Comprehensive guides for cloud best practices and architecture.
When managing remote servers or BMC interfaces, some resources such as JNLP (Java Network Launch Protocol) files require authentication via cookies and session handling. Manually downloading these files can be cumbersome. PowerShell provides a way to automate this process using web sessions and cookie management. Creating a Persistent Web Session A web session in PowerShell […]
Stephen NdegwaIntroduction PowerShell provides powerful tools for downloading files from web servers, with Invoke-WebRequest being the primary cmdlet for making HTTP requests. This guide covers everything from basic downloads to advanced scenarios involving authentication, cookies, and custom headers. Basic File Downloads Simple Download The most straightforward way to download a file: Download with Progress Bar PowerShell […]
StorCLI (Storage Command Line Tool) is Broadcom’s powerful command-line utility for managing LSI MegaRAID and PRAID controllers. Whether you’re managing hardware RAID arrays on servers or workstations, StorCLI provides comprehensive control over your storage infrastructure. This guide will walk you through the complete installation process on both Linux and Windows systems. What is StorCLI? StorCLI […]
Introduction This guide provides step-by-step instructions for installing the Prometheus SNMP Exporter on various platforms. The SNMP Exporter allows Prometheus to monitor network devices like routers, switches, firewalls, and other SNMP-enabled infrastructure. Official Repository: SNMP Exporter on GitHub What You’ll Need Before starting the installation, ensure you have: Installation Method 1: Binary Installation (Linux) This […]
Introduction The SNMP Exporter is a Prometheus exporter that allows you to monitor network devices and infrastructure using the Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP). This guide provides complete instructions for installing, configuring, and using the SNMP Exporter to monitor routers, switches, firewalls, and other SNMP-enabled devices. Official Documentation: SNMP Exporter GitHub What is SNMP? SNMP […]
Introduction Prometheus is an open-source monitoring and alerting toolkit designed for reliability and scalability. This guide will walk you through installing the latest version of Prometheus on various platforms. Official Documentation: Prometheus Overview Prerequisites Before installing Prometheus, ensure you have: Installation Methods There are several ways to install Prometheus: Binary Installation Step 1: Download the […]
This guide walks through configuring Stripe Single Sign-On (SSO) using Auth0 as the SAML Identity Provider, including role injection, which is the most common failure point. It covers: Architecture Overview Stripe authenticates users via Auth0 and requires SAML role attributes to grant access. Prerequisites Step 1: Verify Domain in Stripe Stripe will not allow SSO […]
This guide explains how to enable WordPress Single Sign-On (SSO) using the miniOrange SAML SP SSO plugin, with Auth0 as the Identity Provider (IdP). Architecture Auth0 authenticates the user and sends a SAML assertion back to WordPress. Prerequisites Step 1: Install miniOrange WordPress SAML SP Plugin Step 2: Collect WordPress (SP) Metadata From Service Provider […]
Comprehensive Guide to Installing Codex CLI on Windows Introduction OpenAI’s Codex CLI brings powerful AI-assisted coding directly to your Windows terminal. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about installing and running Codex on Windows 10 and Windows 11, including both WSL (Windows Subsystem for Linux) and native Windows installations. Whether you’re a […]
Overview When using Codex CLI on a remote Linux server accessed from a Windows machine (via SSH), authentication can fail during login. The most common symptom is: After signing in via the browser, the redirect goes tohttp://localhost:1455/auth/callback?…and authentication never completes. This article explains why this happens and provides a reliable, production-safe solution using SSH port […]
Introduction OpenAI’s Codex CLI is a powerful, terminal-based AI coding assistant that brings AI-powered development capabilities directly to your command line. Launched in 2025, this lightweight tool allows developers to generate code, debug issues, refactor projects, and automate workflows using natural language commands—all while keeping your code securely on your local machine. This comprehensive guide […]
How to Access GitHub from a Linux Server Using SSH Keys (Step-by-Step Guide) Accessing GitHub securely from a Linux server is a common requirement for developers, DevOps engineers, and system administrators. The recommended and most secure method is using SSH key authentication instead of usernames and passwords. This guide explains what SSH keys are, why […]
The Ultimate Guide to Undoing Git Commits: A Comprehensive Tutorial Git is an incredibly powerful version control system, but with great power comes great responsibility – and sometimes mistakes. Committing changes you didn’t intend to keep is a common occurrence for developers at all levels. This comprehensive guide will walk you through all the ways […]