Cannot connect to DB from a process inside Docker container ? This could fix it.
I had recently hit a blocker to production deployment, when my processes just won’t connect to my Cassandra DB from within their containers. This is how I...
Tag: ubuntu
Ubuntu : retain host-name change after a reboot
Problem: The newly set hostname reverts back to older one after reboot Reason : Hostname is reset by cloud-init Solution : Inactivate cloud-init. On terminal, k...
How to install Docker Compose on Ubuntu 18.04 LTS
Here’s how to install docker-compose on Ubuntu LTS : Open terminal and run these commands [bash] sudo curl -L "https://github.com/docker/compose/rele...
Fix : oss_audio: failed to open audio device /dev/dsp
Problem: Ubuntu gives the error oss_audio: failed to open audio device /dev/dsp when trying to test festvox voice models. Fix: On terminal- [bash] sudo apt-get...
Fix : Touchpad not working in Ubuntu
Could fix the touch-pad of my Ubuntu system which went off due to an unknown reason with these commands – On terminal run – sudo rmmod i2c_hid sudo...
Gnome : Bring back the maximize and minimize buttons
On terminal run : gnome-tweak-tool In the dialog that pops up – Select Windows tab from the left panel. In the right panel under Tilebar buttons section &...
Ubuntu: Load a disk on startup – the GUI way
On terminal run sudo gnome-disks In the dialog box that opens, choose the disk to mount from the left panel. In the right panel click on the gears icon I...
Bash on VNC session – Tabs do not auto complete
Problem : Pressing Tab keys not auto-completing when using Bash within a VNC session (to guest VM running on Ubuntu and XFCE.) Reason : Unknown, possibly tabs a...
Fix : No sound on Ubuntu (16.04) after a Bluetooth audio device power off.
Problem : After Bluetooth speakers were abruptly switched off, Ubuntu 16.04 on Alienware (17 R2) stopped producing sounds on its analog sound card. Reason : Dou...
Installing Ubuntu on Alienware 17 R2
Heres how I could get my Alienware 17 working on Ubuntu – Connect the machine to Internet using a LAN cable. Change these after entering BIOS setup...