How to Disable MySQL Strict Mode on Centos 7

Strict Mode in MySQL controls how MySQL handles invalid or missing values in statements such as INSERT and UPDATE. If strict mode is not in effect, MySQL inserts adjusted values…

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Understanding the Linux Inode

An inode in Linux is a file structure that holds data about a file. In Linux, everything is treated as a file. This includes directories and devices such as keyboard,…

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Commands to check memory usage in Linux

Having sufficient physical memory (RAM) on your system is critical for processes to run efficiently. Once the memory runs out, your system will start using the swap space and this…

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Configuring date and time in RHEL 7/Centos 7

Knowing how to manage time via the command line is a useful skill to acquire. To best understand time, we need to understand the two types of clocks specified in…

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How to add a user to Sudoers in CentOS

Sudo is a command line program that allows an ordinary user to execute commands that require superuser privileges. Running your system as a non-root user is good practice for a…

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