Setting Up NFS File Sharing on CentOS 7
Creating Symbolic Links To create a symbolic link directory /shared pointing to the source directory /data/shared, ensure there's no existing directory named "shared" in the root directory, then execute:
ln -s /data/shared /shared
Verify the link with:
ll shared
# Output: shared -> /data/shared
Note: Configure firewall settings ...
Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:50:02 +0000 by buraks78
Deploying MySQL Server on CentOS 7 Linux
Inspect the system for pre-existing MySQL or MariaDB installations to avoid package conflicts.
rpm -qa | grep -i mariadb
# Remove identified packages if present
sudo rpm -e --nodeps <package_name>
Configure the official MySQL Yum repository by downloading the release package. Using curl is an alternative to wget for fetching resources.
c ...
Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:34:14 +0000 by NDK1971
Automated OS Deployment via PXE and Kickstart on CentOS
PXE (Preboot Exceution Environment) combined with Kickstart enables fully automated, network-based operating system deployments. This guide details how to configure a CentOS 6.5 server to provision CentOS 7.3 systems without manual interaction—using HTTP for installation media delivery, DHCP for IP assignment, TFTP for boot file distribution, a ...
Posted on Sat, 15 Aug 2026 16:03:23 +0000 by ILMV
Exposing a Local Redis Instance to the Internet via TCP Tunneling
Redis is an in-memory key-value store prized for microsecond-level latency. Running it in side a private network is straightforward, but making it reachable from anywhere requires an extra hop. Below you’ll learn how to compile Redis on CentOS 8, seecure it for remote clients, and then punch a stable TCP tunnel through any NAT or firewall using ...
Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:29:01 +0000 by tonchily
GitLab CE Deployment and Community Localization on CentOS
GitLab provides an open-source, self-hosted Git repository management platform built on Ruby on Rails. Accessible through a web interface, it supports both public and private projects while offering source code review, issue tracking, access control, and code snippet management.
System Requirements
Allocate at least 4 GB of RAM for the GitLab i ...
Posted on Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:41:49 +0000 by rudibr
Configuring Samba File Operation Auditing with full_audit VFS Module on CentOS
This walkthrough applies to CentOS-based environments.
The full_audit Samba Virtual File System (VFS) module extends native Samba logging by capturing granular shared resource operasions with contextual metadata, enabling post-incident investigation for security and compliance.
Key capabilities of full_audit include:
Tracking all configured fi ...
Posted on Mon, 10 Aug 2026 16:57:45 +0000 by mistercash60000
Disabling and Managing Graphical Interfaces on CentOS Systems
Managing Graphical Interfaces in CentOS 6.x
In older distributions like CentOS 6, system states are managed via runlevels. Runlevel 3 represents a multi-user command-line environment with networking, while runlevel 5 includes the X Window System for graphical output.
Temporary Runlevel Switching
To drop from a graphical session to a terminal-on ...
Posted on Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:25:35 +0000 by drewbee
Using ifconfig for Network Interface Management in CentOS
ifconfig is a command-line utility for network interface management on CentOS systems. It provides functionality to query, configure, activate, and deactivate network interfaces.
Key Functions
Display Interface Details: Show configuration and status for all or a specific network interface.
Configure Network Parameters: Set IP address, netmask, ...
Posted on Thu, 06 Aug 2026 16:26:43 +0000 by joshmpratt
Building a High-Availability Load Balancer with HAProxy and Keepalived
Environment Overview
1.1 System Requirements
This guide covers the deployment of a high-availability load balancing solution using HAProxy and Keepalived on CentOS 6.8 64-bit. The solution ensures that client requests are distributed across backend servers while providing automatic failover capability when the primary load balancer becomes u ...
Posted on Wed, 29 Jul 2026 17:09:52 +0000 by rotarypot
Installing and Removing Nginx on CentOS 6.5 via YUM and Source Compilation
Installing Nginx with YUM
Ensure the system repositories are up to date:
yum update -y
Installl Nginx directly from the EPEL repository (if not already enabled):
yum install -y epel-release
yum install -y nginx
Enable and start the service:
chkconfig nginx on
service nginx start
Allow HTTP traffic through the firewall:
iptables -I INPUT -p t ...
Posted on Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:01:11 +0000 by gateway69