In Linux, you can create a symbolic link using the “ln” command with the “-s” option to specify it as a symbolic link. The syntax is as follows: Example: This will create a symbolic link named “link” in the “/path/to/” directory that points to the “/path/to/original/file”.
When it comes to operating systems, Windows and Linux are two of the most popular choices. Both have their own set of features and capabilities, but there are certain things that Linux can do that Windows simply cannot. In this blog post, we will take a closer look at some of the unique capabilities of … Read more
The Windows operating system and Linux are both widely used in the world of computing. While they have many similarities, there are also a number of things that can be done with Windows that cannot be done in Linux, or are not as easily accomplished. In this blog post, we will explore some of these … Read more
Learning Linux can be challenging for some people, especially if they are not familiar with command-line interfaces (CLIs) and basic computer concepts such as file systems and command-line navigation. However, it can also be relatively easy to learn for others, particularly those who are already comfortable with these concepts. One of the best things about … Read more
SSH (Secure Shell) is a network protocol that allows you to securely connect to a remote computer over an unsecured network. It is commonly used to remotely access and manage servers and other network devices. To use SSH on a Linux system, you will need to have the SSH client installed on your machine. This … Read more
Device drivers take on a special role in the Linux Kernel. Drivers are the pieces of software that allow hardware to communicate with the operating system. Unlike other popular operating systems, Linux treats devices in a special way. Linux presents the device as files. This might sound weird to those who are new to Linux. … Read more
Linux Kernel development is a very wanted skill in the software market. Becoming a Linux Kernel developer is hard and requires a lot of time and dedication. One thing that makes this skill hard to learn is the huge body of knowledge that one needs to be familiar with and it is not always clear … Read more
SSL certification is very important for the security of a website. It has become the de facto standard on the web. Therefore it is crucial that you get an SSL certificate and have your website communicate over HTTPS. For that we will use SSL certification provided by Let’s Encrypt. Let’s Encrypt is a none profit … Read more
Most server administrators use the Secure Shell Protocol (SSH) to connect to servers. While SSH is very robust and secure for data transfer, it does not protect your server against brute-force attacks by default. An attacker can attempt to access your server for an unlimited number of times. These attacks could lead to server slow … Read more
Understanding users and groups is essential for becoming an effective Linux user. How to assign a user to a group Assigning a user to an existing group. first you can see which groups the user is part of For example the root user is part of the root group To add a user to an … Read more