How to Guides

Local Wiki How To Guides:

• How to setup NFS/Autofs
• Add SSH Without Password
• Enabling Client DHCP
• Hacking RedHat Boxes
• How to Set Linux Programs to Run at Each runlevel
• Maintaining Yum Repo
• Mount NTFS Drives on Linux
• VMplayer Hack
• Linux Network Config
• Manual SMTP Relay Test
• Free T-Mobile WiFi in US
• Create SSL Self-Signed Certs
• Windows 2003 Server
• How to replace software RAID Disk
• Creating MySQL Users/Databases
• How to dump/restore MySQL Databases
• Kaspersky10 PXE Build
• Change Init Levels
• ndas
• Cable Modem Info
• Create Bootable SDCARD/USB
• How to install and setup OpenVPN
• How to fix GRUB initramdisk
• How to use Airodump-ng
• How to fix VMPlayer Fedora 23
• How to build QEMU U-boot Emulator
• How to network boot MitySOM/ARM
• How to create SSL CA Cert Server
• How to create ramdisk file
• Networkmanger
• How to enable logging in screen session

Development How To Guides

• How to modify install PATH --> http://stackoverflow.com/questions/13480846/how-to-modify-the-install-path-without-running-the-configure-script-cmake-again
• How to configure Kernel --> http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_books/linux_kernel/kernel_configuration/
• AWK Examples --> http://cs.canisius.edu/ONLINESTUFF/PL_TUTORIALS/AWK/awk.examples
• How to catch user input bash --> http://tldp.org/LDP/Bash-Beginners-Guide/html/sect_08_02.html
• How to install Microsoft Visual Basic on Linux --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/debian-ubuntu-fedora-linux-installing-visual-studio-code/
• Array variables --> http://tldp.org/LDP/Bash-Beginners-Guide/html/sect_10_02.html
• Advanced Shell scripting --> http://www.tldp.org/LDP/abs/html/
• Bash Scripting --> https://bluepenguinlist.com/2016/11/04/bash-scripting-tutorial/?fromTwitterID=nixCraft

General Linux Online How To Guides:

