
Ashley B.
Content Writer (Hi! I’m Ashley, a Linux Administrator with a passion for making Linux simpler and more accessible for beginners. Since 2021, I’ve been writing friendly, practical guides at OperaVPS to help users install software, use the command line, and get comfortable with their VPS. Linux doesn’t have to be intimidating. and I’m here to show that anyone can learn it with the right support and a little curiosity.

How to Edit Sudoers File in Linux
Linux operating systems set up the first user as an admin by default and grant it access to sudo and reasonable defaults. While the Sudoers file provides instructions to the system on handling the sudo command, the sudo command enables non-root users to execute other Linux commands that typically require superuser access. But sometimes they […]

How to Install LOMP on Ubuntu [OpenLiteSpeed, MariaDB, PHP]
Web developers need to run a popular web server and database software, programming languages, such as OpenLiteSpeed, MariaDB, and efficient PHP programming language and so on to improve Linux server performance in hosting high-traffic sites and dynamic web applications.

How to Disable User Login Accessibility in Linux
Linux system administrators have various tasks, one of their important tasks is to improve Linux system security, manage users, and access user login in Linux. Since system administrators are responsible for fixing the problems of the Linux operating system and protecting the Linux system from intrusion and unauthorized access, disabling user login Accessibility in Linux […]

Install PHP Composer in Linux Easily [Ubuntu,Debian,CentOS]
Install PHP Composer in Linux by updating system packages, installing PHP CLI and unzip, downloading and verifying the Composer installer script, and running the installer. Verify installation with the composer command. 🤖AI Overview: Install PHP Composer in Linux by ensuring PHP and required packages are installed. Update your Linux package repository, download and verify the […]

How to Reinstall Ubuntu Linux
To reinstall Ubuntu Linux, visit the official Ubuntu downloads page, download the desired version for reinstall, create a Bootable USB in Ubuntu, and reinstall Ubuntu from the USB drive at the system restart and via BIOS settings. Reinstalling Ubuntu is helpful in resolving potential problems and optimizing system performance after installing Ubuntu. When you face […]

How to Check Failed SSH Login Attempts in Linux
Setting up the server with SSH protocol is one of the security measures of server and network administrators to encrypt the communication between the server and the client in an insecure network. Controlling and monitoring failed SSH login attempts in Linux is one of the most important tasks of Linux VPS administrators, The importance of […]

How to Install and Configure MySQL on CentOS 7
MySQL is one of the most popular and practical database management systems that serves as an open-source relational client-server model for websites and server applications. It also uses SQL (Structured Query Language), which is the most common standard language for accessing databases, to manage its data. MySQL is one of the important components of the […]

Log File in Linux Guide: View and Setup Linux Logs
Log File in Linux stores system events and messages primarily in /var/log. These logs help monitor system health and troubleshoot by providing detailed event records. 🤖AI Overview: Log File in Linux consists of system and application event records stored mainly in /var/log. These files are crucial for administrators to monitor, troubleshoot, and secure Linux systems […]

How to Create Large Files bigger than 1 GB in Linux
Creating a file to store and organize data is one of the tasks of Linux users. We usually create an empty file and then import or transfer content to that file, We all do this to organize data. But sometimes the developers need a file of a specific size in special situations such as troubleshooting […]

AlmaLinux vs CentOS
It is more than one year since CentOS touched its life end. Since then, whispers of choosing a suitable replacement have been heard. While Alma Linux is the most nominated, AlmaLinux vs CentOS is what we are going to discuss in this article. As an administrator or an organization, you may have a lot of […]

How to Install Ruby on Ubuntu
Ruby is one of the most popular open-source, object-oriented, dynamic, and general-purpose programming languages, which is very similar to a spoken language due to its simple syntax. The advantages of the Ruby programming language have made it popular among developers in various fields such as web/application development, data analysis, and memory management. The most important […]

How to Install Caddy on Linux
Do you still receive the message that your website is ‘’Not Secure’’ while submitting login information on Chrome or Firefox? Install Caddy on Linux eliminates this issue. Caddy is a simple and secure web server that helps you with better website hosting. Since Caddy manages SSL/TLS certificates using Let’s Encrypt automatically to enable HTTPS, you […]