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Deepak Prasad

Deepak Prasad

R&D Engineer

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Founder of GoLinuxCloud with more than 15 years of expertise in Linux, Python, Go, Laravel, DevOps, Kubernetes, Git, Shell scripting, OpenShift, AWS, Networking, and Security. With extensive experience, he excels across development, DevOps, networking, and security, delivering robust and efficient solutions for diverse projects.

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Certifications & credentials

  • Red Hat Certified System Administrator in Red Hat OpenStackID: 180-246-001
  • Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD)
  • Red Hat Certified Specialist in Ansible Automation
  • Go: Data Structures, Algorithms and Design Patterns With Go
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Articles by Deepak Prasad

system-administration

Configure LDAP Client to Authenticate with LDAP server [Step-by-Step]

In our last article we configured LDAP server with TLS sertificates. Now we will configure LDAP client Linux) to authenticate with our LDAP server with ldapadd

Deepak Prasad7 min read
system-administration

Configure multi-master replication OpenLDAP

Multi-master replication in OpenLDAP is a replication technique using Syncrepl to replicate data to multiple provider ("Provider") Directory servers. Under the Multi-master OpenLDAP configuration, all the nodes are …

Deepak Prasad9 min read
system-administration

OpenLDAP Migration Tutorial

Perform openldap migration from one machine to another. Migrate system users to ldap user database using migrationtools rpm

Deepak Prasad6 min read
system-administration

sshd: ssh-rsa algorithm is disabled

We recently upgraded our Base OS and there we starting facing this issue where all SSH connection via RSA Key started to fail with error "sshd: ssh-rsa

Deepak Prasad3 min read
networking

Decrypt HTTPS & LDAPS Traffic using WireShark [100% Working]

In this tutorial I am going to share step by step instructions to decrypt both HTTPS and LDAPS Traffic using WireShark. This tutorial is demonstrated using

Deepak Prasad8 min read
linux

HackerRank Solution: Map Reduce Advanced - Count number of friends

The task is to count the number of friends each person has using a MapReduce framework. The input consists of multiple lines, each containing a pair of friend

Deepak Prasad3 min read
linux

Step-By-Step Tutorial: Use rootkit malware scanner (rkhunter) to detect malware

Perform rootkit malware scanner centos rhel linux using rkhunter. detect rootkit malware using rkhunter with examples. Analyse rkhunter logs

Deepak Prasad7 min read
devops

Top 4 Security Risks for Cloud Computing

Since its inception, cloud computing has significantly developed, offering unmatched IT security among many niches and industries. Unlike on-premise

Deepak Prasad3 min read
devops

How to monitor Kubernetes Pod and Sidecar Container Resources

In my earlier article I had explained about Kubernetes Resources and how to assign resource quota in a namespace. Now let's make things more interesting and

Deepak Prasad9 min read
devops

How is Artificial Intelligence Going to Change the World?

Artificial intelligence (AI) was once a sci-fi fantasy but is now an everyday reality, permeating every aspect of our lives. AI isn't only another tech

Deepak Prasad6 min read
storage

How to configure iSCSI target on Ubuntu

In this tutorial I will share the steps to create iSCSI target using Ubuntu 22.04 VM installed on Oracle VirtualBox.

Deepak Prasad8 min read
devops

COMPLETELY Uninstall Docker in Ubuntu

Step by step instructions to uninstall docker in Ubuntu. Cleanup and Delete all docker resources safely and completely

Deepak Prasad5 min read
devops

How to reduce Git repo size with git filter-branch

In this tutorial, we'll learn how to shrink or reduce Git repo size using git filter-branch. We'll cover identifying large files, safely removing them, and cleaning up to maintain a more efficient and manageable …

Deepak Prasad8 min read
security

CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002) Exam Dumps with Practice Questions

Since you are here so I can only assume you are also interested in becoming cybersecurity penetration tester, also called an Ethical Hacker. This tutorial is

Deepak Prasad2 min read
security

Learn about SQL Injection Attack with Example

People say they know what SQL injection is, but all they have heard about or experienced are trivial examples. SQL injection is one of the most devastating

Deepak Prasad10 min read
security

Beginners guide on PKI, Certificates, Extensions, CA, CRL and OCSP

Understanding overview on PKI, Certificate Authority, Certificate Revocation Lists, Online Certificate Status Protocol, Certification Authorities & Hierarchies

Deepak Prasad9 min read
security

Steps to create Self-Signed Certificate with OpenSSL

Steps with openssl create self signed certificate Linux with and without passphrase. Use self signed certificate with Apache webserver example

Deepak Prasad4 min read
security

Revoke certificate and generate CRL OpenSSL [Step-by-Step]

Step by step instructions to revoke or delete certificate from keystone and generate CRL Certificate Revocation List) using openssl in Linux with example openssl generate crl.

Deepak Prasad12 min read
security

Create SAN Certificate | OpenSSL generate CSR with SAN command line

Create SAN certificate using openssl generate csr with san command line. Openssl sign CSR with Subject Alternative Name. openssl add san to existing certificate

Deepak Prasad9 min read
security

OpenSSL create Client Certificate & Server Certificate with Example

Steps to create client certificate and server certificate using your own Certificate Authority chain (CA bundle) and configure Apache with SSL (HTTPS)

Deepak Prasad16 min read
security

How to create Self-Signed CA Certificate with OpenSSL

Learn how to generate a ca certificate and how to sign a certificate using openssl. Steps to create certificate authority CA and CSR with openssl

Deepak Prasad8 min read
security

Simple Steps to Generate CSR using OpenSSL with Examples

Steps to generate csr (certificate signing request) using openssl in Linux with examples. Create private key with and without passphrase.

Deepak Prasad7 min read
security

Useful OpenSSL command to view Certificate Content

Use openssl to view certificate content for different kinds of certificate. how to read x509 certificate. view certificate details

Deepak Prasad2 min read
security

How to Renew Expired Root CA certificate with OpenSSL

Technically you can't renew expired root CA certificate instead you can create a new root ca certificate using private key with openssl. The new root CA certificate can be used to verify old certificates.

Deepak Prasad6 min read
security

Renew SSL/TLS certificate OpenSSL

Step by Step instructions to renew SSL or TLS certificate (server/client) using OpenSSL command. Retain all SAN fields with X.509 extensions during renewal of certificate.

Deepak Prasad16 min read
security

Renew self-signed certificate OpenSSL

Step by Step instructions to renew self-signed certificate using OpenSSL command. Export CSR using expired certificate and using existing private key we can renew any kind of certificate

Deepak Prasad6 min read
security

Shell script to generate certificate OpenSSL [No Prompts]

Step by Step instructions to use shell script to generate certificates with openssl. generate both self signed and rootCA signed certificates using bash or shell script without any prompt.

Deepak Prasad11 min read
security

Things to consider when creating CSR with OpenSSL

We must consider some important point when creating CSR or else we may face issues later while using the certificate

Deepak Prasad11 min read
security

How to manually expire any certificate OpenSSL

Step by Step instructions to manually expire any certificate using openssl. Different commands and methods to generate an expired certificate

Deepak Prasad8 min read
security

openssl ca vs openssl x509 comparison [With Examples]

Detailed comparison between openssl ca vs openssl x509 command with examples. Similarities and difference between ca vs x509 argument of openssl command

Deepak Prasad15 min read