How to handle kdump on low-memory Linux systems
Summary On systems with low RAM (for example 1 GB), the automatic kdump configuration may reserve memory for crashkernel that your system simply does not…
Safely Move MariaDB Data Directory to /home on RHEL / Rocky / AlmaLinux 8+ (With SELinux Support)
If you’re running MariaDB on RHEL, Rocky Linux, AlmaLinux, or any other EL8+ distribution, you may eventually want to move your MariaDB data directory from…
Fixing “The repository does not have a Release file” Error for MariaDB on Debian 13
If you’re trying to install MariaDB on Debian 13 (Trixie) and you see an error like this in your terminal: …then this guide is for…
Move MariaDB Data Directory to /home/mysql on Debian (Automated with Shell Script)
If you’re running MariaDB (or MySQL compatible) on a Debian server, by default your database files live under: That’s fine until your root disk starts…
Install a Full-Featured Cockpit on Debian 13 (With Backports)
Cockpit is a modern, web-based server management interface that lets you administer your Debian 13 server directly from a browser: manage storage, networking, updates, performance,…
Colonial Cloud is here: launch announcement
New Delhi — November 5, 2025 (Gurpurab) — I’m thrilled to announce the launch of my new book, Colonial Cloud: How India Can Reclaim Control…