How to install a PPTP Server

A couple of days ago I had to install a Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Server on a Centos 5.6 distribution (was a favor for a friend). In this case it is used to create a simple Virtual Private Network (VPN) to tunnel all the traffic through the server’s internet connection. 1. Make sure that you …

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How to copy only specific files uploaded through FTP

Today I’m going to show you a nice way to sync only specific files from user directories to a “fast speed download” server. Basically, all my users upload resources (maps, sounds, models, etc) for a Counter Strike 1.6 Server through FTP. The issue was the fact that all these files had to be copied to …

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How to pass RHCE/RHCT exam! – part 3

Today we’re going to focus on how to use standard command line tools (e.g. ls, cp, mv, rm, tail, cat, etc.) to create, remove, view, and investigate files and directories. If you are a beginner, the first thing I suggest is to check the current directory to avoid messing up things. This is simply done …

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