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How To Install the Apache Web Server on Ubuntu 16.04

Published on September 28, 2017

Set Up Your Own Server! The Essential Guide to Installing Apache on Ubuntu 16.04


Welcome to the World of Web Hosting!

If you’ve ever wanted to host your own website, test a development project, or simply understand how web infrastructure works, installing a web server is the foundational first step. And when it comes to reliability and widespread adoption, Apache is the undisputed champion!

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Ubuntu install on Virtualbox in 5 minutes

Published on September 24, 2017

Mastering Linux: How to Install Ubuntu on VirtualBox (The Ultimate Step-by-Step Guide)


Introduction: Why Run Ubuntu in a Virtual Machine?

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials!

Ubuntu VirtualBox Linux
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How to Schedule SQL Server Database Backups.

Published on September 20, 2017

Never Lose Data Again: The Definitive Guide to Scheduling Automatic SQL Server Backups and Cleanup

Welcome to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! The Importance of Automated Backups

Hey tech fans! Welcome back to the channel. If you run databases—especially mission-critical ones—you already know that data loss is the single biggest threat to your sanity and your business. Relying on manual backups is a recipe for disaster. What happens if you forget one day? What if your server crashes at 3 AM?

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How To Install Own Cloud on CentOS 7

Published on September 17, 2017

Build Your Private Cloud: A Step-by-Step Guide to Installing OwnCloud on CentOS 7

Welcome to the World of Self-Hosted Storage!

Hey tech enthusiasts, and welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! Are you tired of relying on massive corporations for your essential file storage? Ready to take back control of your data with a powerful, self-hosted solution?

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How To Disable SELinux on CentOS 7

Published on September 14, 2017

Stop the Headaches: How to Safely Disable SELinux on CentOS 7 Permanently

Welcome to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you’ve ever tried setting up a web server or a new application on CentOS 7 only to be met with frustrating permission errors, chances are SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) was the culprit.

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How to set up Lets Encrypt on CentOS 7

Published on August 31, 2017

Secure Your Website for FREE: Get HTTPS with Let’s Encrypt on CentOS and Apache


Hey Tech Fans! Darren here, and today we are tackling one of the most critical steps in web hosting: security.

Apache CentOS Let's Encrypt
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How to create virtual hosts on Apache (httpd) on CentOs 7

Published on August 20, 2017

Host Multiple Websites on One Server: A Step-by-Step Guide to Apache Virtual Hosts

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials!

If you’re running a web server, efficiency is key. Why dedicate an entire virtual machine or physical server to just one website when you can run dozens? That’s where Apache Virtual Hosts come in.

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