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Howto: Ubuntu Linux convert DHCP network configuration to static IP configuration

by Vivek Gite · 56 comments

My friend wanted to know how to change or convert DHCP network configuration to static configuration. After initial installation, he wanted to change network settings. Further, his system is w/o GUI system aka X Windows. Here is quick way to accomplish the same:
Your main network configuration file is /etc/network/interfaces
Desired new sample settings:
=> Host IP address [...]

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Running Commands on a Remote Linux / UNIX Host

by nixcraft · 6 comments

You would like to execute a command on a remote Linux/FreeBSD/Solaris/UNIX host and have the result displayed locally. Once result obtained it can be used by local script or program. A few examples:
=> File system and disk information
=> Get user information
=> Find out all running process
=> Find out if particular service is running or [...]

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