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OpenSolaris on System z mainframe hangs in the balance
The future of OpenSolaris on the IBM System z mainframe, a perennially niche platform, is tentative given Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Article
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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
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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
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Linux is now Oracle's low-end offering
Oracle will push Oracle Linux for commodity x86 boxes, reserving Solaris for high-end data center push. But Oracle's support for OpenSolaris is still unclear. Article
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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
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Economics and virtualization stunt Linux server growth
Linux server adoption has decreased somewhat in 2009, according to a recent SearchDataCenter.com survey. Virtualization and the economy are the chief reasons. Article
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Xen vs. KVM: Verdict still out on dueling hypervisors
Red Hat has charged ahead with KVM virtualization, but analysts say the hypervisor must still prove itself in the marketplace. Article
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Red Hat outlines roadmap for RHEL 5.4
Red Hat Vice President Tim Burke says the RHEL roadmap will focus on large-scale virtualization and management features with the release of RHEL 5.4. Article
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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
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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