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Successfully Migrated My Nextcloud Instance: A Step-by-Step Guide
I’m excited to share that I’ve successfully migrated my Nextcloud instance to a new server! This was a necessary step to accommodate my growing data needs and improve overall performance. Why Migrate? As my data usage increased, my previous server began to struggle. To ensure data integrity and optimal performance, I decided to migrate my…
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Troubleshooting Systemd Service Startup Failures
I recently encountered a frustrating issue when trying to start a new systemd service. After adding logging to the service, I discovered that the service was failing to start. Upon further investigation, I realized that the systemd service file needed to specify a user. This was crucial, as the service required specific permissions to access…
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Kindergarten, a new starting point for growth
Sending my child to kindergarten has been a rollercoaster of emotions. At first, I was filled with worry about how they would adjust to a new environment and being away from home. But as the days have gone by, my heart has been filled with joy. My child has settled in so well and seems…
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A Rainy Day and a Hungry Little One
Today was one of those days where everything seemed to go awry. I picked up my little one from daycare just as a downpour began. The subway ride home was a soggy affair, with me trying to shield my child from the raindrops dripping from my umbrella. Once we arrived home, I realized my little…
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MySQL Backup Snafu: A Rainy Day Debugging Tale
Today, I encountered an unexpected roadblock while performing a routine MySQL backup. Despite following my usual script, the backup process abruptly terminated. After hours of troubleshooting, I finally discovered the culprit: a special character lurking within the script’s password. It seems that the special character was causing the script to interpret the password incorrectly, preventing…