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Step-by-step guides for Linux server setup and deployment.

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What you can find here: practical runbooks for web servers, databases, Docker, SSL, Node.js deployment, Git troubleshooting, and daily Linux operations.

MySQL 8 Installation and Root Password Reset

Install MySQL 8 on Ubuntu, Rocky/CentOS, and Windows, then safely recover root access with step-by-step reset workflows.

MySQL 8 · Install · Reset Password · Linux · Windows

Linux SSL Certificate Guide (acme.sh & Certbot)

Beginner-friendly command builder and walkthrough for issuing, deploying, verifying, and renewing HTTPS certificates.

Linux · SSL · Let's Encrypt · acme.sh · Certbot

Redis Installation and Password Reset

Install Redis on Ubuntu and Rocky Linux, apply basic security, and recover access safely when credentials are lost.

Redis · Install · Security · Password Reset

PostgreSQL Installation and Password Reset

Step-by-step PostgreSQL setup for Ubuntu, Rocky, and Windows, including postgres account recovery workflow.

PostgreSQL · Install · Password Reset · Linux · Windows

Install Nginx on Rocky Linux 9 / AlmaLinux 9

Install Nginx official stable build with service startup, firewall rules, and verification steps.

Nginx · Rocky 9 · AlmaLinux 9

Install Nginx on Ubuntu / Debian

Install Nginx official stable version on Ubuntu and Debian with service startup and firewall setup.

Nginx · Ubuntu · Debian

Nginx Reverse Proxy Configuration

Production-ready templates for HTTP, WebSocket, and HTTPS reverse proxy scenarios.

Reverse Proxy · Nginx · WebSocket

Nginx + PHP-FPM Setup Guide

Configure Nginx and PHP-FPM for PHP applications, including fastcgi setup and 502 troubleshooting.

Nginx · PHP-FPM · Linux · Web Stack

Install Docker on Rocky Linux 9

Install Docker CE and Compose Plugin with official repository setup and service validation.

Docker · Compose · Rocky 9

Install Docker on Ubuntu / Debian

Install Docker CE and Compose Plugin on Ubuntu and Debian using the official Docker repository.

Docker · Compose · Ubuntu · Debian

Linux Commands Cheat Sheet

Essential Linux commands for file operations, system info, network, processes, logs, firewall, and package management.

Linux · Ops · Cheat Sheet

Node.js PM2 Deployment Guide

Install Node.js LTS and PM2, run apps as services, and keep processes persistent across reboots.

Node.js · PM2 · Deployment · Linux

Git Common Issues and Fixes

Troubleshoot detached HEAD, merge conflicts, push rejections, and recover from common Git mistakes safely.

Git · Troubleshooting · Recovery · Workflow

AdSense Readiness Checklist for Tool Sites

Pre-submit checklist covering required legal pages, navigation visibility, technical health checks, and common rejection risks.

AdSense · SEO · Compliance · Publishing