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Controlling Your Desktop with Claude AI: A Practical Guide to the Computer Use API

By admin July 4, 2026

A detailed guide on using Anthropic's Computer Use API to control your computer with Claude AI. A powerful Selenium alternative for complex UI tasks.

VMware

Using VMware vSphere REST API with Python: Automate VM Management and Inventory Without Installing PowerCLI

By admin July 3, 2026

Use Python and the vSphere REST API to automate VM management, export inventory to CSV, create snapshots, and run bulk power operations — no PowerCLI installation required, works on any operating system. Includes real-world scripts and tips from hands-on experience running VMware production environments.

Centos

Configuring Automatic Security Updates on CentOS Stream 9 with dnf-automatic: Auto-Patch Vulnerabilities and Get Email Notifications

By admin July 1, 2026

A guide to installing and configuring dnf-automatic on CentOS Stream 9 to automatically apply daily security updates. Includes email notification setup via Postfix and practical tips from real-world server management experience.

Ubuntu

Using cloud-init on Ubuntu Server: Automate System Configuration on First Boot

By admin July 1, 2026

cloud-init lets Ubuntu Server configure itself automatically on first boot via user-data YAML — no manual SSH required, no steps missed. This post compares cloud-init with bash scripts, breaks down the pros and cons, and walks through a practical deployment with a complete web server user-data example.

Database

pg_cron: Schedule Automated Jobs Inside PostgreSQL Without System Cron

By admin June 23, 2026

pg_cron is an extension that lets you schedule recurring jobs directly inside PostgreSQL without needing system cron or pgAgent. This article walks through installation, creating jobs for log cleanup and materialized view refreshes, and practical tips for managing jobs effectively.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu Autoinstall: The Ultimate Trick for Automated Mass Server Deployment with cloud-init

By admin June 22, 2026

Fully automate the Ubuntu Server installation process with Autoinstall and cloud-init. A detailed guide on creating configuration files and building automated ISOs for mass deployment.

Python

Kubernetes Automation with Python: Going Beyond kubectl

By admin June 19, 2026

Don't let Kubernetes management become a burden. Learn how to use the Python Kubernetes Client to automate Pods, Deployments, and real-time events efficiently.

Ubuntu

Managing Hundreds of Ubuntu Servers Centrally: A Guide to Installing Canonical Landscape (Self-hosted)

By admin June 13, 2026

Don't let managing dozens of Ubuntu servers become a nightmare. Here is a detailed guide on installing Canonical Landscape (Self-hosted) for centralized administration, automated updates, and professional system monitoring.

VMware

Vagrant + VMware Workstation: The “Killer” Combo for DevOps Lab Environments

By admin June 9, 2026

Learn how to use Vagrant with VMware Workstation to optimize lab performance. Save disk space with linked clones and discover practical troubleshooting tips for DevOps.

Linux

Practical Bash Scripting: Automating Linux from Scratch

By admin June 7, 2026

Learn how to write professional Bash Scripts to automate Linux. Detailed guide on variables, loops, functions, and practical error-handling techniques like set -euo pipefail.