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Linux command line tools: The top 50
The most popular and useful Linux command utilities and programs, like sudo, chmod, exec, rpm, to name a few. Learning Guide
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Nagios: Configuration and integration advice
Check out our guide to open source networking monitoring tool Nagios for expert advice, tips, case studies and news. Fast Guide
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Linux security: Top 10 tips
Harden your Linux security further with these tips on Bash, the command line, PAM, Novell's AppArmor and more. 10 Tips in 10 Minutes
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British ISP deploys open source virtualization
JT Global is marching to the beat of its own drummer with open source software, including Ubuntu virtual machines, ConVirt virtualization management software, and a unique approach to VM clustering. News | 06 Dec 2011
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IT shops try new tools to up server-to-admin ratios
A mainstay of Web 2.0 companies, DevOps-inspired configuration management tools are turning out to be a good fit in the traditional enterprise. News | 27 Sep 2011
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Puppet, DevOps key to data center surge, says Constant Contact
The popular open source configuration management system, Puppet, along with DevOps made it possible for Constant Contact to scale operations from hundreds to thousands of servers in their data center. News | 16 Mar 2011
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux tuning tips help boost performance
An advantage of Linux is performance tuning. A duo of Red Hat engineers put on workshops to train Linux admins on tuning methods for their servers. Some tools used by Linux admins can give them enough performance boost to delay purchase of additional... Article | 03 Dec 2009
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Red Hat releases Satellite 5.3 with Cobbler engine
Red Hat releases Satellite 5.3 provisioning and management platform with advanced Cobbler engine to speed installs of physical and virtual machines. Article | 08 Sep 2009
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Linux clusters made easy
Linux cluster experts say systems can run well with good design, open source management and monitoring tools and proactive administrators. The IBM white paper is written for Linux admins with small-scale cluster experience who are facing working on a... Article | 12 May 2009
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SUSE Linux management pack scheduled for early 2009 release
Novell will make available the Advanced Management Pack for SUSE Linux Enterprise for Microsoft System Center Operations Manager 2007 R2 in the first half of 2009 to coincide with the release of Operations Manager 2007 R2. The management pack will su... News | 21 Nov 2008
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Whirlwind Tech Tour explores remote administration tools
Remote server administration in an open source environment is best done with the tools recommended by these IT professionals. News | 24 Oct 2008
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Fedora's Cobbler project to automate Linux deployments
With help from the Fedora community, Red Hat's Cobbler project has created a next-generation engine to speed Linux deployments and simplify day-to-day administration tasks. Article | 20 Oct 2008
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Linux Summit will preview new advanced file system
The Linux Foundation End User Collaboration Summit will offer attendees a preview of advanced file systems that should boost performance, reduce errors and make sys admins' jobs easier. Article | 13 Oct 2008
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Linux DRBD saves you from costly SAN deployments
Avoid pricey storage area network (SAN) devices and synchronize data with DRBD, a powerful — and free — software component available in Linux. Tip
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Search and replace on steroids: Do more with these sed commands
These tips can help administrators help themselves through advanced text editing with the UNIX Stream Editor (sed) utility. Tip
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Managing Red Hat using the graphical Service Configuration tool
The Red Hat Service Configuration tool is used to start a service that hasn't been started, or to make sure a service starts automatically at the moment your server boots. Tip
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Managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux network settings using NetworkManager
Red Hat Enterprise Linux includes a graphical network management application called NetworkManager that can be used to set network connections instead of using the command line. Tip
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Using open source tools to monitor Apache Web Server performance
Much of today’s business relies on smooth operation of Web servers. Explore these three open source tools to monitor performance, security and traffic on Apache Web servers. Tip
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Process monitoring and management on Red Hat using graphical tools
Use the learn gnome-system-monitor command on Red Hat Enterprise Linux to monitor and manage processes on your server in a graphical environment. Tip
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Ten command line time-savers for Linux administrators
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. Tip
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Managing Red Hat from a graphical environment over SSH with PuTTY
Red Hat Enterprise Linux administration can be conducted through a GNOME graphical interface. Learn how to remotely use these tools over an SSH connection using PuTTY. Tip
