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The must-read Linux books of 2010
These five future masterpieces cover the hot Linux topics of 2010, from advancements in Linux kernel developments to working with Ubuntu and Eucalyptus in the cloud. IT Spotlight
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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
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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
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New openSUSE, Linux leaders call for secure boot fix: News in brief
The openSUSE project releases version 12.1, which includes new Gnome Shell 3.2; Red Hat, Canonical and The Linux Foundation all concerned about Windows 8 locking-out Linux; and other open source news. News | 11 Nov 2011
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Attachmate sets SUSE course, but Linux faithful still worry about support
New SUSE Linux chief pledges continuity and customer care but users wonder how SUSE can compete with Red Hat and what will happen next. News | 19 May 2011
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DOJ announces changes to Novell patent sale to CPTN
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that antitrust concerns have caused the sale of 882 Novell patents and applications to CPTN Holdings to be altered to protect the future development of the Linux operating system. BLOG | 21 Apr 2011
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SUSE Linux shops await Novell deal completion, clarity
Worries over Oracle, Apple patent participation in the Novell sale to Attachmate and CPTN Holdings have SUSE Linux shops and open source advocates spooked. News | 14 Apr 2011
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New SUSE Linux now supports all SAP workloads
SUSE Enterprise Linux 11-based offering supports 100% of SAP workloads, boasts faster install, and one-stop support. News | 02 Mar 2011
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Oracle’s Solaris take-over, SUSE angst top Linux stories of the year
Oracle’s takeover of Sun’s Solaris franchise, leaving its Linux priorities questionable, as well as Novell’s uncertain future fascinated SearchEnterpriseLinux.com readers in 2010. News | 17 Dec 2010
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Attachmate buyout of Novell raises eyebrows
Novell announced on November 22, 2010 that it has accepted a $2.2 billion buyout offer from Seattle-based Attachmate. Microsoft is involved in the purchase of some IP. Industry watchers wonder what this means for SUSE Linux support. News | 22 Nov 2010
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Linux faithful like idea of easy SUSE AWS deployment
Automated build-out and deployment of custom SUSE Linux on Amazon Web Services is winning combo, users say. News | 12 Aug 2010
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Ubuntu Server makes gains at SUSE Linux' expense
RHEL claims the majority of enterprise deployments, but Ubuntu adoption is also fast filling the needs of business. SUSE Linux, by contrast, has dwindled. News | 26 Jul 2010
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SUSE Linux users nervous as Novell explores options
Novell is reportedly for sale, causing concern in SUSE Linux community. Article | 25 May 2010
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What’s in store for SUSE Linux?
SUSE Enterprise Linux has evolved from a company with confused direction to one that has big plans, which were announced at BrainShare 2011, including a new file system and further development of SLES. Tip
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How to use SUSE Manager for multiplatform Linux server administration
Linux administrators using both SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux can take advantage of the features in SUSE Manager, a multiplatform server management tool to automate configuration and management tasks on Linux virtual machi... Tip
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SUSE Manager for Linux virtualization systems management
Novell's new systems management tool, SUSE Manager, runs as a software appliance in a virtualized environment. Learn how to install and configure SUSE Manager in a Linux XenServer system. Tip
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VMware performance optimization for SUSE Linux
SUSE Linux was designed with VMware performance in mind. But these performance optimization tips will help you squeeze even more power out of virtual machines. Tip
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Optimizing SUSE Linux performance for VMware environments
Learn how to optimize Suse Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) on VMware by optimizing VMware and SUSE. For better performance, switch to VMware's paravirtualization disk driver and adjust I/O settings in SUSE along with changing the journal settings. Tip
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SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 with SP1 improves power efficiency, virtualization
SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1 delivers improvements to OpenOffice compatibility on the desktop, and virtualization and power management controls for enterprise servers. Tip
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OpenSUSE 11.2: A promising future for the Linux Desktop?
From easier driver management to command line improvements and software management, OpenSUSE 11.2 has a few features that will make Linux desktop users and admins happy. Tip
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Linux vendor offerings for cloud computing
Find out what the major Linux vendors are offering for cloud computing, and how the Linux distributions' cloud computing tools compare to one another. From Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud to Red Hat's RHEV and deltacloud projects and Novell's cloud security ... Tip
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Creating virtual appliances with Novell SUSE Studio
Virtual appliances make testing operating systems and applications simple, but building them can difficult. Tools like Novell SUSE Studio, however, are here to help. Tip
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Configuring nodes with open source cluster resource management tools
Open source cluster resource management has cost-effective tools for building high-availability environments. Tip
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Xandros, Linspire and Microsoft
An open source issues and strategies expert discusses the impact of patents, licensing and the partnerships between Xandros, Linspire and Microsoft. Ask the Expert
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SUSE vouchers and IP claims
An open source software and applications expert explains why he's not so sure the release of GPLv3 will affect this issue of Microsoft's claim about intellectual property and its patents. Ask the Expert
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Novell's OpenOffice or OpenOffice.org?
