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Installing and Configuring MariaDB on Fedora Server: Production Database Deployment with SELinux and firewalld

By admin May 22, 2026

A complete guide to getting MariaDB production-ready on Fedora Server: securing the installation with mysql_secure_installation, opening ports correctly with firewalld rich rules, handling SELinux context for custom datadirs, and debugging refused connections. Includes basic performance tuning and a final production checklist.

Centos

How to Install and Configure a Secure FTP Server with vsftpd on CentOS Stream 9: SSL/TLS and Virtual Users

By admin April 25, 2026

A guide to installing vsftpd on CentOS Stream 9 with SSL/TLS (FTPS) and virtual users — completely isolating FTP accounts from system accounts. Includes detailed PAM, firewalld, and SELinux configuration based on real deployment experience.

Fedora

Mastering firewalld on Fedora: From Zone Management to Rich Rules Pro Tips

By admin March 30, 2026

Enhance your Fedora server security with this in-depth firewalld guide. Learn how to use Zones, Services, and Rich Rules to block IPs and limit connection rates effectively.

Centos

Managing Services with firewalld on CentOS/RHEL: A Practical Guide

By admin March 6, 2026

firewalld is the default firewall management tool on CentOS/RHEL, offering flexible zone-based policies that are easier to manage than plain iptables. This article covers practical usage from quick start to rich rules, port forwarding, and tips drawn from real production server management.

Fedora

Managing Fedora Server Remotely with Cockpit: A Review After 6 Months in Production

By admin March 4, 2026

Cockpit is a web console built into Fedora Server that lets you manage your system remotely through a browser without needing an SSH client. This article compares Cockpit with pure SSH and Webmin, walks through installation and security hardening, and shares a real-world workflow from 6 months of production use.

Fedora

Installing Fedora Server and Initial Configuration: Steps You Cannot Skip

By admin March 1, 2026

A practical guide to installing Fedora Server and configuring it correctly from the start, covering user creation, SSH key-based lockdown, firewalld configuration, keeping SELinux enabled, and installing fail2ban. Compiled from real-world experience after 6 months running in production.