Discovering the Tiny Wonders of Illanthakunta!

 Hello, nature enthusiasts and curious minds!

Today, I'm thrilled to share some stunning macro photographs that I, Kesari Babu, captured right here in my hometown, Illanthakunta Mandal. These incredible close-up shots reveal the fascinating world of small insects, often overlooked in our daily lives.

Take a moment to admire these two remarkable images:

1. Dysdercus cingulatus – The Red Cotton Stainer

(తిమ్మిపురుగు / రక్తపచ్చ పత్తిపురుగు)

English Description:

The Red Cotton Stainer is a medium-sized true bug with a bright red body, black wing marks, and long legs and antennae. Commonly found in cotton fields and gardens, it feeds mainly on cotton seeds and plant juices. It is an important agricultural pest because it damages cotton crops, leaving stains that reduce cotton’s value. When disturbed, it emits an unpleasant odor to repel predators. Despite being a pest, it is also part of the food web, serving as prey to birds and other insectivores.

తెలంగాణ తెలుగు వివరణ:

రక్తపచ్చ పత్తిపురుగు (తిమ్మిపురుగు) పత్తిపంట పొలాలలో, చెట్ల కింద గడ్డి మధ్య ఎక్కువగా కనిపిస్తుంది. ఇది పొడవైన ఎరుపు శరీరం, నలుపు మచ్చలతో ఉంటుంది. పత్తి విత్తనాల నుంచి రసం తాగి తన పోషణం పొందుతుంది. రైతుకి ఇది చాలా ఇబ్బంది కలిగించే పురుగు. ఎవరైనా పట్టుకున్నపుడు సుద్ద వాసన వదులుతుంది, ఇది శత్రువులను దూరంగా ఉంచుతుంది. ఈ పురుగు పక్షులకు తిండిగా మారుతూ అడవి జీవవైవిధ్యానికి తోడ్పడుతుంది.

2. Cleome viscosa & Trombidium holosericeum – Asian Spiderflower & Aaridra Purugu

(పీయ కోరగడ్డ & ఆరిద్ర పురుగు / ఎర్రమెట్టు పురుగు)

English Description:

Cleome viscosa, locally known as Asian Spiderflower or Kanti Manthi, is a tall herb with small yellow flowers and sticky leaves. It thrives in open fields and along roadsides. The bright red velvet mite, Trombidium holosericeum, locally called Aaridra Purugu, is often found on this plant or nearby soil, particularly after rains. This mite preys on small insects and their eggs, playing a vital role in controlling pest populations. The flower provides nectar and pollen that attract various pollinators, supporting biodiversity.

తెలంగాణ తెలుగు వివరణ:

పీయ కోరగడ్డ (కంటిమంతి) పొడి పసుపు పువ్వులు కలిగి ఉండేది పొలాల్లో, పల్లెల మధ్య పెరుగుతుంది. ఆకులు చేతిలో ట్రోర్లు లాంటి అంటుకునే లక్షణం ఉంది. వర్షాల తర్వాత నేలపై, ఆకుల మధ్య కనిపించే ఎర్రమెట్టు పురుగు (ఆరిద్ర పురుగు) చిన్న పురుగులు, వాటి గుడ్లను తినే పక్కగా వ్యవస్థలో కీటక నియంత్రణలో సహాయపడుతుంది. ఈ పేయ మొక్క పుష్పధాన్యం అందించి చీమలు, తేనేట, ఇతర పుష్పాభక్షకులను ఆకర్షిస్తుంది.

Important Note

Contrary to some images, the ఆరిద్ర పురుగు (Aaridra Purugu) does not normally climb plants. For the purpose of the photograph shown here, it was intentionally placed (dropped) on the పీయ కోరగడ్డ plant to capture its appearance.

