Data Center Strategies for the CIO
Editors' Picks
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Configuring a Zabbix agent for open source monitoring
In this second installment on using Zabbix, we learn how to create a Zabbix agent to register servers that a systems administrator wants to monitor.22 Feb 2013
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Setting up a Zabbix monitoring environment
Systems administrators who need to monitor nodes can use the open source monitoring tool Zabbix to gauge the network's health.19 Feb 2013
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Long-delayed pNFS could be viable option next year, as support expands
Next year, pNFS could become a viable option for HPC, big data and the cloud, as support expands in storage and server operating systems.26 Nov 2012
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Use Security Enhanced Linux on SUSE for solid business security
The SELinux framework isn't part of every Linux distribution by default, so to use Security Enhanced Linux on SUSE, you've got to do some tweaking.19 Sep 2012
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Configuring and provisioning production-ready SMB 3.0 storage
Yes, SMB 3.0 can go beyond test environments. But before you can take SMB 3.0 storage into production, there are a few things you need to tackle.18 Sep 2012
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Using LXC to create virtual containers in SUSE Enterprise Linux
Creating virtual containers with LXC may trump hypervisor-based virtualization -- especially if you want to run multiple instances of the same OS.13 Sep 2012
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Linux HA cluster tool evolution in SUSE and Red Hat
The pool of Linux HA cluster options is narrowing as Pacemaker becomes the preferred choice for SUSE, Ubuntu and Red Hat.03 Aug 2012
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Determining the best Linux distribution for your enterprise
There are many flavors of Linux, making the selection process for the best Linux distribution for your business difficult to whittle down.09 May 2013
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Using LXC to create virtual containers in SUSE Enterprise Linux
Creating virtual containers with LXC may trump hypervisor-based virtualization -- especially if you want to run multiple instances of the same OS.13 Sep 2012
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Use Security Enhanced Linux on SUSE for solid business security
The SELinux framework isn't part of every Linux distribution by default, so to use Security Enhanced Linux on SUSE, you've got to do some tweaking.19 Sep 2012
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Use Kickstart to automate a Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS installation
Sysadmins who want to streamline Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS installation can use a modified Kickstart file by following these tips.11 Jan 2013
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Rounding up the top 5 Linux tips and tricks of 2012
From server performance to enterprise Linux security, here are the top 5 Linux tips and tricks from 2012.12 Mar 2013
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Two Linux and Unix commands you might not know you need
For Brad Casey, the usefulness of Linux and Unix commands is in the eye of the beholder, but here are a couple hidden gems admins might not know.26 Apr 2013
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How do I check disk seeks per second on a Linux server?
There are several common tools that can check disk seeks per second on a Linux server, but they may not give you all the information you require.16 Apr 2013
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What are some good Linux options for a cloud-based company?
A Web app company running on a Linux operating system may find that growth will spur a change in the open source OS it runs on its servers.10 Apr 2013
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SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Service Pack 2 targets Solaris shops
SUSE shops are cautious after a long silence from the Novell post-Attachmate deal; experts say Linux has eclipsed Unix generally, but SUSE needs work.28 Feb 2012
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Tips for DNS server setup in Red Hat Enterprise Linux shops
Whether internal or Internet-facing, DNS server setup can be a breeze with these basic tips.29 Oct 2012
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Converged systems usher in data center transformation
The rise of converged systems has brought a new level of manageability to the data center, but these integrated offerings have a few drawbacks.13 May 2013
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PUE metric helps keep data center energy use in check
The PUE metric helps smaller enterprises measure data center energy use to determine if various efficiency initiatives are worth pursuing.02 May 2013
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Data center technologies evolve to meet tomorrow's computing demands
VMware's upcoming public cloud and AMD's 64-bit ARM servers are technologies for the data center that exemplify the changes in the IT industry.17 May 2013