Introduction Do you ever find yourself typing long, cumbersome SSH commands, replete with usernames, IP addresses, and obscure port numbers? We've all been there. It's a recipe for typos, frustration, and wasted time. But what if I told you there's a secret weapon in...
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SSH Server Configuration Guide: From Defaults to Defense
Introduction If you've felt overwhelmed by the Ansible playbooks, Bash scripts, or Python snippets in my previous blogs—don’t worry. This time, we’re focusing solely on the sshd_config file for SSH hardening and configuration. No complex automation, just...
Automating SSH Hardening with Ansible Playbooks
Introduction Getting started with Ansible Building a baseline In a previous blog post, we walked through the essential steps of initial server setup using Ansible, laying the groundwork for secure and automated infrastructure management. Continuing that journey, this...
Getting Started with Ansible: Initial Setup Guide
Introduction Ansible is an open-source IT automation tool developed by Michael DeHaan and later acquired by Red Hat in 2015. It is designed to simplify automation tasks such as configuration management, application deployment, and orchestration of complex workflows....
Mastering OpenSSH: Secure Remote Access Made Simple
New Blog Post: OpenSSH – Secure Remote Access, Made Simple Whether you're managing a cloud server, configuring remote access to your homelab, or setting up DevOps workflows, OpenSSH is likely at the core of your toolkit. In my latest blog post, I take a practical,...