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  • Optimizing Linux for SSD usage

    Default Linux settings won't allow you to take advantage of SSD performance gains. Learn four ways to optimize SSD performance on your Linux system in this tip.

  • Optimizing Linux swap space usage

    Today's powerful servers with plenty of RAM can make swap space seem like a thing of the past, but knowing how much you need can help keep your system running smoothly.

  • Getting a handle on unified computing systems

    Unified computing systems (UCS) hold the promise of simplicity for data center, but the technology and associated costs may not be appropriate for every application. Learn about the potential of UC...

  • Considerations for UCS implementation

    The shortfalls of UCS include the potential for vendor lock-in and interoperability issues. Learn more about these and what you need to know to deploy a UCS in your data center. Some implementation...

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  • LinuxWorld 2008 conference coverage

    This year's LinuxWorld Conference & Expo and Next Generation Data Center conference take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco Aug. 4-7. Check out our news, product announcements and video from the show floor.  Conference Coverage

  • Red Hat and SUSE Linux how-tos

    Here are tips, tricks, expert advice and information for installation, administration and configuration of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and SUSE Linux distributions.  Fast Guide

  • Red Hat Summit, 2007

    Check out SearchEnterpriseLinux.com's Red Hat Summit 2007 coverage. We'll be live from the exhibit floor with breaking news, interviews and product announcements at this event.  Conference Coverage

  • Linux on servers: News, tips and advice

    This collection of news, expert advice and user stories show how and why Linux plays well with blades, 64-bit servers and more heavy metal.  Spotlight

  • An introduction to the ARM server

    High scalability and extreme efficiency may allow the ARM server to compete with traditional server architectures.  Tip

  • Optimizing Linux for SSD usage

    Default Linux settings won't allow you to take advantage of SSD performance gains. Learn four ways to optimize SSD performance on your Linux system in this tip.  Tip

  • Optimizing Linux swap space usage

    Today's powerful servers with plenty of RAM can make swap space seem like a thing of the past, but knowing how much you need can help keep your system running smoothly.  Tip

  • Getting a handle on UCS: Vendor lock-in, interoperability and implementation

    The shortfalls of UCS include the potential for vendor lock-in and interoperability issues. Learn more about these and what you need to know to deploy a UCS in your data center. Some implementation considerations include storage, hypervisors, and a c...  Tip

  • Getting a handle on UCS: Advantages and costs

    Unified computing systems (UCS) hold the promise of simplicity for data center, but the technology and associated costs may not be appropriate for every application. Learn about the potential of UCS to help your data center, and what you should consi...  Tip

  • Managing virtual machines in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4

    There are two tools for managing virtual machines in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4: virt-manager and virsh. Find out how to use both to keep your virtual environment running.  Tip

  • Should you pay for support on all Linux servers in your data center?

    Free Linux distributions are gaining popularity, but choosing whether to adopt paid or free Linux depends on your support staff's level of expertise and the workloads you expect the Linux distro will handle.  Tip

  • Novell vs. Red Hat: How their Linux strategies affect your data center

    The leading data center Linux distributions -- Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux -- are similar, and choosing the right Linux distribution can depend more on the provider's business direction.  Tip

  • Linux update on IBM System p

    Most machines running Linux are x86 PCs. IBM's System p and Linux go well together, and Ken Milberg explains why and what's new. He gives five reasons to run Linux on System p, and shares some of the options for PowerVM, IBM's virtualization platform...  Tip

  • Centralizing IT on Linux mainframes

    Linux has revitalized the mainframe. Learn how today's mainframes are reducing TCO and TCU through consolidation, better performance and more. Expert Ken Milberg explains why big iron is back (again) and why deploying Linux is the "logical evolution"...  Tip

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  • Lex (lexical analyzer generator)

    Lex is a program designed to generate scanners, also known as tokenizers, which recognize lexical patterns in text... (Continued)  Word

  • Secure Shell Charter (SSH Charter)

    The Secure Shell Charter (SSH Charter) is a set of papers produced by the Secure Shell Working Group (SSH Working Group), an organization dedicated to updating and standardizing the popular Unix-based interface and protocol known as Secure Shell (SSH...  Word

  • OpenVPN (open source virtual private network)

    OpenVPN is an open source virtual private network (VPN) product that offers simplified security, a modular network design and cross-platform portability. OpenVPN is licensed under the GNU General Public License (GPL). Private licenses are available f...  Word

  • pumpKIN

    PumpKIN is a free, open source application that is used for exchange of data using the Trivial File Transfer Protocol (TFTP)... (Continued)  Word

  • Vendor Independent Messaging (VIM)

    VIM (Vendor Independent Messaging) is an application program interface (API) that facilitates the exchange of e-mail and attachments among programs from different vendors. VIM makes it possible to send e-mail from within an application program... (Co...  Word

  • Logwatch

    Logwatch is a log analysis program that parses through system logs and generates periodic reports based on criteria specified by the user. These reports are generated immediately after Logwatch has run (normally every night), and can be transmitted b...  Word

  • Wine (Wine is not an emulator)

    Wine is open source software that allows Microsoft Windows applications to be run on x86 processor-based Unix-like systems, including Linux, FreeBSD, and Solaris.  Word

  • ATA over Ethernet (AoE)

    ATA over Ethernet (AoE) is an open source network protocol designed to connect storage devices and servers in a storage area network (SAN). ATA (Advanced Technology Attachment) is a standard interface for communication between storage devices; it is ...  Word

  • Nagios

    Nagios is an open source applcation that monitors a computer network for problems so that they can be fixed more quickly.  Word

  • Pango

    Pango is an open source project dedicated to creating a Unicode framework for rendering international text. The name Pango was created by combining the Greek prefix 'pan', meaning 'all,' with the Japanese word 'go,' meaning 'language.'  Word

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About Linux server hardware

Linux operating systems respond differently to different hardware, so gathering the proper server hardware that meets your Linux requirements is imperative to continued, uninterrupted performance. Get the latest tips and news on affordable and compatible Linux server hardware for your Linux file and Web servers. This topic also covers building your own hardware, Linux server configuration, Linux blade servers, Linux mainframes and the best practices for setting up a Linux proxy server.