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How to reset a lost MySQL root password

Something I wrote for SimpleHelp.net: Have you ever forgotten your MySQL root password? It’s one of those things that just happens despite the numerous precautions one might take. As a result, you are locked out of your database server. You … Continue reading

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Increase your Linux/Unix Productivity: How to use crontab

an article I wrote for SimpleHelp.net : Apart from video games one of the great advantages of using computers is that they don’t seem to mind doing boring and repetitive tasks that we would rather not do. For monotonous tasks … Continue reading

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How to create automated Linux/Unix backups

Another article I wrote for SimpleHelp.net. An excerpt: “A stitch in time saves nine”, goes an old saying. In the world of computers we refer to that stitch as backups. When running a production IT infrastructure, it is imperative that … Continue reading

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