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How to Install Joomla on Debian 13 with Apache and Let’s Encrypt

August 15, 2026July 22, 2026 Leave a comment

In this blog post, we will show you how to install Joomla on Debian 13 with Apache as a web server and a Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate. Joomla is a free content management system (CMS) that helps people build and manage websites without needing advanced coding skills. It is used for business websites, blogs, online stores, school websites, and community portals. Joomla offers ready-made templates, extensions, and user management, making it easy to add new features. It is flexible, secure, and supports many languages. People choose Joomla because it is customizable, easy to update, and suitable for both small websites and large, complex projects.

Installing Joomla on Debian 13 with Apache as a web server is a straightforward process that may take up to 15 minutes. Let’s get things done!

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How to Migrate from Ubuntu 24.04 to Ubuntu 26.04 (Zero-Downtime Guide)

July 30, 2026June 27, 2026 Leave a comment

In this blog post, we will show you how to migrate from Ubuntu 24.04 to Ubuntu 26.04 with zero downtime. Migrating from Ubuntu 24.04 to Ubuntu 26.04 with zero downtime may sound difficult. However, with the right planning, it can be done smoothly and safely. Many businesses and system administrators want to upgrade their servers without affecting users, applications, or ongoing services. The key is to prepare a robust backup plan. Test the upgrade in a staging environment, and use techniques such as load balancing, live migration, and rolling updates. By carefully moving workloads between servers, you can keep your systems running while the upgrade happens in the background. This approach helps reduce risks, avoid service interruptions, and improve overall system reliability. All while leveraging the latest Ubuntu features and security enhancements.

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How to Install Mattermost on AlmaLinux 10

July 15, 2026June 27, 2026 Leave a comment

In this blog post, we will show you how to install Mattermost on AlmaLinux 10 OS. Mattermost is a tool that helps teams communicate and work together online. People use it to send messages, share files, manage projects, and stay connected throughout the day. It is similar to apps like Slack or Microsoft Teams, but many companies choose Mattermost for greater privacy and control over their data. It is often used by businesses, developers, and government organizations. Mattermost is primarily written in Go for the server side, while the web and desktop apps are built with JavaScript, TypeScript, and the React framework for the user interface.

Installing Mattermost on AlmaLinux 10 is a straightforward process that may take up to 15 minutes. Let’s get started!

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How to Install Prometheus + Grafana for Linux Server Monitoring in 2026

June 30, 2026May 24, 2026 Leave a comment

In this blog post, we will show you how to configure Prometheus and Grafana for Linux Server Monitoring. Linux server monitoring is important because it helps administrators keep systems reliable, secure, and efficient. Servers often run critical applications, websites, and databases, so even small issues like high CPU usage, low memory, disk failures, or network bottlenecks can cause downtime and lost revenue. Monitoring provides real-time visibility into system health and allows teams to detect problems early before they become serious outages. It also improves security by identifying unusual activity or unauthorized access attempts. Tools like Prometheus collect metrics on CPU, memory, disk, and application performance, while Grafana visualizes this information through dashboards and alerts. Together, they help organizations maintain performance, troubleshoot faster, and ensure better user experiences.

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How to Install CodeIgniter on Ubuntu 26.04

June 15, 2026May 24, 2026 Leave a comment

In this tutorial, we are going to install CodeIgniter on Ubuntu 26.04. CodeIgniter is a lightweight PHP framework designed to help developers build web applications faster and with cleaner code. It follows the MVC (Model-View-Controller) structure, which separates application logic from presentation, making projects easier to manage and scale. Developers often use it for creating dynamic websites, business platforms, APIs, and content management systems. One reason it became popular is its speed, small footprint, and simple setup compared to heavier frameworks. It also includes built-in tools for database handling, security, session management, and form validation, helping developers focus on building features rather than writing repetitive code from scratch each time.

Installing CodeIgniter on Ubuntu 26.04 is a straightforward process that typically takes around 10 minutes. Let’s get started!

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How to install MariaDB on Ubuntu 26.04

May 30, 2026May 2, 2026 Leave a comment

In this guide, we will walk you through how to install MariaDB on Ubuntu 26.04. MariaDB is a free, open-source relational database management system that serves as a replacement for MySQL, offering better performance, improved flexibility, and enhanced reliability. It comes with advanced features such as Galera Cluster support and a wide range of data types. MariaDB was developed by the original MySQL creators due to concerns following Oracle’s acquisition of MySQL. In the sections below, we will cover how to install, secure, and use the MariaDB database service.

The MariaDB installation process is simple and usually takes no more than 10 minutes. Let’s begin!

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How to Install ERPNext on Ubuntu 26.04

May 15, 2026July 2, 2026 5 Comments

ERPNext is one of the best open-source ERP systems you will ever see. Unlike traditional ERP systems, which are often expensive and rigid, ERPNext offers greater flexibility at a more affordable cost, making it suitable for businesses of all sizes. ERPNext is built using Python and MySQL as the database backend. It is a free, open-source software that you can use to manage your business. ERPNext has a Model-View-Controller architecture that, together with metadata modeling tools, provides flexibility: users can customize the system to their unique business goals without requiring custom programming. In this article, we will show you how to install ERPNext on Ubuntu 26.04.

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How to Install Bitwarden on Ubuntu 26.04

April 30, 2026March 24, 2026 Leave a comment

Bitwarden is an open-source password manager application designed to store and encrypt all of its users’ passwords and digital credentials. With its encrypted cloud-based storage system, Bitwarden allows you to securely store thousands of login credentials, credit card information, and other important notes. You can also easily access all this data on various devices, such as computers, laptops, and mobile phones. Security is at the heart of Bitwarden. All your stored data is locked using end-to-end encryption, meaning the encryption process occurs directly on your device before the data is sent to the server. In this article, we will show you how to install Bitwarden on Ubuntu 26.04.

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How to install Let’s Encrypt on Ubuntu 26.04

April 15, 2026March 24, 2026 Leave a comment

This blog post will show you how to install Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate on Ubuntu 26.04 on your domain, for free. Let’s Encrypt is a free, automated certificate authority (CA) run by the non-profit Security Research Group. Let’s Encrypt provides free SSL/TLS certificates to enable HTTPS on websites. The Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate is valid for 90 days and must be renewed, manually or automatically, using Certbot before it expires.

In the following paragraphs, we will explain in more detail the Certbot tool, the ACME provider, and their relationship with Let’s Encrypt. Then we will show you how to install a Free Let’s Encrypt SSL certificate using Nginx and Apache as web servers. Let’s get things done!

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How to install Docker Images on Ubuntu 26.04

March 30, 2026February 27, 2026 Leave a comment

In this blog post, we will show you how to install Docker Images on Ubuntu 26.04 OS. Docker is an open-source platform for running applications in isolated environments called containers. The key concepts of Docker are containerization, Docker YAML file, Docker Engine, and Images. Containers are lightweight, isolated executable application environments. A Docker YAML file is a simple text file with all commands for building a Docker Image. Docker Engine is the core server-client application that manages containers, images, and other Docker objects. Since this tutorial covers installing (creating) Docker Images, a brief explanation will be provided in the next sections.

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