Quick Reference Table / సులభ గుర్తింపు పట్టిక

Feature / లక్షణం	Dysdercus cingulatus (Red Cotton Stainer) / తిమ్మిపురుగు	Cleome viscosa & Trombidium holosericeum / పీయ కోరగడ్డ & ఆరిద్ర పురుగు
Common Name / సాధారణ పేరు	Red Cotton Stainer, తిమ్మిపురుగు	Asian Spiderflower, కంటిమంతి & Aaridra Purugu, ఆరిద్ర పురుగు
Scientific Name / శాస్త్రీయ పేరు	Dysdercus cingulatus	Cleome viscosa & Trombidium holosericeum
Color / రంగు	Bright red with black marks / ఎరుపు, నలుపు మచ్చలు	Yellow flowers and bright red mite / పసుపు పువ్వు, ఎర్రమెట్టు పురుగు
Habitat / వాతావరణం	Cotton fields, gardens, wild grasses / పత్తిపంట పొలాలు, తోటలు	Open fields, soil, roadsides / పొలాలు, నేల, రహదారులు
Diet / ఆహారం	Plant juices, mainly cotton seeds / పత్తివిత్తనాల రసం	Mite: small insects; Plant: nectar and pollen / పురుగు: చిన్న పురుగులు; మొక్క: తేనె, పుష్పధాన్యం
Ecological Role / ప్రాధాన్యం	Pest on cotton, prey for birds / రైతుకి ముప్పు, పక్షులకు ఆహారం	Predator of pests, supports pollinators / కీటక నియంత్రణ, పుష్పాల సహాయం

Disclaimer

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Photos: Kesari Babu | Illanthakunta Mandal, Telangana; ఫోటోలు: కేసరి బాబు | స్థలం: ఇల్లంతకుంట మండలం

Gen Z: Beyond the Headlines - Understanding the Two Sides of the Coin

 

Gen Z: A Generation Shaping Tomorrow

Generation Z, often shortened to Gen Z and sometimes called "Zoomers," is the demographic cohort generally considered to be born between 1997 and 2012. This means that, as of 2025, Gen Z individuals are approximately 13 to 28 years old.

They are a force to be reckoned with, rapidly influencing our world. But like any group, the story of Gen Z isn't just one of bright promise. It's a nuanced picture with its own set of unique challenges. Let's take a look at both sides of this fascinating generation.

The Bright Side: Innovation and Impact

Born into a world saturated with technology, Gen Z possesses a digital fluency that's reshaping industries and communication. They are:

Tech Trailblazers: Effortlessly navigating the digital landscape, they are early adopters and drivers of new technologies, constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible online.

Globally Aware: The internet has connected them to global issues like never before. They are often deeply concerned about climate change, social justice, and equality, actively using their voices to advocate for change.

Purpose-Driven: More than previous generations, Gen Z seeks meaning and purpose in their work and consumption. They support brands that align with their values and are passionate about making a positive impact.

Entrepreneurial and Independent: They are comfortable with unconventional career paths, embracing freelancing, side hustles, and entrepreneurial ventures, valuing flexibility and autonomy.

Open-minded and Diverse: Growing up in a more interconnected and diverse world has fostered a greater acceptance and understanding of different perspectives and identities.

The Other Side of the Coin: Navigating New Challenges

However, this generation also faces its own set of unique hurdles:

Digital Overload: The constant connectivity, while a strength, can also lead to shorter attention spans, a reliance on instant gratification, and the blurring of lines between online and offline life.

Communication Shifts: While digitally savvy, navigating complex in-person interactions and nuanced non-verbal cues can sometimes be a challenge due to a preference for digital communication.

Workplace Expectations: Differing expectations regarding career progression, work-life balance, and feedback styles can sometimes create friction with older generations in the workplace.

Mental Well-being: Growing up in a world of constant social media comparison and facing significant global uncertainties has contributed to higher reported rates of anxiety and mental health concerns.

Economic Realities: Facing rising costs of living and economic uncertainties, many Gen Z individuals are navigating a challenging financial landscape despite often being highly educated.

A Word of Wisdom from a Previous Generation

To the bright and dynamic individuals of Gen Z, as someone who's seen a few more turns around the sun, my suggestion is this:

Embrace the Power of Disconnection.

Your digital prowess is a superpower, but remember the profound value of stepping away from the screen. Nurture deep, meaningful connections offline. Allow yourself the space for quiet contemplation, free from the constant influx of information and notifications. Cultivate patience and focus in a world that thrives on instantaneity. Your ability to balance your incredible digital skills with a strong grounding in the physical world will not only enhance your well-being but also amplify your potential to shape a truly remarkable future.

💌 A Sibling’s Reflection: On Love Stories, Emotions, and Living Your Own Chapter

 Hey little one,

You’ve always had that gleam in your eye when a movie gets emotional—the way you pause during a romantic confession, or go silent after a heartbreak scene. I’ve seen you smile quietly through love stories, sometimes laugh with the characters, and at other times tear up when someone walks away onscreen. And it made me want to sit down, not to correct you, but to just talk heart-to-heart.

