I will start with this – I am in NO way an Ansible expert nor do I present this as a tutorial. This is just a simple solution I found for my own home lab that I hope would be of use to others reading this 🙂 In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, managing a…
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Cleaning up your Linux OS.
Now if you’re like me, you’re bound to have a ton of VMs running with different Linux flavors and settings, but after some time, it tends to get cluttered and unnecessary data takes up all your allocated space for said Linux VM. I will show you a few easy tricks to help you clean up…
Mastering Virtual Machine Management
In today’s tech-centric world, virtual machines (VMs) have become an indispensable part of our daily operations. They allow us to create and manage multiple environments on a single physical machine, making them a powerful tool for developers, system administrators, and IT professionals alike. However, managing and keeping these virtual machines up to date can be…
Raspberry Pi: Unleashing creativity with exciting project ideas
Hey there, fellow tech enthusiasts! Today, I’m thrilled to share some captivating Raspberry Pi project ideas that will awaken your inner innovator and allow you to embark on exciting adventures in the world of DIY electronics. Raspberry Pi, a credit card-sized computer, has revolutionized the tech community by providing an affordable and versatile platform for…
Empowering Data Security: Harnessing Syncthing for Seamless PC and Server Backups
In today’s digital age, safeguarding our valuable data has become paramount. Losing essential files or experiencing system failures can be devastating. Fortunately, I discovered an excellent solution that seamlessly synchronizes data between my PC and the main server: Syncthing. In this article, I will share my experience and guide you through setting up Syncthing as…
More security – Adding Key Pairs for my VM instances.
I decided to make my life easier and jumped on to using key pairs in order to access my Servers and VM Instances. So I’ll add it here as well, for anyone that needs to do it and for future me 🙂 Managing Key Pairs on Linux Instances Instances launched using CentOS, Debian, AlmaLinux or…
Understanding VLANs: Unleashing the Power of Network Segmentation
In today’s interconnected world, computer networks have become the backbone of organizations, enabling seamless communication and data sharing. However, managing and securing these networks can be a complex task. This is where VLANs (Virtual Local Area Networks) come into play. VLANs provide a powerful mechanism for network segmentation, allowing organizations to enhance security, optimize network…
Guacamole! No, not the dip…
If you’ve been looking for a way to access your VM instances in a safe and secure manner, look no further! I found it 😀 Guacamole is a clientless remote desktop gateway that provides secure access to your desktop and servers from anywhere. With Guacamole, you can access all your virtual machines from a web…
Simple measures for better network security v2 – VLANs, VPN & Password Manager.
As I promised in my last post about network security, I am now back with a follow-up blog post about more steps you could take in securing your home network. You can check my last post on this subject @ https://mariusserbanica.co.uk/2023/02/03/simple-measures-for-better-network-security-ssh/ In today’s connected world, having a secure home network is essential to keep your…
Deploying and Self-hosting my own Cloud Service
Today I wanted to share with you my experience setting up my own cloud server using Nextcloud, as an alternative to Google Drive and OneDrive. As someone who values privacy and control over my data, I decided to take matters into my own hands and create my own cloud storage solution. Since I already own…