Nicholas Xuan Nguyen

I am a Linux Systems Administrator and Technical Writer. I am a Linux enthusiast and a pro at Internet Research. I use Linux as my primary OS, which is why I'm so in love with it. I love the fact that I can work my own hours and still feel productive because of how flexible Linux's toolset is compared to most other operating systems.

Getting Started With SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

Get started with the powerful tool for managing MS SQL servers and learn SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) capabilities today!
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Getting Started With Mysql Workbench on Ubuntu Linux

Learn how to get started with and use MySQL Workbench on Ubuntu Linux for connecting to MySQL databases in this ATA Learning tutorial!
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Learning Bash File Test Operators With Examples

Learn how to use a Bash file test to make sure that your code and scripts execute the way you need, every time!
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Install Oh My Zsh on Ubuntu For a Next Level Command-Line

Learn how to install Oh My Zsh on Ubuntu and take your command-line to the next level in this ATA Learning tutorial!
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Getting Started With and Installing Slack for Linux

Learn the ins-and-outs of Slack for Linux in this getting started with and installation guide by ATA Learning!
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How to Automate with Microsoft Azure Runbooks

Take your automation to the next level with a Microsoft Azure Runbook and make quick work of those Azure-related tasks!
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Take Control of VMs and Install VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04

Learn to manage and control VMs for testing and development with VirtualBox on Ubuntu 20.04 in this ATA Learning tutorial!
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All the Ways to Check If a Port is Open in Linux

Learn all the ways to check if a port is open in Linux and when you would use the various methods and techniques!
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Get an IP Address on Linux : Discover the Many Ways

Discover the many ways and tools that are available to get an IP address in Linux and learn how to incorporate those tools into scripts!
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Go Behind The Scenes with a Postman Install and How-To Guide

Learn how to perform a Postman install on Windows & Linux in this how-to guide for API management in this ATA Learning tutorial!
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How to Install KVM on Ubuntu Linux

Learn how to use Ubuntu and Install KVM for kernel-based virtualization as an alternative to solutions such as VMware!
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How to Get Started and Install Wine for Ubuntu

Learn how to get started and install Wine for Ubuntu in this focused tutorial on helping your users leverage Windows applications in Linux!
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Essential CURL API Commands for Testing & Troubleshooting

Learn essential CURL API commands for testing and troubleshooting a large number of APIs critical to connecting your systems together!
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How to Install Eclipse IDE on Linux

Learn the ins-and-outs of how to install Eclipse on Linux to take advantage of this powerful IDE in this ATA Learning tutorial!
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How to Get Started with Midnight Commander in 2022

Learn how best to use the venerable Midnight Commander in 2022 and manage your files and directories with ease!
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Effective Management Linux Timezones (Step by Step Tutorial)

Best practices for managing Linux timezones, dates, and time with practical examples for the IT administrator!
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Secure Linux With the Sudoers File

In this tutorial learn how to secure your Linux system with the sudoers file and make sure that users only do what they are supposed to!
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The Ins-and-Outs of PSReadline in PowerShell

Learn how the PSReadline module enhances and takes your PowerShell command-line to the next level in this in-depth tutorial!
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Highly Effective Azure Monitoring with Azure Log Analytics

Dive into Azure monitoring with Azure Log Analytics and discover issues before they become problems with this ATA Learning tutorial!
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Back to the Basics: Use and Install FFmpeg

Learn how to install and use FFmpeg from the command-line and use in everyday IT operations crucial to business operations.
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