Because the truth is—you feel deeply. And that’s a gift.

But I want to share something with you. A gentle reflection, from someone who's walked a little farther into life, lived some messy days, and found love not in grand gestures, but in everyday moments.

🎬 Why Stories Touch Us So Much

Love stories in movies are powerful. They’re filled with intensity, timing, music, and words that seem to know exactly what the heart needs. When we watch them, something inside us wakes up—longings we didn’t even name begin to stir.

And for those like you, who feel every emotion deeply, love stories aren’t just entertainment—they’re emotional echoes. They give voice to what you quietly carry.

Some scenes bring tears not because the story is sad, but because they remind you of a hope you’ve imagined. They reflect heartbreaks you’ve never spoken about, or dreams you're still holding close. That’s not weakness—it’s emotional intelligence. It's empathy. It's beauty.

🧠 Why We Sometimes Carry These Stories Into Real Life

It’s very natural to start expecting real life to reflect what you see onscreen. We impersonate characters in quiet ways—picking up their words, their moods, their emotional style. And unconsciously, we begin building emotional expectations around them.

You might think, “I want love like that.”

But here’s the tricky part, sis/bro—real life doesn’t follow a script.

There’s no orchestra when two people fall in love. No spotlight during confessions. And misunderstandings don’t always resolve in just a few scenes.

Love in real life is slower. Quieter. Sometimes frustrating. Sometimes unexpectedly beautiful.

❤️ The Truth About Real Love

Love isn’t just poetic lines and rain-drenched hugs.

It’s someone remembering your chai preference.

It’s talking through an argument without slamming the door.

It’s listening when you’re tired, staying when you’re not your best, and making space for each other’s changing moods.

In movies, you see the highlight reel. In life, you live the unedited documentary. Both have meaning—but one is crafted to move you. The other is crafted by you.

📺 About Watching Love Stories Often

And yes, I know you watch them often. That’s fine.

You might rewatch a favorite just for one line. Choose a story based on your mood. Let the characters speak to parts of you no one else sees.

That’s beautiful. That’s your way of emotionally processing.

But also let those stories inspire—not define—your expectations. Let them nourish your emotional strength, not silently shape your real-world relationships into something they weren’t meant to be.

📝 From a Sibling Who's Been There

So here's my advice. Not as a parent. Not as a preacher. Just your sibling.

Love stories are crafted to stir your heart. Real love is crafted to grow with it.

Let stories comfort you, guide your emotional language, give you hope. But don’t let them convince you that anything less than cinematic is unworthy. Some of the deepest love you’ll ever feel will come without music. Without dialogues. Without perfect endings.

And when that love comes, I hope you recognize it—not because it looks like your favorite film, but because it feels like truth.

Stay soft. Stay curious. And when you're ready, write your own story—not with borrowed lines, but with the voice only you have.

Always here,

Your sibling ❤️

The Allure of the Screen: Why We Follow Influencers More Than Our Own Circle

In an age dominated by digital personas and curated realities, it is a common observation that people often find themselves more engrossed in the lives of on-screen figures like influencers, celebrities, and trendsetters than in the accomplishments and talents of their own family and friends. This phenomenon stems from a complex interplay of psychological factors, the nature of social media, and the carefully constructed narratives of online personalities.

At the heart of this fascination lies the concept of parasocial relationships. These are one-sided connections where an individual invests emotional energy, time, and interest in a media figure who is entirely unaware of their existence. On-screen personalities, through their vlogs, posts, and stories, create a sense of intimacy and familiarity. They share snippets of their lives, their struggles, and their triumphs, fostering a feeling of personal connection with their followers. This perceived closeness can often feel less complicated and more consistently positive than the nuances and demands of real-life relationships.

Social media platforms are expertly designed to amplify this effect. The content shared by influencers and celebrities is typically a highly curated highlight reel of their lives. This constant exposure to seemingly perfect lifestyles, successes, and aesthetics can trigger social comparison. Individuals may look at their own lives and feel a sense of inadequacy or a desire to emulate the perceived happiness and success of these on-screen figures. This creates a powerful pull to follow their every move, adopt their recommendations, and participate in the trends they set.

