Generating a 32-byte (256-bit) cryptographically secure secret key is crucial for robust encryption. Here are common methods using readily available tools: 1. Using OpenSSL (Linux/macOS/Windows with OpenSSL installed): This is…
To SSH into Windows 11, you first need to install the OpenSSH Server feature in Settings > Apps > Optional Features and ensure it’s running in the Services app. Then,…
Getting an error trying to install python package: There are several ways to determine if a Python venv (virtual environment) is active: Terminal Prompt Indication. When a virtual environment is…
Working with AI (co-pilot) to uncover hidden haproxy flags for debugging Combined HAProxy Debug Header Reference Header Token Description & Why It Matters x-debug-http-response-client-ip %ci IP address of the client…
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Summary This document summarizes the key lessons learned from a complex Unraid recovery situation involving a data disk failure caused by CRC errors and subsequent XFS filesystem corruption. It outlines…
After UNRAID upgrade to 7.0.1, most docker containers now show 3rdParty and the edit option is no longer available. ** ALL DOCKER CONTAINERS ** were updated before upgrading to UNRAID…
From Hard-Coded Values to OpenAPI Generated Clients Building command-line interface (CLI) tools in Python is a fundamental skill for automation and system interaction. The journey of developing a robust CLI…
Reviewing some common docker utilities
UNRAID runs in RAM, so every time the system reboots, the .bash_profile is reset to the default, thus losing any customizations. To address this, UNRAID created a process that allows…
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