Install and Use MicroK8s on Ubuntu

Install and Use MicroK8s on Ubuntu

MicroK8s is one of the lightest Kubernetes deployments available, with a very small footprint. This makes it ideal for deployment on edge devices or lightweight machines such as a Raspberry Pi or virtual machine. It can be used in a production environment at a very small scale, but is probably mostly known for its use in development and testing. It is very simple to install and launch a quick Kubernetes cluster with MicroK8s, do your needed testing, and then remove the entire package.

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MX Linux vs Ubuntu

MX Linux vs Ubuntu

MX Linux has quickly risen in popularity in recent years and is one of the most trending Linux distributions currently. Since most Linux users are very familiar with Ubuntu Linux already, it is common to use it as a base for comparison to other distros like MX Linux. Knowing how these two distributions stack up and compare to each other can lead users to a reliable conclusion about which one would be the best for their preferences and workflow.

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bash: netstat: command not found – Debian/Ubuntu Linux

bash: netstat: command not found – Debian/Ubuntu Linux

The netstat Linux command is used by system administrators to see information about network connections. Netstat is a powerful utility that can print network connections, routing tables, interface statistics, masquerade connections, and multicast memberships. It has been superseded by the ss command in recent years so you may get the “bash: netstat: command not found” error, but is still a viable tool for network diagnostics and troubleshooting.

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Ubuntu 22.04 network configuration

Ubuntu 22.04 Network Setup

Network setup for Ubuntu can range from easy to hard, depending on what you’re trying to do. Canonical prides itself on making their Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish Linux operating system very simple to use, even if you do not have a lot of technical knowledge. Despite its simplicity, Ubuntu has a lot going on under the hood to make things work, including networking configuration that allows you to connect to local devices or servers across the world.

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Checking the status of NGINX on Ubuntu

How to check NGINX status on Ubuntu

After installing NGINX on Ubuntu Linux, either as a web server or reverse proxy server, you’ll need to learn the basics of administrating the service. In this tutorial, we’ll show how to check the status of NGINX on Ubuntu. This will give you information about the state of the NGINX service, to help you determine if it’s running, accepting connections successfully, etc. We’ll also explain the various states of NGINX, so you know what to do with the information that’s presented.

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Gnome Shell Extensions on Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish Linux

How to install Gnome Shell Extensions on Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish Linux Desktop

The functionalities of the GNOME desktop environment can be expanded with the installation of Ubuntu GNOME extensions. These are plugins written and submitted by normal users and developers that seek to improve the desktop environment and want to share their extension with other users. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install Gnome Shell Extensions on Ubuntu 22.04 Jammy Jellyfish Desktop.

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How to show/check for open ports on Ubuntu Linux

How to show/check for open ports on Ubuntu Linux

Checking for open ports on Ubuntu Linux is an essential part of security administration. Some Linux software works by listening for incoming connections. A simple example would be a web server, which handles user requests whenever someone navigates to a website. As a Linux administrator or user, it’s important to always know which ports of your system are open to the internet. Otherwise, you could be unaware of outside connections being made to your computer, which consumes bandwidth and resources, along with being a potential security hole.

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Ubuntu 22.04 on WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

Ubuntu 22.04 on WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux)

If you are a Windows user and do not want to take the full plunge into Linux, Windows Subsystem for Linux can be a fair compromise to at least give you some Linux capabilities on your Windows sytem. Ubuntu 22.04 is a great operating system to install on WSL, and definitely the most popular of the Linux distributions currently offered. Both Windows 10 and Windows 11 systems are capable of installing Ubuntu 22.04 through WSL.

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