• Linux Fdisk and Mount HOWTO --> http://www.pjrc.com/tech/mp3/docs/hd_setup_linux.html
• Linux Lib HOWTO --> http://www.faqs.org/docs/Linux-HOWTO/Program-Library-HOWTO.html#INTRODUCTION
• How to list open files in Unix/Linux --> http://www.akadia.com/services/lsof_intro.html
• Linux LVM Guide --> http://content.hccfl.edu/pollock/AUnix1/LVM.htm
• How to create self signed certs --> http://www.akadia.com/services/ssh_test_certificate.html
• Manual Whitelist SPAM from Spamassassin --> http://wiki.apache.org/spamassassin/ManualWhitelist
• How to setup dkimproxy on --> http://www.brandonchecketts.com/archives/getting-dkimproxy-installed-and-configured
• How to search and replace recursively using find and sed --> http://www.commandlinefu.com/commands/view/4698/recursive-search-and-replace-old-with-new-string-inside-files
• Hardening Linux Security --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-security.html
• Installing and setting up Nagios --> http://wiki.centos.org/HowTos/Nagios
• How to clear out Postfix mail queue --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-postfix-flush-mail-queue.html
• How to hack Wifi --> http://lifehacker.com/5305094/how-to-crack-a-wi+fi-networks-wep-password-with-backtrack
• How to flush postfix mailq --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/howto-postfix-flush-mail-queue.html
• How to lock users to home directory FTP --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/vsftp-chroot-users-limit-to-only-their-home-directory.html
• How to search and replace using Awk --> http://www.packetnexus.com/kb/greyarts/docs/979617680:10293.html
• How to use patch to patch a file --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/appy-patch-file-using-patch-command/
• How to create patch and use patch files --> http://jungels.net/articles/diff-patch-ten-minutes.html
• How to build a minimum Linux Distro with Busybox --> http://revcode.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/booting-a-minimal-busybox-based-linux-distro/
• How to Sort and Remove Duplicate Photos in Linux --> http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/774031-how-to-sort-and-remove-duplicate-photos-in-linux
• How to use Make correctly --> http://www.codeproject.com/Articles/31488/Makefiles-in-Linux-An-Overview
• How to setup Ntop-NG --> http://xmodulo.com/2013/10/set-web-based-network-traffic-monitoring-linux.html
• Best Guide for making initramfs --> http://jootamam.net/howto-initramfs-image.htm
• How to setup and configure Zoneminder --> http://terminal28.com/how-to-install-and-configure-zoneminder-linux-cctv-debian/
• How to create custom initrd --> http://www.thewireframecommunity.com/node/14
• TCPdump Recipes --> http://www.wains.be/pub/networking/tcpdump_advanced_filters.txt
• How to find duplicate photos in Linux --> http://www.linux.com/learn/tutorials/774031-how-to-sort-and-remove-duplicate-photos-in-linux
• Awk Guide --> http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2010/01/awk-introduction-tutorial-7-awk-print-examples/
• How to build a virtual cluster --> https://alteeve.ca/w/AN!Cluster_Tutorial_2
• How to ignore ports with tcpdump --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-monitor-all-network-traffic-except-ssh-port-22/
• Minecraft Server Setup --> https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-a-minecraft-server-on-linux
• How to setup GeoIP lookups Linux --> http://xmodulo.com/geographic-location-ip-address-command-line.html
• Linux from scratch --> http://en.tldp.org/LDP/Pocket-Linux-Guide/html/Pocket-Linux-Guide.html
• Using GIT --> http://stackoverflow.com/questions/4114095/revert-to-a-previous-git-commit
• How to install nTop-NG --> http://www.ntop.org/get-started/download/
• How to use GIT server --> https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-use-git-effectively
• Another guide to building mjpg-streamer --> http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=1888233
• PXE Boot Busybox --> http://eduardo-lago.blogspot.ca/2012/06/ram-only-pxe-boot-smallest-diskless.html
• How to build a tiny Linux disto --> http://www.linuxjournal.com/article/4395
• How to setup TEMP monitor to MRTG --> http://blog.webernetz.net/2014/02/15/measuring-temperatures-with-pcsensors-temperhum-sensor/
• Linux Commandline System Admin Tools --> http://www.tecmint.com/command-line-tools-to-monitor-linux-performance/
• How to build mjpg-streamer --> http://cobecoballes-linux.blogspot.ca/2013/06/video-streaming-server-mjpg-streamer.html
• KVM Private Network setup --> http://www.dedoimedo.com/computers/kvm-network.html
• How to setup rsyslog server/client--> http://tecadmin.net/setup-centralized-logging-server-using-rsyslogd/
• How to build Busybox ARM --> http://wiki.beyondlogic.org/index.php?title=Cross_Compiling_BusyBox_for_ARM
• Great initramdisk guide --> http://wiki.sourcemage.org/HowTo%282f%29Initramfs.html
• Kaspersky 10 over PXE --> http://www.richud.com/wiki/Kaspersky_Rescue_Disk_10_PXE_Boot
• How to install dkfilter --> http://jason.long.name/dkfilter/
