Ubuntu server and desktop recommendations.

InvisibleJim said:
If you already installed a web server from scratch using the shell, then maybe you don't need to practice what I suggested.

Sysadmin, pentesting and Python coding covers a lot of ground so if you feel like you are facing a mountain the you need to break down your problem into smaller, realisitic and achievable chunks as well as prioritise what is most important and valuable to your goals and also what is enjoyable to you to learn.
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So the basic thing first you think is learn the **** out of linux commands and practice using linux for say 2 months.what you think i should do for the first 3 months,
 
SauRoNZA said:
There’s being able to do those things yourself…and then there’s copy and pasting them from a guide and being lucky it worked.
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You guys keep falling for this.

It's obvious he doesn't want to RTFM or think.
He wants a step by step guide for his bespoke hardware.

He is not going to get anywhere in a Linux or Infosec pen testing role until his willing to do so.
He is not willing to do so.

This is paid support. :ROFL:
 
shadow_man said:
You guys keep falling for this.

It's obvious he doesn't want to RTFM or think.
He wants a step by step guide for his bespoke hardware.

He is not going to get anywhere in a Linux or Infosec pen testing role until his willing to do so.
He is not willing to do so.

This is paid support. :ROFL:
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100%, but I always live in hope the message will get through.

Experience has taught me there is a turning point people just need to get to when it all starts clicking into place and then from there on it's smooth sailing.
 
InvisibleJim said:
If you already installed a web server from scratch using the shell, then maybe you don't need to practice what I suggested.

Sysadmin, pentesting and Python coding covers a lot of ground so if you feel like you are facing a mountain the you need to break down your problem into smaller, realisitic and achievable chunks as well as prioritise what is most important and valuable to your goals and also what is enjoyable to you to learn.
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The thing is most people can't even realise/conceptualize what they're trying to solve let alone generate options and turn them into solutions or at least a brick laying approach.

Probably why it's called to steam roll without meditation.
 
thanks for all the kind messages, honorable mentioned go to shadow man for always being there for me no matter the problem or fault,you are extremely kind gentleman,and your husband will be proud of your accomplishments.Good luck and stay safe girls.
 
kronoSX said:
Ok i dont know what you guys think about this concept.I do not want a vm on the same pc i am practicing.I want to sysadmin a pc that is like separate and on a network.This is my setup i am gonna do tonight when loadshedding ends..lol
first laptop-install ubuntu server and set it up then install a gui on it
second laptop- install ubuntu desktop
third laptop install ubuntu and dual boot with windows 10.
I will then hook the 2 laptops up to router via lan and not wifi.
This will be my testing ground.If there is anything you wish me to do on these 3 laptops please advise.
Thank you
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How about set up Nextcloud. Use one laptop for web and files and the other as the database server. Look for a tutorial on 'first steps after installing your Ubuntu server' and setup OpenSSH with certificate auth, UFW (terminal only, no gui,) that sort of thing. Set up an NFS share on your third (management) laptop and set up daily backups of the Nextcloud and DB to the NFS.
 
InvisibleJim said:
How about set up Nextcloud. Use one laptop for web and files and the other as the database server. Look for a tutorial on 'first steps after installing your Ubuntu server' and setup OpenSSH with certificate auth, UFW (terminal only, no gui,) that sort of thing. Set up an NFS share on your third (management) laptop and set up daily backups of the Nextcloud and DB to the NFS.
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thank you so much for the response and i will try to setup the way you said,just gonna do some googling on the nextcloud and openssh thing.I will get back to you with screenprints of how far i got.
 
kronoSX said:
Is there any Linux support groups or clubs in cape town.or groups that come together on Friday nights or weekends.
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Sounds like people with a serious problem. :unsure:
Try Mint it's easier than Ubuntu.
But talking about support groups, I need one in Joburg where we can install Debian 20 times, and then toast systemd with copious amounts of Whisky.
 
I take no support groups in cape town. I want to get a junior system admin or network security job next year this time.i am bloody serious and will sacrifice all my spare time just doing Linux and sysadmin work mockups.i will survive even if those idiots here, they know who they are not rooting for me.my age is against me but let see how the world works
 
kronoSX said:
I take no support groups in cape town. I want to get a junior system admin or network security job next year this time.i am bloody serious and will sacrifice all my spare time just doing Linux and sysadmin work mockups.i will survive even if those idiots here, they know who they are not rooting for me.my age is against me but let see how the world works
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Then you need to have the ability to understand problems, visualise possible solutions, and then fix them. You don't learn anything from a system that runs perfectly, you learn when you bork things up, then investigate why it's borked, and then fix it. This is part of the learning curve.
Reaching for the install ISO every time is a cop-out, you can keep doing it in your lab, but not in the real world. You need to have the fortitude to see a problem through until it's fixed.
 
RonSwanson said:
Then you need to have the ability to understand problems, visualise possible solutions, and then fix them. You don't learn anything from a system that runs perfectly, you learn when you bork things up, then investigate why it's borked, and then fix it. This is part of the learning curve.
Reaching for the install ISO every time is a cop-out, you can keep doing it in your lab, but not in the real world. You need to have the fortitude to see a problem through until it's fixed.
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If it's a production system then the priority is a return to service.
The causation might be required to be done later if it's not immediately obvious.
 
kronoSX said:
I take no support groups in cape town. I want to get a junior system admin or network security job next year this time.i am bloody serious and will sacrifice all my spare time just doing Linux and sysadmin work mockups.i will survive even if those idiots here, they know who they are not rooting for me.my age is against me but let see how the world works
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Start your own group and then invite people to attend.
The Linux guru in Cape Town is @ginggs .
The Debian project manager is also there but I forgot his name.

Edit: Real nerds use Debian. Lazy gits use Ubuntu and noobs use Mint.

Jokes aside, Mint is the only one where hardware always works first time, every time.
 
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