Alaric Bird

Alaric Bird is a seasoned Linux System Administrator with over a decade of experience in managing and optimizing Linux-based servers and infrastructure. Known for his expertise in server deployment, security hardening, and performance tuning, Alaric has a deep understanding of various Linux distributions, including Ubuntu, CentOS, and Red Hat Enterprise Linux. His skills extend to cloud platforms like AWS, where he effectively manages virtual private servers and services. Alaric is also proficient in scripting languages such as Bash and Python, which he uses to automate routine tasks, enhancing efficiency and reliability. With a strong commitment to continuous learning, he stays updated with the latest developments in open-source technologies and best practices. His problem-solving abilities, combined with excellent communication skills, make him a valuable asset to any IT team. In addition to his technical expertise, Alaric is passionate about mentoring junior administrators and fostering a collaborative environment.

How to configure iSCSI Target in Linux

August 24, 2024August 27, 2018 by Alaric Bird

Learn how to configure an iSCSI Target in Linux with our step-by-step guide. Set up a network storage solution to enhance your server’s storage capabilities efficiently. #centlinux #linux #iscsi What is iSCSI Target? iSCSI (Internet Small Computer System Interface) is a protocol used to link data storage devices over an IP network infrastructure. An iSCSI … Read more

How to install KeepAlived on CentOS 7

August 24, 2024August 18, 2018 by Alaric Bird

In this tutorial, you will learn, how to install KeepAlived on CentOS 7 or other Red hat based Linux servers. #centlinux #linux #highavailability What is KeepAlived? Keepalived is a routing software written in C. The main goal of this project is to provide simple and robust facilities for load-balancing and high-availability to Linux system and … Read more

How to install HAProxy on CentOS 7

August 24, 2024August 18, 2018 by Alaric Bird

Learn how to install HAProxy on CentOS 7 with this comprehensive guide. Step-by-step instructions, prerequisites, and tips to get your HAProxy load balancer up and running efficiently. #centlinux #linux #haproxy What is HAProxy? HAProxy is an open-source, high-performance TCP/HTTP load balancer and proxy server. It is commonly used to distribute incoming traffic across multiple servers … Read more

How to setup Central Logging Server in CentOS 7

August 24, 2024August 12, 2018 by Alaric Bird

Discover how to set up a Central Logging Server in CentOS 7 with this detailed guide. Follow step-by-step instructions to centralize your logs for easier management and improved system monitoring. #centlinux #linux #syslog What is rsyslog? rsyslog is responsible for log processing in CentOS 7. rsyslog is abbreviation of ‘Rocket Fast System for Log processing’. … Read more

How to configure Linux as a Router

August 24, 2024August 1, 2018 by Alaric Bird

Learn how to configure Linux as a router with this comprehensive guide. Follow step-by-step instructions to turn your Linux system into a functional router, enabling network traffic management and improved connectivity. #centlinux #linux #networking What is a Router? A router is a networking device that forwards data packets between computer networks. Routers perform the traffic … Read more

FreeIPA Client Configuration in Linux

August 24, 2024July 28, 2018 by Alaric Bird

In this tutorial, you will learn about FreeIPA Client configuration in Linux. #centlinux #linux #freeipa What is FreeIPA Client? A FreeIPA Client is a system that is configured to interact with a FreeIPA server for centralized identity management and authentication services. Here are the key aspects and functionalities of a FreeIPA Client: Overall, FreeIPA Clients … Read more

How to install FreeIPA on CentOS 7

August 24, 2024July 27, 2018 by Alaric Bird

Learn how to install FreeIPA on CentOS 7 with this comprehensive guide. Step-by-step instructions, prerequisites, and tips to set up FreeIPA for centralized identity management and authentication on your Linux server. #centlinux #linux #freeipa What is FreeIPA Server? FreeIPA server provides centralized authentication, authorization and account information by storing data about users, groups, hosts and … Read more

How to reset Root Password in CentOS 7

August 24, 2024July 20, 2018 by Alaric Bird

In this tutorial, you will learn, how to reset Root Password in CentOS 7 or other Red hat based Linux servers. #centlinux #linux #recovery Problem Statement As we know that, the root is the superuser in Linux. We often come to situations, where, the root password is not available. Although it is trivial to reset … Read more

Setup Local Yum Repository in RHEL 7 using ISO

August 24, 2024July 16, 2018 by Alaric Bird

Discover how to setup local Yum repository in RHEL 7 using an ISO file with our detailed guide. Step-by-step instructions and tips for efficient package management and system updates. #centlinux #linux #yum Problem Statement rpm command serves its purpose while installing individual packages, but it will become too difficult to install packages with hierarchical dependencies. … Read more

Install Apache Subversion & USVN on CentOS 7

August 24, 2024July 13, 2018 by Alaric Bird

Learn how to install Apache Subversion (SVN) and USVN on CentOS 7 with this comprehensive guide. Step-by-step instructions, prerequisites, and tips to set up SVN for version control and USVN for web-based SVN repository management. #centlinux #linux #svn What is Apache Subversion? Apache Subversion (abbreviated as SVN) is a software versioning and revision control system … Read more