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Configuring PAM on Linux: Automatically Lock Accounts and Enforce Password Policies

By IT From Zero November 1, 2026

A detailed guide on configuring pam_faillock and pam_pwquality on Linux to automatically lock accounts after 5 failed attempts and enforce strict password standards.

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Installing and Configuring a Samba Server on Linux: File Sharing and Proper Permissions for Windows Networks

By IT From Zero November 1, 2026

A detailed guide on setting up a Samba server on Linux for secure file sharing with Windows workstations. Learn the two-layer permission model, production smb.conf configuration, and Windows credential cache troubleshooting to eliminate Permission Denied errors.

Fedora

Using IPset with firewalld on Fedora: Block Tens of Thousands of Malicious IPs with O(1) Latency

By IT From Zero October 31, 2026

A detailed guide on combining IPset with firewalld on Fedora to block over 50,000 malicious IPs and filter GeoIP with O(1) complexity and optimal CPU efficiency.

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A Guide to systemd-nspawn on Linux: Build and Manage Lightweight Isolated Containers Without Docker

By IT From Zero October 31, 2026

If you need application isolation on Linux without the resource overhead of the Docker daemon, systemd-nspawn is a compelling alternative. Here are practical insights from deploying lightweight containers in production.

Fedora

Building a PXE Boot Server on Fedora with dnsmasq and iPXE: A Complete Guide

By IT From Zero October 29, 2026

Step-by-step guide to setting up a PXE Boot Server on Fedora using dnsmasq (ProxyDHCP) and iPXE. Deploy OS installations over a 1Gbps LAN without IP conflicts.

Fedora

How to Use Nmstate on Fedora: Manage and Automate Server Networking with YAML

By IT From Zero October 28, 2026

Simplify network management on Fedora using Nmstate with declarative YAML. Learn how to configure static IPs, set up Linux Bridges for KVM, and leverage automatic rollback to avoid SSH lockouts.

Fedora

How to Configure Chrony on Fedora Server: Setting Up an Accurate NTP Server for Your Local Network

By IT From Zero October 28, 2026

Configure Fedora Server as an internal NTP server using Chrony to keep all workstations and servers accurately synchronized down to the millisecond. This guide covers a rapid 5-minute setup alongside practical tips to maintain accurate time even during Internet outages.

Fedora

How to Install and Configure CrowdSec on Fedora Server with firewalld Integration

By IT From Zero October 27, 2026

A detailed guide on installing CrowdSec and the firewalld bouncer on Fedora Server. Automatically detect and block SSH brute-force attacks and web exploits using crowd-sourced threat intelligence.

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Visual Linux Server Management with Cockpit: Monitoring Resources, Storage, and Containers

By IT From Zero October 27, 2026

Manage Linux servers visually with Cockpit: monitor real-time CPU/RAM, safely manage LVM storage, and control Podman containers without draining system resources.

Fedora

Setting Up Ollama and Open WebUI on Fedora: NVIDIA GPU Optimization Without SELinux Headaches

By IT From Zero October 27, 2026

A guide to self-hosting LLMs on Fedora using a hybrid architecture: run native Ollama for direct NVIDIA GPU access alongside containerized Open WebUI via Podman to bypass SELinux issues.