25

Mar

2015

MySQL dummy placeholder RPM package for MariaDB

March 25, 2015 jonny mysql, Uncategorized

On CentOS 7 MariaDB has (quite rightfully IMHO) replaced MySQL in the repositories however this has caused me a few problems. Since MySQL was so widely used there are other things that have MySQL as a requirement/dependency. Mainly my problem was some... » More

12

Mar

2015

Local Ubuntu Repository

March 12, 2015 jonny debian, ubuntu

I wanted to set up a local repository for DEB packages I create to be installed among a number of cluster nodes. After building the deb package I added it to my home folder as follows and created the Packages.gz file: apt-get install dpkg-dev mkdir -p... » More

24

Feb

2015

Exclude WordPress Plugins & Themes from Automatic Updates

February 24, 2015 jonny wordpress

An update to a plugin was causing me problems so I did not want to update the plugin until a fix was released. To exclude the plugin (or a theme) from notifying that there is an update I performed the following (dirty) hack. Just remember to fix... » More

14

Jan

2015

Nginx Reverse Proxy

January 14, 2015 jonny apache

Using CentOS 6 I installed Nginx with: yum install nginx and amended the config file for the default website i.e. vi /etc/nginx/conf.d/default.conf With the following content: upstream backend_st { server st.domain.co.uk:80; } server { listen... » More

13

Jan

2015

Selectively Checking Disk Usage Excluding Files and Folders

January 13, 2015 jonny linux, shell

Normally to check the disk usage of directories on a linux system I would run: du -sh * However, occasionally I want to exclude particular directories that take a long time to check and/or that I am not interested in anyway. The example below run from... » More

07

Jan

2015

Fido U2F Security Key

January 7, 2015 jonny linux

So I ordered a FIDO U2F Security Key from a French company 'Plug-Up' to have a little play.  It is used in 2-factor authentication so when logging in to a service you first enter your username and password and if correct your are prompted for your... » More

03

Dec

2014

Environment Modules

December 3, 2014 jonny foss, Gnu Free Software

Environment Modules allow for management of environment variables  when using multiple compilers, multiple libraries, or even versions of applications that you might need to run. Rather than change $PATH, $LD_LIBRARY_LOAD, or $MANPATH for each you can... » More

02

Dec

2014

Saving Streaming Video with VLC

December 2, 2014 jonny open source

I was asked by a relative if a live video stream could be saved for later viewing. I found the (m3u8) address for the live video stream by right-clicking the link on the website and used this in VLC. VLC is freedom software available from the VLC... » More

01

Dec

2014

Server Technology Sentry Switched CDU

December 1, 2014 jonny network

A few notes for future reference. I am playing with a power distribution unit from Server Technology  - Model CW-16VE-P32M Initially to configure the device I plugged both the Cabinet Distribution Unit (CDU) unit and a laptop into a switch, setting... » More

28

Nov

2014

Favicon Generator

November 28, 2014 jonny web design

Note to Self: The service at http://realfavicongenerator.net is great for generating favicon's and icons for other mobile platforms.