What is the difference between mawk and gawk?
AWK, a versatile text-processing tool, comes in different versions, such as mawk, gawk, and nawk. Let's specifically explore the distinctions between mawk and gawk. mawk: mawk is an older version…
Extend ext4 partition(/) in a Virtual machine (VMware) using “growpart”?
In this post, we'll explore extending an ext4 partition, both with and without LVM, using "growpart".Initially, we'll focus on extending the LVM root partition (/), followed by extending a non-LVM…
How to use git-crypt with gpg keys?
The purpose of this guide is to explore using git-crypt alongside GPG keys for encryption within Git repositories. Step-by-Step Procedure: Step 1: Preparation Navigate to your Git repository and create…
what is git-crypt and the need for it?
git-crypt is a tool that secures sensitive data within GitHub repositories by encrypting files. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to utilize git-crypt for encrypting files: Step-by-Step Procedure: Step 1:…
No Boot Device Available issue in Dell Servers?
After replacing the 2 failed INTEL SSD drives with 2 new Samsung SSD drives and configuring RAID-1, I proceeded to install Ubuntu 20.04 on that Virtual Disk (VD). I saw…
How to use custom SSL certificates in vCenter?
In this guide, we will examine the installation and update procedures for custom SSL certificates in vCenter.1) /usr/lib/vmware-vmca/bin/certificate-manager2) select option "1" 3) Enter the username (default to "Administrator@vsphere.local") and password…
Resolving Unicode Encoding and Decoding Errors in Python?
UnicodeEncodeError: 'ascii' codec can't encode character: UnicodeEncodeError typically occurs when you attempt to encode a Unicode string using the "ASCII" encoding method instead of using a UTF encoding method.Example in…
About Encoding in Python and handling Unicode characters in Python2.x?
In Python 2.x, the default encoding method is ASCII, while in Python 3.x, the default encoding method is UTF-8. In Python 2.x, strings are treated as ASCII by default, while…
How to configure SSL Certificates for Apache2, Nginx and HaProxy servers?
To configure the SSL certificate, follow these steps:1) First, generate a private key and a CSR, a process common to all three servers (Apache2, Nginx, HAProxy). openssl req –new –newkey…
About the POSIX-compliant shell and is Bash shell POSIX-compliant?
POSIX, short for "Portable Operating System Interface," is a family of standards developed to ensure compatibility between various operating systems. This compatibility extends to user interfaces, allowing users to interact…