Linux system administration encompasses managing the software and hardware of Linux systems, which can be complex, especially for those new to Linux or managing multiple systems. Fortunately, Webmin, ...

Linux is the most flexible and customizable operating system on the planet. That customizability starts deep within the heart of the Linux kernel and the file system. A computer file system is a ...

Linux-Windows dual boot systems don't have an easy way to access Linux files while booted into Windows. Some tools exist, but they don't offer perfect solutions. I've found using a shared partition ...

In the Linux environment, the file system acts as a backbone, orchestrating the systematic storage and retrieval of data. It is a hierarchical structure that outlines how data is organized, stored, ...

One of the last things the Linux kernel does during system boot is mount the root filesystem. The Linux kernel dictates no filesystem structure, but user space applications expect to find files with ...

There are a number of commands on Linux that you can use to manage user accounts and monitor user activity. This post provides details on the commands that you need to know if you are managing a Linux ...

What if the very foundation of your data storage could make or break your system’s performance and reliability? Choosing the right file system isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a pivotal choice ...

The changes in the latest Linux kernel, Linux 6.16, may be small, but they include some significant ones. Linus Torvalds himself summed up this release as looking fine, small, and calm, but not ...

Swap space can play an important role in system performance. Learn how to determine how much swap space your system has available and how much it's being used. Most of us don’t often think about swap ...

In the latest chapter of the Linux-versus-Microsoft total cost of ownership debate, Open Source Development Labs (OSDL) and Levanta this week released a new report to bolster the pro-Linux argument. A ...