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TrueNAS Scale Complete Guide – Everything You Need to Know

Learn how to install and configure TrueNAS Scale from scratch in this complete beginner’s guide. This step-by-step tutorial covers everything you need to know about setting up TrueNAS Scale, including hardware requirements, installation, storage pool creation, and configuring network shares for your homelab or business.

Whether you’re building your first home server or migrating from FreeNAS/TrueNAS Core, this tutorial will get you up and running with TrueNAS Scale quickly and confidently.

Thanks to Alice for sponsoring today’s video! Check out how Alice can help you eliminate manual errors & delays, reduce consulting costs, and unlock trapped data.

Also, consider supporting the channel by purchasing a TrueNAS Mini – it’s a great way to get started!

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Self-Host Nextcloud on Debian: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Build Guide

Set up your own Nextcloud server on Debian — from scratch! In this step-by-step tutorial, I’ll walk you through the complete installation process, including server preparation, database setup, Apache configuration, PHP tuning, performance tweaks, securing your cloud with Let’s Encrypt (and more). Whether you’re hosting files for personal use, your business, or a homelab, this guide covers everything you need to build a fast, secure, and reliable Nextcloud instance.

You’ll learn how to create a cloud server, configure MariaDB, optimize PHP settings, fix missing indices, enable Redis for speed, and properly secure your deployment. No skipped steps — just a full, detailed setup walkthrough you can follow with confidence.

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Big Data Explained: Everything You Need To Know

What is Big Data and why does it matter? In this video, we’ll break down the concept of Big Data in plain English so you can finally understand what the buzzword actually means. From how mankind processes massive amounts of information, to how Big Data pipelines work and the different types of infrastructure that make it possible, this explainer will give you a clear picture of one of the most important topics in tech today. Whether you’re a beginner curious about data, a student learning the basics, or just someone who wants to know what “Big Data” really is — this video is for you.

Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring today’s video! Check them out to see how they can assist you with your Big Data goals!

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Provisioning Virtual Machines in Proxmox with Terraform – Full Walkthrough

“Infrastructure as Code” is a great thing – you can configure just about anything! In this video, we’ll explore how to use one such tool, Terraform, to provision virtual machines. We’ll explore how to set it up, create an API key, and then watch a VM come to life.

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How to Set Up an NFS Server on Ubuntu (Complete with AutoFS!)

NFS (Network File System) is a fantastic way to share files between Linux and UNIX machines. In this video, Jay walks you through the process of setting up an NFS server on Ubuntu, complete with a walkthrough on mounting the exports. Not only that, you’ll see how you can utilize AutoFS for on-demand mounting as well.

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Build Your Own Mastodon Server on Debian (Step by Step Server Build Guide)

There’s way too much drama with Twitter nowadays, so the alternatives are looking more attractive than ever. Setting up your own Mastodon server is a fun project, and also a potential alternative to Twitter. In this video, Jay walks you through the entire process of setting up your own Mastodon server on a Debian-based VPS.

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5 Must Have Tweaks to Secure OpenSSH

OpenSSH is a fantastic tool for remotely managing Linux servers, but with great power comes great responsibility! If a threat actor is able to gain access to OpenSSH on your Linux server, then they have full access to cause all kinds of mischief. In this video, Jay goes over 5 must-have tweaks to strengthen the security of OpenSSH on your server.

Thanks to Linode for sponsoring this video. Support LearnLinuxTV and spin up your very own Linux server by checking out their awesome cloud platform.

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Resetting OpenSSH Host Keys (the easy method)

When creating a deployment image or template for distributing Linux to devices or servers, it’s a good idea to make sure that you reset the host keys for SSH. In this video, I’ll show you an easy method I found for automating this.

You can find the systemd unit file I used in the video here.
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The Log4Shell Vulnerability, and CrowdSec’s Community Response
TheLog4Shell vulnerability is taking the Internet by storm, and it’s already being used for real-world attacks. In this video, Jay discusses the details around Log4Shell vulnerability in Log4j, and also CrowdSec’s community-based response to the situation.

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Getting Started with cloud-init

cloud-init is an awesome technology that can be used to customize Linux images for deployment, that lets you do all kinds of neat things such as automatically creating users, installing packages, resetting SSH keys, and more. However, it’s often shrouded in mystery. In this video, I’ll walk you through using it to create a user, set the hostname, and install some packages.

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Linux Crash Course – Formatting & Mounting Storage Volumes

Storage volumes are essential to our Linux servers and workstations, but how do we format and mount additional storage volumes? In this episode of Linux Essentials, I’ll walk you through the process of formatting additional storage volumes and mounting them in your Linux instance.

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TrueNAS Scale Complete Guide – Everything You Need to Know

Self-Host Nextcloud on Debian: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Build Guide

Provisioning Virtual Machines in Proxmox with Terraform – Full Walkthrough

How to Set Up an NFS Server on Ubuntu (Complete with AutoFS!)

Build Your Own Mastodon Server on Debian (Step by Step Server Build Guide)

5 Must Have Tweaks to Secure OpenSSH

Resetting OpenSSH Host Keys (the easy method)

The Log4Shell Vulnerability, and CrowdSec’s Community Response

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Linux Crash Course – Formatting & Mounting Storage Volumes