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Sybase: Views vs. stored procedures
Sybase expert Mich Talebzadeh describes the similarities between views and stored procedures that can lead to differences in the speed of compilation. Tip
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Kickstart your Linux security by avoiding garbage installations
Unnecessary packages on servers pose a security risk, because their processes can be hijacked by hackers. But if you use Kickstart, you can customize your installations without costing yourself loads of time. Tip
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Automating Amazon research with the Zend Framework
Use the open source Zend Framework with Amazon Web Services to rapidly develop a Web application. Article includes sample code. Tip
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Enterprise open source migrations: Dealing with file services
File services look simple enough, but file services are probably the most critical networking service of all, save directory services. Get an overview of the file service options in the open source world and learn how to use them to replace their tra... Tip
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OpenVPN: IPSec-like security with IPSec-less simplicity
Confused by IPSec? Try OpenVPN, a cross-platform compatible, modular network that works with virtually every firewall. Tip
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Testing Local Resources, chapter 7 of 'Nagios: System and Network Monitoring'
Keep track of your network activity with open source monitoring app, Nagios. Chapter 7, "Testing Local Resources" explains how to test plug-ins over a local network since some lack their own network protocols. Tip
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Ogg Vorbis: Music to your ears
The author of "Linux Multimedia Hacks" recommends using OS music player Amarok, explains why Ogg Vorbis has superior sound quality to the MP3 format and offers a handy audio hack. Tip
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Defending against unsafe coding practices with "libsafe"
In this tip, PaX team developers Justin Korelc and Ed Tittel introduce libsafe, an application defense mechanism that bars known-vulnerable library calls for pre-compiled binaries. Tip
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Staying smart with Sybase
Sybase expert Talebzadeh describes the differences between the drop and truncate table commands besides giving advice on which pre-compiled procedure is quicker. Tip
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RHEL4 and Windows integration using Samba-3
Follow Ken Milberg as he sets up Samba-3 on RHEL4 server, so that clients can access file and print services like Wintel servers. Tip