Furthermore, the digital world is a potent breeding ground for social proof, a psychological phenomenon where people conform to the actions of others under the assumption that those actions are the correct behavior. When an influencer has millions of followers, it signals to others that they are worth paying attention to. This "wisdom of the crowd" mentality can lead to a snowball effect, where people follow a personality simply because so many others are doing so.

In contrast, our relationships with family and friends, while deeply meaningful, are grounded in the complexities of reality. These relationships are reciprocal, involving both support and friction, successes and failures. A talented sibling, for instance, might evoke a mixture of pride and rivalry. A successful friend's achievements are witnessed in the context of their entire, unedited life, including their struggles and imperfections. This unfiltered reality, while authentic, may not always provide the same escapism or idealized inspiration that a curated online persona offers.

Real-life role models within our immediate circle are crucial for personal development, providing tangible guidance and support. However, their influence operates on a different plane. The accessibility and constant, carefully managed presence of on-screen personalities in our daily lives through our screens create a powerful and often more compelling narrative for many to follow.

Ultimately, the heightened focus on on-screen personalities is a testament to the power of storytelling in the digital age. These figures are master curators of their own narratives, offering a compelling blend of aspiration, entertainment, and perceived connection that can, for many, feel more alluring than the unscripted, and sometimes challenging, realities of their own social circles.

🕊️ Truth About Belonging & Letting Go – Read With Heart ❤️

Some things—and some souls—are meant for you. Not because you claimed them, or because you held on tightly, but because something deeper stitched their path to yours. They stay, not because of constant attention or flawless treatment, but because the connection was always beyond effort—beyond reason. Love that belongs to you flows back even when neglected. It forgives, it lingers, it understands. It’s not perfect, but it’s persistent.

But not everything you cherish is truly meant to remain. That’s a quiet truth we often fight. We try to hold on to what sparkled in our lives, hoping attention, loyalty, or even sacrifice will secure it. We build walls, tighten ties, place watchful eyes on what we’re afraid to lose. And yet, still it slips away. Not because you failed—but because it was never yours in the way you needed it to be.

You might pour goodness into someone’s life. Offer loyalty. Be present. Be kind. Be everything they said they wanted—and still they leave. You tie memories to objects. You build nests around dreams. You shine light into shadows... and still, things fade.

Why?

Because belonging doesn’t bend to will. It’s not shaped by effort alone. What’s not meant to be yours will fly away—no matter how warm your hands, how beautiful your intention. And what is meant for you? It will stay even when you least expect it. Even when the world shakes, even when you falter. That’s the grace of true connection.

So be aware of this truth—not as resignation but liberation. Free yourself from the exhausting loop of proving, clinging, worrying, or controlling. You don’t need to over-love to be enough. You don’t need to grip tight out of fear. What’s real can never be lost. And what’s meant to leave? It teaches you something before it goes.

Let the wind take what isn’t meant to stay. Let your heart stay soft for what is. And instead of fearing the loss… focus on living.

Live with joy. With wonder. With enough love for yourself that even departures don’t shake your foundation. Let each moment be complete on its own—unburdened by the need to keep, own, or preserve.

Because the greatest truth is this:

You are the home. You are the sky. You are the light.  

Everything else—every person, every moment—is just passing through.

So breathe. Be gentle with your soul. And walk forward not asking "Will they stay?" but asking "Am I living fully?"

That’s the only question that truly matters. 💫

Beyond the Biological Bond: Redefining Family in a Changing World

"The profound loss of a sibling leaves an irreparable void in the heart. It's a wound that time may soften, but never truly heals. For those who have experienced such a loss, the prospect of finding a familial connection elsewhere can seem unattainable. Society, with its rigid expectations and often narrow-minded perceptions, can make it challenging to foster genuine bonds beyond biological ties. Even when the heart yearns for the warmth and companionship of a sibling, the societal lens may distort these relationships, casting them as romantic rather than familial. This can lead to a sense of isolation and a reluctance to open oneself up to new connections. In the face of such adversity, it's essential to acknowledge the reality of the situation while seeking solace in the support of loved ones. Perhaps, in the quiet moments of reflection, one can find a way to honor the memory of the lost sibling and forge meaningful relationships on a different path."

