Tag: network
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Ditch the Desktop, Go Headless
6 Reasons to Ditch the Desktop and Run a Headless Server Have you been trying to figure out what to do with that old laptop lying around? Maybe you’ve got an old mini PC or the like that you’ve been wanting to repurpose. Instead of installing a desktop OS on it, here’s why you should…
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Create and Connect to an NFS Share
If you need faster copy and write speeds than you’re finding with Samba, NFS is a great option. Just remember that NFS isn’t quite as flexible as Samba. NFS stands for Network File System and is yet another way to share directories over a network. NFS has been around since the mid-80s and although it’s…
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Making a Linux-managed Network Switch
Sometimes the custom 5-port gigabit switch_is_the solution. Network switches are simple devices, packets go in, packets go out. Luckily people have figured out how to make it complicated instead and invented managed switches. Usually this is done by adding a web-interface for configuring the settings and see things like port status. If you have more…
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Resilience with High Availability Clustering
In the age of digital transformation, the uptime and continuous availability of systems are paramount for businesses across all sectors. High Availability (HA) clustering has emerged as a critical strategy for ensuring that services remain accessible, even in the face of hardware or software failures. Linux, with its robustness and flexibility, serves as an ideal…
