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Unattended-upgrades

Linux Packages

The Unattended-upgrades package allows for automatic security updates to be installed on Linux systems. sudo apt install unattended-upgrades sudo dpkg-reconfigure --priority=low unattended-upgrades

Veracrypt

Veracrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that allows you to create encrypted volumes or encrypt entire disk drive. It's a powerful tool for securing sensitive data by creating encrypted volumes that can only be accessed with the correct passwo...

OpenVPN Package

pfSense

Change Timezone

Linux Command Lines Quick Reference

sudo dpkg-reconfigure tzdata

Docker

Docker is a platform and toolset that simplifies the process of building, deploying, and managing applications using containers.  Docker utilizes containerization technology, allowing developers to package an application and its dependencies (such as librarie...

pfBlockerNG Package

pfSense

pfBlockerNG is an package that can be added onto pfSense to allow for advertisement and malicious IP blocking.

UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall)

Linux Packages

UFW is a simple package on Linux systems for managing the system firewall. It can be use to allow only HTTPS traffic for web servers, lock down SSH to certain IPs, and much more.  Installation sudo apt install ufw Enable UFW sudo ufw enable Check UFW St...

MikroTik

MikroTik is a Latvian company that specializes in the development of networking hardware and software. The company is popular in the networking community due to its affordable yet powerful solutions, particularly for small to medium-sized businesses and ISPs.

dchan.tech

My HomeLab

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passwd

Linux Command Lines Quick Reference

passwd can be used to change a user’s password, or force password change upon next login Change current user password: passwd Force password change at next login: sudo passwd -e username

Securely Wiping HDD and SSD

Securely wiping a hard drive (HDD) or solid-state drive (SSD) ensures that sensitive data is permanently removed, preventing unauthorized access or data recovery. 

Starting Config Changes

Brocade FastIron OS Common CMD Operations

enable configure terminal

Plex Media Server

Plex Media Server is a popular home media application that allows you to organize, manage, and stream your personal collection of movies and TV shows to your devices on your network.

Saving Changes to Start-up Config

Brocade FastIron OS Common CMD Operations

write memory

Lenovo Thinkcentre/ThinkStation Tiny PCs

The Lenovo Tiny lineup is a series of ultra-small form factor (179mm x 183mm x 34.5mm) desktop PCs that offers near full desktop performance in a highly compact and energy-efficient chassis. Older generations are relatively cheap on the secondary market, and s...

Hardware Options, Installation and Upgrades

XCP-NG

Fan & Temperature Information

Brocade FastIron OS Common CMD Operations

show chassis

Windows 11