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  • How to Manage OpenStack Private Clouds Episode 3 – Managing Storage Volumes

    OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that enables you to build your very own private cloud that is completely under your control. You can use it to spin up compute instances, set up block and object storage, load balancers, software-defined networking, and more. In this six-part guide, Jay will guide you through the finer points of OpenStack with hands-on examples. In the third episode, we’ll explore Cinder (Storage).

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    Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring this series! Check out their OpenStack platform here.

  • Ubuntu Book Authors Live Stream Q & A

    This Wednesday, February 15th at 3:00pm EST, Ubuntu book authors Jay LaCroix and Nathan Haines will be join a live stream to chat about their books, and also answer questions. You definitely won’t want to miss this! This session is open to the general public, and no registration (aside from a YouTube account) is required.

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    In addition, there’s going to be a Member/Patron-specific second session right afterwards, at 4:00pm EST. If you’re not already a Patron or Channel member, sign up here.

    See you there!

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  • How to Manage OpenStack Private Clouds Episode 2 – Launching Compute Instances

    OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that enables you to build your very own private cloud that is completely under your control. You can use it to spin up compute instances, set up block and object storage, load balancers, software-defined networking, and more. In this six-part guide, Jay will guide you through the finer points of OpenStack with hands-on examples. In the second episode, we’ll explore the process of creating compute instances.

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    Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring this series! Check out their OpenStack platform here.

  • How to Deploy Your Own Gitlab Community Edition Instance with Ubuntu on Linode

    If you’re looking for a web app or service to assist with keeping track of all your source code, then Gitlab is definitely something you should consider. Gitlab is more than just a front-end to Git, it actually contains quite a few features to empower software development. In this video, Jay will walk you through setting up your very own Gitlab server with Ubuntu on Linode.

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    Thanks to Linode for sponsoring today’s video. Check them out and get set up with $100 in credit toward your new account!

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  • Essential First Steps for Every New Linux Server Build

    In this video for new Linux users, Jay covers the essential first tweaks that should made to every new Linux server build. Although these first tweaks may seem a bit “basic”, don’t underestimate their importance! A little preparation goes a long way.

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  • Linux Crash Course – Connecting to Linux Servers via SSH

    With the Linux Crash Course series, we’ll go over one important Linux-related topic – one video at a time. This time around, here’s a video for those of you that are brand-new to Linux that will cover how to connect to a Linux server via the OpenSSH client.

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  • Linux Crash Course – Desktop Environments

    In the Linux Crash Course series, you’ll learn all about a Linux-related topic – one video at a time. In this episode, we explore desktop environments. What are they? How do they differ from Window Managers? Why are there so many of these? Answers to those questions (and more) in this episode of the Linux Crash Course!

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  • How to Manage OpenStack Private Clouds Episode 1 – Introduction and Administration

    OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform that enables you to build your very own private cloud that is completely under your control. You can use it to spin up compute instances, set up block and object storage, load balancers, software-defined networking, and more. In this six-part guide, Jay will guide you through the finer points of OpenStack with hands-on examples. In the first episode of the series, we’ll go over a series introduction and outline. In addition, an overview Horizon (the OpenStack dashboard) is covered.

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    Thanks to OpenMetal for sponsoring this series and making it possible. Check out OpenMetal for your very own on-demand OpenStack cloud!

  • Linux Crash Course – What is a “Distribution” of Linux?

    What exactly is a “distribution” of Linux and why are there so many? In this video, new Linux users will discover what exactly makes up a distro. In addition, a few example Linux distributions are shown, such as Fedora, Ubuntu, and a few more.

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  • Awesome Linux Tools: The bat Command

    The bat command is a clone of the cat command, but with wings! This tool can be used similarly as the cat command, but it includes additional features such as syntax highlighting, line numbers, and more! In this video, you’ll see the bat command in action.

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