Author: drweb

If you’re a Linux user, managing remote servers or networked devices via SSH (Secure Shell) is likely part of your daily routine. However, if you’re tired of using the old command-line tools, Termius might be the solution you’ve been looking for. It’s a modern SSH client that makes managing your SSH, FTP, Mosh, and Telnet connections simpler, more secure, and visually appealing. Terminus Modern SSH Client This detailed guide will walk you through the process of installing and using Termius on a Linux system, as well as configuring your first connection. What is Termius? Termius is an all-in-one SSH client…

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From automation of financial transactions to telemedicine, contemporary software architecture is critical to solving various challenges in finance, healthcare, automotive, education and many other sectors. As a technologist, I have seen how well-designed software can determine the success or failure of a project. What makes one technology more effective than the other? It often depends on the answer to this: Are we creating a product that will be useful, or are we creating a product just because we can? This is where a lot of digital initiatives go wrong: Before writing code, we need to define the problem to be solved. One…

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Ever wanted to play classic DOS games or run old compilers like Turbo C++ or MASM for assembly programming? If you’ve been curious about how to make these vintage applications work on modern systems, then DOSBox-X is your new best tool. What is DOSBox-X? DOSBox-X is an enhanced fork of the original DOSBox emulator, which replicates a complete MS-DOS environment and adds modern features such as better hardware support, customizable UI, long filename support, and improved compatibility with a wide variety of software. It is actively maintained and continues to be ported to Linux, Windows, macOS, and other platforms thanks…

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Traditionally, many DevOps teams have operated much like internal IT support — fielding tickets, provisioning environments, troubleshooting pipelines and resolving outages. Though these functions are essential, relying solely on this reactive, request-driven approach limits DevOps to a support role, rather than positioning it as a strategic contributor to business outcomes. As enterprises push for more rapid software delivery, scalable systems and integrated security practices, DevOps must undergo a shift in approach. This is where product thinking enters the picture. Rather than viewing their work as a collection of isolated tasks, DevOps teams can begin to operate like product teams — designing and…

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Sumo Logic has created a prototype of a generative artificial intelligence (AI) tool that creates text-based summaries from large volumes of log and telemetry data collected by its log analytics platform.Additionally, Sumo Logic is now also making it possible to deploy detection rules as code, which makes it simpler to incorporate into a DevSecOps workflow.Sumo Logic is adding an ability to create baselines for user and entity behavior to reduce the number of false positives that are created when relying solely on static thresholds.Finally, the company is adding support for multiple intelligence feeds by adding support for Structured Threat Information…

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My early years as a technical support engineer at Divox International provided me with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with the difficulties encountered in manual infrastructure management. One incident stands out — we spent over 48 hours recreating a production environment for a client. Although having detailed documentation was helpful, the 48-hour crunch involved the added pressure of working with manual processes, which introduced inconsistencies that eventually led to significant failures. This experience provided me with a realization that automation and consistency are paramount for infrastructure management. My years of experience encompass a journey from a TechOps engineer at Mesame…

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When setting up an Ubuntu server for production, securing the system is crucial to ensure its stability, safety, and accessibility. Although Ubuntu comes with many built-in security features, it’s important to take extra steps to protect your system from unauthorized access and attacks. In this guide, we’ll cover three essential tools to enhance your Ubuntu server security: UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall), Fail2ban, and AppArmor. These tools will help secure your server by controlling network access, preventing brute-force login attempts, and protecting applications. 1. Securing Network Access with UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) Ubuntu comes with a user-friendly firewall configuration tool called UFW (Uncomplicated…

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On a Linux system, having regular backups is critical to protect your data, keep it safe, and make recovery easier if something goes wrong. Whether you’re handling personal files, running a development setup, or managing servers, you need a solid backup plan. One of the easiest and most flexible ways to handle backups is by writing a custom script, which lets you decide exactly what gets backed up, when, and where it’s stored. It also saves time and reduces the risk of losing data. In this guide, you’ll learn how to create a simple shell script that automatically backs up…

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DevOps.com is now providing a weekly DevOps jobs report through which opportunities for DevOps professionals will be highlighted as part of an effort to better serve our audience.Our goal in these challenging economic times is to make it just that much easier for DevOps professionals to advance their careers.Of course, the pool of available DevOps talent is still relatively constrained, so when one DevOps professional takes on a new role, it tends to create opportunities for others.The five job postings shared this week are selected based on the company looking to hire, the vertical industry segment and naturally, the pay…

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