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Using script to record terminal sessions

Most sys admins know the importance of keeping an action log where various tasks, configuration changes, etc. are kept. One answer is to use a little-known program called script, which is part of the util-linux package on most Linux distributions.

Modify data in an LDAP directory

LDAP is perhaps one of the largest growing database technologies available for Linux due to its speed and its read-often, write-little design. We'll give you some quick pointers.

Running hook scripts in Subversion

Subversion is a great version control system, particularly in the ease with which it processes data at various points of the repository management process. We'll show you how you can use hook scripts to handle data after or during commits.

Establish more effective security capabilities with OpenSSH

Longtime Linux admins know that SSH, the "Secure Shell" protocol, is one of the most handy and potentially critical utilities in their software toolbox. We'll show you how to get it up and running in no time.

Making manpages work for you

One of the most important skills to have for navigating the command line in Linux is the ability to use manpages. We show how to gain help with almost any UNIX command line program by using the 'man' command.

Set up a Linux VPN server by following these 10 steps

This article lists the 10 steps you should take to set up a VPN server in a Redhat distribution of Linux.

Read input and manipulate files on Linux systems with PHP scripts

If you are already familiar with PHP code for Web sites, then you'll find it works great for command-line scripting on Linux systems.

Monitor your memory usage with MRTG

With MRTG you can graph your network traffic, but you can also use it to gather other network information, such as monitoring your system's swap and memory usage.

Convert images with open source ImageMagick

Vincent Danen introduces you to a handy, lightweight tool for working with images, the Imagemagick suite.

Cache PHP scripts with APC module

Learn how to boost your server performance by using APC to cache PHP scripts.

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