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  • Installing Docker – Ubuntu

    Install Docker Engine for the first time on a new host machine through apt repository. This is a quick installation guide covering most of the use cases. For more details please visit the official Docker website. Prerequisites OS Requirements Uninstall Old Versions Before you can install Docker Engine, you need to uninstall any conflicting packages.…

  • Check Internet Connection

    The confirm that you have an internet connection you can run the following commands to test and confirm in the terminal. Standard Ping Ping sends a small packet of data to server and waits for a response. The most reliable target is Google’s DNS servers: Alternatively you can ping against Cloudflare’s DNS servers: Successful requests…

  • Email Records Setup

    Introduction For emails technical setup is the foundation, but your behavior determines your reputation. Prerequisites To update the records, you will need access to the DNS management panel (e.g., Cloudflare, Route53, etc.) Reputation and Deliverability If you’re sending business emails, newsletters, or transactional alerts, you’ve likely noticed that “sending” an email doesn’t guarantee it will…