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Level Up Your Terminal: A Guide to Customizing Your Bash Prompt

Your terminal is your command center, and the default bash prompt can be, well, a bit bland. But fear not! Customizing your bash prompt is easier than you think, and it can dramatically improve your workflow and make your terminal a much more pleasant place to be.

Peeling Back the Layers: Understanding Linux’s File System

Imagine a vast, well-organized library. That’s essentially what the Linux file system is. Unlike operating systems that might divide storage into drives with letters (like C: or D:), Linux employs a single, hierarchical structure starting from a single root directory, represented by /. Everything else branches out from this central point, creating a unified and logical way to access all your files and system resources.

Keep Your Server on Time: Installing and Configuring Chrony

Accurate timekeeping is more crucial for a server than you might initially think. From precise log analysis during security incidents to ensuring smooth operation of distributed systems, having your server’s clock in sync is essential. While systemd-timesyncd is often the default, chrony is a versatile and highly regarded Network Time Protocol (NTP) client and server implementation that offers more advanced features and better accuracy, especially in environments with intermittent network connectivity.

Just Installed Linux? Why Your “Fresh” Server Isn’t Quite Ready for Prime Time

Congratulations! You’ve just completed a fresh install of your favorite Linux distribution on a server. You’ve got a clean slate, the operating system is installed, and you might feel a sense of accomplishment. You might even think, “Great, it’s ready to go!”

Easiest way to install docker

This guide (or tip if you may) will show you how to install Docker in the easiest possible way. It is not pointing against enterprise or production systems by Docker documentation, but is mainly for using in a homelab environment. Remember to always investigate downloaded scripts before executing them on your local system.