LEARNING GUIDES
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SearchEnterpriseLinux.com staff
02.14.2008
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Welcome to SearchEnterpriseLinux.com's library of learning guides. Here is a wealth of information on all things Linux and open source. You'll find information on topics like migration and interoperability between Linux and Windows, the basics of Linux, handy open source tools and more to help you get started with using Linux and open source software. Save this page since we're always adding new guides. If you think there's something we missed or there are other topics you'd like to see covered, send us an email.
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- Learning Guide: Linux basics for Windows pros
IT pros who know how to improve performance and tune proprietary applications to run on Linux will be in big demand, analysts say. So, why not take steps toward making yourself a hot commodity? This extensive library of basic Linux information has been designed with Windows professionals in mind.
- Learning guide: Linux, Windows migration and interoperability
Moving from Windows to Linux, or just trying to make the two live peacefully in your IT world? This guide offers best practices, troubleshooting guides and expert advice about Windows-to-Linux migration, integration and interoperability. You'll find migration articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your interoperability know-how quickly.
- Unix-to-Linux learning guide
While Unix and Linux are similar in many ways, they also have some important differences. Whether you're migrating from one to the other, or just trying to get them to work together in one IT environment, you'll find helpful resources in our Unix learning guide.
- Linux administration guide: Tips for Red Hat, SUSE, network, security admins
Here's your guide to getting started on Linux administration. This collection of tutorials will help you to master security, interoperability with Unix and Windows, networking, Samba, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, SUSE Linux and more.
- Learning Guide: Enterprise-ready Linux e-mail
Souped-up applications for Linux now offer viable alternatives to Microsoft's hacker-friendly mail server and client. This learning guide can help you decide if your organization is ready to exchange your e-mail woes and get a bright new outlook.
- Learning guide: Linux clusters
Find out why Linux clusters can be your company's best bet for handling storage, applications, high-volume transactions and more. Take a spin though these articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers and expert Q&As.
- Learning guide: Database
This guide introduces you to databases, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. You'll find database articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your database know-how quickly.
- Executive guide: Open source and Linux
Executives have done their homework and know the many risks and rewards of implementing an open source system. Access the resources in this edition of the Executive Guide for the latest analyst predictions, case studies and more to help you make smart open source investment decisions.
- Oracle on Linux
Linux is poised to overtake Solaris as the number one operating system for Oracle database management systems and applications. This guide includes news and analysis about Oracle on Linux, as well as tips and expert advice on choosing between Linux and other platforms, installing and upgrading on Linux, and performing backup and recovery of your Oracle database on Linux.
- Linux and virtualization guide
Whether you are interested in running 10 servers on one, conserving physical resources or running several different operating systems on your network, virtual environments can multiply the power of Linux in the enterprise.
- Learning guide: Desktop Linux
What's that saying about shutting a door and opening a window? On enterprise desktops, many people are shutting their Windows and opening their doors to a penguin -- Tux. Find out how to invite the penguin to your desk in this handy learning guide.
- Learning guide: Linux and open source security
Security is one of the most important considerations in any enterprise IT shop, and there are so many resources available it can be difficult to know where to start. Here, we've gathered a wealth of information to get you up to speed quickly.
- 77 useful Linux commands and utilities
Our experts and readers collaborated on this a list of their favorite Linux command line utilities and programs . Here's what they came up with.
- Learning guide: Linux tools
Whether you use open source or proprietary software tools, equipping yourself with the proper tools (or even the knowledge that these tools exist) can save you from having to scramble for sloppy workarounds. Although this list isn't exhaustive, it's a good way to start learning about the many tools available to the Linux chef.
- Learning guide: Top Linux distributions
Trying to decide what flavor of Linux you want on the desktop or server side? This fast guide provides a whirlwind tour of the top Linux distributions, which are packaged operating systems built on the Linux kernel.
- OpenOffice 2.0 Toolbox
This is your guide to getting started with free, open source office suite OpenOffice 2.0. Start your move away from Microsoft Office today. The two apps aren't as different as you would think. Get help on simple tasks like creating your own colors or formatting your toolbars and progress to connecting to databases, charts and Web pages.
- Learning guide: Samba
Interoperability is essential in enterprise IT, and Samba makes it happen. Samba is a free open source SMB/CIFS file and print server that runs on many platforms. So, this Samba Learning Guide can be a boon, whether you work in Linux, Unix or Windows worlds.
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