The Login Access Control Table is a file included in the Linux kernel that gives administrators the ability to allow or deny logins based on the user, group, or host associated with the login attempt. The Login Access Control Table is located at /etc/security/access.conf. Understanding access.conf By default access.conf is …
25 Important Linux Commands: # 1-5
This post is an ongoing series of Linux commands that are helpful for developers, DevOps, and sysadmins alike. This series is not intended to be a deep-dive into each command, we will be taking a quick look at each command, it’s usage, an example, and some common flags you might …
Managing an RPi Cluster with Ansible
I plan to run a bunch of services on my home network. Right now, my plan is to host most of the services on a small RaspberryPi cluster in a C4 Labs Cloudlet Case. All of these Pi’s run Raspbian and each one will run a few services that I …
Retain your dignity while using Vim
Have you ever been stuck in a terminal text editor or a merge commit message while your boss looks over your shoulder wondering why he hired you? No? Me either. If you get stuck in a terminal text editor, there’s a good chance it’s Vim or it’s father Vi. Once …