Configure DNS with a Linux command, build a lab in five minutes, and more tips for sysadmins

Check out Enable Sysadmin's top 10 articles from August 2021.

Posted: September 6, 2021 by Tyler Carrigan (Editorial Team, Red Hat)

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August 2021 was another record-breaking month for Enable Sysadmin. We published 22 articles and had over 670,000 read articles from over 459,000 readers. Today, we are looking back at our top 10 articles to give readers a chance to catch up on any of the great content they might have missed. In this list, you will see various topics covered, and we are confident that some, if not all, will be of interest to you.

If these articles leave you feeling inspired, then we would love to hear from you. Send us your article ideas or sysadmin tips to the team at enable-sysadmin@redhat.com.

This month's top 10

Learn the networking basics every sysadmin needs to know

Networking is one of a sysadmin’s most important duties, so make sure you have the essentials covered.

Level up your Ansible skills while having fun: Sysadmin after dark

Gaming is a great way to clear your head after a long workday, and automating game installations with Ansible means you can start playing sooner.

Deep dive into Ansible ad hoc commands

Make life easier when dealing with Ansible automation by using ad hoc commands.

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Edit sshd_config using a Bash script

Using Bash scripts can ensure consistent configuration of SSH and other services.

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How to create Bash scripts using external variables and embedded scripts

Use external variables and embedded scripts to enhance your Bash programming with interactive scripts.

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How to set up and use Python virtual environments for Ansible

Python's venv module gives you freedom to test new Ansible features before deploying them to production and without disturbing your system install.

How to use the Linux BIND command to install and configure DNS

The Domain Name System helps you get where you want to be on the internet. Make sure you know what it is and how to set up, configure, and test it.

Build a lab in five minutes with three simple commands

It's handy to have a lab environment separate from your day-to-day workstation. Use these commands to set up a place to learn and experiment without risking your work environment.

How to install software packages with an Ansible playbook

Learn how to install new software packages on all your managed hosts with a single Ansible playbook.

The rise of the automation architect

Use these tips to advance your IT career and establish yourself as an automation architect.

Topics: Linux Command line utilities Sysadmin culture

Tyler Carrigan

Tyler is the Sr. Community Manager at Enable Sysadmin, a submarine veteran, and an all-round tech enthusiast! He was first introduced to Red Hat in 2012 by way of a Red Hat Enterprise Linux-based combat system inside the USS Georgia Missile Control Center. More about me