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Cockpit Web Console on Fedora Server: Managing LVM Storage and Podman Containers from the Browser

By IT From Zero November 9, 2026

After 6 months managing a Fedora Server with LVM storage and multiple Podman containers, I found Cockpit to be the most suitable web console solution. This article covers how to install cockpit-storaged, cockpit-podman, and configure security for a real-world environment.

Linux

Monitoring Hard Drive Health with smartctl and smartd on Linux: Early Warning for Failing Disks

By IT From Zero November 8, 2026

A practical guide to monitoring hard drive health on Linux with smartctl and smartd, based on 6 months of real-world experience on production servers. Compare three approaches and configure automatic S.M.A.R.T. alerts to catch failing drives before it's too late.

Security

Guide to Encrypting Disk Partitions with LUKS and Configuring Automatic Network Unlock Using Clevis and Tang on Linux

By IT From Zero November 7, 2026

Avoid late-night server reboot hangs at the LUKS passphrase prompt. A complete guide to setting up Network-Bound Disk Encryption (NBDE) with Clevis and Tang on Linux for secure, automatic unlocks over the local network.

Security

How to Install and Use MISP on Linux: Managing and Sharing Threat Intelligence

By IT From Zero November 7, 2026

A comprehensive guide to deploying MISP on Linux using Docker to centralize Threat Intelligence. Configure automated feeds, flag IoCs for IDS, and build Python scripts for defensive integration.

Virtualization

Configuring CPU, RAM, and Disk Hotplug on Proxmox VE: Scale Resources Instantly with Zero Downtime

By IT From Zero November 7, 2026

Step-by-step guide to enabling CPU and RAM hotplug plus live disk expansion on Proxmox VE / KVM. Scale Linux and Windows VMs on the fly without downtime.

Linux

How to Install and Use AIDE on Linux for File Integrity Monitoring

By IT From Zero November 6, 2026

A complete guide to configuring AIDE on Linux for early malware detection and file integrity auditing. Learn rule optimization and automated sysadmin alerting.

Ubuntu

How to Install KVM/QEMU and Virt-Manager on Ubuntu: High-Performance Type-1 Virtualization

By IT From Zero November 6, 2026

Install and master KVM/QEMU with Virt-Manager on Ubuntu: set up high-performance VMs, configure bridged networking on your LAN, and manage remote hosts securely over SSH.

Linux

How to Set Up Two-Factor Authentication (2FA/MFA) for SSH on Linux with Google Authenticator

By IT From Zero November 6, 2026

A step-by-step guide to setting up two-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) for SSH on Linux using Google Authenticator with SSH keys, hardening servers against private key leaks.

Linux

How to Securely Configure NFS Server and Client on Linux with Kerberos

By IT From Zero November 5, 2026

A guide to setting up secure NFSv4 with Kerberos (sec=krb5p) on Linux. Eliminate IP spoofing vulnerabilities, encrypt all network traffic, and fine-tune real-world I/O performance.

Linux

Protecting Sensitive Data on Linux with LUKS and cryptsetup: A Configuration Guide from Laptop to Server

By IT From Zero November 5, 2026

Linux user account passwords are completely useless when someone physically removes your drive. Learn how to encrypt partitions with LUKS and cryptsetup to safeguard sensitive data on laptops and servers.