Category: Linux EN
What’s new in Linux 7.0 EXT4: Will your server be faster?
What’s new in Linux 7.0 EXT4 has become a trending topic among system administrators following Linus Torvalds’ official announcement of the jump from version 6.19 to 7.0. While the EXT4 file system is often seen as a symbol of conservative stability, the upcoming changes in Kernel 7.0 introduce a range of enhancements that could fundamentally…
Cisco CP-9971 Configuration in FreePBX 17: XML Guide
Cisco CP-9971 Configuration in FreePBX 17: Challenges, XML, and Solutions Cisco CP-9971 configuration within an Asterisk environment is a process that requires not only deep protocol knowledge but also surgical precision in XML file editing. Recently, the Phones Rescue team in Bournemouth, part of the SolutionsInc group, completed an advanced telecommunications infrastructure modernisation project for…
The Perfect Backup? Case Study: Kopia + Garage S3 on TrueNAS SCALE
In the IT world, there is a brutal adage: people are divided into those who do backups, and those who will start doing them. However, simply “doing backups” is only half the battle. The real challenge is creating a system that is reliable, automated, encrypted, and cost-effective to maintain. Today, I will show you how…
Forget aout Life360. OwnTracks on TrueNAS: Your Private Location Server
Nowadays, many people use location tracking apps like Life360 to know where family members are. They are convenient, but they involve giving your location data to a third-party company. OwnTracks is an open-source alternative that allows you to create your own private location server, giving you full control over your data. In this guide, we’ll…
Secure Home Directory Backup to TrueNAS Using Duplicati and Docker
Creating a reliable backup is absolutely critical, especially when working with code (PHP, Python, JavaScript) or managing essential systems, such as an ERP system. A local backup is simply not enough – we need a remote, encrypted solution that is resilient to drive failure. Duplicati, combined with Docker and a TrueNAS server (utilising SFTP), offers…
Secure SSH: Key-Based Authentication for Your VPS
If you work with VPS servers, you know that security is fundamental. Logging in with a password is like leaving your house keys under the doormat—it works, but it exposes you to bots and attacks. The true industry standard is SSH key authentication. It’s not only more secure but also significantly more convenient, as it…
Ventoy – The Ultimate IT Rescue Drive: Building a Universal Diagnostic and Recovery Hub
Anyone who has had to install an operating system, troubleshoot a hard drive, or set up multiple Linux distributions knows the frustration of constantly formatting USB sticks. This ends now. The answer to this problem is Ventoy—an ingenious, free utility that changes how we approach bootable media. If your IT toolkit includes multiple Windows installers,…
How to Secure Your TrueNAS Apps? My Method with Tailscale
Every self-hosting enthusiast eventually faces the same dilemma: how do you get secure and convenient remote access to your applications? Exposing each service directly to the world via a public IP address and opening ports on your router is just asking for trouble. On the other hand, we want access to our tools from anywhere.…
Ubuntu 25.10 on a 27″ iMac (2011): A Second Lease of Life for a Classic
In the world of IT, where hardware becomes obsolete in the blink of an eye, there are certain gems that are hard to part with. For me, one such device is the 27-inch iMac from 2011. Why do I still use it, and why did I decide to breathe new life into it with Ubuntu…
