How to Use Linux Keywords in Prompts for ChatGPT (with Examples for Sysadmin
If you’ve ever sat in front of a Linux terminal at midnight, staring at an error log that makes no sense, you’ll know the feeling: “I wish I had another…
7 Must-Have Tools for Automating Your DevOps Workflow in 2025
When I first started my DevOps journey, my “workflow” was basically a messy collection of shell scripts, manual server setups, and late-night firefights when something broke. If you’ve ever stayed…
Ansible Inventory Tutorial: A Beginner’s Guide to Static, Dynamic, and YAML Files
When I first started exploring Ansible automation, the very first question I stumbled upon was: How does Ansible know which servers to manage? That’s where the concept of an Ansible…
How to troubleshoot and Debug Ansible Playbooks Using ansible.builtin.debug
When Ansible automation fails, it’s usually not random. Most issues come from YAML syntax errors or hidden playbook execution problems that you only see with Ansible’s verbose mode. The fastest…
How to Use the Docker Push Command – Syntax, Examples & Troubleshooting
The docker push Command is a fundamental part of working with Docker images, allowing you to upload container images from your local machine to a remote container registry. Whether you’re…
Install Ansible on CentOS, RHEL, AlmaLinux & Rocky Linux
Ansible is one of the most popular automation tools for Linux system administrators and DevOps engineers. Whether you’re deploying applications, managing configurations, or orchestrating IT infrastructure, installing Ansible on CentOS,…
How to Use the Ansible Setup Module to Gather System Facts
When working with Linux server automation, knowing your target host’s details is the first step to smooth deployments. The Ansible setup module Linux facts command is the go-to method for…
AlmaLinux 9 & 10: Native NVIDIA Driver with Secure Boot & CUDA
Introduction The AlmaLinux team has rolled out a significant upgrade for NVIDIA GPU users, making graphics driver installation smoother than ever. With AlmaLinux OS 9 and 10, you can now…
Ubuntu Drops Wget and Screen! Here’s What’s Coming in Ubuntu 25.10
Big changes are coming for Ubuntu Server users this October with the release of Ubuntu 25.10, and if you’re used to using wget or screen’s time to take note. Wget…
From SysAdmin to DevOps: Why Ansible Should Be in Your Toolkit
Automation isn’t just a buzzword in IT anymore — it’s survival. As teams scale and infrastructures grow complex, manually managing systems becomes error-prone and slow. That’s where DevOps practices and…
2 Hidden Linux Server Security Risks You Must Fix Today (CLI Timeout & Sudo NOPASSWD)
Linux is a powerful and secure operating system, but small misconfigurations can leave even the most hardened servers vulnerable. Two commonly overlooked areas in Linux server security risks are: 1…