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Introduction to coLinux: Linux on Windows, Literally
You can still run Linux inside Windows, even if you have limited operating system capabilities, thanks to Cooperative Linux, or coLinux, without even having to reboot.
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Firekeeper configuration: Hardening your Firefox browse
Enjoy safe browsing with Firekeeper, an IDS engine based on the same principles as Snort, that integrates with your Firefox browser. You'll find out how to handle alerts and configure white and bla...
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Unix to Linux migration considerations: Clustering, vir
Unix-to-Linux migration expert Ken Milberg describes how virtualization, support, clustering and more fit into the migration of an IT infrastruction from Unix.
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Golden on Linux: ODF vs. OpenXML, RHEL 5 and Linux adop
In this tip, an open source software and applications expert explains why the OpenDocument-OpenXML debate doesn't matter and why Red Hat is the best Linux choice for businesses.
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Why software companies hesitate on Unbreakable Linux
An open source issues and strategies expert tackles Oracle's Unbreakable Linux and explains just why software vendors are hesitant to certify Oracle's Linux.
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Platform and application security: Linux distributions,
Is AppArmor as good as SELinux? Which Linux distribution is the safest? An expert takes on these issues and more.
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Oracle and MySQL: Licensing and the Linux enterprise sp
Will Oracle trump MySQL in the Linux space? Find out how one expert sees the impact of Oracle's Linux and learn more about the ins and outs of MySQL licensing.
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PostgreSQL or MySQL: Which is faster?
There isn't always a clear-cut answer in the race between dueling databases, PostgreSQL and MySQL, says an expert. Find out his thoughts and how the two compare.
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MySQL database features: ACID, buffer pools and blob fi
A MySQL core-certified expert outlines some of the basic functions and purposes of buffer pools, ACID-compliant transactions and more.
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Open source communities, adoption and the Microsoft-Nov
An expert describes the aim of open source advocacy communities, the formation of a new one, and how the Microsoft-Novell deal impacts the community and adoption.
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Office software: GoogleDocs, OpenOffice or Microsoft Of
An office suite expert explains the differences between GoogleDocs, OpenOffice and Microsoft Office, and goes deeper into the OpenXML vs. OpenDocument debate.
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Debugging IPC with Shell commands
Get advice about utilities for debugging communication between processes, find out how to handle open files and dumping data from files, discover commands and more from Chapter 8, Debugging IPC wit...
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Unix-Linux printing
Interoperability is easier than separating systems your systems and isn't something you should be afraid of, says one expert. Find out how to set up printing between Unix and Linux using Linux's LP...
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Chapter 20 of the "Ubuntu Linux Bible"
Troubleshoot and tackle repositories, software and updates in Chapter 20 -- Adding, updating and removing software -- from the "Ubuntu Linux Bible."
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Nagios best practices sample chapter
Chapter 1 of "Building a Monitoring Infrastructure with Nagios" describes what pitfalls to avoid when making design choices for your Nagios installation.
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Linux clusters vs. grids
Can Linux clusters outperform grid computing? Expert Ken Milberg compares them -- covering Beowulf, HPC, Linux Virtual Server and the Globus Toolkit for grids -- and chooses a winner.
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Bastille Linux: Introduction and installation
Bastille Linux is an automated security tool, ideal for cross-platform environments. Get started here with an introduction and instructions for installation.
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Printer sharing between Windows and Linux
Figure out how to connect your Windows machines to a shared printer as a network device from your Linux box in this tip.
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Managing high-volume CPU processes with Bash
Learn how to use and modify a simple Bash script to alert you when CPU processes reach abnormally high levels.
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Microsoft meets enterprise Linux: Novell's Open Enterpr
An expert discusses Novell Open Enterprise Server 2's new key features: Active Directory functionality and enhanced virtualization capabilities.
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Optimize system performance with Linux cgroups
The Linux cgroups feature lets you make a profile to manage resources to keep your system under control.
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Correct a GRUB error in short order
A GRUB error will stop a Linux server cold, but following these steps should get you back on track.
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Setting up a mirrored Linux DRBD configuration
Administrators can use the distributed replicated block device (DRBD) in Linux to set up basic data redundancy to connect the storage of multiple servers.
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Tune the Linux Ext4 file system for optimal performance
While Ext4 by default works fine for most people, follow these tips to tweak your servers to squeeze out even more speed.