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Centralized access with iSCSI wraps it up: Open source SANs, part 4
Our expert explains how to configure an internet Small Computer System Interface (iSCSI) on an open source storage area network.28 Aug 2008
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OSSEC implementation in Windows
A user wants to implement OSSEC on a Windows server because he has no server side Linux operating system.27 Aug 2008
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SUSE-Linux-on-IBM-loaned mainframe becomes teaching ground
The University of Arkansas now has courses devoted to Linux on the mainframe. It also has a loaned z900 machine, which it shares, along with compute resources, with other schools.26 Aug 2008
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Nagios: Preventing data center downtime
Nagios' remote monitoring and management capabilities promise to protect data centers from costly downtime. This tip outlines some of Nagios' principal benefits and steps for failover configuration.25 Aug 2008
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Solaris 10 Trusted Extensions vs. SELinux
Solaris 10 Trusted Extensions and SELinux are best suited to different system requirements and administrator skill sets. Our security expert explains the distinction and recommends when to implemen...25 Aug 2008
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Travelocity's parent company hails Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
Sabre Holdings, the parent of Travelocity, has standardized on Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 to lower cost, improve performance and troubleshoot code issues without relying on a vendor.20 Aug 2008
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Enlightenment (E)
Enlightenment, also called E, is a popular free and open source (FOSS) windows manager that can serve as a standalone desktop environment... (Continued)19 Aug 2008
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Using OpenSSL to create and manage certificates
Establishing an independent certificate authority with OpenSSL enables you to create public key certificates and to verify that these public keys are authentic and that email messages are secure.19 Aug 2008
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Merrill Lynch travels rocky road to 'stateless computing'
Merrill Lynch touted its "stateless computing" cloud at LinuxWorld. But one analyst countered that the project pushed the limits of technology to the edge.15 Aug 2008
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Oracle beefs up Linux partnerships to expand Linux customer base
In an effort to expand its foothold in the Linux market, Oracle Corp. has created an Unbreakable Linux partnership program and signed 15 vendors to it.07 Aug 2008
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IBM furthers the Linux cause with server, desktop moves
IBM took advantage of LinuxWorld in San Francisco to announce a bevy of new products and partnerships promoting Linux.07 Aug 2008
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gzip (GNU zip)
Gzip (GNU zip) is a free and open source algorithm for file compression. The software is overseen by the GNU project.... (Continued)04 Aug 2008
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Automated tool at LinuxWorld reduces security risk
A Trusted Computer Solutions security tool helps protect Linux servers from attack. The tool will be featured at the 2008 LinuxWorld show.04 Aug 2008
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LinuxWorld preview: IBM engineer touts SELinux
SELinux has made strides in protecting systems from intrusion by unauthorized access but its lack of user-friendliness remains a weakness.03 Aug 2008
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Energy costs and data center complexity creating 'perfect storm,' says Avocent exec
Rising energy costs and increasing data center complexity require the merging of IT and facilities tasks, says an Avocent exec, who will present at this year's LinuxWorld conference.03 Aug 2008
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LinuxWorld 2008 conference coverage
This year's LinuxWorld Conference & Expo and Next Generation Data Center conference take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco Aug. 4-7. Check out our news, product announcements and video ...01 Aug 2008
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Alfresco offers free Linux alternative to Microsoft SharePoint
The European Commission's 2004 anti-monopoly ruling against Microsoft has borne fruit: a free, open source collaboration tool that syncs with Office documents.01 Aug 2008