Linux System Administration: A Practical Guide to Installation, Configuration, and Command-Line Mastery

1. Introduction to Linux An operating system (OS) manages computer hardware and software resources. It handles memory allocation, device input/output, network operations, and file systems, providing an interface for user interaction. Major OS Categories by Domain: Desktop OS: Windows (largest user base), macOS (polished UX, fewer apps, higher ...

Posted on Wed, 16 Sep 2026 16:39:22 +0000 by theoph

Expanding Virtual Machine Memory and Disk Space in CentOS 7 on VMware

Expanding Virtual Machine Resources in CentOS 7 This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough for expanding memory and disk space in a CentOS 7 virtual machine running on VMware Workstation. The process involves both VMware configuration changes and Linux system administration tasks to properly utilize the additional resources. Virtual Machin ...

Posted on Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:21:39 +0000 by johnsmith153

Installing Arch Linux on VMware Workstation

Preparaiton and Installation Obtain the Arch Linux ISO image from the official download page and create a new virtual machine in VMware Workstation. Verify Network Connectivity Check the network connection from the live environment. ping -c 5 archlinux.org Disk Partitioning and Formatting First, list the available block devices to identify the ...

Posted on Sun, 06 Sep 2026 16:19:20 +0000 by CreativityLost

Configuring NAT Internet Access and Static IP for CentOS on VMware

When running CentOS 7 virtual machines on VMware, dynamically assigned IP addresses change frequently, disrupting consistent network access. Configuring a static IP maintains stable connectivity between the VM and local network, follow the steps below to complete setup: Launch VMware with system administrator privileges Open the Virtual Networ ...

Posted on Fri, 03 Jul 2026 17:45:31 +0000 by BETA

Installing openGauss Database on openEuler 22.03 in VMware

Installing openEuler 22.03 Creating the Virtual Machine Configure the following settings when creating your VM: Select Custom installation Choose your ISO file as the boot media Set guest operating system to Linux, version Other Linux 5.x kernel 64-bit Assign a name to your virtual machine Processor configuration: 1 processor with 4 cores Allo ...

Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2026 18:30:02 +0000 by Shaun13

Configuring VMware Bridge Mode for Linux Systems

When working with Linux systems in VMware virtual machines, both bridge and NAT modes can be switched temporarily with immediate effect, so there's no need to worry about wich one is better. This guide focuses on how to properly configure bridge mode. After installing Linux in your virtual machine, open the VMware menu and click on Edit > ...

Posted on Sun, 21 Jun 2026 16:42:53 +0000 by brandon

Configuring a Static Network and SSH Access for CentOS 7 on VMware Workstation

Environment Setup and OS Verification Deploy CentOS 7 within VMware Workstation 16.x. Following the installation, confirm the operating system version by querying the release identity file: cat /etc/os-release The output should reflect the CentOS 7 kernel version. Remote Access and Virtual Network Configuration Utilize an SSH client (such as ...

Posted on Wed, 27 May 2026 19:55:37 +0000 by joshblue

Configuring a Static Network Address in VMware CentOS Environments

Adjust VMware Virtual Network Settings Launch the Virtual Network Editor from the VMware interface. Administrative privileges may be required to modify these settings. Select the active virtual adapter (typically VMnet8 for NAT mode) and configure the following: Ensure Use local DHCP service remains unchecked to allow manual assignment. Record ...

Posted on Mon, 25 May 2026 23:29:02 +0000 by HostingTrade

Kali Linux Network Scanning Techniques

Getting Started This section introduces the fundamentals of setting up and configuring a virtual security environment, which can be used for most scenarios and exercises in this book. Topics covered include installing virtualization software, setting up various systems in the virtual environment, and configuring some tools used in the exercises ...

Posted on Sun, 10 May 2026 00:09:37 +0000 by kr3m3r

Retrieving Virtual Machine Device Information from ESXi Hosts Using Python

from pyVim.connect import SmartConnect from pyVmomi import vim import ssl import json def collect_vm_hardware(vm_obj): hardware_list = [] try: if vm_obj.config and hasattr(vm_obj.config.hardware, 'device'): for hw in vm_obj.config.hardware.device: if hasattr(hw.deviceInfo, 'label'): ...

Posted on Thu, 07 May 2026 10:21:46 +0000 by orange08