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John hens

Linux systems engineer with 8+ years running production web infrastructure. John writes hands-on tutorials about server administration, Nginx, Docker and everything that keeps a VPS healthy — every guide is tested on a live server before it's published.

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how to install webmin on Centos 8

how to install webmin on Centos 8

What you will read?1 Step 1: Update Your System2 Step 2: Install Required Dependencies3 Step 3: Add the Webmin Repository4 Step 4: Install Webmin5 Step 5: Adjust Firewall to Allow Webmin6 Step 6: Access Webmin Webmin is a popular web-based control panel that allows Linux users to manage servers through a browser. It helps you…

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How to install steamcmd on Windows Server 2025

How to install steamcmd on Windows Server 2025

What you will read?1 Step 1: Download SteamCMD2 Step 2: Extract the Files3 Step 3: Run SteamCMD4 Step 4: Log in to SteamCMD5 Step 5: Install a Game Server If you plan to host dedicated game servers on Windows, the first tool you’ll need is SteamCMD. This official command-line utility from Valve allows you to…

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how to open port 8080 on macos 2025

how to open port 8080 on macos 2025

What you will read?1 Step 1: Check Firewall Status2 Step 2: Allow Application Through Firewall3 Step 3: Open Port 8080 Using pf (Packet Filter)4 Step 4: Test Port 80805 Step 5: Secure the Configuration Port 8080 is often used for web servers and local development tools. On macOS 2025, you may need to open this…

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how to open port 8080 on ubuntu 25.10 , 25.04

how to open port 8080 on ubuntu 25.10 , 25.04

What you will read?1 Step 1: Check UFW Status2 Step 2: Open Port 8080 Using UFW3 Step 3: Open Port 8080 Using iptables4 Step 4: Test Port 80805 Step 5: Secure Port 8080 Port 8080 is widely used for web servers, development servers, and proxy services. On Ubuntu 25.10 and 25.04, you may need to…

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how to install cassandra on redhat 9 linux

how to install cassandra on redhat 9 linux

What you will read?1 Step 1: Update the System2 Step 2: Install Java3 Step 3: Add Apache Cassandra Repository4 Step 4: Install Apache Cassandra5 Step 5: Verify Cassandra6 Step 6: Basic Cassandra Commands Apache Cassandra is an open-source, distributed NoSQL database known for its scalability, performance, and fault tolerance. Installing Cassandra on Red Hat Enterprise…

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how to install cassandra on debian 12.11

how to install cassandra on debian 12.11

What you will read?1 Step 1: Update the System2 Step 2: Install Java3 Step 3: Add Apache Cassandra Repository4 Step 4: Install Apache Cassandra5 Step 5: Verify Cassandra Installation6 Step 6: Basic Cassandra Commands Apache Cassandra is a highly scalable, open-source NoSQL database designed for handling large datasets across multiple servers. Installing Cassandra on Debian…

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how to install cassandra in ubuntu 25.10

how to install cassandra in ubuntu 25.10

What you will read?1 Step 1: Update the System2 Step 2: Install Java3 Step 3: Add Apache Cassandra Repository4 Step 4: Install Apache Cassandra5 Step 5: Verify Cassandra Installation6 Step 6: Basic Cassandra Commands Apache Cassandra is a powerful, open-source NoSQL database that can handle large amounts of data across multiple servers with no single…

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how to install proton vpn on ubuntu 25.10

how to install proton vpn on ubuntu 25.10

What you will read?1 Step 1: Update the System2 Step 2: Install Proton VPN Repository3 Step 3: Install Proton VPN4 Step 4: Log In to Proton VPN5 Step 5: Connect to a VPN Server6 Step 6: Disconnect and Manage VPN7 Step 7: Enable Auto-Connect (Optional) Proton VPN is a secure and privacy-focused VPN service that…

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how to install nginx reverse proxy on Debian 12

how to install nginx reverse proxy on Debian 12

What you will read?1 Step 1: Update Your System and Install Nginx2 Step 2: Enable and Check Nginx Service3 Step 3: Allow Web Traffic Through the Firewall4 Step 4: Configure Nginx as a Reverse Proxy5 Step 5: Enable the Configuration and Restart Nginx6 Step 6: Enable HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt7 Step 7: Key Benefits for…

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