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Creating RPM packages in Linux

RPM software management on Linux systems truly has an advantage when you create your own RPM packages. Learn how to use the enhanced vim option to automatically generate a template file after creat...26 Apr 2011
A guide to becoming a Puppet master

This guide can help system administrators make Puppet, the open source configuration management application, a valuable part of their data center toolbox.19 Apr 2011
rsync

Rsync is a free software utility for Unix- and Linux-like systems that copies files and directories from one host to another. Rsync is available on most Linux distributions by default.18 Apr 2011
SUSE Linux shops await Novell deal completion, clarity

Worries over Oracle, Apple patent participation in the Novell sale to Attachmate and CPTN Holdings have SUSE Linux shops and open source advocates spooked.14 Apr 2011
Optimizing Linux for SSD usage

Default Linux settings won't allow you to take advantage of SSD performance gains. Learn four ways to optimize SSD performance on your Linux system in this tip.04 Apr 2011

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Data Center
- Data center technologies evolve to meet tomorrow's computing demands
  
  VMware's upcoming public cloud and AMD's 64-bit ARM servers are technologies for the data center that exemplify the changes in the IT industry.
- New data center cooling strategies to improve efficiency, lower costs
  
  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
  
  The rise of converged systems has brought a new level of manageability to the data center, but these integrated offerings have a few drawbacks.
Server Virtualization
- Virtualization widens schism between server and networking teams
  
  Virtual networking has revived tensions between server and networking teams within data centers, but it's a dynamic both sides must embrace.
- Strike a common-sense balance when deciding what to automate
  
  Consider the many factors that determine the potential return on investment when deciding when and what to automate.
- 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.
Cloud computing
- Sequestration stymies federal government cloud ambitions
  
  The federal government is under mandates to consolidate data centers and deliver IT as a Service, but sequestration makes this easier said than done.
- 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.
Enterprise Desktop
- Finding a prescription for desktop security management at Sharp HealthCare
  
  Desktop security policy must cover the use of mobile devices and the cloud. Sharp HealthCare uses a mix of software for desktop security management.
- 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.

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