• How to fix Linux HDD Issues --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/datacenter/linux-unix-bsd-osx-cannot-write-to-hard-disk/
• ARM Board Compilers --> http://www.mentor.com/embedded-software/sourcery-tools/sourcery-codebench/platforms/arm-eabi
• Build Embedded Linux Distro from Scratch --> http://www.ibm.com/developerworks/linux/tutorials/l-embedded-distro/
• Rsyslog how to with config file examples --> http://www.rsyslog.com/tag/more-complex-scenarios/
• How to backup MBR (Master Boot Record) Linux --> http://www.linuxjournal.com/magazine/hack-and-when-disaster-strikes-restoring-master-boot-record
• How to convert physical drive to kvm image --> http://manuel.kiessling.net/2013/03/19/converting-a-running-physical-machine-to-a-kvm-virtual-machine/
• U-Boot Guide --> http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/AM335x_U-Boot_User%27s_Guide
• Buildroot Guide --> http://www.buildroot.org/downloads/manual/manual.html#_buildroot_quick_start
• How to use a cross-compiler --> https://www.lrde.epita.fr/~adl/dl/autotools.pdf
• GCC PATH How To --> http://www.linuxtopia.org/online_books/an_introduction_to_gcc/gccintro_23.html
• TCP Network Stack Mem Increase --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-tcp-tuning/
• Transparent Proxy Setup --> http://www.tldp.org/HOWTO/TransparentProxy-6.html
• Virtual Development Board --> http://elinux.org/Virtual_Development_Board
• Screen Commands --> http://www.tecmint.com/screen-command-examples-to-manage-linux-terminals/
• How to self-sign UEFI binaries --> http://en.altlinux.org/UEFI_SecureBoot_mini-HOWTO
• How to enable EFI on vmware player --> https://community.landesk.com/support/docs/DOC-27736
• How to apply patch files --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/appy-patch-file-using-patch-command/
• How to mount img file --> http://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/82314/how-to-find-the-type-of-img-file-and-mount-it
• sfdisk how to or clone partions --> http://sexysexypenguins.com/2007/03/16/sfdisk-my-new-saving-grace/
• IRQ Guide --> http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2014/01/linux-interrupts/
• How to use kill to see dd progress report --> https://www.spheron1.uk/2010/11/09/using-kill-to-display-dd-progress/
• How to build synergy --> https://github.com/synergy/synergy/wiki/Compiling
• How to understand TOP --> http://linuxaria.com/howto/understanding-the-top-command-on-linux
• How to install custom distro (busybox) to HDD --> https://revcode.wordpress.com/2012/02/25/booting-a-minimal-busybox-based-linux-distro/
• How to setup and configure puppet --> https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-puppet-to-manage-your-server-infrastructure
• Whiptail examples --> https://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Bash_Shell_Scripting/Whiptail
• How to build Xorg from scratch --> http://www.x.org/wiki/Development/BuildingX/
• How to prevent a fork bomb --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/linux-limiting-user-process.html
• 25 useful iptables commands --> http://crm.vpscheap.net/knowledgebase.php?action=displayarticle&id=29
• Aircrack how too --> http://www.aircrack-ng.org/doku.php?id=newbie_guide
• Netcat examples --> http://xmodulo.com/useful-netcat-examples-linux.html
• Regular Expressions with grep --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/grep-regular-expressions/
• Creating self-signed ssl certs --> http://datacenteroverlords.com/2012/03/01/creating-your-own-ssl-certificate-authority/
• How to generate shadow password hash --> http://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/81240/manually-generate-password-for-etc-shadow
• How to setup Apache2 disk cache --> https://www.howtoforge.com/caching-with-apache-mod_cache-on-debian-etch
• FFMPEG TS-MPEG UDP --> http://streambuilder.pro/docs/how-tos/working-with-udp-multicast-mpeg-ts-streams-on-linux/
• iptables mutlicasting --> http://bsdrp.net/documentation/examples/multicast_with_pim-sm
• Troubleshooting Cheat Sheet --> https://sysdig.com/blog/linux-troubleshooting-cheatsheet/
• 80 Linux Monitoring Tools --> https://blog.serverdensity.com/80-linux-monitoring-tools-know/
• How to hide a PID --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-hide-processes-from-other-users/
• How to modify cinnamon --> https://wiki.archlinux.org/index.php/Nemo
• How to Build a GCC Cross-Compiler --> http://preshing.com/20141119/how-to-build-a-gcc-cross-compiler/
• Free SSL Certs Debian --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/how-to-configure-nginx-with-free-lets-encrypt-ssl-certificate-on-debian-or-ubuntu-linux/
• Journalctl Logs --> https://ask.fedoraproject.org/en/question/9299/sticky-how-do-i-view-logs-on-fedora/
• How to view CPU info --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/linux-get-number-of-cpus-core-command/
• KVM Error Guide --> http://vfio.blogspot.ca/2014/08/vfiovga-faq.html
• How to build custom Linux distro --> https://agentoss.wordpress.com/2011/03/06/building-a-tiny-x-org-linux-system-using-buildroot/
• Hiding Linux processes --> https://sysdig.com/blog/hiding-linux-processes-for-fun-and-profit/

