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I‘ve installed few software using tar ball format under Linux or FreeBSD ports using make command. However, my system doesn’t recognize the installed command. I’ve to reboot the system or log out and log in again to use the same. How do I fix this problem?
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How do I setup operating system-level virtualization that allows me to partition my FreeBSD-based server system into several independent mini-systems called jails.? I’d like to set one jail for mail and another for web server via 2 public IP address.
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I‘m using dump command to backup file systems to tape and remote server. However, I’m not able to find any option that will allow me to exclude files or directories from backup. How do I force UNIX / Linux / FreeBSD dump command to exclude selected files (such as /var/cache or /usr/basejails) which I don’t want to backup?
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What are TCP Wrappers? How do I find out if program / server / service is compile with TCP Wrappers? What are the advantages and disadvantages of TCP Wrappers over Firewalls like netfilter or pf? How do I protect my Mac OS X or Sun Solaris or Linux workstation using TCP Wrappers?
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I know how to disable beep sound under Linux, but the settings are not working under FreeBSD laptop. How do I disable beep sound under FreeBSD operating system?
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We establish connections to remote systems without supplying a password, however I do not want to store my password less keys ( passphrase-free keys) on my servers. ssh-agent, takes care of keys with passphase, which allowing me to easily have ssh-agent process per system per login session. How do I dramatically reduces the number of times I’ve to punch my passphrase from once per new login session to once every time my local server is rebooted? How do I use keychain utility for all my backup scripts for secure passwordless login?
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