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Secure remote Linux logging with rsyslog
The rsyslog daemon allows a choice between UDP, TCP and RELP logging protocols for your Linux system. TCP and RELP offer guaranteed log messaging, for more secure logs. Tip
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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 settings. Tip
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Installing Nagios on Linux and unravelling software code names
A reader new to Linux wonders about which distribution is recommended for installing Nagios and what Nahant and Tikanga mean. Ask the Expert
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$ PATH vs. pwd
An expert describes the difference between two shell commands, $ PATH and pwd. Ask the Expert
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Turning on pam_tally.so
Ask the Expert
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Virtualization on Linux
Finding affordable virtualization products for Linux. Ask the Expert
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Security and usability in SELinux
Cost versus usability for security professionals and organizations. Ask the Expert
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Table triggers vs. row triggers
A MySQL expert describes the difference between table triggers and row triggers and what MySQL will support. Ask the Expert
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File encryption with dm-crypt
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Complete desktop packages
Open source apps and software consultant Bernard Golden recommends Linspire/Freespire as having a complete desktop package. Ask the Expert
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OSS alternatives to proprietary desktop apps
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden recommends Firefox and OpenOffice 2.0 as two open source alternative to proprietary Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer. Ask the Expert
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Asterisk for PBX administration
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden recommends open source Asterisk for PBX administration. Ask the Expert
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Puppet (configuration management)
Puppet is an open source systems management tool for centralizing and automating configuration management. Definition
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Linux DRBD saves you from costly SAN deployments
Avoid pricey storage area network (SAN) devices and synchronize data with DRBD, a powerful — and free — software component available in Linux. Tip
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Search and replace on steroids: Do more with these sed commands
These tips can help administrators help themselves through advanced text editing with the UNIX Stream Editor (sed) utility. Tip
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Five questions on Linux and z/VM OS for mainframes
Mainframe expert and z/VM systems programmer sees continued growth for Linux in evolving mainframe environments. Feature
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British ISP deploys open source virtualization
JT Global is marching to the beat of its own drummer with open source software, including Ubuntu virtual machines, ConVirt virtualization management software, and a unique approach to VM clustering. News
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Managing Red Hat using the graphical Service Configuration tool
The Red Hat Service Configuration tool is used to start a service that hasn't been started, or to make sure a service starts automatically at the moment your server boots. Tip
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Managing Red Hat Enterprise Linux network settings using NetworkManager
Red Hat Enterprise Linux includes a graphical network management application called NetworkManager that can be used to set network connections instead of using the command line. Tip
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Using open source tools to monitor Apache Web Server performance
Much of today’s business relies on smooth operation of Web servers. Explore these three open source tools to monitor performance, security and traffic on Apache Web servers. Tip
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IT shops try new tools to up server-to-admin ratios
A mainstay of Web 2.0 companies, DevOps-inspired configuration management tools are turning out to be a good fit in the traditional enterprise. News
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Process monitoring and management on Red Hat using graphical tools
Use the learn gnome-system-monitor command on Red Hat Enterprise Linux to monitor and manage processes on your server in a graphical environment. Tip
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Expert Q&A: Going pro with Puppet
Puppet Labs' James Turnbull answers questions about the popular configuration management tool, and talks about his new book, Pro Puppet. Feature
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About Linux administration tools
Whether you are new to Linux administration or a veteran, there is always more to learn about Linux administration tools. From new command line operations to new open source systems management software, keep up-to-date on the newest Linux tools available, and use this as a guide when you need to solve a Linux administration issue. This section covers Linux commands and tools such as YUM, Samba, Cobbler, Puppet, and more. Find lists of the most popular Linux commands and individual tips on how to use the commands to optimize performance on your Linux servers, network Linux systems, clone Linux machines, secure Linux servers, backup and restore Linux machines, and much more.