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Posted by Roy Schestowitz on Mar 30, 2023

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Connect FreeBSD 13.2 to FreeIPA/IDM

=> ↺ Connect FreeBSD 13.2 to FreeIPA/IDM

This guide will focus only on FreeBSD part of configuring and building packages with needed options to make it connect (and work with) FreeIPA/IDM properly. To have a working FreeIPA/IDM server you need to do instructions from the FreeIPA section of the mentioned above article – up to the FreeBSD Client section. Then – when specified in the article – also the Finish Setup with Web Browser in FreeIPA/IDM Page section needs to be done from the earlier article.

Automate Fedora IoT configuration on a Raspberry Pi 4 with Ansible

=> ↺ Automate Fedora IoT configuration on a Raspberry Pi 4 with Ansible

Create an Ansible playbook that sets the hostname, adds a new user, layers additional packages, and more on your Fedora IoT-based Raspberry Pi.

Have You Tried Virtualbox Unattended Guest OS Install?

=> ↺ Have You Tried Virtualbox Unattended Guest OS Install?

Recently, I updated my VirtualBox installation to version 7.0.0, I noticed some nice updates on the graphical user interface (GUI).

Apt Upgrade vs Apt Dist-upgrade: The Key Differences

=> ↺ Apt Upgrade vs Apt Dist-upgrade: The Key Differences

The Advanced Package Tool (APT) is a powerful package management system used in Debian, Ubuntu, and their derivatives.

Apt Update vs Apt Upgrade: Decoding the Key Differences

=> ↺ Apt Update vs Apt Upgrade: Decoding the Key Differences

Linux-based systems, such as Debian, Ubuntu, and their derivatives, utilize the Advanced Package Tool (APT) for package management.

Apt Remove vs Apt Autoremove vs Apt Purge: Key Differences

=> ↺ Apt Remove vs Apt Autoremove vs Apt Purge: Key Differences

Managing packages on Linux-based systems can be a complex task, especially when it comes to uninstalling software. Debian, Ubuntu, and their derivatives utilize the Advanced Package Tool (APT) for package management, offering various commands for different uninstallation scenarios.

Using the Apt Package Manager on Debian-based Systems

=> ↺ Using the Apt Package Manager on Debian-based Systems

Package management is an essential component of modern operating systems, and Ubuntu and Debian are no exceptions. These Linux-based systems rely on a powerful package manager called Advanced Packaging Tool (APT) to manage software installation, upgrades, and removal. Apt is a command-line utility that simplifies the process of finding, installing, and maintaining software packages.

Apt configuration file options /etc/apt/apt.conf

=> ↺ Apt configuration file options /etc/apt/apt.conf

The Apt package manager is a powerful tool for managing software packages in Ubuntu and Debian. It allows you to search for, install, upgrade, and remove packages, as well as manage package dependencies and repositories.

How to remove orphaned unused packages in Arch Linux

=> ↺ How to remove orphaned unused packages in Arch Linux

Arch Linux uses pacman command to add or remove packages. It is a package management utility that tracks installed packages on Arch. So when you uninstall or remove packages, some dependencies are left behind, taking up disk space. In this quick tutorial, I will explain how to remove ALL orphaned packages installed as a dependency and no longer required by any package on Arch Linux.

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