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52 practical Linux articles from Netbay Engineering — written for operators running Linux and Windows VPS in India.

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Rocky Linux 9 Initial Server Setup for Production Workloads

Build a hardened Rocky Linux 9 baseline: admin users, SSH keys, firewalld rules, fail2ban, and automatic security updates before your app ever ships.

LinuxMarch 12, 20267 min read

Running Arch Linux on a VPS: Pacman Essentials for Server Admins

Pacman essentials for Arch VPS admins: sync databases, full-system upgrades, keyring care, orphan cleanup, and .pacnew merges that keep servers predictable.

LinuxMarch 6, 20267 min read

SSH Key Authentication Setup: Why Passwords Are a Bad Default

Set up SSH key pairs on your Linux VPS and disable password logins to eliminate brute-force attacks in minutes.

LinuxMarch 5, 20265 min read

Minimal Ubuntu Server 24.04 Setup for Production

A lean Ubuntu Server 24.04 baseline for real workloads: unattended security updates, UFW, SSH hardening, and key-only logins in about twenty minutes.

LinuxMarch 4, 20267 min read