Unix News and Articles

Understanding Epoch Time in Linux

25.03.2024

These handy commands can help you deal with dates and times.

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Microsoft Announces Sudo for Windows

16.02.2024

The command-line tool works similarly to its Unix namesake.

command line , Microsoft , Unix , Windows
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A watchdog for every modern *ix server

Old but Still Gold free

Monit is a lightweight, performant, and seasoned solution that you can drop into old running servers or bake into new servers for full monitoring and proactive healing.
Monitoring , Server , Unix
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Monitoring network traffic with ntopng

Eyes on the Network free

The open source ntopng tool provides deep insights into network traffic and supports troubleshooting when network problems occur.
Administration , CPU , memory , network , Unix
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Samba pitfalls in daily operation

Skillful Guide free

Once you install Samba, you can still encounter errors, problems, and inconsistencies that plague your file server. We address some of these issues.
Samba , Server Management , Unix , Windows
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Service discovery, monitoring, load balancing, and more with Consul

Cloud Nanny free

Modern-day DevOps techniques bring automation to everyday tasks, such as service discovery, monitoring, and load balancing.
cloud , DNS , tools , Unix
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Figure 1: The Cygwin wizard start page.

Win-Win with Cygwin

Windows administrators: Expand your horizons and your opportunities with Unix commands via Cygwin. Use Cygwin’s extensive list of Unix utilities for scripts, maintenance, compatibility, and automation.

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