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Middleware application servers: Loosening the constraints of proprietary lock-in
Consider Red Hat's Java EE-based JBoss as the open source, enterprise-ready answer to your Windows-to-Linux migrations. This application server comes with migration program support services and certified system integrators to facilitate enterprise-le... Tip
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Migrating applications from Linux/Unix to Windows (or vice versa)
If you're planning a Win-to-Lin migration, it's important to consider how factors like platform-specific and -independent apps and source-ported apps will affect your future. Tip
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Switching the enterprise to OSS: Directory services (part two)
This two-part article by writer Frank van Wensveen describes how to migrate directory services to open source. Part one covers components and OpenLDAP configuration, and part two covers configuration of Samba and the process for completing the migrat... Tip
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Bridging the gap between Office and OpenOffice
Learn how to use OpenOffice features such as the Draw tool, tabbed headers and footers and custom create your own palette colors. Pick up helpful file sharing tips and see how Microsoft Office documents are completely compatible with OpenOffice. Tip
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Switching the enterprise to OSS: Directory services (part one)
Writer Frank van Wensveen describes the components for migrating directory services to open source, what to look for when configuring OpenLDAP and Samba and steps you can take to ensure a trouble-free migration. Tip
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Quick guide: Knoppix, other tools that ease Windows-to-Linux PC moves
Get insights on software and resources for assessing the fitness of a specific hardware configuration before you commit to doing away with Windows in favor of Linux. Tip
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Deploying Linux: Should you pre-compile binaries or roll your own?
The completion of precompiled packages and maximizing machine performance are two powerful incentives for Windows admins to use Linux and compile an OSS package. Tip
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Samba Management: Configuration with the net utility, part two
Samba team co-founder John H. Terpstra explains the final steps for configuration of the primary domain controller in the net utility . Tip
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Managing Samba-3.0.21: The pdbedit utility, part 1
If you're migrating from Windows to Linux, or remotely managing Samba-3, knowing how to prepare and use Samba-3 PDC is a must. Tip
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Managing Samba-3.0.21: The pdbedit utility, part 2
The pdbedit tool in Samba-3 is the only one that can manage account security and policy settings important to businesses that must comply with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. If you're migrating from Windows to Linux, or remotely managing Samba-3, kn... Tip