Zextras Carbonio CE / Zimbra CE backup script

#!/bin/bash
# Run as root
datevar=`date +%Y%m%d%H%M`

# Destination folder. In this example /opt/backups/zextras
mybakdir="/opt/backups/zextras/${datevar}"
mkdir -p $mybakdir
mkdir -p $mybakdir/ldap_bak

# Copy everything but not LDAP
rsync --delete -aHK --exclude 'data.mdb' /opt/zextras $mybakdir

# Backup LDAP
/opt/zextras/common/bin/mdb_copy /opt/zextras/data/ldap/mdb/db $mybakdir/ldap_bak

# Stop Carbonio and backup the locked files
su - zextras -c "/opt/zextras/bin/zmcontrol stop"
/bin/sync

rsync --delete -aHK --exclude 'data.mdb' /opt/zextras $mybakdir

# Start Carbonio and create a tar file & move. In this example we move to /mnt/smb/zextras/
su - zextras -c "/opt/zextras/bin/zmcontrol start"

tar -cf /mnt/smb/zextras/zextras-${datevar}.tar ${mybakdir}

Reference: https://community.zextras.com/forum/carbonio-general-thread/mail-backup-and-restore/

Nextcloud Installation on CentOS 8

Nextcloud

Nextcloud Version: 18.0.4
CentOS - 8.1.1911

Nextcloud Installation Commands on CentOS 8

Website: https://kesaribabu.blogspot.com

*****Begin*****

sudo su

systemctl enable --now cockpit.socket

vi /etc/hosts

system-ip hostname.example.com hostname

df -h

free -h

cd /

mkdir nextcloud

dnf install -y epel-release yum-utils unzip curl wget bash-completion policycoreutils-python-utils mlocate bzip2

dnf update -y

dnf install -y httpd

systemctl enable httpd.service

systemctl start httpd.service

dnf install https://dl.fedoraproject.org/pub/epel/epel-release-latest-8.noarch.rpm

dnf install https://rpms.remirepo.net/enterprise/remi-release-8.rpm

dnf install yum-utils

dnf module reset php

dnf module install php:remi-7.4

dnf update

dnf install -y php php-gd php-mbstring php-intl php-pecl-apcu php-mysqlnd php-opcache php-json php-zip php-smbclient php-ldap

dnf --enablerepo=PowerTools install libedit-devel

dnf install -y php-pear gcc curl-devel php-devel zlib-devel pcre-devel make

pecl channel-update pecl.php.net

pecl install redis

dnf config-manager --set-enabled PowerTools

dnf install -y ImageMagick-devel

pecl install imagick

cp /etc/php.ini /etc/php.ini.bkp

vi /etc/php.ini

memory_limit = 768M

extension=redis.so

extension=imagick.so

dnf install -y mariadb mariadb-server

systemctl enable mariadb.service

systemctl start mariadb.service

mysql_secure_installation

mysql -u root -p

CREATE USER 'user'@'localhost' IDENTIFIED BY 'password';

CREATE DATABASE IF NOT EXISTS nextcloud CHARACTER SET utf8mb4 COLLATE utf8mb4_general_ci;

GRANT ALL PRIVILEGES on nextcloud.* to 'user'@'localhost';

FLUSH privileges;

quit;

cp /etc/my.cnf.d/mariadb-server.cnf /etc/my.cnf.d/mariadb-server.cnf.bkp

vi /etc/my.cnf.d/mariadb-server.cnf

[server]

skip-name-resolve

innodb_buffer_pool_size = 1G

innodb_io_capacity = 4000

innodb_buffer_pool_instances = 1

innodb_flush_log_at_trx_commit = 2

innodb_log_buffer_size = 32M

innodb_max_dirty_pages_pct = 90

query_cache_type = 1

query_cache_limit = 2M

query_cache_min_res_unit = 2k

query_cache_size = 64M

tmp_table_size= 64M

max_heap_table_size= 64M

slow-query-log = 1

slow-query-log-file = /var/log/mysql/slow.log

long_query_time = 1

[mysqld]

innodb_large_prefix=on

innodb_file_format=barracuda

innodb_file_per_table=1

transaction_isolation = READ-COMMITTED

binlog_format = ROW

character-set-server = utf8mb4

collation-server = utf8mb4_general_ci

dnf install -y redis

systemctl enable redis.service

systemctl start redis.service

wget https://download.nextcloud.com/server/releases/nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2

