# How to Check SSD Health in Linux SSD and NVMe drives are extremely reliable, but like any storage device, they can eventually develop problems. On a Linux server, regularly checking SSD health can help you identify increasing wear, overheating, media errors, or RAID problems before they cause unexpected downtime or data loss. Linux provides … Read more
ConfigServer.com (ConfigServer Firewall) will permanently close on August 31, 2025. The ConfigServer CSF firewall has been a trusted tool for Linux server administrators for many years. Unfortunately, ConfigServer has announced that it will discontinue its services on this date, and there will be no further updates, downloads, or support available after that. This news has … Read more
This article provides an example to outline the steps required for replacing a defective drive in a software RAID (mdadm) setup. Let’s outline a real scenario I encountered yesterday. I have a mirrored (RAID1) array, and I just received an email alert from mdadm monitoring, indicating that a “Degraded Array event has been detected on … Read more
ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) is a popular firewall and security tool for Linux systems. A Stateful Packet Inspection (SPI) firewall uses iptables to filter traffic on your system. Here are the steps to install CSF on Debian 11: Step 1. Before installing the ConfigServer Security & Firewall (CSF) software, ensure your system has all … Read more
Icecast is an accessible, open-source streaming media server that can create and broadcast audio and video streams online. Icecast KH is an unofficial version of Icecast that adds various features and improvements. Here are the steps to install icecast-kh on Debian 11 / Centova Cast server : Step 1. Before upgrading the Webmin software, ensure … Read more