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Project in-depth, part 2: Virtualization too risky for some, but its ROI rules
When seeking a way to make software and hardware changes less disruptive for Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco, senior systems architect Mike Bedford got just what he wanted and more from virtualization. Here, Bedford bemoans the fact that some... Interview | 07 Mar 2005
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Project in-depth, part 1: Virtualization eases bank's updates, reduces downtime
It could take an army of system administrators to constantly update and upgrade the IT systems that support Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco and its many branches and offices throughout the western U.S. But even an IT army couldn't do those th... Interview | 07 Mar 2005
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Golden's Rules: Linux scales up in 2005 with new products, converts
Columnist Bernard Golden says the growth of open source was evident in the new products showcased -- and the clothes worn -- at LinuxWorld. Article | 22 Feb 2005
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Shun Linux and kiss your job security good-bye, part 1
IT managers who think that their Microsoft certifications give them all the tenure they need are in for a rude awakening. In fact, says author Robin Miller, their pink slips are only a point-and-click away. Learn to use Linux, he said, or you'll be l... Article | 04 Jan 2005
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Analyze this: The pitfalls of equating performance with capacity
An IT administrator finds that his server can take 1,000 concurrent connections with a simple test. If he jumps to the conclusion that the server is at peak performance at 1,000 concurrent connections, he's made the most common mistake IT manag... Article | 22 Dec 2004
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Network architect: Building an affordable SAN on Linux
Been using a crystal ball predict your company's future storage capacity needs? Well, that's cheaper than buying big proprietary software to do the job, according to Todd Sanders, chief network architect for Centrepetal Solution Strategies Article | 01 Dec 2004
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Golden's Rules: Data warehousing at 75% off with open source, part 2
In the first part of this column, Bernard Golden set the scene for a discussion of open source data warehousing. In part 2, one of the largest travel companies in the world finds a commercial product overkill when it comes to data warehousing and tur... Column | 10 Nov 2004
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Golden's Rules: Data warehousing at 75% off with open source, part 1
A large publishing company uses data warehouse analytics more efficiently with open source. Column | 09 Nov 2004
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Q&A: Bernard Golden on why your future depends on open source
Bernard Golden's webcast Why your future depends on open source lay out three main reasons why open source alternatives are sure to l... Interview | 02 Nov 2004
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Linux, remember your training
Users and experts agree that companies that want to use open source must first budget for proper training and have a plan before they go jumping blindly onto the Linux bandwagon. Article | 18 Oct 2004