• Taking control with the Linux command line

    Linux expert William E. Shotts Jr. wants more Linux users to discover the command line and tap the advanced functionality below the GUI.

  • Upgrading to Ubuntu Server 11.04

    Upgrading to Ubuntu Server 11.04 may not be necessary, as you may want to wait for the April 2012 release of Ubuntu 12.04 LTS. Learn about why to upgrade now, and how to do it.

  • Ten command line time-savers for Linux admins

    Quick command line navigation and execution is the key to easy Linux system administration. Learn these 10 command line tricks to increase your proficiency and speed in Bash or other Linux shells.

  • Mastering the Linux history command

    Learning how to take advantage of the Linux history command, as well as the Bash variant, can save Linux admins a lot of time. Discover how the command works, including shortcuts, searching and set...

Introduction to Linux system administration

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  • Creating a simple backup solution for Linux with rsynch, SSH, and cron

    To create simple backups for Linux workstations, you can use rsynch with an SSH connection to a server and automate cron. Learn how to set-up your Linux system to automate your backups using tools available with every Linux distribution.  Tip

  • Linux cloning over the network using netcat

    Use netcat to clone Linux images over the network onto multiple servers with a series of simple Linux commands including tar, tee, and dd. This alternative to tools like Clonezilla does not require setting up a separate server.  Tip

  • Linux ext4 file system: Performance and compatibility

    The ext4 file system is now shipped with the most popular Linux distributions, but when should you use it and how do you optimize performance? Learn when to use the ext4 file system and how to set up your Linux system for maximized compatibility and ...  Tip

  • Take control of the command line with 'A Practical Guide to Linux'

    A Practical Guide to Linux' is a comprehensive guide to core utilities, best system security practices and advanced Linux shell programming. Take a deeper look into the world of Linux in this Q&A with the author of 'A Practical Guide to Linux.'  Tip

  • Configuring GRUB 2: Tweaking the boot procedure in Ubuntu Server 9.10

    Configuring the new version of GRUB in Ubuntu Server 9.10 has changed. Learn how to install, apply changes to default settings and gain insight in the configuration files in /etc/GRUB.d/*.  Tip

  • Getting started with OpenVAS

    OpenVAS is an open source network security scanner, and version 3.0.0 has useful features for your Linux system. Learn how to install and set-up OpenVAS in your data center from source on a Linux server.  Tip

  • A look at Linux in the recession: Linux 2009 year in review

    How did Linux and open source fare in 2009? A review of the news stories in the enterprise Linux market during the economic downturn shows that Linux's strengths aided its success -- with new OS version launches, interoperability agreements, new prod...  Article

  • Linux jobs outpacing Windows; virtualization is 'hot'

    Linux jobs rank third in Dice.com job posting but demand is growing, unlike Windows. Virtualization is the most sought-after additional skill.  Article

  • Migrating infrastructure from Unix to Linux

    Unix-to-Linux migration expert Ken Milberg describes how virtualization, support, clustering and more fit into the migration of an IT infrastructure to Unix.  Ask the Expert

  • Open source for America launched

    In conjunction with the O'Reilly Open Source Conference, more than 70 public and private organizations and individuals joined to announce the formation of Open Source for America, an organization that will serve as a unified voice to promote the use ...  News

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