15
Jul
2013

Installing node.js and the Less Compiler on Ubuntu

ubuntu

I'm on Ubuntu 13.04 on trying to install the less compiler via NPM was troublesome. I was getting an old version of node (0.6.x) when I needed 0.8+ for using NPM. So when I tried the following: sudo add-apt-repository ppa:chris-lea/node.js sudo... » More

28
May
2013

Top of the Tops 2013

linux

A revised list of my favourite 'tops' htop htop can provide a little more info than the traditional 'top' - I like how it shows the amount of memory usage minus the cache. iftop To check network connectivity use iftop: iptraf Like iftop but... » More

25
Apr
2013

Cisco Router Emulation with GNS3

network

GNS3 Create Router I followed the GNS3 instructions for installation and simple topology. GNS3 can be installed from the Ubuntu Software Centre (below) or from the command line with: sudo apt-get install gns3 After installation GNS3 was available from the Education... » More

15
Apr
2013

Very Cheap Wildcard SSL Certificate

web design

At $59 per year this has to be the cheapest Wildcard SSL cert ever - my only deliberation is will they still be around for the year? https://www.ssl2buy.com/alphassl-wildcard.php

14
Apr
2013

Chicken and Leek Pie with Creamy Gravy

recipes

This is an adapted version of a Jamie Oliver Turkey & Leek Pie and I will usually hunt the fridge for veg to add and sometimes include mushrooms or broccoli. The remainder of the creme fraiche tub is useful for carbonara. Ingredients: Left-over... » More

11
Apr
2013

Solaris 11 – Getting Started HowTo

solaris

Installing LAMP on Solaris 11 I'm writing this from the perspective of a naive Linux admin so I may not be doing everything right and I certainly don't address issues such as Zones, ZFS ... I just spent a few hours to get some basic services running on an old T2000... » More

08
Apr
2013

Some Linux LPI 102 Exam Questions

linux

I just passed my Linux LPI 102 exam today and thought I would try to remember a few of the 60 questions in case I ever have to take a refresher - here is about half of them. I can't remember the wording exactly for these questions so take with a pinch of... » More

31
Mar
2013

Manage Multiple WordPress Sites

wordpress

wordpress Remote I wanted a quick and cheap method to check multiple WordPress websites to see when they might need updated. I checked one or two solutions and then came across WP Remote Within minutes I had 9 sites defined including the FTP details to make updating... » More

28
Mar
2013

Solaris: Service Console Commands

solaris

Fault finding and clearing at the Service Console the following commands may be useful: To gather info for a service request: sc> showfru sc> showsc sc> showhost sc> showlogs -v sc> showfaults... » More