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How to change DNS settings on CentOS 7

Published on August 8, 2017

Skip the DNS Server: How to Manually Set DNS on CentOS 7 (The Easy Way)

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you’re managing a small-scale server environment, you know that efficiency is key. While robust DNS servers are crucial for large networks, deploying a full-fledged DNS service might be total overkill for just a handful of servers. Why add complexity where you don’t need it?

How to run Raspberry Pi on Windows

Published on August 5, 2017

Run Raspberry Pi OS on Windows: The Ultimate Emulation Guide!

Welcome to the World of Pi, No Hardware Required!

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How does VI work

Published on August 2, 2017

Vi Editor for Beginners: Essential Commands to Create, Edit, and Save Files in Linux

Welcome to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you’re working in the Linux world, eventually you’re going to run into the legendary (and sometimes intimidating) Vi editor. Vi is a powerful, ubiquitous text editor found on virtually every Linux distribution—from CentOS 7 to Ubuntu.

SQL server backup and restore SSMS

Published on July 30, 2017

The Essential Guide: How to Easily Backup and Restore Your SQL Server Database (Using SSMS!)

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How To Install Wordpress on Kali Linux

Published on July 19, 2017

Mastering Your Lab: How to Install WordPress on Kali Linux (The Ultimate Setup Guide)

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How To Install VMWare Tools On Kali Linux (VMWare Workstation 12)

Published on July 9, 2017

Essential Upgrade: How to Install VMware Tools on Kali Linux for Maximum Performance

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How To Install Kali Linux On VMWare Workstation 12

Published on July 9, 2017

Get Started with Ethical Hacking: How to Install Kali Linux on VMWare Workstation

Introduction: Why Kali Linux Belongs in Your Virtual Lab

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! We often talk about securing systems, but to truly understand security, you need to understand how vulnerabilities are found and exploited. That’s where Kali Linux comes in.

SOLVED: ERROR 1071 (42000): Specified key was too long; max key length is 767 bytes

Published on June 10, 2017

The Ultimate Fix for MySQL/MariaDB ERROR 1071: Specified Key Was Too Long

Introduction: Bypassing the Database Bottleneck

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you’re here, you’ve likely run into one of the most frustrating database errors when trying to create a table or add an index:

How to backup and restore a MySQL (MariaDB) database in CentOs Linux

Published on June 3, 2017

The Ultimate Guide to Backing Up and Restoring Your MySQL/MariaDB Databases

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you run any application that relies on a database—from a simple WordPress blog to a massive enterprise system—you know that data is your most valuable asset. Losing it is simply not an option.

CentOS 7 Tutorial: static IP Address CentOS 7

Published on May 20, 2017

The Ultimate Guide to Setting a Static IP Address in CentOS 7 (No More DHCP Headaches!)

Introduction: Taking Control of Your Network Configuration

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you’ve ever run a server, hosted a virtual machine, or managed a crucial piece of network infrastructure, you know the frustration of an IP address that constantly changes. This is the default behavior of Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP), which is great for laptops but terrible for stable server environments.