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How to set up SQL Server RDS

Published on April 10, 2021

The Ultimate Guide: Deploying MS SQL Server on AWS RDS (And Why You Should Ditch Your Own Database Server)

Welcome back to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! We’re diving into one of the most powerful and efficient ways to run a database in the cloud: Amazon Web Services (AWS) Relational Database Service, or RDS.

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How to add a root user on CentOS 8

Published on April 5, 2021

Mastering User Management: How to Add a New User and Grant Sudo (Root) Privileges on CentOS 8/7


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CentOS Sudo Linux
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How do load balanced applications work

Published on March 19, 2021

Mastering Load Balancers: The Beginner’s Guide to Key Concepts and Interview Readiness


Welcome to Darren’s Tech Tutorials! If you’ve ever wondered how major websites handle millions of users without crashing, the answer almost always involves one fundamental concept: Load Balancing.

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How To Setup AWS Backup

Published on March 18, 2021

Stop Losing Data! How to Automate EC2 Backups with AWS Backup (A Step-by-Step Guide)

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SSMS installation server 2019

Published on February 14, 2021

The Essential Guide: Installing SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) on Windows Server 2019

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Top Five MySQL Commands

Published on January 17, 2021

6 Must-Know MySQL Commands for System Administrators (Plus a Critical Bonus!)

Introduction: Why MySQL Mastery Matters

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MySQL SQL Database Administration
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How to install Ubuntu on AWS

Published on January 6, 2021

Launch Ubuntu on AWS EC2: The Ultimate Step-by-Step Setup Guide (with Putty/Puttygen)

Hi there! This is Darren from Darren’s Tech Tutorials, and today we’re tackling one of the most fundamental skills in cloud computing: getting an Ubuntu Linux server up and running on Amazon Web Services (AWS) EC2.

AWS EC2 Ubuntu Putty
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How to Learn CentOS

Published on December 11, 2020

Your Ultimate Roadmap: Top 5 Free & Paid Resources to Master CentOS Linux Today


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CentOS Linux SysAdmin
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Set up billing alarm on AWS

Published on November 22, 2020

Never Get Surprised by Your AWS Bill Again: Setting Up CloudWatch Billing Alerts

Introduction: Take Control of Your Cloud Costs

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AWS CloudWatch SNS
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