In this article, we’ll explain the difference between the shutdown, poweroff, halt and reboot commands in Linux. We’ll clarify what each command actually does when executed, along with the available options. If you’re diving into Linux server administration, these are some of the important Linux commands you need to fully understand for effective and reliable server administration. Tip: Most shutdown-related commands require sudo if you’re not logged in as root. Shutdown Command The shutdown command schedules a time for the system to be powered down, which can be used to halt, power off, or reboot the machine. You may specify…
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) this week added support for the emerging Model Context Protocol (MCP) to Amazon Q Developer, a suite of artificial intelligence (AI) agents for application developers that can now be more easily integrated with other AI tools and data sources.Adnan Ijaz, director of product management for developer agents and experiences at AWS, said support for MCP in the command line interface (CLI) that AWS makes available to developers to access any MCP server. That capability will also soon be extended to the integrated development environment (IDE) that AWS provides for Amazon Q Developer.Originally developed by Anthropic, MCP…
Ubuntu is known for its user-friendly interface and robust performance, but over time, even the best operating systems can slow down due to accumulated temporary files, logs, cached data, and remnants of uninstalled applications, which take up valuable storage space and potentially affect performance. In this article, we’ll explore 15 simple yet effective tips to help you get Ubuntu running at top speed. From small tweaks to system-wide optimizations, we’ve got you covered. 1. Choose the Right Ubuntu Flavor Ubuntu comes in different flavors tailored to various needs. If you’re using Ubuntu Desktop, consider switching to a lighter version like…
ArmorCode at the 2025 RSA Conference this week made generally available Anya, an artificial intelligence (AI) agent added to its application security posture management (ASPM) platform that has specifically been trained to augment DevSecOps teams.Karthik Swarnam, chief security and trust officer of ArmorCode, said Anya is based on a large language model (LLM) that has been trained to identify existing and emerging risks data collected via more than 285 integrations with security tools, multiple sources of code and IT infrastructure platforms.Anya then uses that data to deduplicate and correlate actionable insights surfaced in natural language to enable DevSecOp teams to…
If you’re preparing for a networking, Linux system administration, DevOps, or cybersecurity interview, understanding network ports is a must. Port numbers come up in almost every technical interview because they’re essential for network communication. Yet, many candidates overlook this basic area. This article covers the top 25 ports you should know by heart, including what each one does, the protocol behind it, and why it matters. Whether you’re a beginner or just need a refresher, this guide is crafted to be simple, practical, and interview-ready. What Are Network Ports? Before we get into the list, let’s get a quick grip…
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In an era where artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the software development landscape, a new community has emerged to lead this evolution: AI Native Dev. The community is centered around the website, https://AINativeDev.io/, The site serves as a platform for a raft of different types of content and information.This platform is not just a repository of tools and insights though; it’s a vibrant hub for developers dedicated to reimagining software creation through an AI-first lens.I recently had a chance to sit down with my friend Patrick Debois, of DevOps fame who is a prominent member of this budding community. You…
About Us: Strive is a benefit technology partner for brokers, making it easier for employees to access, understand, and engage with their benefits. We’re on a mission to bridge the gap between brokers, employers, and employees with tools that enhance benefit awareness, drive participation, and increase overall satisfaction.We’re looking for a seasoned Sr. Full Stack Developer who will also serve as a Technical Lead, helping guide and support two full stack engineers while playing a key role in shaping our product roadmap.About the Role: As a Sr. Full Stack Developer / Tech Lead at Strive, you’ll be at the intersection…
LaunchDarkly is looking to bring observability to feature flag management by acquiring Highlight, a provider of an open-source application monitoring tool.Highlight led the development of a namesake observability that enables the detection, tracking, alerting and analysis of logs and traces in real time, in addition to providing a high-fidelity session replay capability.LaunchDarkly, meanwhile, has developed a Guarded Releases capability that enables DevOps teams to monitor key metrics while progressively rolling out new features. That capability makes it simpler to catch regressions and automatically roll back releases before updates are deployed.Company CEO Dan Rogers said that when that capability is integrated…
By now, you must be feeling a bit more confident writing and understanding basic shell scripts. If you’ve followed the previous parts of this tutorial series, you’re already familiar with variables, loops, conditions, and simple operations in shell scripting. This is the fifth part of this shell scripting tutorial series. In this post, we’ll explore slightly advanced mathematical operations and how to handle them using shell scripts. Let’s Start with the Fibonacci Series The Fibonacci series is a sequence of numbers where each number is the sum of the two preceding ones. It starts with 0 and 1, so the…