tee command example
Tee is a useful command in linux that will allow one read from standard input and write to standard output. This is particularly useful when […]
Find Serial Number in Solaris
To find the serial number of your server in solaris you may be able to use the prtdiag command as follows: The serial number should […]
Install and Configure an Apache Web Server
A useful video that demonstrates how to install and configure an apache web server on linux. It includes enabling the service, modifying iptables, starting, and […]
Apple IPAD 2 Impresses during this Holiday
The Apple IPAD 2 is as sleek, powerful, and robust. It is defiantly impressing, especially as the holiday gets closer. With a host of applications […]
Windows 7 Backup Network Drive Error 0x80780047
When backing windows onto a network drive you may encounter the error 0x80780047, unable to write backup. This error can occur when there are multiple […]
Use file command to determine file type
The file command is a useful tool in solaris that can help you to determine what file type a particular file is. The usage is […]
Using the nfsstat command
The “nfsstat” command is useful for debugging errors. It gives clear representation of the errors one can expect to see on the nfs server, rpc, […]
Dedup Example in Solaris
As of Solaris 11, and formerly open solaris, the dedup option is available as a standard feature of a zfs pool. To enable dedup it […]
Get all zfs and zpool attributes
It is often useful to get a complete listing of all attributes pertaining to a ZFS pool or share in Solaris. ZFS provides an easy […]
Use find to list symbolic links
The find command can be used to find a list of symbolic links. The command above will find all symbolic links within “/dir” and perform […]