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Exploring the features of the XFS file system on Linux

The XFS file system has been designed to deal with high file volumes and large files more efficiently. Find out how the file system manages these files, and when it might be appropriate to use this...28 Feb 2011
Puppet 2.6.x: Using new features

The popular open source enterprise systems management tool, Puppet, has been updated in 2.6.0 and 2.6.5. Learn about the new features and see how they work with sample code.21 Feb 2011
SELinux: A fast guide to the Linux kernel security tool

This handy guide to SELinux presents the best tips and advice on getting started with the Linux kernel security tool – from configuration to managing policies and access control.16 Feb 2011
Deciding when to use Linux file system barriers

Linux file system barriers in Ext3 and Ext4 protect data written to the journal. Learn how these barriers work and in which use cases they are a benefit, and in which cases you should disable them ...08 Feb 2011
Doing business with Apache OFBiz: Open source ERP solution

Many large sucessful enterprises use Apache OFBiz as their ERP solution. Find out how to get started with this open source tool for your e-business.07 Feb 2011
SELinux tutorial: Commands and management

Learn some key commands in SELinux and some user and port management tools to get SELinux running on your Linux servers for a more secure environment.01 Feb 2011

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  Stagnant strategies for data center cooling will keep energy bills climbing ever higher, but a more modern approach can bring them back down to earth.
- Converged systems usher in data center transformation
  
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Server Virtualization
- Strike a common-sense balance when deciding what to automate
  
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- How can I enable automated VM resource provisioning?
  
  As with many other facets of virtualization, VM resource allocation is becoming automated. Find out what tools you can use for automated provisioning.
- Columbia Sportswear's move from virtualization to private cloud computing
  
  Columbia Sportswear parlayed server virtualization into a private cloud. Along the way, it found that its management tools needed serious rethinking.
Cloud computing
- VMware charges into public cloud IaaS fray as Dell exits
  
  Dell will discontinue its OpenStack and VMware vCloud-based public cloud offerings as VMware delivers its vCloud IaaS.
- Cloud migration obstacles remain for heavily regulated industries
  
  Financial, government and healthcare industries must overcome data security breaches and regulatory issues for a successful cloud migration.
- Converging private PaaS, IaaS: The next generation of private cloud
  
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Enterprise Desktop
- Windows 8 tools build on native Windows 7 utilities with new capabilities
  
  New and updated Windows 8 tools can help admins and users. Windows 8 utilities include functions for backing up and restoring systems.
- Why a Windows security scan is not enough to protect your workstations
  
  A traditional Windows security scan may lure IT into complacency about desktop vulnerabilities, so look at four areas to beef up Windows security.
- Microsoft addresses legacy apps with Windows 8 app compatibility tools
  
  New operating systems are always accompanied by compatibility concerns. Windows 8 app compatibility is no different, or is it?

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