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One of my all time favorite utilities built into Oracle Linux is ImageMagick. ImageMagick is a free, open-source software suite that allows users to create, edit, and manipulate images. ImageMagick supports almost 200 file formats, including JPEG, PNG and GIF. Continue reading Let’s do some image magic!
So, in the prior post, we patched OEM 13.5 to the latest RU, and made sure our database was patched. Now, it’s time for the big task, upgrading to OEM 24ai! Before we upgrade, we need to make sure that Continue reading Part 2; Upgrading OEM to 24ai
So we created a Target, and setup the LUN on the QNAP. Now we need to setup an Oracle Linux system to use the new LUN. First , lett’s install the iscsi initiator utilities. sudo dnf -y install iscsi-initiator-utils Next Continue reading Mounting an iSCSI LUN in Oracle Linux
In the previous post (https://talesfromthedatacenter.com/2025/01/creating-an-iscsi-target-on-a-qnap-array/) , I created a new iSCSI target that will be used for this post. Next up, we need to create a LUN. A “LUN” stands for “Logical Unit Number” and is a unique identifier used to Continue reading Creating a new LUN in QNAP
It’s time to start using iSCSI, and I happen to have a QNAP array. Personally, I like the QNAP arrays, as they are easy to use, generally reliable and a good value to a SMB or home lab. iSCSI (Internet Continue reading Creating an iSCSI Target on a QNAP Array
With OEM 24ai out, I’m getting a lot of folks reaching out about the upgrade process. It’s actually not too difficult, but there is some prep work you need to do. Mainly, making sure your OEM system is patched along Continue reading Patching OEM13c, step1 of an upgrade to OEM 24ai
Chrony is a versatile, lightweight, and high-performance Network Time Protocol (NTP) daemon used to synchronize system clocks in Unix-like operating systems, including Linux. It’s particularly known for being efficient on systems with intermittent network connections or variable latencies, like laptops, Continue reading It’s about time to talk about chrony
I’m getting more and more interest in OLVM and oVirt these days. Customers really want to dump proprietary virtualization stacks and more to Open Source solutions. Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager ( OLVM) is Oracle’s distribution of oVirt, a popular open-source Continue reading Installing Windows 11 on OLVM/oVirt 4.5
So I purchased purchased some refurbished Dell servers for my personal home lab. Three Dell 630s, each with a pair of new SSDs. This is from a new company that I have not worked with before, but being local and Continue reading getPartitionByPath anacondra error on a new Linux install
Linux Cockpit is a web-based graphical interface designed for managing Linux servers. It simplifies system administration tasks by providing an easy-to-use dashboard, making it accessible to both experienced administrators and beginners. With Linux Cockpit, you can perform various tasks directly Continue reading An introduction to Cockpit