Arkeep - Centralized Backup Server with Agents, Based on Restic and Rclone
In this article, we will look at installing and configuring Arkeep - a centralized backup system with agents and a Web GUI.
21 minute
Medium
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RustFS - Installing and Configuring S3-Compatible Storage
In this article, we will look at installing and basic configuration of RustFS - S3-compatible object storage that we will deploy on a Linux server using Docker Compose.
Configuring an OpenConnect middle server for access to a closed network
In this note, we will look at using an OpenConnect server as an intermediate server for access to closed infrastructure.
20 minute
Medium
A convenient Docker lab with blackjack and a Web GUI
In this detailed article, we will build a Docker lab for convenient management of Docker Compose projects through a graphical interface. And yes, only Open Source under the hood 🐧.
Rclone mount - Mounting SFTP, WebDAV, S3 network storages as a local directory in Linux
In this article, we will look at the process of mounting remote network storage SFTP, WebDAV, and S3 as a regular directory in the Linux file system.
Creating infrastructure in Proxmox using Terraform or OpenTofu
In this article, we will use OpenTofu with the bpg provider to manage Proxmox infrastructure.
Basic Nftables configuration in Linux with a Bash script
Automating nftables configuration in Linux with a universal Bash script using a basic rule set for filtering network traffic.
Setting Up Your Own Hugo Site with Content Publishing via Obsidian
In this guide, I will explain how to set up your own website using the Hugo static site generator. I will also show how to create content with Obsidian and publish it automatically via CI/CD👨💻.
27 minute
Hard
Configuring DNS over HTTPS (DoH) on OpenWrt
In this short guide, I will explain how to configure name resolution (DNS) over the encrypted HTTPS protocol, also known as DNS over HTTPS (DoH), on a router running OpenWrt.
Connecting OpenWrt to an OpenConnect Server
In this article we will configure OpenWrt to connect to an OpenConnect server (ocserv) and set up flexible routing: all traffic, only specific domains, or specific IP subnets.
Obsidian — a progressive note-taking tool for PC and smartphone
In this note I'll talk about an application for keeping and structuring notes — Obsidian. We'll install and configure it, connect several plugins: for quickly saving pages from the browser and Telegram posts. We'll also set up cloud sync, so notes are available on all your devices.
ShellGPT — an AI assistant in your Linux terminal
In this guide I'll explain how to integrate an AI assistant based on ChatGPT/Gemini/Ollama into your Linux system and interact with it in the terminal using a console application — ShellGPT.
Ollama — Local AI on your Linux PC
An article about how to easily install and run local Open Source AI🤖 models using Ollama🦙 on a PC running Linux🐧.
SSH – Fine-tuning the client in Linux: config file and ssh-agent
Continuing the topic of using SSH in Linux🐧. Today we'll talk about fine-tuning the client using the ~/.ssh/config📄 configuration file, as well as automatic key import into ssh-agent😎 without entering passwords.
Building a Docker image for the Unbound DNS server
In this article we will build our own Docker image with a modern DNS server — Unbound. We'll take a detailed look at the Dockerfile, as well as my script for preparing the container environment.
12 minute
Hard
Installing the OpenArena client on Linux and Windows
I'll tell you how to install and launch the Open Arena🎮 client (a fork of Quake 3 Arena) on Linux and Windows, and also show how to connect to a private server🖥️.
Configuring logging of Bash script output
Many users of Linux🐧 systems face the need to write the output of a particular command/script to a log file📑. In this article we will look at several ways to configure journaling (aka logging) in Linux using the popular command shell — Bash, as an example.
OpenSnitch — manual control of network activity of Linux applications
OpenSnitch is a desktop open source application capable of blocking outgoing requests from various programs, with desktop notifications🔔.
Writing an ansible playbook for initial Linux server configuration
Today about automating the initial configuration of a Linux server using Ansible🎺. From setting up locales, timezone, SSH server parameters... to creating and configuring a new user's environment👨💻: Oh-My-Zsh, Neovim, and Tmux.
An example of installing OpenWrt on a Xiaomi Redmi AX6000 router from Linux
In this note I'll tell you how I chose a router and installed a Linux-based firmware on it - OpenWrt🧑💻. All actions were performed in the LMDE6 (Debian 12) distribution environment.
bat, exa — Syntax Highlighting for Standard Output in the Linux Terminal (cat, less, tail and ls)
They say that if you read white text on a black background for too long, you start to hear the terminal whisper🙃. In this note we'll talk about how to improve the perception of text from the "black window" by adding syntax highlighting with the command-line utilities bat and exa.
10 minute
Easy
Setting up a Syncthing file synchronization server in docker
In this article I'll show how to easily deploy your own instance of a Syncthing server using docker compose🐳 on a system running Linux🐧.
