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Chapter 5, Virtual Networking, of "Virtualization with
Get the ins and outs of virtual networking from "Virtualization with VMWare ESX Server" where readers can find tips and answers to frequently asked questions on virtual switches, physical and virtu...
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What Linux on the p5 architecture has to offer
The meshing of Linux with the POWER5 architecture is a big deal. If marketed properly, this may be the operating system's biggest success story to date, pushing Linux out into the enterprise in a b...
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OpenOffice expert's review: On-the-go docs with AjaxWri
An office suite expert explores the word-processing capabilities of a free, web-based app, AjaxWrite, by writing an article with it.
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Cross-platform PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL is a great open source database management tool that's compatible across platforms. This article by Robert Treat explains how PostgreSQL facilitates cross-platform development and points...
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Meditations on a virtually secure world
Far too many people believe that virtualization is an easy way to handle security. Unfortunately, this belief often leads to security issues being ignored. The results of such ignorance can be very...
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Fight spear phishing
Spear phishing, a phishing technique directed at a single company, poses a greater security risk to enterprise administrators than regular phishing. Contributor Tony Bradley recommends taking steps...
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YaST: Setting up a local SUSE Linux update server
Find out how Novell's SUSE Linux YaST utility can set up your client and server machines to collect updates as well as acting as the installation source for your desktops.
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How-to: Using a Windows Virtual Machine to validate Lin
Learn how to manipulate simple VMware configuration files for a Windows host environment to operate Linux within a virtual arena for validation testing or as a training tool.
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Ogg Vorbis: Music to your ears
The author of "Linux Multimedia Hacks" recommends using OS music player Amarok, explains why Ogg Vorbis has superior sound quality to the MP3 format and offers a handy audio hack.
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Why PostgreSQL can best SQLServer, Oracle
Authors Robert Treat and Jason Gilmore explain why the PostgreSQL open source database management system can take on heavy-duty enterprise jobs.
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Bug tracking, remote databases and workarounds in MySQL
In this tip, an expert explains how to connect to backup remote databases without using GUIs, recommends an open source solution database management solution for companies interested in superior p...
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Linux business desktops: Open the pod bay doors, HAL
Find out how HAL opens the pod bay doors for those who want better hardware device integration for Linux business desktops with a little help from another newcomer, PolicyKit.
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The mystery of the missing mail merge
Seeking a simpler mail merge solution for OpenOffice 2.0? This tip guides you through selecting your starting document, data source and the fields to insert.
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Sealing Red Hat security gaps with open source security
Find out how Red Hat Linux users can blow up hackers and intruders with TripWire, Nessus and Snort.
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Finding hidden treasures in OpenOffice 2.0's Charting W
Take a tour of the multilayered charting tools of OpenOffice 2.0's Charting Wizard, as you learn to create, edit and master the art of making a polished chart.
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How to switch an enterprise to OSS, part one
Learn the right way how to plan for worst-case scenarios, assessing system inventories, and rollouts when you migrate your commercial software to OSS in a corporate environment.
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How to switch an enterprise to OSS, part two
Learn the right way how to plan for worst-case scenarios, assessing system inventories and rollouts when you migrate your commercial software to OSS in a corporate environment.
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Quick guide: Knoppix, other tools that ease Windows-to-
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.
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Deploying Linux: Should you pre-compile binaries or rol
The completion of precompiled packages and maximizing machine performance are two powerful incentives for Windows admins to use Linux and compile an OSS package.
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Working wonders with OpenOffice 2.0's Web Wizard
The OpenOffice 2.0 Web Wizard wowed this reviewer. Find out how to use it to open a whole new world of Web publishing without having to mess with DreamWeaver.
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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.