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Hey, I’m David.

This is my Linux documentation site. I’m an RHCSA certified Linux System Administrator. This is the place where I put all of my notes, tips, and tricks for Linux and other open-source tools.

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  • Ansible
  • Bash
  • Boot
  • Containers
  • Cyber Security
  • Desktop
  • Files
  • Networking
  • Packages
  • Storage
  • System
  • Tools
  • Users and Groups
  • Virtualization
Feb 22, 2026
Linux Reader
  • Ansible
    • 45 Days to RHCE
      • ansible-navigator
      • Crash and Burn
      • The Cheatcode
      • Getting Ready
    • Ad Hoc Ansible Commands
    • Ansible Documentation
    • Ansible Facts
    • Ansible Galaxy Roles
    • Ansible Inventory and Ansible.cfg
    • Ansible Playbooks
    • Ansible Roles
    • Ansible Vault
    • Ansible-inventory command
    • Ansible.cfg
    • Boot Process
    • Building an Ansible lab with Ansible
    • Common modules with examples
    • Deploying files
    • Discovering storage related facts
    • Dynamic Inventory
    • Encrypted passwords
    • Execution Environments
    • Handlers
    • Host Name Patterns
    • Including and importing Files
    • Jinja2 templates
    • Managing Ansible Errors and Logs
    • Managing Packages
    • Managing Partitions and LVM
    • Managing Services
    • Networking with Ansible
    • NFS Setup
    • Optimizing Ansible Processing
    • Repositories and subscriptions
    • SeLinux File Properties
    • Setting up an Ansible Lab
    • SSH Connections
    • Troubleshooting Common Scenarios
    • Users and Groups
    • Using Loops and Items
    • Using Modules for Troubleshooting and Testing
    • Using Multiple Inventories
    • Using RHEL System roles
    • Using Tags
    • Using when to Run Tasks Conditionally
    • Variables
  • Bash
    • Bash
    • Shell Scripting
  • Boot
    • Boot Process, Grub2, and Kernel
    • System Initialization, Message Logging, and System Tuning
  • Containers
    • Containers
  • Cyber Security
    • Security Enhanced Linux
    • The Linux Firewall
    • The Secure Shell Service
  • Desktop
    • Configure Fedora Desktop using Ansible
    • Learning Touch Typing
    • My Fedora Setup
    • Silverblue
  • Files
    • Advanced File Management
    • Basic File Managment
  • Networking
    • Consoling in to MX80 from linux
    • DNS
    • How to Study for the CCNA Exam
    • Juniper CLI Basics
    • My CCNA Notes
    • Networking Network Devices and Network Connections
    • Resources for Passing CCNA
    • Time Synchronization
    • Toggle PoE on a Juniper Switch
    • What to Learn After CCNA
  • Packages
    • Advanced Package Management
    • Basic Package Management
  • Storage
    • AutoFS
    • Local File Systems and Swap
    • Network File System (NFS)
    • Partitioning, MBR, and GPT
    • Remove a filesystem from a partition
    • Thin Provisioning and LVM
    • Virtual Data Optimizer (VDO)
  • System
    • Installation
    • Interaction
    • Process and Task Scheduling
  • Tools
    • Calibre Web with Docker and NGINX
    • How to Build a website With Hugo
    • How to Process Bookfusion Highlights with Vim
    • How to Set Up Hugo Relearn Theme
    • Nextcloud on RHEL Based Systems
    • Self hosting a Nextcloud Server
    • Using Vagrant on Linux
    • Vim Guide
    • You Need to Learn Man Pages
  • Users and Groups
    • Advanced User Management
    • Basic User Management
  • Virtualization
    • RHCSA Vagrant Lab Setup
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