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SSH Commands to find files on Linux Server

If you have a dedicated server or a VPS – or any Linux machine with SSH access, the following commands may be useful to you if you are looking to find some files quickly. PuTTY is a good telnet/SSH client if you don’t already have one. Let’s get...

Data recovery from a corrupt hard disk

Earlier this week, I was transferring all my important data from my external 120GB USB hard disk to my new laptop. During the process, the transfer became unbearably slow. I decided to cancel it and reboot my computer to get a fresh start. To my dismay, Windows Vista...

How do I restore a MySQL dump?

If you have an all-database MySQL dump, follow the instructions below to restore your SQL file with all database data & privileges. Please note that the following procedures require command line access and is assuming you are the administrator of the computer....

How to backup MySQL server?

Recently, I bought a new laptop and was challenged to move my development sites over. Copying files and sites is all pretty easy, however, if you do not backup your MySQL server correctly – you will face quite a hassle recreating all the databases and...