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How to install the latest/stable version of Linux kernel on Ubuntu Linux using apt-get

I read your tutorial about compiling a stable version of the Linux kernel on a Ubuntu/Debian Linux. I wanted to install the same using apt-get command. How can I install the latest (mainline) Linux kernel on Ubuntu Linux?

How to mount Glusterfs volumes inside LXC/LXD (Linux containers)

July 21, 2017in Debian / Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Containers (LXC) last updated July 21, 2017

How do I install and configure the Gluster Native Client on a Debian or Ubuntu Linux? How do I mount Gluster volumes to access data from LXC/LXD (Linux containers)?

How to install and setup LXC (Linux Container) on Fedora Linux 26

July 13, 2017July 13, 2017in Fedora Linux, Linux, Linux Containers (LXC) last updated July 13, 2017

How do I install, create and manage LXC (Linux Containers – an operating system-level virtualization) on Fedora Linux version 26 server?

How to upgrade LXD VMs powered by Ubuntu/Debian or CentOS Linux

July 11, 2017in BASH Shell, CentOS, Debian / Ubuntu, Linux, Linux Containers (LXC) last updated July 11, 2017

I run over 10+ LXD VMs powered by CentOS Linux 7 and Debian/Ubuntu Linux. How do I upgrade all VMs automatically or on demand using Ansible tool?

How To install and setup PostgreSQL 9.6 on Debian Linux 9

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017in Debian / Ubuntu, Linux, PostgreSQL last updated June 30, 2017

How do I Install and setup PostgreSQL version 9.6 database system on Debian Linux version 9.x?

How to check and verify md5/sha1/sha256 checksums for Apple MacOS X when I download files

June 30, 2017June 30, 2017in BASH Shell, Mac OS X, Security, UNIX last updated June 30, 2017

Malware is becoming more and more common for macOS. I wanted to make sure file I downloaded files such as an ISO image or firmware are safe before install on my system. How do I verify md5 or sha1 or sha256 checksums for my Apple MacOS X when I download files from the Internet?

How To Install and Configure an OpenVPN Server on Debian 9 In 5 Minutes

June 29, 2017in Debian / Ubuntu, Linux, Networking, OpenVPN, Security last updated June 29, 2017

I am a new Debian Linux version 9 server user. How do I setup an OpenVPN Server on Debian Linux version 9.x or 8.x server to shield my browsing activity from bad guys on public Wi-Fi, and more?