An expert describes the differences between commercial Linux distribution SUSE's version of OpenOffice versus the version from OpenOffice.org. Ask the Expert
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Security and tools in Linux distributions
An expert recommends specific security features when looking at a Linux distribution. Ask the Expert
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AppArmor vs. SELinux
An expert says that, yes, AppArmor does offer equivalent security to SELinux. Ask the Expert
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Forgotten login for openSUSE10.2
Ask the Expert
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Working wireless for laptops
Looking for a distro where wireless drivers won't be a problem for the laptop. Ask the Expert
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Concerns about the future of commercial Linux
Concerns about the future of commercial Linux distributions like Novell and Red Hat. Ask the Expert
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Installing Red Hat and SUSE Linux on the same machine
A desktop expert recommends specific space requirements for installing two Linux distros on the same machine. Ask the Expert
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Addressing wireless card/distro complaints
Open source apps and software expert Bernard Golden recommends working with Red Hat, SUSE and Freespire/Linspire, as well as doing thorough searches for compatible wireless cards. Ask the Expert
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New openSUSE, Linux leaders call for secure boot fix: News in brief
The openSUSE project releases version 12.1, which includes new Gnome Shell 3.2; Red Hat, Canonical and The Linux Foundation all concerned about Windows 8 locking-out Linux; and other open source news. News
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What’s in store for SUSE Linux?
SUSE Enterprise Linux has evolved from a company with confused direction to one that has big plans, which were announced at BrainShare 2011, including a new file system and further development of SLES. Tip
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How to use SUSE Manager for multiplatform Linux server administration
Linux administrators using both SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux can take advantage of the features in SUSE Manager, a multiplatform server management tool to automate configuration and management tasks on Linux virtual machi... Tip
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Attachmate sets SUSE course, but Linux faithful still worry about support
New SUSE Linux chief pledges continuity and customer care but users wonder how SUSE can compete with Red Hat and what will happen next. News
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SUSE Manager for Linux virtualization systems management
Novell's new systems management tool, SUSE Manager, runs as a software appliance in a virtualized environment. Learn how to install and configure SUSE Manager in a Linux XenServer system. Tip
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DOJ announces changes to Novell patent sale to CPTN
The U.S. Department of Justice has announced that antitrust concerns have caused the sale of 882 Novell patents and applications to CPTN Holdings to be altered to protect the future development of the Linux operating system. BLOG
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SUSE Linux shops await Novell deal completion, clarity
Worries over Oracle, Apple patent participation in the Novell sale to Attachmate and CPTN Holdings have SUSE Linux shops and open source advocates spooked. News
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New SUSE Linux now supports all SAP workloads
SUSE Enterprise Linux 11-based offering supports 100% of SAP workloads, boasts faster install, and one-stop support. News
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VMware performance optimization for SUSE Linux
SUSE Linux was designed with VMware performance in mind. But these performance optimization tips will help you squeeze even more power out of virtual machines. Tip
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Oracle’s Solaris take-over, SUSE angst top Linux stories of the year
Oracle’s takeover of Sun’s Solaris franchise, leaving its Linux priorities questionable, as well as Novell’s uncertain future fascinated SearchEnterpriseLinux.com readers in 2010. News
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About SUSE Linux Enterprise Server
In terms of open source market share, Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) is considered No. 2 in the market, nipping at the heels of Red Hat Enterprise Server. Novell's brand of Linux offers tools include SUSE Linux update and installation tools such as ZYpp as well as the YaST systems management and configuration framework, the Xen-based virtualization architecture of SUSE Linux Enterprise, tickless idle (a green computing feature and more), as well as Novell SUSE Studio to build virtual appliances and bring interoperability with Windows. In this section on Novell SUSE, we cover installing and administering SUSE Linux, SUSE Linux management, virtualization in SUSE Linux Enterprise, Novell SUSE Linux support, patching as well as migrating to and from SUSE Linux as well as the latest and advice on SUSE Linux Enterprise Server administration, installation and general troubleshooting.