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Terraform in one minute #shorts #terraform

Published on December 1, 2025

Terraform 101: Your Essential Guide to Infrastructure as Code (IaC)

Welcome to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you’ve heard the buzz about Infrastructure as Code (IaC) and need a clear, lightning-fast introduction to the tool leading the revolution, you’ve come to the right place.

The ultimate guide to disk usage management in Linux #shorts #linux

Published on December 1, 2025

Linux Disk Space Full? Master the ‘du’ Command to Find and Fix Large Files

If you are a Linux user, you know the feeling: that moment of panic when your system starts complaining about low disk space. It’s frustrating, and often, the culprit is a hidden directory or a massive log file that has ballooned out of control.

Tracking Linux User Activity with who #linux #shorts

Published on December 1, 2025

Mastering the Linux ‘who’ Command: Monitor Logins, Track Users, and Boost System Security

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In the world of Linux administration, security and accountability go hand-in-hand. Whether you are managing a small home server or a large corporate environment, knowing who is connected, when they logged in, and where they are connecting from is absolutely essential.

WHAT IS HTTP IN 60 SECONDS #shorts

Published on December 1, 2025

HTTP Explained: How the Hypertext Transfer Protocol Powers the Web

Hello tech enthusiasts, and welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials!

Can't SSH into VirtualBox Machine

Published on December 1, 2025

FIXED: Can’t SSH Into VirtualBox VM? The Definitive Guide to Host-Only Networking!

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Check MariaDB version Installed

Published on December 1, 2025

Super Quick Check: Finding Your MariaDB Server Version (The Command Line Way)

Hi there, and welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! We focus on making complex technology easy to understand, and today we’re diving into MariaDB—the popular, community-developed fork of the original MySQL database that’s known for its freedom and stability.

How to add a new user to Windows Server

Published on December 1, 2025

Windows Server 2019 & 2016: The Essential Guide to Adding a New Admin User

Hi there! It’s Darren from Darren’s Tech Tutorials, and I’m excited to walk you through an essential skill for anyone managing a Windows Server environment: securely adding a new administrative user.

How to change the host key in virtualbox

Published on December 1, 2025

VirtualBox Host Key Handoff: How to Change the Default Release Key (Right Ctrl)

Hi there! I’m Darren O’Neill from Darren’s Tech Tutorials, and today we’re tackling a super simple but absolutely crucial tweak inside VirtualBox. If you’ve ever found yourself stuck inside your Virtual Machine (VM), unable to easily switch back to your main computer, you know exactly why the Host Key is so important!

How to create an Amazon Machine Image

Published on December 1, 2025

Mastering AWS: How to Create a Golden AMI from Your EC2 Instance (Step-by-Step Guide)

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Hi there! This is Darren from Darren’s Tech Tutorials, and today we’re diving into one of the most essential practices for anyone working with Amazon Web Services (AWS): creating an Amazon Machine Image, or AMI.

How to Disable Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration in Windows Server 2016

Published on December 1, 2025

Stop the Warnings! How to Disable IE Enhanced Security Configuration on Windows Server 2016

Hi there! This is Darren O’Neill from Darren’s Tech Tutorials, and I am thrilled to walk you through one of the quickest and most satisfying fixes you can perform on a fresh Windows Server installation: disabling Internet Explorer Enhanced Security Configuration (IE ESC).