How to Install MySQL on Ubuntu 24.04

How to Install MySQL on Ubuntu 24.04

In this tutorial, we will explain how to install MySQL on Ubuntu 24.04 OS. MySQL is an open-source relational database management system storing data in table structures under different data types. The data types are integer, string, float, datetime, varchar, etc. Every data type stores various kinds of information. For example, an integer is for numbers, a float is for decimal numbers, the string is intuitive and stores strings, DateTime stores the date in a unique format, and so on. Michael Widenius wrote MySQL in C and C++, and many database-driven web applications, including Drupal, Joomla, WordPress, and Magento, use it extensively. Global applications like Facebook, YouTube, and Twitter use MySQL for their database management needs.

In the following paragraphs, we will install MySQL and provide you with some basic commands. Installing MySQL on Ubuntu 24.04 is a straightforward process that may take up to 10 minutes.

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Why is my Website Loading Slow and How to Fix it?

Why is my website loading slow and how to fix it?

In this blog post we will talk about a website loading slow, and how it can be fixed. A slow website can negatively impact your SEO. This in turn can decrease your ranking by major search engines like Google and Bing. More importantly, a slow website negatively impacts your conversions, and customer experience, directly impacting your bottom line. Several factors impact website load times, including unoptimized code, large images, disabled compression, redirects, slow hosting, server misconfiguration, etc. In the following paragraphs we will explain what steps are necessary to make your website faster.

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How To Create a Self-Signed SSL Certificate for Nginx in Ubuntu 24.04

How to create a self-signed SSL certificate for Nginx in Ubuntu 24.04

This blog post is about creating a self-signed SSL certificate for the Nginx web server in Ubuntu 24.04 OS. A Self-Signed SSL certificate is just like the other SSL certificates with a certificate private key and cert file. The only difference is that certificate authorities do not trust the self-signed SSL certificate included with the web browsers. Self-signed certificate in most cases is used when there is no domain associated with your server, otherwise, if there is a domain it is better to use CA-Signed (Certificate Authority) SSL certificate. However in both cases with or without a domain(only IP address) we can install a self-signed SSL certificate. The CA-Signed can only be installed on a domain.

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Email protocols: What is the difference between SMTP, POP3, and IMAP?

Email Protocols What is the difference between SMTP, POP3, and IMAP?

In this tutorial, we will explain the difference between the SMTP, POP3, and IMAP email protocols. Email protocol is a set of commands for sharing mail between two machines such as computers, and servers. This allows clients to send and receive email. There are a few email protocols, but the most common protocols are POP3, IMAP, and SMTP. In the following paragraphs we explain what defines them and their differences.

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How to Install WordPress with Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04

How to Install WordPress with Docker Compose on Ubuntu 24.04

WordPress is an open-source content management system written in PHP that offers various features such as plugins, and fully customizable themes. You can install WordPress with LAMP, LEMP stack, or Docker container to ensure it functions properly. A Docker container is a set of platforms as a service that uses OS-level virtualization to deliver software in packages called containers. So, in this blog post, we will install WordPress inside a Docker container with WordPress Docker Image isolated from the other container for the MySQL database. We call these multi-container applications on the server and use the Docker Compose tool to achieve this setup, which we will explain later.

Installing WordPress with Docker Composer on Ubuntu 24.04 may take up to 1 hour. Let’s get to it!

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How to Install Java LTS on Ubuntu 24.04

How to install Java LTS on Ubuntu 24.04

Java is a high-level, object-oriented programming language initially developed by Sun Microsystems and now owned by Oracle. It can run on any platform that supports Java without recompilation, a feature known as “write once, run anywhere” (WORA). That’s why Java is used to develop web apps, desktop apps, games, and mobile apps. It can also run on the Tomcat application server, which we covered in this article. LTS stands for Long-Term Support. This post will teach you how to install Java LTS on Ubuntu 24.04.

At the time of writing, Java 21 is the latest LTS version. You can always check the latest Oracle LTS versions of Java.

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How to Install TeamSpeak on Ubuntu 24.04

How to install TeamSpeak on Ubuntu 24.04

TeamSpeak is a communication application that uses VOIP (voice-over-Internet protocol) technology to allow users to communicate with others through the Internet. When using TeamSpeak, the user’s computer will automatically connect to the TeamSpeak server through the TeamSpeak client. Users can immediately communicate with other users. The main target of the TeamSpeak application itself is gamers. This is because most games are played by several players (multiplayer). So, communication with voice will be required to foster a sense of enthusiasm in playing the game. This TeamSpeak server can be enjoyed for free if it has no more than 32 slots. This tutorial will show you how to install TeamSpeak on Ubuntu 24.04.

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Guide to Testing an SSL Connection Using OpenSSL

Guide to testing an SSL Connection using OpenSSL

In this tutorial, we will provide helpful information about SSL certificates, SSL connections and testing an SSL connection using OpenSSL. The SSL certificates are necessary for domain names since they display essential information for verifying the website’s owner. It also encrypts the web traffic with SSL/TLS, including the public key, the certificate authority, and the associated subdomains. The traffic is through HTTPS (Hypertext Transfer Protocol Secure) when there is a valid SSL certificate, and this technology encrypts the data sent between a website and a browser. It prevents hackers from seeing or stealing any information, like personal data.

In the following paragraphs, we will proceed with the OpenSSL as software, how to install it, and how to test the SSL connections. Let’s get started!

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What Are CPU Cores vs Threads?

What are CPU Cores vs Threads?

This tutorial explains the main difference between what are CPU Cores vs Threads. The CPU Cores and Threads are two essential components of computer or server processors that impact their performance. CPU Cores are the hardware-based processor units, while the Threads are software-based instructions. These two determine how efficiently the server performs tasks and processes multiple operations simultaneously. That is why they are considered one of the most important parts of the machine (server or computer).

In the next paragraphs, we will explain the differences between CPU cores and threads in more detail.

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What To Do When You’re Locked Out Of WordPress Admin

It is exceedingly frustrating when your WordPress admin account is locked out. What’s worse, there’s typically no button to take you back to the login screen. If you go back via the URL, it will redirect you to an error message. This means you cannot add posts, publish content, install or update plugins, or anything else. In this tutorial, we go over what to do when you’re locked out of WordPress admin. We will explain why your WordPress admin account is locked and how to get it unlocked differently. Let’s get started!

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