, or its more advanced form Vim. This is because simple questions such as “How do I save my changes?” to “How do I close the editor while making …

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save and exit file using nano

How to save and exit file using nano editor in Linux

SAVING AND EXIT FILES IN NANO: A GUIDE
When Nano was released in 1999, Linux users embraced it and started using it extensively. Nano’s simplicity, especially its interface, makes it impressive for new and unskilled practitioners. The editing options in the standard Nano editor stem only require a little command recognition. It just accesses a small fraction of the RAM and hardly occupies any disk space.
Nano is a Linux …

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