Chapter 2. Configuring the System
In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
- Navigating text files with less
- Introduction to Vim
- Speaking the right language
- Synchronizing the system clock with NTP and the chrony suite
- Setting your hostname and resolving the network
- Becoming a superuser
- Building a static network connection
- Customizing your system banners and messages
- Priming the kernel
Introduction
This chapter is a collection of recipes that covers the basic practice of establishing the basic needs of a server. For many, building a server can often seem to be a daunting task, and so the purpose of this chapter is to provide you with an instant method to achieve the desired goals.
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