Applications

Python 3 on Linux: Install via apt/dnf. *Crucial: Don’t break system Python!* Use pip with virtual environments for safe package mgmt.

Boost Apache PHP speed with `mod_lsapi` on EasyApache 4. LiteSpeed’s handler offers faster performance & lower memory use, even without LiteSpeed Web Server.

Log true visitor IPs on cPanel with `mod_remoteip`. Install via EasyApache 4, then configure `X-Forwarded-For` & trusted proxies for accurate logs.

Discover Zstandard (zstd): a fast gzip replacement for better compression & speed. Learn to install on CentOS (EPEL) & use equivalent commands.

GNU Screen: A terminal multiplexer for multiple sessions. Detach, reattach, share & manage windows with commands & `ctrl+a` key bindings.

Speed up WordPress with LiteSpeed Cache. Guide: install, config (cache, page/image/DB opt, CDN) & maximize benefits with LiteSpeed Web Server.

Use `mysqldump` to backup & restore MySQL/MariaDB. Learn to export DBs/tables, restore from SQL, & fix “trigger in wrong schema” errors.

Dstat: Real-time system monitor for CPU, mem, disk, net. Extends vmstat/iostat. Customizable stats, plugins, CSV output. Install & use.

Learn to set the correct time zone on CentOS 4/5/6 & 7. Use `ln -s` or `timedatectl`, restart services, & address PHP/NTP issues.

Learn to automate PHP scripts with cron jobs. Use direct execution or HTTP clients (wget/lynx) & manage output. For cPanel, Plesk & InterWorx.

Learn Ubuntu/Debian package management. This guide covers `dpkg`, `apt`, & `aptitude` for installing, updating, & removing software. Use with care!

chkrootkit scans Linux systems for rootkits and hidden threats. Use it to detect suspicious activity and verify system integrity.