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Most of these posts are simply my internal notes turned into something I can share with others. I definitely don’t claim to be an expert on every topic I write about, but I hope they can serve as a useful starting point, reference, or outline for someone working on a similar problem. If you spot anything that could be improved, corrected, or explained better, I’d really appreciate your feedback. Always happy to learn and improve!

Windows Trial License

If you’re working with Windows Server, understanding licensing is crucial. By default, Windows Server installations come with a 180-day trial period. Once this period expires and if no licensing action is taken your servers will begin shutting down. Fortunately, Microsoft provides the Software …

Modern Zabbix HTML Template for Mail Alert

Zabbix provides powerful alerting features, and customizing email templates can significantly improve readability and response efficiency. Below is a fully styled HTML email template tailored for modern alerts with branding and visual enhancements.

Python HTTP Server For Simple File Transfers

Sometimes, you’re just not in the mood to type out long scp or rsync commands just to pull a file from a remote server. For those quick-and-dirty transfers especially over a local network Python offers a surprisingly handy tool.

Expanding Disks in Linux

Expanding disk space in a Linux system is a common task, especially in virtual environments. Whether you’re using a generic distribution or specialized distribution, the process involves expanding the partition, resizing the physical volume, logical volume (if using LVM), and finally the …

High Availability With Keepalived and Haproxy

In a production environment, ensuring your infrastructure is always available is critical. Combining HAProxy (for load balancing) and Keepalived (for automatic failover) provides a robust solution for high availability.

Cockpit Dashboard

Cockpit is a lightweight, web-based graphical interface for managing Linux servers. It’s designed to simplify routine administrative tasks through an intuitive dashboard, making it ideal for system administrators who prefer visual tools.

Using Timeshift to Snapshot a Linux System

Timeshift is a powerful backup and system restore utility for Linux, designed primarily for creating and managing system snapshots.

Bash Aliasing

If you find yourself repeatedly typing long commands in your terminal, Bash aliases are a quick and powerful way to streamline your workflow. They allow you to create custom shortcuts for frequently used commands, making your day-to-day operations faster and more efficient.