Tag Archives: Ubuntu

HOWTO: Enable Wireless Networking on Boot in Ubuntu Linux without NetworkManager

Posted on July 25, 2011 by ZachB

Enabling wireless networking on boot in Ubuntu Linux without NetworkManager.

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HOWTO: Enable Wired Networking on Boot in Ubuntu Linux without NetworkManager

Posted on July 21, 2011 by ZachB

Enabling a wired network interface on boot in Ubuntu Linux without NetworkManager.

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HOWTO: Disable IPv6 in Ubuntu Linux

Posted on July 21, 2011 by ZachB

Disabling IPv6 in Ubuntu Linux

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Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal Upgrade – Grub Prompt on First Reboot

Posted on June 29, 2011 by ZachB

How to boot and fix Ubuntu 11.04 Natty Narwhal after upgrading when presented with a grub prompt.

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HOWTO: Create a Local Repository Mirror on Ubuntu

Posted on May 23, 2011 by ZachB

How to create and use a local repository mirror on Ubuntu 9.10. These instructions should work with minor modifications for other versions of Ubuntu.

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Erasing a hard drive using a Linux LiveCD

Posted on May 20, 2011 by ZachB

Using a Linux LiveCD to erase a hard drive.

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HOWTO: Setup a DHCP Server on Ubuntu 9.10

Posted on May 20, 2011 by ZachB

Setting up a DHCP server on a LAN with Ubuntu 9.10. These instructions should also basically work on Ubuntu 10.x.

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HOWTO: Setup a Locally Authoritative DNS Server on Ubuntu 9.10

Posted on May 18, 2011 by ZachB

How to setup a locally authoritative DNS server on a LAN with Ubuntu 9.10. These instructions should work almost entirely on Ubuntu 10.x without modification.

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HOWTO: Configure a Local NTP Server on Ubuntu 9.10

Posted on May 16, 2011 by ZachB

Setting up an Network Time Protocol (NTP) server and configuring NTP clients on a LAN with Ubuntu 9.10.

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