Follow the same process described in Create Windows instance in AWS to build the Linux instance. The only two differences are the security group settings and the remote connection method. 1) Create a new security group to allow the SSH (and VNC) inbound traffic. 2) There are 3 ways to connect to the remote Linux … Continue reading Create Linux instance in AWS
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Encrypt disk in Ubuntu
I installed a Ubuntu 12.04 desktop by using the 12.04.2 alternate CD. After generated a distribution iso, I found the disk encryption feature was not included in the custom install process. To make the new iso support disk encryption, I wrote a script. Here is how it works: 1) Boot from the live CD. 2) … Continue reading Encrypt disk in Ubuntu
Connect Lync in Pidgin
I finally made Lync work in Ubuntu. Here is the steps:1) Install the SIPE plugin - 'sudo apt-get install pidgin-sipe'.2) Run 'NSS_SSL_CBC_RANDOM_IiV=0 pidgin &'.3) Add the Lync account, then enable it.
My Home Lab Solution
I am pretty happy with how I set up my home lab so far. A simple and free solution, but can meet nearly all my needs.I run all my test machines as VirtualBox virtual machines on my Ubuntu laptop. I setup an RHEL 5.5 box as the main infrastructure server in my lab domain - … Continue reading My Home Lab Solution
Compile Linux Kernel in Ubuntu
The new Linux kernel 3.7.9 has been released last week. Here is how I compiled it in my Ubuntu laptop.1) Install the prerequisites.jchen@JC:~$ sudo apt-get install git-core libncurses5 libncurses5-dev libelf-dev asciidoc binutils-dev linux-source libncurses5 libncurses5-dev fakeroot build-essential crash kexec-tools makedumpfile kernel-wedge kernel-package2) Check the current kernel version.jchen@JC:~$ uname -r3.5.0-25-generic3) Download the kernel 3.7.9jchen@JC:~/Downloads$ wget http://www.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v3.0/linux-3.7.9.tar.bz24) … Continue reading Compile Linux Kernel in Ubuntu
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