A guide to validating XML files against XML Schemas using online tools, command-line utilities like xmllint, and the Xerces parser.
Securely using OBIEE command line tools by encrypting plain-text passwords with GPG and mkfifo to meet security policies.
A guide to creating custom shell functions for quickly navigating filesystems using symbolic links and tab completion.
A guide showing how to check the installation path and version of Python on both Linux and Windows operating systems.
Explains how to configure the `top` command in OS X to sort by CPU usage by default using a shell alias.
Explains why MySQL's -p password parameter cannot have a space, detailing the command-line parsing logic behind this design choice.
A guide to customizing and enhancing the PostgreSQL command-line interface (psql) for improved productivity and workflow.
A guide to installing and using ssh-copy-id on OS X to set up passwordless SSH logins for remote servers.
A guide on using Windows Azure PowerShell cmdlets within Visual Studio's NuGet Package Manager Console to manage cloud resources.
A tutorial on creating and publishing a Node.js command-line script, including setting up the package.json and using npm link.
A tutorial on creating a command-line Ruby gem from scratch using Bundler and RVM, covering project setup and executable creation.
A tutorial on creating a basic command line tool in Ruby, covering scripts, argument parsing, and OptionParser.
Guide to running Oracle BI Repository Creation Utility (RCU) from the command line for silent, unattended installations.
A quick guide to listing all installed software on a Windows PC using WMIC and System Information for Windows.
A beginner's guide to installing and using RVM (Ruby Version Manager) for managing Ruby versions and gemsets in Rails development.
A guide to setting up offline Gmail access using the mutt email client and offlineimap on Linux, with configuration tips for sending and receiving.
A quick terminal command to permanently unhide the ~/Library folder in OS X Mountain Lion and later versions.
How to disable the 3-second reply/forward animation in Apple Mail on OSX Mountain Lion using a terminal command.
Explores undocumented command-line parameters for the nqcmd utility in Oracle Business Intelligence, including their potential uses and limitations.
Introduces Powify, a command-line gem for managing the Pow local Rack server for Mac, simplifying app and server management.
