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.

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!

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!

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!

Effective Management Linux Timezones (Step by Step Tutorial)

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

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!

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!

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!

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.

Practical Ping Command in Linux Examples

Discover the many ways that practical ping commands on Linux can be practically used in this ATA Learning tutorial.

Essential Tips for Installing & Using Sublime Text on Ubuntu

An essential tool for many IT administrators, Sublime Text on Ubuntu helps manage files and configurations with ease. Learn how in this tutorial!

Effective Linux Port Scans for the Network Admin

Take control of your network and learn how to perform effective Linux port scans with this ATA Learning tutorial!

How to Create User on Ubuntu Linux in Multiple Ways

Learn all of the myriad of ways to create a user on Ubuntu Linux with this practical tutorial from ATA Learning!

How To Get Started with Cloud Databases and Amazon RDS

Learn to use cloud relational databases with the Amazon RDS service and migrate to the cloud in this ATA Learning tutorial!

Step-by-Step Getting Started with Android Studio on Ubuntu

Learn how to get started with Android Studio on Ubuntu with this step-by-step tutorial on installing and configuration!

Install & Manage Applications with the Powerful Winget Tool

Learn how the new Winget tool from Microsoft simplifies and expands package management in the Windows 10 and 11 operating system!

Useful tcpdump Linux Examples for the Network Admin

Learn useful tcpdump Linux examples in this practical tutorial focused on the network admin to give the necessary tools for successful network troubleshooting!

The Essential Guide to Hyper-V Windows 10 VMs

In this essential guide to Hyper-V Windows 10 virtual machines, learn how to create and manage these useful VMs!

How to Use Azure Data Lake for Storage and Analysis

Storing, managing, and analyzing big data is a challenge but learn how to make it easier with this Azure Data Lake tutorial!

Securely Copy Files With the SCP Command

Utilize the SCP Command to securely copy files locally and between remote systems in this ATA Learning tutorial!

How To Back-Up & Restore Databases via the Mysqldump Command

Learn how to use the mysqldump command to back-up and restore databases in MySQL to save the day and make sure you don’t lose any data!