MariaDB is a free and community-developed relational database system that is a compatible drop-in replacement for the hugely popular MySQL database management system. It was forked from MySQL after the original developers of MySQL expressed their misgivings with the acquisition of MySQL by Oracle. Since then, MariaDB is guaranteed to remain free and open source
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How to Install LAMP Stack on Rocky Linux 8
LAMP is a popular stack used in development circles for hosting both static and dynamic web applications. It’s an acronym for Linux, Apache, MySQL (or MariaDB) & PHP. Notably, it comprises the Apache web server, MySQL or MariaDB database server, and PHP. [ You might also like: How to Install LEMP Stack on Rocky Linux
How to Install NodeJS 14 / 16 & NPM on Rocky Linux 8
Built on Chrome’s V8 engine, Node.JS is open-source, and event-driven Javascript runtime that is designed to build scalable applications and backend APIs. NodeJS is lightweight and efficient, thanks to its non-blocking I/O model and event-driven architecture. This makes it a perfect choice for handling data-intensive real-time applications. It is cross-platform and totally free to download
How to Install PHP 7.4 on Rocky Linux 8
A recursive acronym for PHP HyperText Preprocessor, PHP is an open-source and widely used server-side scripting language for developing static and dynamic websites. It is the core of most blogging systems such as WordPress, Drupal, Magento, and business platforms such as Akaunting. PHP 7.x came into the picture in 2015 with the release of PHP
How to Install Latest PHP 8.0 on Rocky Linux 8
PHP 8.0 was officially released back on November 26, 2020, and is a major update to PHP 7.4. At the time of publishing this guide, the latest stable release is PHP 8.0.8, which was released on July 1, 2021. PHP 8.0 provides some groundbreaking optimizations and features which include: Match expressions Nullsafe operator Union Types
The Best Microsoft Excel Alternatives for Linux
It’s no secret that spreadsheets are essential for visualizing and analyzing data at all levels. They are especially in demand in the modern business world but casual users also need them from time to time for simple calculations. When it comes to creating and editing spreadsheets, Microsoft Excel is probably the most popular program that
How to Install LEMP Stack on Rocky Linux 8
LEMP is a popular stack that comprises open-source software that is collectively used to host and serve web applications, whether in production or any stage along the development cycle. The terminology LEMP is an acronym for Linux, Nginx (pronounced as Engine X, hence the E) which is a web browser, MariaDB or MySQL – database,
How to Install OwnCloud to Create Own Cloud Storage in Linux
Cloud storage stands for a virtualized pool of network storage most commonly hosted by third parties. Cloud storage is a network-based service that physically does not exist but remains somewhere in the cloud. To be more clear, cloud storage means sharing data over a network, rather than having local servers or personal devices. Cloud storage
How to Install Akaunting Accounting Software on Ubuntu 20.04
Written in PHP, Akaunting is a feature-rich and open-source online accounting software that allows users to manage finances and keep track of all the invoices, payments, and expenses, to mention just but a few of the financial-related tasks. It’s an ideal online accounting platform for small businesses that do not have the financial wherewithal to
Elementary OS – A Linux Distro for Windows and macOS Users
Elementary OS is a Ubuntu-based GNU/Linux distribution, which started as a theme and application set for Ubuntu which later turns out to be an independent Linux distribution. It inherits the legacy of Ubuntu OS and shares Ubuntu’s software Center for package management. It is known for its fast, open, and privacy-respecting distribution and replacement to