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Install Samba on Ubuntu 18.04: Configure Shares and User Access

Samba is a free, open-source implementation of the SMB/CIFS network protocol that lets Linux servers share files and printers with Windows,…

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Set Up an OpenVPN Server on Ubuntu 18.04 with EasyRSA and UFW

Running your own VPN gives you full control over your traffic, privacy, and connection security. It encrypts your data on untrusted public…

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Install IntelliJ IDEA on Ubuntu 18.04 via Snap: Setup Guide

IntelliJ IDEA is a full-featured IDE for JVM and Android development made by JetBrains. It includes built-in debugging support, Docker and…

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Install Steam on Ubuntu 18.04: Multiverse Setup and First Run

Steam is a cross-platform digital distribution platform by Valve Corporation that gives you access to thousands of games across every genre,…

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Install Redmine on Ubuntu 18.04 with MySQL, Passenger, and Nginx

Redmine is one of the most popular open-source project management and issue tracking platforms. It is built on the Ruby on…

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Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 18.04 from the Oracle Repository

VirtualBox is a free, open-source, cross-platform virtualization application maintained by Oracle. It lets you run multiple guest operating systems simultaneously on…

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Install PostgreSQL on Ubuntu 18.04 with Remote Access Setup

PostgreSQL (also called Postgres) is a free, open-source, object-relational database management system with a strong reputation for reliability, SQL standards compliance,…

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Install VMware on Ubuntu 18.04: Workstation Player Setup Guide

VMware Workstation Player is a mature, stable virtualization platform that lets you run multiple isolated operating systems on a single physical…

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Set Up a UFW Firewall on Ubuntu 18.04: Allow, Deny, and Manage

A properly configured firewall is one of the most important layers of security for any internet-facing server. UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a user-friendly front-end for managing iptables rules that ships pre-installed on Ubuntu. Its defaults are sensible: block all incoming connections, allow all outgoing connections. No outside traffic reaches your server unless you explicitly open a port. This guide covers how to configure a UFW firewall on Ubuntu 18.04, from setting default policies and application profiles to writing allow and deny rules for specific ports, IPs, and subnets. <strong>Prerequisite:</strong>&nbsp;You&nbsp;need&nbsp;sudo&nbsp;access. Configure UFW Firewall on Ubuntu: Defaults, SSH, and Application Profiles If UFW is not installed, add it with: bashsudo apt install ufw Check the current status: bashsudo…

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Disable UFW Firewall on Ubuntu 18.04: Stop, Reset, and Re-enable

UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) is a user-friendly front-end for managing iptables rules on Ubuntu. It ships pre-installed and simplifies tasks that would…

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