wget https://download.nextcloud.com/server/releases/nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2.md5

wget https://download.nextcloud.com/server/releases/nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2.sha256

wget https://download.nextcloud.com/server/releases/nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2.asc

wget https://nextcloud.com/nextcloud.asc

md5sum -c nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2.md5 < nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2

sha256sum -c nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2.sha256 < nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2

gpg --import nextcloud.asc

gpg --verify nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2.asc nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2

tar -xvjf nextcloud-18.0.4.tar.bz2

cp -R nextcloud/ /var/www/html/

mkdir /nextcloud/data

chown -R apache:apache /nextcloud/data

firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-service=https --permanent

firewall-cmd --zone=public --add-service=http --permanent

firewall-cmd --reload

semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t '/var/www/html/nextcloud/config(/.*)?'

semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t '/var/www/html/nextcloud/apps(/.*)?'

semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t '/var/www/html/nextcloud/.htaccess'

semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t '/var/www/html/nextcloud/.user.ini'

semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t '/var/www/html/nextcloud/3rdparty/aws/aws-sdk-php/src/data/logs(/.*)?'

semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t '/nextcloud/data(/.*)?'

mkdir /var/www/html/nextcloud/data

chown -R apache:apache /var/www/html/nextcloud

semanage fcontext -a -t httpd_sys_rw_content_t '/var/www/html/nextcloud/data(/.*)?'

restorecon -R '/var/www/html/nextcloud/'

restorecon -R '/nextcloud/'

setsebool -P httpd_can_network_connect on

sudo yum install mod_ssl

sudo mkdir /etc/ssl/private

sudo chmod 700 /etc/ssl/private

sudo openssl req -x509 -nodes -days 365 -newkey rsa:2048 -keyout /etc/ssl/private/apache-selfsigned.key -out /etc/ssl/certs/apache-selfsigned.crt

sudo openssl dhparam -out /etc/ssl/certs/dhparam.pem 2048

cat /etc/ssl/certs/dhparam.pem | sudo tee -a /etc/ssl/certs/apache-selfsigned.crt

vi /etc/httpd/conf.d/non-ssl.conf

<VirtualHost *:80>

ServerName server-ip or hostname

Redirect "/" "https://server-ip or hostname/nextcloud"

</VirtualHost>

vi /etc/httpd/conf.d/ssl.conf

#Find the section <VirtualHost _default_:443> and add lines till ../dav and remaining at respective location

<VirtualHost _default_:443>

DocumentRoot "/var/www/html"

ServerName server-ip or hostname:443

<IfModule mod_headers.c>

Header always set Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=15552000; includeSubDomains"

</IfModule>

Redirect 301 /.well-known/carddav https://server-ip or hostname/nextcloud/remote.php/dav

Redirect 301 /.well-known/caldav https://server-ip or hostname/nextcloud/remote.php/dav

#SSLCertificateFile /etc/pki/tls/certs/localhost.crt

SSLCertificateFile /etc/ssl/certs/apache-selfsigned.crt

#SSLCertificateKeyFile /etc/pki/tls/private/localhost.key

SSLCertificateKeyFile /etc/ssl/private/apache-selfsigned.key

systemctl restart httpd

systemctl restart mariadb

visit https://system-ip or hostname/nextcloud

create user

change data directory /var/www/html/nextcloud/data to /nextcloud/data

provide mariadb details

cd /var/www/html/nextcloud/

sudo -u apache php occ db:add-missing-indices

sudo -u apache php occ db:convert-filecache-bigint

cp /var/www/html/nextcloud/config/config.php /var/www/html/nextcloud/config/config.php.bkp

vi /var/www/html/nextcloud/config/config.php

'htaccess.RewriteBase' => '/nextcloud',

'memcache.local' => '\\OC\\Memcache\\APCu',

vi /etc/httpd/conf/httpd.conf

#Find the section <directory /var/www/html> and change AllowOverride None to AllowOverride All

<Directory "/var/www/html">

AllowOverride All

cd /var/www/html/nextcloud/

sudo -u apache php occ maintenance:update:htaccess

systemctl restart httpd

*****End*****

ref url: https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/18/admin_manual/installation/example_centos.html

ref url: https://docs.nextcloud.com/server/18/admin_manual/configuration_database/linux_database_configuration.html

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