16 minute
Medium
Tmux — Installation and Customization + Nord theme
In the previous note📝 we talked about terminal multiplexers and what tasks they perform. In today's article I'll demonstrate the installation and customization of the most popular tool in this category - Tmux🪟.
Setting up a Zabbix 7 + TimescaleDB monitoring server in docker
In this guide we will deploy the popular Zabbix monitoring system using TimescaleDB - a plugin for the PostgreSQL database that allows efficient work with "time series". We'll wrap all this goodness inside docker containers 🐳. It's going to be interesting 😉.
27 minute
Medium
Building OpenConnect (ocserv) Version 1.3 From Source in Debian 12 + Docker Image
Today we'll build the latest version of the OpenConnect VPN server - 1.3, from open source code, on the Debian 12 distribution. We'll also create a Docker image based on the same distribution.
15 minute
Medium
Setting up your own DNS server Unbound and ad blocker Pi-hole in docker
As you might have guessed from the title, today we will install and run a local DNS server Unbound paired with an ad blocker via DNS requests - Pi-hole, using docker.
23 minute
Medium
Gxneur — Input Corrector (an Alternative to Punto Switcher for Linux)
In this note we'll talk about a useful program for Linux - Gxneur, which, upon pressing a set key combination, switches the keyboard layout and corrects "mistakenly typed" text in the correct language.
Setting up an OpenConnect SSL VPN server (ocserv) in docker for internal projects
Today we will deploy our own VPN based on an OpenConnect server (ocserv) running over HTTPS and compatible with Cisco AnyConnect. We'll package all of this into a docker container for ease of use and easy portability.
60 minute
Medium
Installing Docker Engine on a Linux Server Running Debian
Today we'll install and run such a wonderful and popular piece of software as Docker engine. We'll install it on the Debian 12 distribution we're already familiar with.
Neovim — Installing and Configuring a Code Editor with IDE Features in Just a Few Commands
Given the volume of my previous articles with a detailed description of the Neovim setup process, I decided to break out a short instruction on bringing the editor into a working state (according to my configuration) into a separate note.
Making functional desktop notifications in Linux: buttons, icons, links
Today I'll show how to create custom functional desktop notifications using the notify-send console utility. Such notifications support active buttons, can display icons, and clickable web links.
Neovim — editor configuration: installing and configuring plugins
Today we'll finish configuring our console editor Neovim: we'll install and set up a list of plugins that will transform its appearance and add IDE features to its functionality.
Making a terminator USB flash drive: ventoy + netboot.xyz + bitlocker
I recently posted a poll on Telegram, and the users of my channel voted in favor) Today we'll create a multi-boot flash drive for: installing Linux/Windows locally, installing Linux over the internet + a regular partition for files and + an encrypted partition for sensitive information (mounts natively in both Linux and Windows).
Xsnow — Falling Snow on Your Linux Desktop
Today's post is a bit of a themed one: how to create a New Year mood with a snowstorm on your Linux computer's desktop. We'll talk about an open source utility - Xsnow.
Neovim — editor configuration: hotkey setup and command autostart
Continuing the configuration of our Neovim editor. Today, on air, hotkey setup and autostart of some commands when the editor launches. Please, hit the jump)
netboot.xyz — Installing Linux Online from a USB Flash Drive
I think many of you have created bootable USB drives. Some of you have even made Linux flash drives! Today I'll tell you about an open source project: netboot.xyz, which allows you to boot from a USB drive and install any popular Linux distribution online (given internet access).
Neovim — editor configuration: swap, backup and undo files
Today's the second note about configuring the cool console editor Neovim. We'll talk about preserving file contents in case of emergencies.
Initial Linux server setup using Debian as an example
This time we will perform basic Linux server setup using the Debian 12 distribution as an example. Preface We continue the topic of Linux server administration.
Neovim — editor configuration: basic setup
Today we'll start configuring our console editor Neovim to our preferences. The note will be small.
ZSH — Interactive Command Shell for Linux + Oh-My-Zsh
Today I'll tell you and show you how to install and configure a great interactive command shell - Zsh. With proper configuration, this shell greatly simplifies working in the command line and makes the process even enjoyable.
Convenient and Reliable Password Storage — KeePass
Today I'll tell you how to safely and conveniently store passwords on any device: both on a PC / laptop and on a smartphone. We'll talk about the software - KeePass and the password database format - KDBX.
Installing a Debian 12 Server in VirtualBox
Today we'll install a Debian GNU/Linux 12 server on a virtual machine created with the VirtualBox hypervisor.
Installing VirtualBox in Linux Mint 21
Today we'll install the popular hypervisor program from Oracle - VirtualBox on our Linux Mint 21.
Customizing Linux Mint 20/21 + Nord theme
This post is part of a series about smoothly switching from Windows to Linux.
