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Setting up MySQL replication for Linux server clusters
MySQL facilitates Linux server clustering for load balancing and fault tolerance. Create a master/slave configuration with full data replication using the commands in this tip.29 Jan 2008
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Sybase or Oracle? Linux upgrade creates database decisions
Before managers upgrade a Linux server, they should consider their database options. RHEL and SLES work well with Sybase, but migrating to an Oracle-only system may have advantages.29 Jan 2008
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HP ferrets out open source software
HP, the Linux Foundation and major software vendors have developed tools and IT governance practices to manage open source software installed in the enterprise.24 Jan 2008
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Linux distribution guide for AB testing
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com's Guide to Linux Distributions for Servers and Desktops23 Jan 2008
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Sun, MySQL users ponder blockbuster acquisition
In Sun's purchase of MySQL, the goal to grab a piece of the database pie is clear. But what does the acquisition mean for existing users running on Linux and non-Sun hardware?21 Jan 2008
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Protecting against the elusive Linux virus
Do viruses pose a significant risk to Linux systems? Expert James Turnbull suggests how enterprise managers should spend their security dollars.15 Jan 2008
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SearchEnterpriseLinux.com announces Products of the Year
SearchEnterpriseLinux.com unveils its 2007 Products of the Year for Linux server distributions, Linux administration, Linux security applications and virtualization for Linux servers.14 Jan 2008
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OpenVZ virtualization runs on Ubuntu 7.10
OpenVZ now offers an Ubuntu 7.10 template and is working to integrate its container virtualization technology into future versions of the Linux kernel.11 Jan 2008
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Linux systems administration shifts with IT advances
Linux technologies such as HAL, LVM, SELinux have changed the landscape of systems administration, says Richard Petersen, author of Linux: The Complete Reference.10 Jan 2008
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High availability by virtualization? Try RDBMS
Better system uptime may require a relational database management system(RDBMS), not virtualization, our expert explains.09 Jan 2008
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Does Linux virtualization mean migration from Unix or Windows?
Do virtualization products require that applications run off a specific operating system? Expert Andrew Kutz says that all depends on what kind of virtualization you mean.08 Jan 2008
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Oracle on RHEL 5: Installation and configuration
Install and configure Oracle 10 on RHEL 5. This tip shows how to set up a database with Oracle's Database Configuration Assistant (DBCA) and Oracle Enterprise Manager.08 Jan 2008
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Splunking with VMware and syslog on Linux
Analyze log files for VirtualCenter tasks and events with Ubuntu Linux and Splunk. Our expert walks you through download, installation and configuration of this handy application and shows you how ...08 Jan 2008
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Hardening Linux servers for remote access
Tighten Linux servers with a security checklist for shell hardening.03 Jan 2008
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Linux security: 2007 in review
2007's top Linux security news concerned Snort, PHP, Samba, Xen, Sourcefire, storm bot and more. Here's Linux security expert James Turnbull's 2007 round-up.02 Jan 2008