In this chapter, we will cover the following topics:
Navigating text files with less
Introduction to Vim
Speaking the right language
Synchronizing the system clock with NTP and the chrony suite
Setting your hostname and resolving the network
Becoming a superuser
Building a static network connection
Customizing your system banners and messages
Priming the kernel
Introduction
This chapter is a collection of recipes that covers the basic practice of establishing the basic needs of a server. For many, building a server can often seem to be a daunting task, and so the purpose of this chapter is to provide you with an instant method to achieve the desired goals.