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In modern IT infrastructure, a reliable monitoring system is essential. Icinga2 is a powerful open-source solution perfect for this task. This article will show you how to install a simple Icinga2 instance using Docker and Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04. Prerequisites Before we begin, ensure you have: If you haven’t installed Docker yet, you can do so with the following command: curl -fsSL https://get.docker.com | sudo sh Step 1: Create …
In the modern IT world, companies face the challenge of efficiently monitoring their distributed and complex networks. Checkmk offers a powerful solution with its Distributed Monitoring, combining efficiency, scalability, and flexibility. What is Checkmk Distributed Monitoring? Checkmk Distributed Monitoring allows monitoring tasks to be distributed across multiple instances. This architecture makes monitoring manageable even in complex environments. Technical advantages of Checkmk Distributed Monitoring 1. Scalability and …
As Proxmox enjoys increasing popularity and distribution as a hypervisor, users repeatedly face the question: how do I migrate a VM from my hypervisor to Proxmox. The procedure is usually very similar, but there are still differences to consider. Here, a possibility for the migration is presented. Of course, the operating system of the VM to be moved also makes a difference; while the migration of Linux is relatively trouble-free …
Introduction Integrating cloud object storage as a local file system can significantly simplify workflows and save local disk space. In this article, we will show you step by step how to use Hetzner Object Storage. We will follow Hetzner’s official tutorial on object storage file systems and also compare Hetzner Object Storage with Amazon S3 to highlight advantages and disadvantages. Hetzner Object Storage vs. Amazon S3 – A Brief Comparison …
Securing your data is of crucial importance, especially in a digital world where information can be quickly lost. The Synology NAS offers an efficient way to protect your valuable data. In this blog post, we will focus on how you can use the Time Machine feature for complete backups of your Apple Macs to secure your data on the Synology NAS or restore your entire Mac. Preparing the Synology NAS: …
What is Paperless-ngx? Before we dive into the installation and configuration, let’s briefly explain what Paperless-ngx is. Paperless-ngx is an advanced, web-based document management application designed to help you achieve a paperless office. It offers a range of features to efficiently organize, index, and make scanned documents searchable. Here are some key features: With these features, Paperless-ngx is an ideal solution for managing and archiving digital documents, both for individuals …
In this blog article, our focus is on the most important commands for beginners to work effectively with the VIM editor. The VIM or “vi” is a super effective tool for working in the Linux terminal and is almost a must to handle. 0. ESC key The ESC key is super important and lets you switch from “insert mode” to command mode. Always make sure that when you want to …
To use Nextcloud optimally, it can be helpful to know some OCC commands that can be executed via the console. This can be useful, for example, for Nextcloud troubleshooting, scripts, updates, etc. OCC stands for OwnCloud Console and is a tool that enables various administrative tasks. In this article, we present some of the most important OCC commands that can be useful for experienced Nextcloud users. Using OCC OCC is …
Installing a Windows 11 VM under the free version of ESXi is currently somewhat difficult, as Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) 2.0.Those who use a vCenter Server and the client can use the built-in Key Provider to provide a virtual TPM, the same applies to VMware Workstation.Since there is no such option in the free version, you have to find another way. We will show you how …