Blog by Jay Mutkawoa (Nitin)

Starting up with Python – Part12

Post Author By Nitin J Mutkawoa
Post Date March 20, 2016
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In the last Python post, we have seen Default parameters. In this article, it will be dedicated to Multiple Parameters, Parameter types, and tuples as parameters. Here is a recap from the last article on Python Seven steps to compile [Read More…]

Installing and configuring OpenVAS on OpenSUSE Leap

Post Author By Nitin J Mutkawoa
Post Date March 19, 2016
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“openSUSE Leap is a brand new way of building openSUSE and is new type of hybrid Linux distribution. Leap uses source from SUSE Linux Enterprise (SLE), which gives Leap a level of stability unmatched by other Linux distributions, and combines [Read More…]

Linux Application Linux System Scripts and codes

Configure your LVM via Ansible

Post Author By Nitin J Mutkawoa
Post Date March 8, 2016
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Some days back, I gave some explanations about LVM such as creations of LVM partitions and a detailed analogy of the LVM structure as well as tips for using PVMOVE. We can also automate such task using the power of [Read More…]

Scripts and codes Security

CVE-2016-0777 – Are you still vulnerable to this OpenSSH Vulnerability?

Post Author By Nitin J Mutkawoa
Post Date March 3, 2016
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I was quite surprised to notice that though, since the 14th of January 2016, the OpenSSH has released a patch to correct a major bug issue for those using the OpenSSH remote connectivity login tool many IT professionals have forgotten [Read More…]

Database Systems Linux Application MeetUps and Presentations Security

MariaDB and improved security features presentation

Post Author By Nitin J Mutkawoa
Post Date February 27, 2016
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If you have been following the MSCC – Mauritius Software Craftsmanship Community some weeks back, you would have noticed a forthcoming meetup on MariaDB and improved security features spoken by Joffrey Michaie from OceanDBA and Codarren Velvindron from the cyberstorm [Read More…]

Linux System

Overlay Union Filesystems in Linux

Returning to the world of blogging after nearly a month’s hiatus, I find myself intrigued by the concept of Overlay Filesystems. This article has piqued my curiosity, and I am convinced it will offer valuable insights for my future endeavors. [Read More…]

Posted on February 18, 2024February 18, 2024 by Nitin J Mutkawoa

Uncategorized AKA Non-Tech-Stuffs

My indoor plants in Winter 2024

I used to have a cool indoor greenhouse in my living room growing lettuce, arugula, and thyme. However, since I work from home most of the time and need a dedicated office space, I decided to make some changes. I [Read More…]

Posted on January 19, 2024 by Nitin J Mutkawoa

Cloud Computing

Playing around with SSM, Tags, and Resource Group in AWS

AWS Systems Manager is a service provided by Amazon Web Services (AWS) that helps you automate and manage your infrastructure at scale. It provides a unified user interface so that you can view operational data from multiple AWS services and [Read More…]

Posted on January 18, 2024 by Nitin J Mutkawoa

Blockchain and Fintech

Smart Contracts and Tokens in Ethereum

Smart contracts in Ethereum are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into code. They are computer programs that run on the Ethereum blockchain and automatically enforce the rules and conditions defined within their code. If you [Read More…]

Posted on January 17, 2024January 18, 2024 by Nitin J Mutkawoa

Blockchain and Fintech

Ethereum, Solidity and Decentralization

Ethereum can be considered a technology that is more capable than Bitcoin. In a traditional Blockchain technology like Bitcoin, I mentioned how Bitcoin is mostly focused on a ledger system with records and algorithms backing up the transactions. But Ethereum [Read More…]

Posted on January 16, 2024 by Nitin J Mutkawoa

Blockchain and Fintech

Proof of Stake in Blockchain

In some of my previous articles, I wrote about the Consensus protocol. If you had been following closely, you would have come across the term several times. I explained how Consensus is a mechanism by which participants in a distributed [Read More…]

Posted on January 15, 2024 by Nitin J Mutkawoa