Redhat/CentOS/Fedora Online How To Guides:

• Open and extract RPM --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/tips/how-to-extract-an-rpm-package-without-installing-it.html
• How to install Red5 for CentOS 5.3--> http://www.sohailriaz.com/how-to-install-red5-server-on-centos-53/
• How to install Red5 Server --> http://www.linuxmaza.com/system-administration/howto-install-red5-flash-media-server-in-fedora-11-centos-5-4-redhat/
• How to install Red5chat --> http://www.freedevelopment.net/articles/free-red5chat.html
• How to change eth1 to eth0 on redhat systems --> http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/red-hat-31/how-do-i-change-eth0-to-eth1-during-the-first-boot-246593/
• How to mount/fix the wrong device after system recovery --> http://lists.centos.org/pipermail/centos/2011-February/105866.html
• How to setup HP P1005 Printer Redhat --> http://hplipopensource.com/hplip-web/install/manual/distros/centos.html
• How to setup rsyslog on CentOS 5 --> https://www.howtoforge.com/building-a-central-loghost-on-centos-and-rhel-5-with-rsyslog
• How to upgrade Fedora OS via YUM --> https://fedoraproject.org/wiki/Upgrading_Fedora_using_yum
• How to setup VNC Server Fedora 21 using systemV --> systemctl start vncserver@:10.service
• How to setup vnstat with apache --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/centos-redhat-fedora-linux-vnstat-php-webinterface-frontend-config/
• How to use firewallD --> https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-set-up-a-firewall-using-firewalld-on-centos-7
• How to use systemd --> http://www.certdepot.net/rhel7-get-started-systemd/
• How to setup and configure wireless CentOS 7 command line --> http://www.blackmoreops.com/2014/09/18/connect-to-wifi-network-from-command-line-in-linux/
• How to create and sign SSL Certs --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/rhel-apache-httpd-mod-ssl-tutorial/
• How to create KVM PCI passthough --> http://www.firewing1.com/howtos/fedora-20/create-gaming-virtual-machine-using-vfio-pci-passthrough-kvm
• How to upgrade Fedora 23 to 24 --> https://fedoramagazine.org/upgrading-fedora-23-workstation-to-fedora-24/
• How to setup KVM Fedora --> https://www.howtoforge.com/virtualization-with-kvm-on-a-fedora-17-server
• How to playback Blu-Ray with VLC --> http://negativo17.org/bluray-playback-and-ripping-on-fedora-aacs-bd-bd-j/

Debian/Ubuntu Online How To Guides:

