Introduction In this guide, we’ll set up an LDAP (Lightweight Directory Access Protocol) server, which will be used for centralized authentication and directory services. LDAP is commonly used in network environments to provide a single source of truth for user authentication and authorization. Step 1: Install LDAP Server and Utilities Begin by installing the LDAP […]
Introduction In this guide, we’ll walk through the essential steps to configure the UFW firewall on your server. Proper firewall configuration is crucial for securing your server against unauthorized access and ensuring that only necessary services are accessible. Step 1: Install UFW The Uncomplicated Firewall (UFW) is a simple and user-friendly tool for managing firewall
Introduction Secure Shell (SSH) is a protocol used to securely access and manage remote servers. Implementing proper security measures for SSH is essential to protect your server from unauthorized access and potential security threats. This guide will cover steps to secure your SSH server, including adding a new user, disabling root login, changing the SSH
Introduction to HTTP/2 HTTP/2 is the second major version of the HTTP network protocol used by the World Wide Web. It was developed by the Internet Engineering Task Force (IETF) HTTP Working Group as the successor to HTTP/1.1. Benefits of HTTP/2: Overall, HTTP/2 offers significant improvements in performance, efficiency, and user experience compared to its
Step 1: Install Required Packages Step 2: Install Redmine Download and extract Redmine: Step 3: Install LDAP and Other Dependencies Step 4: Configure Apache Virtual Host Create a new Apache virtual host configuration file for Redmine: Step 5: Enable Virtual Host and Passenger Module Step 6: Configure Redmine Database Edit the config/database.yml file: Step 7:
Step 1: Install OpenLDAP Install OpenLDAP and LDAP utilities: Step 2: Configure LDAP Export LDAP database configuration: Create a directory to store LDAP configuration files: Create a base DN file (basedn.ldif) with organizational units: Step 3: Add User to LDAP Create an LDIF file (username.ldif) to add a user: Add the base DN and user
Introduction to Nextcloud Nextcloud is a self-hosted, open-source file sync, and share solution. It provides features similar to those offered by commercial cloud storage services like Dropbox, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive, but with the added benefit of being under your control. Here’s why Nextcloud is a compelling option: Setting Up Nextcloud with Apache2 and
Plausible Analytics is a lightweight, open-source web analytics tool. It is designed to be simple to use, privacy-friendly, and provides essential website statistics without the use of cookies or tracking personal data. This guide will walk you through the steps to self-host Plausible Analytics using Docker and configure it with either NGINX or Apache2 as
This guide will walk you through the installation and setup of Nominatim on a Debian-based system. Step 1: Install Required Packages Update your package list and install the necessary packages: Step 2: Install and Configure Sudo Install sudo and add the necessary paths: Create the nominatim user: Set environment variables for the nominatim user: Set
This guide will help you set up a .pgpass file to connect to a PostgreSQL database without being prompted for a password. Step 1: Create the .pgpass File Create a .pgpass file in your home directory or another preferred location with the following content: Step 2: Set File Permissions Ensure that the .pgpass file has
