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Rounding up the top 5 Linux tips and tricks of 2012
From server performance to enterprise Linux security, here are the top 5 Linux tips and tricks from 2012. Tip
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Using Zabbix with embedded devices via SNMP monitoring
Some devices you want to monitor with Zabbix cannot have software installed. For these appliances, SNMP monitoring may be the right choice. Tip
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It’s an easy fix to clean up a GRUB error on your Linux server
A GRUB error will stop a Linux server cold, but following these steps should get you back on track. 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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Linux debugging with SystemTap dynamic instrumentation
In this tip, learn how SystemTap’s highly scriptable dynamic instrumentation has an edge over traditional Linux server debugging and performance monitoring. Tip
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Tracking Linux server performance with Munin
Learn how to use Munin, a data tracking tool that creates graphical displays of Linux performance data over time. Munin tracks data from your Linux hosts and compiles them on a central server. Tip
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Overcoming common Unix-to-Linux migration pitfalls
You may encounter problems when moving from Unix to Linux. Learn about hardware and application compatibility challenges and how to overcome deployment errors and how to prevent them including client testing, shell script testing, and more. Tip
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Five Linux performance commands every admin should know
Managing performance on Linux systems can be made easier with a few commands. Learn how to use five commands: top, vmstat, iostat, free, and sar to manage performance on your Linux server. Tip
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Booting a Xen virtual machine from CD-ROM or DVD
If your Xen virtual machine fails, you may want to boot it from an installation disk and run the rescue program. Learn the required steps to succesfully boot a Xen virtual machine from a disk on a Linux machine. Tip
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Analyzing Linux write performance problems with iotop
Write performance on a Linux system may be causing a performance problem, and iotop shows you how the write processes are affecting I/O and storage. The iotop Linux command is more informative than top for determining the cause of the Linux server pe... Tip