How to Use Ansible set_fact to Define and Modify Facts

Ansible set_fact

In Ansible, facts are automatically gathered information pieces about the system that you are managing. These details generally include IP addresses, OS types, memory, disk size, and more. Facts act as the foundation for writing dynamic and responsive automation codes.  But instead of hardcoding values, you can make these variable decisions based on facts, enabling […]

Disable Ubuntu Firewall: How, When, & Why

Disable Ubuntu Firewall

Firewalls are an important part of network security, it helps to regulate incoming and outgoing traffic to protect the system from unauthorized access and threats. Managing firewalls is a crucial part of keeping your Ubuntu system up and running, but sometimes, you need to disable it for certain reasons. Understanding Firewalls in Ubuntu Ubuntu greatly […]

Ansible URI Module Guide: Automate HTTP Requests in Your Playbooks

ansible uri module

The URI module in Ansible is your bridge to interact with web services and REST APIs directly from your playbooks. It also supports HTTP and HTTPs protocols that enables you to send GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, and other similar requests. This module is mainly useful for tasks such as triggering webhooks, querying cloud services, or […]

Lens Kubernetes: The Complete Tutorial to Managing Clusters with an Intuitive UI

Lens Kubernetes

Managing Kubernetes clusters using the command line can be a complex task especially for beginners when dealing with a multi-cluster environment. This is where the Lens Kubernetes, which is a native platform IDE, comes in. The Lens provides a graphical user interface that simplifies multi-cluster environments making it easy to monitor workloads, apply changes, and […]

Blackeye Phishing Tool: Download, Setup & Usage Guide

blackeye phishing tool

Blackeye phishing tool is one of the most readily available phishing tools available on the GitHub to stimulate real-world phishing attacks for educational purposes and to penetrate testing and mitigation processes. All popular websites, like Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and more use this tool to create phishing pages. By replicating the login pages, it will provide […]

Web Server vs Application Server: Key Differences Explained

web server vs application server

Web server vs application server has been a common debate in IT teams for years. However, most of the time these terms are used interchangeably, which is not really right. Many enterprise teams use both, and understanding the use cases will help them get the most out of it.  This guide talks about the difference […]

Install Docker on macOS – A Comprehensive Guide for 2025 

Install Docker on macOS

Docker Desktop is a native desktop application for all operating systems, by the Docker company. It is one of the easiest ways to launch and debug containerized apps. Docker desktop has all the essential features, such as quick edit-test cycles, file change notifications, built-in enterprise network compatibility, and proxy/VPNs of their own choice.  There are […]

How to Create a Single Node Kubernetes Cluster: A Complete Beginner’s Guide

Single Node Kubernetes Cluster

Kubernetes is widely used to manage containerized applications across multi-node and large clusters. However, you do not really need an entire fleet of machines to get started. A single node Kubernetes helps you to run the entire Kubernetes control panel and worker node on just a single machine, which makes it ideal for learning, development, […]

How to Use the mv Command in Linux: Syntax, Options, and Examples

MV Command in linux

The mv command in Linux is one of the simple but powerful tools used to either move or rename files and directories. Whether you are organizing documents, transferring files, or renaming documents, mv is a crucial part of the Linux toolkit. Unlike copying, mv does not leave a duplicate, it physically relocates the file.  In […]

Docker ADD vs COPY: Key Differences and Best Practices

Docker ADD vs COPY

If you are habitual of using Dockerfiles for building container images, you must have come across Docker instructions ADD and COPY. They both provide a similar function, in the sense that they both allow the user to get folders and files into your images at build time.  So what should you use? In this guide, […]

How to Unpublish WordPress Site: A Comprehensive Guide For 2025

Unpublish WordPress Sites

Your site on WordPress goes through a million different changes, which is why you sometimes want it off the internet. You might be getting rid of an outdated page, or editing a webpage away from the prying eyes. Either way, you would want to learn “how to unpublish WordPress site? This guide will walk you […]

WordPress htaccess: Essential Redirects & IP Restrictions for Optimal Security

wordpress htaccess

The WordPress htaccess file is a configuration file used by Apache to manage server-level  website settings. In WordPress, this file plays an essential role in handling site operations and server resources interaction.  Where & How to Locate WordPress htaccess? The htaccess file is usually located in the root directory of your WordPress installation (e.g., public_htmlor […]