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How to set the IMPI from Linux CLI

I have a Supermicro server with integrated IPMI and I need to use the console in order to manage my server (through the console). I have downloaded the impicfg package from supermicro public ftp. root@ns:~/work# mkdir ipmi root@ns:~/work# cd ipmi/ root@ns:~/work/ipmi# wget ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/IPMICFG/IPMICFG_1.28.0_build.180302.zip –2018-07-29 00:17:46– ftp://ftp.supermicro.com/utility/IPMICFG/IPMICFG_1.28.0_build.180302.zip => ‘IPMICFG_1.28.0_build.180302.zip’ Resolving ftp.supermicro.com (ftp.supermicro.com)… 207.212.57.120 Connecting to ftp.supermicro.com

Capturing wireless traffic using airport

On my MacBook, I use airport for capturing the wireless traffic for various purposes like discovering weak passwords on access points. You can make a symlink to airport or you can make an alias in your ‘~/.bash_profile’. I use an alias: aelius@macbook:~$ sudo ln -s /System/Library/PrivateFrameworks/Apple80211.framework/Versions/Current/Resources/airport /usr/local/bin/ Quick test (performing a wireless scan): aelius@macbook:~$ airport

SUSE Linux has been sold

SUSE, the open source software company owned by British firm Micro Focus International, has been sold to a Swedish private equity firm. Yes, SUSE Linux and its associated software business has finally been acquired by EQT Partners for $2.535 billion, lifting its shares 6 percent. SUSE is one of the oldest open source companies and