Setup a Local DNS on Debian using bind9 in a chroot

On the Debian system download the bind9 package with: sudo apt-get install bind9 dnsutils Next, follow what’s in this script (or type them in one at a time): chroot-bind.sh #!/bin/bash #—————— Variables——————- # ME=`/usr/bin/whoami` DIRECTORY=/etc/bind #————————————————# # Some Error Checking # if [ $UID -ne 0 ]; then echo “Sorry but you must be root … Read more

non-rootvg paging space and restoration problem

Recently I have had the misfortune of discovering the error of my ways (in a specific instance). By default when one installs a VIO Server or AIX O/S install, a default paging device is created. The size of the paging space is determined on the resources. I’ve seen some documentation which states that the paging … Read more

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performing aix TL and SP updates

Recently I performed some AIX updates and noted a peculiarity. However, before delving into that I should give some information on performing the updates. I can’t stress the importance of updates enough. Too many times companies servers are hacked or compromised in some manner which can be disastrous on so many levels. This is why … Read more

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