So first off let me start by saying that I know that there is a ton of information out there on how to get started with Git. Heck, when you create your repo in GitLab it spits these instructions right out in front of your nose. However, what I have found is that most instructions tell you what to do to get started with git, however they do not tell you exactly what you are doing. You end up running a few command and then sit back and try to figure out what you actually just did.
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Working With Extended Filesystem Attributes in Linux
In my previous post I went over standard filesystem attibutes in Linux, and how to set and view those attibutes with lsattr and chattr. You can view that post here if you are interested.
Enycrypting Passwords Via SSL for Redhat Kickstart Configuration Files
Hello again earthlings. The fatmin returns once again to dispense a bit of wisdom. This handy one-liner is a command that for the life of me I cannot remember. Our story begings when building your kickstart config and post-install config files you are going to need to set the password for at least one user … Continue reading Enycrypting Passwords Via SSL for Redhat Kickstart Configuration Files
HomeLab: Simple Cisco EIGRP Setup
EIGRP (Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol), is a Cisco proprietary routing protocol (until recently). When a router runs EIGRP, it keeps a copy of its neighbors routing table. If I router cannot find a route it its, or its neighbor's routing table, it will query its neighbors who in turn query their neighbors. Exactly how routing protocols work is serious business, but dont worry we are not going to go into that here. Below is the process that I used to setup EIGRP on a Cisco 2811.
RHEL6 – Using htpasswd to Create a Secure Apache Directory
Bank-vaultThe process of setting up a simple password protected web directory on an Apache server is rather easy. The simplest way to accomplish this task is to use flat-file user authentication. Disclaimer, I am not claiming that the directions below are the most complete, or the most secure. However they work and are probably the most simple.
XenServer Switch Ports Configuration Best Practices
Finally I have found it! Citrix's XenServer switch configuration best practices document. While everyone in the world has blog posts and documentation regarding how to set up and configure bridged networks in Xen, they hardly ever go into the physical switch configuration required. This is the document that you will need to pass along to your friendly Network Administrator, as they will more than likely not be familar with networking for Xen as its much different from networking for Vmware ESX.
Xenserver: How To Create A Custom Kickstart Template via the CLI
If you are reading this post, then you should know that I have been spending a lot of time as of late trying to learn XenServer, and I am doing my best to get Xenserver to do my evil bidding. When I first took a look at XenServer I was dissapointed to find that you … Continue reading Xenserver: How To Create A Custom Kickstart Template via the CLI