• Installing Debian Squeeze On Pogoplug v3/Oxnas Cleanly --> http://www.howtoforge.com/installing-debian-squeeze-on-pogoplug-v3-oxnas-cleanly
• How to setup Ati drivers Debian 7 --> https://wiki.debian.org/ATIProprietary
• How to setup and install USB TEMPer v1 monitor --> http://www.panticz.de/Ubuntu-Temperature-monitoring-with-TEMPer-USB-sensor
• How to build TEMPer Binary for USB TEMPer --> http://igrudge.net/temper-on-ubuntu-11-04/
• How to build a webcam server Debian --> http://www.aboutdebian.com/webcam.htm
• Debian Network How Too --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/howto-configuring-network-interface-cards-on-debian/
• How to install KVM on Debian 7--> http://www.howtoforge.com/virtualization-with-kvm-on-a-debian-squeeze-server
• Debian IP Tables How to --> https://wiki.debian.org/iptables
• How to setup SVN Repo Debian --> http://www.howtoforge.com/installing-subversion-and-configuring-access-through-different-protocols-on-debian-squeeze
• How to setup git server --> https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-git-on-debian-7
• ARM Tool Chains Setup --> https://wiki.debian.org/EmdebianToolchain
• How to build a Debian Live-CD--> http://l3net.wordpress.com/2013/09/21/how-to-build-a-debian-livecd/
• How to setup tripwire on Debian --> https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-use-tripwire-to-detect-server-intrusions-on-an-ubuntu-vps
• How to use autofs --> https://help.ubuntu.com/community/Autofs
• rsyslod server Debian --> https://www.howtoforge.com/centralized-rsyslog-server-monitoring
• syslog-ng server Debian --> https://wiki.debian.org/DebianEdu/HowTo/syslog-ng
• How to install XBMC/Kodi Debian --> http://www.linuxhtpc.com/?p=45
• How to apply security updates only in Debian --> https://kura.io/2011/09/21/debianubuntu-upgrade-security-packages-only-a-better-way-to-do-it/
• How to setup OpenVPN Debian 6 --> https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-setup-and-configure-an-openvpn-server-on-debian-6
• How to enable mod_rewrite on apache2 --> http://xmodulo.com/how-to-enable-mod_rewrite-in-apache2-on-debian-ubuntu.html
• How to boot into single user mode --> http://serverfault.com/questions/482079/debian-boot-to-single-user-mode
• How to configure vnstat and run as daemon --> http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2011/11/vnstat-network-traffic-monitor/
• How to setup and configure fail2ban Debian --> http://www.pontikis.net/blog/fail2ban-install-config-debian-wheezy
• How to install Debian on Allwinner ARM --> https://wiki.debian.org/InstallingDebianOn/Allwinner
• How to setup and install Ganglia --> http://www.unixmen.com/install-ganglia-monitoring-system-ubuntu-13-10-debian-7/
• How to setup SNMP --> https://www.digitalocean.com/community/tutorials/how-to-install-and-configure-an-snmp-daemon-and-client-on-ubuntu-14-04
• How to remove packages using dpkg --> http://www.thegeekstuff.com/2010/06/install-remove-deb-package/
• Debian networking guide --> https://www.debian.org/doc/manuals/debian-reference/ch05.en.html
• Page caching --> https://www.howtoforge.com/caching-with-apache-mod_cache-on-debian-etch
• How to setup and configure shorewall --> https://wiki.debian.org/HowTo/shorewall

Slackware

• How to use the Slackware package manager --> http://www.slackbook.org/html/package-management-package-utilities.html

Raspberry Pi

• How to use Nvidia Limelight on Raspberry Pi 2 --> http://embedded-software-architecture.com/?page_id=140
• How to make SteamBox Raspberry Pi 2 --> https://www.raspberrypi.org/blog/stream-pc-games-to-your-tv/
• How to setup a Linux Access Point --> http://www.cyberciti.biz/faq/debian-ubuntu-linux-setting-wireless-access-point/
• How to setup Raspberry Pi 3 Access Point --> https://frillip.com/using-your-raspberry-pi-3-as-a-wifi-access-point-with-hostapd/
• How to setup Raspberry Pi Access Point Web GUI --> https://github.com/billz/raspap-webgui
• How to setup and password protect Raspberry Pi lighthttpd --> http://jacobsalmela.com/password-protect-a-lighttpd-web-server-on-a-raspberry-pi-using-mod-auth/
• How to emulate Raspberry Pi on PC --> http://hackaday.com/2016/05/20/need-a-raspberry-pi-right-now-maybe-you-have-one-needs-art/

Windows

• How to setup CoLinux natively in Windows --> http://colinux.wikia.com/wiki/Getting_Started_with_coLinux