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Planning your server environment
In this excerpt from TechTarget's upcoming book, "Servers and Storage," two experts discuss the support necessary for applications and clients, as well as financial implications when choosing between Windows and Linux/Unix. Tip
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Check out IBM POWER5, Linux and virtualization
If you're not ready to give up Unix completely, consider using IBM's POWER5 architecture, which supports Linux and Unix. Tip
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Linux on 64-bit blades: Choosing the right servers and distributions
Mix Linux and 64-bit blades well, and you'll get super performance, stability and flexibility, says consultant Patrick Green. Here, he offers tips on how to avoid compatibility mishaps. Tip
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BackTrack: The gotta-have free security tool you've never heard of
Get the power of Linux-based security tools on Windows with this free suite of open source security tools. Contributor and vulnerability assessment expert Kevin Beaver introduces BackTrack and explains its network security testing features. Tip
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Mainframe programming and open source -- Where's the beef?
While mainframe shops are beginning to scratch the surface of using open source on Big Iron, IT shops aren't taking advantage of open source development. Tip
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Instant Linux for Windows admins means no installation
Many Windows administrators want to try out Linux without having to install an entirely new operating system alongside XP, or reformatting their hard disk. They can get "instant Linux" with the free software called Knoppix. Tip
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Chapter 28, LDAP of 'Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed'
Chapter 28, "LDAP," of "Red Hat Fedora 5 Unleashed" explains the installation of an LDAP server including configuration of the server and clients as well as administrative tips. Tip
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YaST: Setting up a local SUSE Linux update server
Find out how Novell's SUSE Linux YaST utility can set up your client and server machines to collect updates as well as acting as the installation source for your desktops. Tip
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How-to: Using a Windows Virtual Machine to validate Linux boot CDs or images
Learn how to manipulate simple VMware configuration files for a Windows host environment to operate Linux within a virtual arena for validation testing or as a training tool. Tip
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Deploying Linux: Should you pre-compile binaries or roll your own?
The completion of precompiled packages and maximizing machine performance are two powerful incentives for Windows admins to use Linux and compile an OSS package. Tip