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Limiting Systemd Journal Size: Preventing Log File Bloat

Introduction System logs are crucial for debugging, monitoring, and understanding your Linux system’s behavior. However, unchecked journal growth can quickly consume valuable disk space, potentially impacting system performance and available storage. This guide provides a practical approach to managing systemd journal sizes across Debian and other systemd-based Linux distributions. Understanding Systemd Journals Systemd journals collect…

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Installing Debian 12 on PC Engines ALIX

This guide provides detailed instructions for installing Debian 12 (Bookworm) on PC Engines ALIX system boards with comprehensive write protection mechanisms. While tested on the ALIX.2d13, these instructions should work for other ALIX models as well. Hardware Requirements Prerequisites Before starting the installation, ensure you have: 1. BIOS Configuration 2. Environment Setup First, set up…

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Installing Incus on Debian 12 with ZFS Storage

In our previous tutorial, we set up ZFS on Debian 12 and created a dedicated ZFS pool named incus-zfs. Now, we’ll continue by installing Incus, a powerful system container manager, and configuring it to use our ZFS storage backend. Prerequisites Adding the Incus Repository First, let’s add the official Incus repository to our system. Installing…

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How to Add Additional IPv6 Addresses on Hetzner Cloud Servers

Configuring additional IPv6 addresses on Hetzner Cloud servers allows for enhanced resource management and scalability. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to assign multiple IPv6 addresses, ensure they persist across reboots, and clarify optional configurations for subnet accessibility.Note: These instructions are specifically tailored for Debian-based systems that use the traditional /etc/network/interfaces method. If you are using…