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Triggers and mutating table errors in MySQL
Discover what can trigger mutating table errors MySQL and learn about the differences between statement and row triggers. Tip
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Migrating Active Directory into Linux: Many roads to Rome
Although Windows and Linux can provide similar functionality, you won't find one-to-one matching features when you are migrating an Active Directory repository to Linux. In this tip, an expert describes two methods for migrating user information from... Tip
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Planning your server environment
In this excerpt from TechTarget's upcoming book, "Servers and Storage," two experts discuss the support necessary for applications and clients, as well as financial implications when choosing between Windows and Linux/Unix. Tip
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PostgreSQL vs. SQL Server, Oracle: Enterprise-ready and able to compete
Why pay licensing costs and maintenance fees for proprietary databases when you can get open source RDBMS PostgreSQL for free? Discover the drawbacks and advantages to using PostgreSQL over Oracle or SQL Server. Tip
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Open source databases place pressure on Oracle, SQL Server
Open source RDBMS PostgreSQL is making its way into business' software portfolios. Find out where PostgreSQL is best put to use and why businesses prefer a big name product. Tip
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Clearing enterprise Linux desktop migration hurdles, Part 1
Frank van Wensveen helps users begin their desktop migration away from Windows. In the first part of this series, he describes different user demographics and the criteria for determining whether to migrate or not. Tip
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From Windows to Linux: Finding comparable apps and services
Making the jump to Linux can be disorienting for Windows users because of the difference in terminology, function and apps. An expert describes the Linux equivalents to common applications and services that Windows provides. Tip
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Mainframe programming and open source -- Where's the beef?
While mainframe shops are beginning to scratch the surface of using open source on Big Iron, IT shops aren't taking advantage of open source development. Tip
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Getting started with Linux: Installing, find apps for enterprise Linux
In this tip, an expert lists open source and Linux-supporting software that could replace proprietary apps and gives advice on finding application support. Tip
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Instant Linux for Windows admins means no installation
Many Windows administrators want to try out Linux without having to install an entirely new operating system alongside XP, or reformatting their hard disk. They can get "instant Linux" with the free software called Knoppix. Tip