Top Sysadmin content February 2021

Be sure to catch up on all of our best content from the last month.

Posted: March 2, 2021 by Tyler Carrigan (Editorial Team, Red Hat)

Even though it was a short month, February of 2021 was another great month for the Enable Sysadmin community. We generated 29 articles from 20 different authors; generating over 475k pageviews and bringing in more than 325k unique visitors. It was also a great month for some of our older content.

In this month's top content, you'll find topics ranging from Ansible automation and reboot modules to cryptography and career advice. No matter your role or skill level, there is sure to be something of interest to you, so enjoy it.

Enumerating a new network with Nmap

Here are some basic Nmap flags that you can use to generate a quick and useful network map for effective troubleshooting and managing network traffic.

How to automate system reboots using the Ansible reboot module

Reboots are sometimes necessary. Automate the process by using the Ansible reboot module.

5 questions to ask in your next sysadmin interview

5 questions to ask during your next sysadmin interview

If you're heading to a sysadmin job interview, here are 5 questions to ask.

How to change the identity of a Linux system

Set the hostname on your Linux systems by using the hostnamectl command.

Got automation? Here's a quick guide to get you up to speed on Ansible

This article gives you a quick, high-level guide on how to start with Ansible

Basic concepts of encryption in cryptography

Part one in a series on encryption concepts.

Sysadmin university: Quick and dirty Linux tricks

Add these quick and dirty tricks to your sysadmin toolbox for some special Linux magic.

Resilient sysadmin: 5 tips for success in a remote work environment

Here are five in-the-trenches tips on how to cope with your work from home life.

How to use LVM snapshots to restore Linux systems

It can be cumbersome to create and recreate lab or practice systems. Use LVM and a basic WebUI to quickly restore your Linux systems back to a golden image.

3 solid self-review tips for sysadmins

Self-reviews are tough. These three tips will help you to get credit for all those great solutions you implemented this year.

Topics: Linux Community

Tyler Carrigan

Tyler is the Sr. Community Manager at Enable Sysadmin, a submarine veteran, and an all-round tech enthusiast! He was first introduced to Red Hat in 2012 by way of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based combat system inside the USS Georgia Missile Control Center. More about me