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How to Setup Podman on AlmaLinux 9

Introduction Containers have become a foundational tool in modern software development and deployment. Podman (short for pod manager) is an open source tool for developing, managing, and running containers. Developed by Red Hat engineers along with the open source community, Podman manages the entire container ecosystem using the libpod library. In this blog, we will go through the podman installation on AlmaLinux 9 and use it to run containers — including mounting custom volumes —

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Merin John September 30, 2025

How to Migrate an RDS Instance Between AWS Accounts

Sometimes you may need to migrate an RDS instance from one AWS account to another — for example, when consolidating accounts or setting up environments for a new team. AWS makes this possible through RDS Snapshots. In this blog, we are going to discuss how to migrate an RDS instance from one AWS account to another and the best way to Migrate RDS from one account to another. Steps to Migrate RDS Between AWS Accounts

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Sourav AJ September 30, 2025

Setting Up the ELK Stack (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) on AlmaLinux 9

Introduction Having a centralized logging system IS critical for diagnosing issues, monitoring performance, and responding to security events in today’s systems. The ELK Stack—Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana—offers a powerful suite for ingesting, analyzing, and visualizing log data. This blog helps you in Setting up ELK Stack on AlmaLinux 9, so you can collect logs from multiple sources and analyze them through a unified dashboard. Prerequisites Before you begin, make sure you have: Once your environment

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Merin John September 27, 2025

How to Migrate EC2 Instance Between AWS Accounts

Migrating an EC2 instance from one AWS account to another is a common scenario when consolidating environments, transferring workloads, or working with multiple clients. One of the simplest methods to migrate EC2 instance to another account is using AMIs (Amazon Machine Images). In this blog, we are going to discuss how to migrate an EC2 instance from one AWS account to another using AMI. Steps to Migrate an EC2 Instance Between Accounts: 1. Create an

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Sourav AJ September 26, 2025

How to Install Terraform

How to Install Terraform Install Terraform CLI Project Structure terraform-aws-ec2/ ├── main.tf ├── variables.tf main.tf variables.tf  Here, the provider tells Terraform that you’re working with AWS as your cloud provider. resource defines a resource block that tells Terraform to create an EC2 instance. variable.tf file  is used to define input variables, making your config reusable and configurable. Running Terraform Initialize the project Initializes plugins/providers and backend. Plan the changes Shows what Terraform intends to do.

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Sajna VM September 25, 2025

How to Create a RAID 6 Array on Linux

When you’re managing critical data, redundancy is non-negotiable. RAID 6 Array on Linux is a powerful solution that offers fault tolerance and ample usable storage. The process of creating a RAID 6 array using mdadm on a Linux system is described below. What is RAID 6? RAID 6 (Redundant Array of Independent Disks, level 6) stripes data across multiple drives while also storing two parity blocks per stripe. This allows the array to survive two

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Jishnu V September 24, 2025

How to Access an AWS RDS MySQL Database Using MySQL Workbench via EC2 and Private Key

Accessing an AWS RDS MySQL database from MySQL Workbench can sometimes be tricky, especially when the RDS instance is not publicly accessible. One common solution is to use an EC2 instance as a jump host or bastion host. In this guide, we’ll walk you through how to securely access your RDS MySQL database using MySQL Workbench, leveraging a private key for SSH tunneling via your EC2 instance. Prerequisites Step 1: Set Up Your EC2 Instance

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Sourav AJ September 20, 2025

How to install and configure ProxySQL

For Ubuntu/Debian: Start the ProxySQL service: Access the Admin Interface Use the MySQL client to connect to ProxySQL’s admin interface: Default credentials is admin. Port 6032 is used for admin and  6033 is used for SQL traffic Add a MySQL Backend Server Now let’s add a backend MySQL server to ProxySQL: Apply the configuration Check if the server was added: Add a MySQL User Add a user that will connect through ProxySQL: — Apply the

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Sajna VM September 19, 2025

How to Enable Brotli Compression on NGINX Using ngx_brotli

If you’re running NGINX in production, performance and response size matter — a lot. Reducing the size of HTTP responses can have a huge impact on site speed, bandwidth costs, and ultimately user experience. While gzip has been the default compression tool for years, there’s a newer, better contender: Enable Brotli Compression on NGINX. With better compression ratios than gzip (often 15–25% smaller), and performance that’s comparable or even faster, Brotli has quickly become the

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Jishnu V September 18, 2025

How to Install Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04

If you’re ready to build server‑side apps or front‑end tooling using Node.js, you’ll want a solid setup. In this post, we’ll go through multiple ways to install Node.js on Ubuntu 24.04, and help you pick the method that best matches your needs. Why Node.js + Ubuntu 24.04? Prerequisites Methods to Install Node.js We’ll cover three major methods. Each has pros & cons. Method Pros Cons Apt from Ubuntu’s default repos Easiest, minimal setup Version might

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Merin John September 17, 2025
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