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Setting Up Samba Server on Fedora: Secure File Sharing with Windows Using SELinux and firewalld

By admin June 28, 2026

A comparison of Samba, NFS, and SFTP to help you choose the right file sharing option for a Linux-Windows environment. Focuses on installing Samba on Fedora and correctly handling SELinux contexts, booleans, and firewalld to avoid silent Permission denied errors.

Virtualization

QEMU Guest Agent: Installation and Configuration on Linux/Windows for Consistent Snapshots and VM Monitoring

By admin June 20, 2026

QEMU Guest Agent (qemu-ga) is a daemon running inside the VM that freezes the filesystem before snapshots are taken, ensuring data consistency and preventing corruption on restore. This guide covers installation on Linux and Windows, configuration with KVM/libvirt and Proxmox, plus troubleshooting for common issues.

Virtualization

Creating a Windows VM Template on Proxmox with Sysprep and VirtIO Drivers: Clone VMs in Minutes

By admin June 13, 2026

A step-by-step guide to creating a Windows VM Template on Proxmox VE with VirtIO Drivers and Sysprep — from optimal VM configuration to batch deployment automation via the Python API. Includes real-world tips from homelab use: pre-sysprep snapshots, template versioning, and how to avoid duplicate SID issues when cloning.

Ubuntu

Ubuntu Remote Desktop: Ultra-Smooth Windows Connection Without Extra Apps

By admin April 4, 2026

Quickly enable Remote Desktop (RDP) on Ubuntu 22.04/24.04. A detailed guide on smooth Windows connections, bandwidth optimization, and tips for headless setups.

Ubuntu

Installing and Configuring Samba on Ubuntu: File Sharing with Windows

By admin March 1, 2026

A practical guide to installing and configuring Samba on Ubuntu 22.04 for sharing files with Windows machines on a local network. Covers smb.conf configuration, user creation, directory permissions, firewall setup, and connection monitoring.