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Proc File System in Linux

Proc File System in Linux

The proc file system, or procfs, is a dynamic virtual file system that becomes active when the system boots and disappears during shutdown. It serves as a valuable resource, providing information about currently running processes, and as a hub for controlling and relaying information to the kernel. Additionally, the proc file system facilitates communication between kernel space and user space.

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The Migration of Postgresql using Azure DMS

Azure Database Migration Service can be used to migrate the databases from an on-premises PostgreSQL instance to Azure Database for PostgreSQL with minimal downtime to the application.

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What, Why and How of CTF Challenges?

What is CTF?

Capture The Flag challenge, better known as CTF, is an Information Security competition that requires contestants to exploit a machine or piece of code to extract specific pieces of text that may be hidden in a web page or a server known as the flag. It can comprise of many challenges across various genres such as Reverse Engineering, Networks and Protocols, Programming, Crypto, Web Security, Exploits, etc. All these puzzles have just one goal, capture the flag! 

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