Technology with a focus on Open Source
Last post, I shared a docker container for compilation in C with ccache and colorgcc included. This time, we will extend that base container for development and packaging of Debian packages. Not only it is handy to have the environment configured and packaged, but also opens some oportunities for optimization given the nature of docker, …
The latest release of NextCloudPi is out! This release brings us the latest NextCloud 12 release. Check the new stuff here. In order to improve support for upgrading, three new tools have been added to nextcloudpi-config. These tools will allow you to save or restore a backup of your NextCloud instance, and even download and …
So, you have your Nextcloud instance up and running, maybe NextCloudPi. You are now in control of your privacy, and you can access your files through the web interface. In this post, we will explore other options to access our files, in order to make the most of our setup. WebDAV WebDAV is an extension …
In order to complement last post about the NFS remote file system, in this post we will cover SAMBA. The main focus of this series is to document the possibilities of NextCloudPi, but it aims to be a general introduction to the technology. Like NFS, SAMBA provides a remote file system that allows us to …
This post focuses on setting up a NFS server for the NextCloudPi, but attempts to be a general introduction to NFS as most things apply to any setup. The Network File System, or NFS is an ancient remote file system originally developed by Sun Microsystems in 1984. It is a simple way to share a …
This is a little guide to display dynamic login messages on a Debian system. This is one of those things where the internet has plenty of resources, but they are mostly outdated and contradictory. Even typing man motd in Debian is a sad experience. It is not a difficult thing to do but it can be …
The latest release of NextCloudPi is out! The most noticeable change for users is remote updates. As new versions come out, we will have the option to upgrade our private cloud directly from the internet. This means that from now on it will be easier for users to get the latest goodies without having to …
There is little point in going through all the trouble of setting up and hosting your own private cloud if it is not properly protected. Running your own service means that you are the sole responsible for its management and security. Having a vulnerable setup poses the risk of your most private data being exposed …
Computer security is an issue of paramount importance. More even so whenever we are running services exposed to the internet. Much more even so when those services can compromise sensitive data. The first piece of advice you will always get is “keep your system up to date with the latest security patches”, and my favourite …
This installer provides a really easy way of installing a signed certificate with Let’s Encrypt for an Apache server. Configuration DOMAIN is the URL to access from outside and inside your house. Use the same one you signed up with no-ip.org or any other DDNS provider. Your website must be accessible from the internet. EMAIL …