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Skip the input fields -- Make life easier with the Writ
Learn how to use OpenOffice's XML forms to increase productivity and cut down on confusion and errors with forms that rely solely on input fields instead of controls.
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Easing migration with the OpenOffice.org menu and toolb
Learn how to configure your OpenOffice.org menus and toolbars to resemble Microsoft's user interface without worrying about copyright woes.
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Defining adequate security controls
Because of the changing nature of technology, the language in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act is purposefully vague. This article explores the meaning of adequate security controls and what is required for ...
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Using Sysmask to safeguard Linux installations
Find out how Sysmask-protected Linux installations in the enterprise can reduce the number of exploitable kernel-level vulnerabilities.
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Basic Object Configuration, chapter 2 from 'Pro Nagios
Get started on the basics of configuring your Nagios server to monitor hosts and services. Learn the differences between Nagios object types and their capabilities.
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Chapter 8, "OpenPGP and Email"
Keep your e-mail confidential. Learn how to encode messages and exploit the different types of email encryption keys available from PGP.
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Nmap: A valuable open source tool for network security
Open source tool Nmap is a popular choice amongst hackers and security pros alike for network mapping and testing for network vulnerabilities.
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Chapter 7, 'Testing Local Resources'
Keep track of your network activity with open source monitoring app, Nagios. Chapter 7, "Testing Local Resources" explains how to test plug-ins over a local network since some lack their own networ...
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Kickstart Fedora workstations and servers
Reduce the time and effort spent on server reconstruction with a Fedora kickstart. This bootable media will help you rebuild your system when your servers are damaged, destroyed or down for the count.
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Switching the enterprise to OSS: Directory services (pa
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 configurati...
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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 docu...
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Switching the enterprise to OSS: Directory services (pa
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-f...
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IT Managers: PGP is easy
Save yourself a security headache and adopt the easy to use, comprehensive e-mail encryption tool known as PGP. Learn just what it has to offer your IT shop.
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Smart formatting for better compatibility between OpenO
An office suite expert describes how to format documents in OpenOffice and Microsoft office using program features that will make ease compatibility headaches.
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How shortcuts and AutoText can make you more efficient
An office suite expert explains why the AutoText and AutoFormat shortcuts in OpenOffice minimize repetition and maximize efficiency as well as how to use them.
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Xen in action: Deploying multiple servers
This article briefly examines the current state of affairs for multiple server deployment, with an emphasis on modern advancements in virtual servers and workstations.
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Using VMware to cement server consolidation
Authors David Marshall and Wade Reynolds offer IT professionals a bird's eye view of VMware's management tools and hardware requirements, as well as how it compares to Microsoft Virtual Server.
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Installing and running Linux on IBM p5 systems
Mixing Linux with p5 architecture can help your IT shop reap rewards in support, gain the capacity to run on a 32-way system and more.
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Managing multiple desktops in KDE
Ever felt like you had a million applications open at once and no way to easily juggle them? Virtual desktops are the answer! In this tip, Mike McCallister explains how to use virtual desktops with...
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Microsoft offers Virtual Server 2005 R2 as a free downl
As of now, Virtual Server 2005 R2 is available as a free download from Microsoft with no strings attached. Serdar Yegulalp writes about what the product does and why Microsoft released it for free.
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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.