Ubuntu 20.04 Archives

How to enable SSH on Ubuntu (for 20.04, 22.04)

April 29, 2024April 1, 2024 by Jeff Wilson

It is possible to enable SSH on Ubuntu 20.04 and Ubuntu 22.04 in only six steps. Secure Shell (SSH) is a network protocol that allows secure remote access to servers and other devices over an unsecured network. It’s an essential tool for system administrators and developers who need to manage their servers remotely. SSH default port is 22, but it can also be changed in the configuration file. The ssh daemon ‘sshd’ is running in the background listening for incoming SSH connections. Enabling SSH on Ubuntu 20.04 and the newer version, Ubuntu 22.04, is a straightforward process, and this guide will walk you through the steps.

How to Install Vanilla Forums with OpenLiteSpeed on Ubuntu 20.04

October 5, 2022June 27, 2022 by Jeff Wilson

Vanilla Forums is a modern, lightweight, and open-source multi-lingual forum software written in PHP. It provides all of the features you need to run a successful forum. It’s easy to install and use, and the flexibility and free nature of Vanilla Forums make it an attractive choice for anyone looking to start their own forum.

OpenLiteSpeed is a lightweight, open-source HTTP server developed and copyrighted by LiteSpeed Technologies, Inc. It provides a user-friendly web interface and supports various operating systems, including Linux, Mac OS, SunOS, and FreeBSD.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install and configure Vanilla Forum with OpenLiteSpeed on an Ubuntu 20.04 VPS.

How to Install JasperReports on Ubuntu 20.04

December 5, 2022June 20, 2022 by Jeff Wilson

JasperReports is an open-source Java reporting tool, a stand-alone and embeddable reporting server. JasperReports is a Java class library, Java developers who need to add reporting capabilities to their applications use this tool. It provides reporting and analytics and is capable of generating professional reports including images, charts, and graphs. Some of the major JasperReports features include:

Exporting Capabilities
Multiple Datasources
Multiple Ways to Present Data
Multiple Ways to Supply Data
Subreports
Watermarks

In this tutorial, we are going to show you how to install the Jasper Reports server on Ubuntu 20.04.

How To Setup Apache, PHP & MongoDB on Ubuntu 20.04

October 5, 2022June 1, 2022 by Jeff Wilson

In this tutorial, we are going to explain in step-by-step detail how to setup Apache, PHP, and MongoDB on Ubuntu 20.04

We will install the Apache Web server, the latest PHP version, and the MongoDB database server. The purpose of this post is to explain how can these three different types of services be configured on one server for future development tasks and the building of an amazing application. MongoDB is a free open-source, NoSQL backend database server, which works perfectly with Apache Web server and PHP as a scripting language.

This setup and environment will take up to 15 minutes. Let’s get started!

How to Install Bugzilla on Ubuntu 20.04

October 5, 2022May 16, 2022 by Jeff Wilson

In this blog post, we are going to explain in step-by-step detail on how to install Bugzilla on Ubuntu 20.04.

Bugzilla is an open-source web-based bug tracking system written in Perl. This testing tool is developed and maintained by the Mozilla project, and the team of developers is still developing and expanding its features. The main purpose of this detect-tracking software is to track the bugs, issues, and other change requests. The compatibility of the software on multiple operating systems like Windows, macOS, and Linux makes it more popular than any other.

Installing Bugzilla on Ubuntu 20.04 is a very easy process and may take up to 10 minutes. Let’s get started!

How to Install Java 17 LTS on Ubuntu 20.04

October 5, 2022May 9, 2022 by Jeff Wilson

Java is a free, open-source, high-level, object-oriented programming language that is designed to have as few implementation dependencies and it can run on all major operating systems that support Java without the need for recompilation.

Java 17 LTS is the latest long-term support release that includes security and performance updates, and of-course bug fixes.

How to Install Matomo Web Analytics on Ubuntu 20.04

October 5, 2022May 2, 2022 by Jeff Wilson

Matomo (formerly known as Piwik) is a free and open-source web analytics application developed in PHP to be the ultimate alternative to Google Analytics. Matomo can be used to track online visits to one or more websites and displays reports on these visits for analysis.

In this tutorial, we will show you how to install Matomo Web Analytics on your Ubuntu 20.04 VPS.

How to Integrate Collabora Online with Nextcloud on Ubuntu 20.04

October 5, 2022April 20, 2022 by Jeff Wilson

Nextcloud is an open-source, flexible, and self-hosted cloud storage service. It provides an alternative solution for online offices through its integration with Collabora. Collabora Online is a powerful online office based on LibreOffice software. It is a great open-source solution for enterprises that are looking for a robust office suite in the cloud.

With Nextcloud installed on your own server, you will know where your data is stored, who accesses it, and when it was last updated. In this tutorial, we will show you how to integrate Collabora Online with Nextcloud on Ubuntu 20.04.