When working with legacy SSIS packages in Visual Studio 2019, it’s common to rely on OLE DB connections using SQL Server Native Client 11 (SQLNCLI11). This driver, though deprecated, is still widely used and can be configured to work securely with Azure SQL and TLS 1.2, even over VPN connections. This article explains how to… Continue reading
In today’s connected world, securing your Linux servers is non-negotiable. Whether you’re running a public-facing API, a web application, or internal systems, even a brief intrusion can result in serious damage. If you’re managing infrastructure on Debian 12 (Bookworm), it’s crucial to know how to assess whether your server has been compromised. This article walks… Continue reading
When working with Node.js, managing different versions efficiently is essential. Whether you’re running apps on servers or juggling multiple projects locally, a version manager simplifies your workflow. Two of the most popular tools for this job are n and nvm. Each has its strengths, and choosing the right one depends on your environment and use… Continue reading
When it comes to safeguarding your data, simplicity and reliability go a long way. In this post, we’ll walk through how you can set up automatic, secure backups from a Debian 12 server to Wasabi cloud storage using Restic, a powerful yet minimalistic tool. Getting Started: What You Need Before diving in, make sure you… Continue reading
If you’re using Linode’s Object Storage, DigitalOcean Spaces, or any S3-compatible service, you might run into a puzzling situation, your dashboard shows gigabytes or terabytes of usage, yet when you inspect your files manually or compress your data with tar.gz, the size seems totally reasonable What gives? Recently, I encountered this phenomenon while managing a… Continue reading
If you’re working with Linux systems, you’ll frequently encounter .tar.gz files. These are compressed archive files commonly used for packaging software, backups, and configuration bundles. In this guide, we’ll explain what a .tar.gz file is, how to extract it, and how to create one safely on Linux systems like Debian or Ubuntu. What is a… Continue reading
Kalau kamu pernah dengar nama Gonzaga dan langsung terbayang anak-anak SMA Jaksel yang pinter ngomong, jago main basket, atau bisa debat sambil ngopi di Filosofi Kopi, ya… kamu nggak salah. Kolese Gonzaga memang punya reputasi sebagai sekolah Katolik Jesuit yang melahirkan banyak tokoh keren, meski sebenarnya, dulunya dia “cuma” cabang. Iya, sebelum jadi sekolah sendiri… Continue reading
If you’re hosting Laravel apps on Debian 12, you may face the need to support multiple PHP versions — for example, running a legacy Laravel project that requires PHP 7.4 alongside a new project using PHP 8.2. Since Debian 12 ships only with PHP 8.2 by default, this guide will walk you through installing PHP… Continue reading
If you’re used to working with Nginx on Debian 12, you’ve likely mastered the sites-available and sites-enabled directory structure to manage virtual hosts. Interestingly, Apache2 adopts the same concept , just with a few differences in how things are enabled and maintained. This article walks through setting up Apache2 and draws parallels to the Nginx… Continue reading
Beberapa hari terakhir, linimasa media sosial dan pemberitaan Indonesia dipenuhi dengan kisah tragis, seorang pendaki asal Brazil, Julia Marins meninggal dunia di Gunung Rinjani. Peristiwa ini segera memantik diskusi luas. Namun yang menarik, bukan sekadar tentang kronologi atau teknis penyelamatan, melainkan tentang bagaimana publik menyikapi kegagalan tersebut. Alih-alih menerima bahwa ini adalah operasi penyelamatan yang… Continue reading