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How to Use ‘iotop’ to Measure the Speed of Data Reads/Writes on Storage Devices in Linux
In the world of Linux administration, monitoring system performance is crucial. One of the key aspects of system performance is Input/Output (I/O) operations, especially when it comes to storage devices….
How to Use HammerDB to Test Database Performance on a Linux Machine
Database performance is a critical aspect of ensuring that applications run smoothly and efficiently. One of the tools that has gained popularity among database administrators and developers for benchmarking database…
How to Setup Bmon to Check Network Performance on a Linux Machine
In server management, understanding and monitoring your server’s network performance is crucial. Network resilience is the ability of a network to maintain acceptable service levels during and after disruptive events….
How to Setup Geekbench for CPU Benchmarking on a Linux Machine
Benchmarking is an essential process for understanding the performance capabilities of any system. It provides quantifiable metrics that can be used to compare the performance of different systems or the…
How to Setup Squid Proxy Server for IoT Devices
The Internet of Things (IoT) is a rapidly growing field that involves connecting various devices to the internet for data collection, monitoring, and control. These devices can range from home…
How to Setup Link Cutter to Check the Resilience of the Server’s Network on a Linux Machine
Ensuring the resilience of your server’s network is paramount. Network resilience refers to the ability of a network to maintain its service levels in the face of faults and challenges….
How to Configure Squid Proxy Server for Geo-Blocking
Geo-blocking is a common practice to restrict access to content based on the user’s geographical location. This is done for a variety of reasons, such as complying with international laws,…
How to Use TPC-C to Test Database Performance on a Linux Machine
In database performance testing, TPC-C stands out as a gold standard. It’s a benchmark specifically designed to evaluate the performance of Online Transaction Processing (OLTP) systems. For webmasters and administrators,…
How to Reset the Directory Manager Password on RHEL 7 / CentOS 7
In the digital world, it’s a common practice to remember passwords. However, due to the sheer number of passwords we need to remember, it’s not uncommon to forget one or…
How to Find Big Files Size on Linux RHEL/CentOS
For Linux administrators, there are times when we need to identify the files that are consuming the most space on our Linux server, leading to low free space. This is…
How to Reset Forgotten Root Password on Linux RHEL 7 / CentOS 7
This short howto will explain the steps to reset a lost root password or to reset a forgotten root password on Linux RHEL 7 or CentOS 7. Basically, we will…
How to Update CentOS or Upgrade CentOS to the Latest Version
Recently, the latest version of CentOS 7.3 was released. All users of CentOS 7.0, 7.1 and 7.2 can upgrade their system to the most recent. This quick guide will explain…