Brent Saltzman
Unix

  1. Free up storage space by deleting unused Linux Kernels

    While performing some regular updates on a few of my Ubuntu VMs, I ran out of space to continue performing updates on the /boot volume. The following commands will help you locate and clear up any unused Linux kernels reclaiming space in this volume. First, run the following to determine…

  2. Install Plexamp Headless on a Raspberry Pi

    Easily get up and running with PlexAmp Headless and start listening to your high quality music like you've never heard before!…

  3. Creating a Watchdog script

    ...I want to ensure the services are up and running at all times, and if for whatever reason they're not, I want things to self-heal or alert me if they don't.…

  4. Shell Scripts to Automate Common Maintenance tasks for Linux servers

    Truth be told, one day I will learn and use somethimg like Ansible, but today I use the following scripts to make regular maintenance tasks easy for the linux servers in my home lab: For my Ubuntu/Debian servers: #!/bin/bash # Update the system sudo apt-get update -y sudo apt-get…

  5. Useful Tricks for Shell Scripting

    Shell scripting is a powerful tool that allows you to automate repetitive tasks and perform complex operations on your system. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced user, there are always new tricks and techniques to learn.…