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Sybase ASE on Linux: Getting rid of database deadlocks
Avoid hot spots and heap tables in Sybase ASE, says Sybase expert Mich Talebzadeh. Find out more solutions for detonating your database deadlocks in this tip.
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Sybase vs. Oracle: Users speak out
Users respond to a recent column touting the merits of Sybase on Linux over Oracle as a database management system (DBMS). Some say Sybase is easier to manage; others claim Oracle is more stable an...
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Kickstart your Linux security by avoiding garbage insta
Unnecessary packages on servers pose a security risk, because their processes can be hijacked by hackers. But if you use Kickstart, you can customize your installations without costing yourself loa...
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How an underused Linux feature can offset overused reso
The sendfile() system call is an underused tool that can bring surprising performance benefits for an Apache server handling large payload data transfers among multiple clients.
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Open source making way in SMBs
SMB IT managers describe why and how their companies dumped Microsoft and moved to open source software and Linux in this recent report. Open source software consultants also weigh in on the opport...
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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 fre...
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Open source tools: SMB Buying Decisions
Open source tools offer many advantages for SMBs but require preparation and expertise for smooth operations.
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Chapter 4, Advanced Usage and Managing Ubuntu
Chapter 4 -- Advanced Usage and Managing Ubuntu -- of "The Official Ubuntu Book" covers administrative tasks like installing WINE with Synaptic, adding/removing open source/proprietary apps to the ...
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Chapter 7, Dressing up the Bird
Chapter 7 -- Dressing up the Bird -- of "Ubuntu Linux for Non-geeks" covers customization of the desktop and teaches tasks like creating a user accounts and adding toolbars.
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SQL Server vs. MySQL: Syntax differences, similar GUIs
Discover syntax differences between SQL Server and MySQL, code for a timestamp automation workaround and why it's important to keep your version of MySQL current.
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Using SUSE AppArmor to profile a workstation applicatio
Learn how to create application security policies with Novell's AppArmor in a FireFox browser, the OpenOffice suite or any SUSE Linux Enterprise server application.
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Server-side interoperations between Unix/Linux and Wind
Discover how to make your Windows and Unix/Linux servers co-exist peacefully with tools like Samba that offer file sharing and Kerberos authentication support for Active Directory.
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YaST control center: Novell AppArmor
Create an effective security policy with Novell's AppArmor, which allows you to profile, monitor and restrict application behaviors for any server or workstation running SUSE.
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Fedora Core 5: Virtualization-capable and ready to go
If you're into paravirtualization and Xen capabilities, then Fedora Core 5 is preferable to CentOS and the latest release of RHEL, says Paul Hudson, co-author of "Red Hat Fedora 5."
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Fedora Core 5: Driver and installation dos and don'ts
In this tip, discover how to avoid hardware drivers that could upset your Fedora Core 5 installation and how to maximize your use of Yum.
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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 cer...
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Testing a new Linux kernel while keeping the old one
This article describes how you can test out the most recent kernel release safely by creating a dual-boot system with two Linux kernels.
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Server-side Windows vs. Linux
Although the two systems offer fairly comparable features these days, Linux and Windows still have some differences. Serdar Yegulalp examines those differences in this column.
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Migrating applications from Linux/Unix to Windows (or v
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.
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Automating Amazon research with the Zend Framework
Use the open source Zend Framework with Amazon Web Services to rapidly develop a Web application. Article includes sample code.
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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.