How to Run a Linux Script on Startup: A Detailed Guide

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Running a script or application at Linux startup can be a major time-saver for system administrators and users who need certain tasks to execute automatically upon booting up their systems. Whether you are looking to perform routine maintenance tasks, start applications, or automate complex processes, understanding how to run a script at startup in Linux … Read more

Find PostgreSQL database size using SQL ‘Select’

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This article will show you a very simple way to find the size of a PostgreSQL database using a SQL SELECT statement. This will work on PostgreSQL version 8.3.3, but should work on older versions as well. Looking for optimize your database performance, check out How to find when PostgreSQL tables were auto-vacuumed and auto-analyzed … Read more

Guide to Mounting ISO Images in 3 Popular Linux Distributions

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This article will explain how to mount an ISO image quickly and easily on Linux without downloading any additional software. If you are on a Windows operating system, check out the article: How to mount an ISO on Windows XP and Windows Vista. ISO image files are often used in the distribution of software or … Read more

How to mount an ISO/IMG image in Windows XP/7

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This article will explain two different methods on mount an ISO/IMG image on Windows XP and Windows 7 as a virtual drive. The first option will work on all Windows flavors and for .iso, .bin, .cue, .uif, .nrg, and .img file extensions. The second option works on Windows XP only and supports only .iso files. … Read more

Find large files on Linux: 5 Command-line Examples

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In this blog post, we’ll walk you through five command-line examples that can help you pinpoint the largest files in your Linux system. When it comes to Linux system administration, monitoring disk usage is a critical task. But how do we find the largest files eating up valuable disk space? It’s easier than you might … Read more