Ashley B.

Content Writer ( 280 Articles )

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.

top linux mail servers

Top 15 Linux Mail Servers

It is fair to say that sending and receiving emails were our first connections to others through the internet. Emails are sent and received by mail servers based on a combination of many interconnected servers. In this article, top 15 Linux mail servers will be introduced to help you know and use them. This content […]

Create Large Files bigger than 1 GB in Linux

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 […]

How to Install Ruby on Ubuntu

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

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 […]

almalinux vs centos

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 […]

Create Swap Space in Linux

How to Create Swap Space in Linux for Beginners

Create Swap Space in Linux by using commands to allocate disk space for virtual memory. This extra memory helps improve system performance. Swap can be created with a file or a dedicated partition.

How to Install and Configure Redis on Ubuntu

Install and Configure Redis on Ubuntu with Simple Steps

Install and Configure Redis on Ubuntu means setting up Redis, an open source in memory data store, on your Ubuntu server. First install Redis using the apt command then enable and start the Redis service. Check the status to confirm Redis is running. Use the redis-cli tool to test your installation.

Install and Configure NFS on Ubuntu

Install and Configure NFS on Ubuntu [Network File System]

If you need to share common data among different client systems, you will find NFS helpful for sharing directories and files with other clients. In this article, you will learn how to Install and Configure NFS on Ubuntu. Network File Share (NFS) is a protocol used to share files and directories over a network of […]

ubuntu desktop vs ubuntu server

Ubuntu Desktop vs Ubuntu Server

As a modern, free, and popular Linux OS, Ubuntu is available in two flavors; Ubuntu Stable and Ubuntu Long-Term Support (LTS). While browsing the Ubuntu website, you might wonder what’s the main difference between Ubuntu Desktop and Ubuntu Server and which one you must choose. Join us with this article to review Ubuntu Desktop vs […]

Install WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu Server

How to Install WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu Server

Installing and setting up WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu server is an efficient method for enhancing online security, protecting privacy, and maintaining anonymity on the internet. The installation steps for WireGuard VPN on Ubuntu can be summarized as follows: Update Ubuntu Server Repository Install WireGuard Ubuntu Generate Key Pairs Configure WireGuard on the Server Enable IP […]

How to Add Delete and List Users in CentOS 7

How to Add, Delete and List Users in CentOS 7

As a Linux user, you might wish to know how to add and delete users in CentOS 7. After launching a new Linux server, when you start using your favorite distribution, adding and removing users is what you would find necessary to know about. All Linux distributions, including CentOS, are multi-user operating systems. Distinct command-line […]

Install and Use Screen in Linux

How to Install and Use Screen in Linux

Linux VPS is mostly managed through the terminal environment. All Linux VPS administrators are looking for solutions for better productivity and efficiency. Installing and using Screen in Linux has recently become common among Linux VPS developers and Sysadmin.

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