Reading Time: 5 minutesCreating Links Between Files on RHEL shows what hard links and symbolic links are and how to use them effectively. All examples will be provided using Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10; however, they can be used on any Linux distribution. First and foremost: What is a link? We can create multiple file names that point…
Reading Time: 5 minutesManaging Files from the Command Line provides an introduction to managing files using the command line on a Linux system. We’re using Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 10; however, all instructions are compatible with any Linux distribution. Creating, copying, moving, and removing files and directories are common and essential operations for a Linux system administrator….
Reading Time: 6 minutesThis article explains the Linux file system hierarchy and identifies the most important directories. The File-system Hierarchy The Linux system stores all files on file systems, which are organized into a single inverted tree known as a file-system hierarchy. This hierarchy is an inverted tree because the tree root (/) is at the top, and…
Reading Time: 5 minutesIntroducing RHEL Lightspeed for RHEL Systems explains what RHEL Lightspeed is and how it can be helpful for RHEL administrators. First and foremost: What is RHEL Lightspeed? RHEL Lightspeed is a feature from Red Hat that uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help people manage and use Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) more easily. Think of…
Reading Time: 3 minutesRegistering a RHEL System for Red Hat Support shows how to register a Red Hat Enterprise Linux system to get Red Hat features, such as support, software repositories, bug fixes, enhancements, etc. Red Hat provides access to software repositories through the Red Hat Content Delivery Network (CDN) in a subscription-based model. Software repositories provide regularly updated packages,…
Reading Time: 8 minutesAn Overview of firewalld on RHEL 8 shows essential details of the firewall manager found on RHEL and derivative Linux distributions. First and foremost: What is a firewall? There are various definitions of what a firewall is, and there are many types of firewalls. In simple terms, a firewall is a system (software) responsible for…