Install Splunk 8.1.x Free (500 MB/day limit) on Centos 8
The following is a short guide on how to install Splunk 8.1.x on Centos 8.
How to configure PostgreSQL 12+ master to slave replication in CentOS 8
The following article describes how to configure PostgreSQL 12+ replication between the primary master and secondary slave server, both hosted on CentOS 8. [Read more…]
Converting UTZOO-Wiseman Usenet Tapes to Website with PostgreSQL backend using Python 3.8
Recently, I came across a resource that allowed me to download the entire collection of UTZOO NetNews Archive of the earliest USENET posts. These were essentially the earliest available discussions posted to the Internet by people working at various Universities who were already connected to the Internet. There were approximately 2.1 million posts in these archives created between Feb 1981 and June of 1991. This article describes the journey of converting those tapes into fully searchable PostgreSQL database and later also into the usenetarchives.com website.
The UTZOO Wiseman Usenet Archive – List of Newsgroups
The following is the list of all newsgroups mentioned in the UTZOO Wiseman Usenet Archive for all the posts created between Feb 1981 and June of 1991. This is essentially the list of all active newsgroups at that time. [Read more…]
How to fix the Python nntplib.NNTPDataError: line too long
The following article describes how to fix Python nntplib.NNTPDataError: line too long. [Read more…]
How to remove old unused kernels on CentOS Linux 8.x Linux when /boot has no free disk space
If your /boot partition is full (100% use of space), the easiest way to fix the problem is to delete old and unused kernels that are often taking the space. The following article describes the process of removing unused kernels on CentOS Linux 8.x Linux when /boot partition has no free disk space. [Read more…]
How To: Sync Fitbit Data to Google Spreadsheet vs 2 (Aug 2020)
The following article is a step by step guide on how to sync Fitbit data into a Google spreadsheet. [Read more…]
How to move a PostgreSQL 12 data directory
The following are an easy to follow steps to change the data directory in PostgreSQL 12. [Read more…]
Centos 8 – Uncaught Error: Call to undefined function pg_connect() when using PHP to PostgreSQL connection
If you get an uncaught error: Call to undefined function pg_connect() when using PHP to PostgreSQL connection, it’s pretty easy to fix it on Centos 8.
How to fix Webmin PostgreSQL 12 error: The PostgreSQL host configuration file pg_hba.conf was not found on your system
The following article shows how to fix the Webmin PostgreSQL 12 error that says: The PostgreSQL host configuration file /var/lib/pgsql/data/pg_hba.conf was not found on your system, indicating that the database has not been initialized yet. Click the button below to set up PostgreSQL. [Read more…]
How to install PostgreSQL 12 server on Centos 8
A simple set of instruction on how to install PostgreSQL 12 on Centos 8.x
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AWS Route 53 – Domain Registration Pricing (Apr 2020)
Here is the latest Apr 2020 TLD registration pricing for the AWS Route 53 in U.S. dollars.
How to transfer domain from GoDaddy to Amazon AWS Route 53 DNS (new instructions)
The following are new instructions on how to transfer a domain registered with GoDaddy to Amazon AWS DNS service called Route 53.
How to remove GNOME GUI from CentOS 8
This article illustrates the steps required to downgrade (or is it upgrade?) the CentOS 8 from a GNOME server with GUI to a CLI command-line mode. I’ll show you step by step how to remove GNOME, X Window System, GUI and Graphical Administration tools from the CentOS 8 operating system.
Domain hosting on a dynamic IP address with naked root domain forwarding (Goddady/DuckDNS solution)
If you want to host a domain on a server at home, using your ISP’s connection, you will realize that your DNS provider (in my case GoDaddy) will not be in sync with the dynamic IP address assigned to you by your Internet provider. Let me show you a free and easy way of addressing this common issue. [Read more…]
