Linux and Unix tutorials for new and seasoned sysadmin
Linux and Unix tutorials for new and seasoned sysadmin
CentOS Linux v5.5 has been released. How do I upgrade CentOS Linux from version 5.4 to latest version 5.5 over the Internet?
I got new server and installed phpMyAdmin. But whenever I visit the phpmyadmin url it says:
Cannot load mysql extension. Please check your PHP configuration
How do I fix this problem under CentOS / RHEL / Fedora Linux Apache web server?
How do I upgrade CentOS Linux from version 5.3 to latest version 5.4 over the Internet?
How do I install a module or extension for PHP applications that use MySQL databases under CentOS / Redhat / RHEL / Fedora Linux?
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Q. How do I backup files and database for the Red Hat Enterprise Linux / CentOS Linux? Currently I’ve MySQL server running on CentOS 5 and Web server and file server using RHEL 5. How do I backup all these servers?
A. Regular backup is an essential for Linux system. You can take backup on
=> Tape
=> NAS Server
=> DVD
=> Network server etc
Implementing a backup policy that includes rotating backup media and keeping copies of backup media offsite is the most reliable way of minimizing damage. See following resources on our site for more information including commands and shell scripts:
Q. I made MySQL backup using mysqldump -u user -h localhost -ppassword forumdb | -gzip -9 > forumdb.sql.gz command. How do I restore MySQL database backup using a shell prompt under Linux / UNIX operating system?
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