Data Center Strategies for the CIO
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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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Assessing the pros and cons of Linux desktop environments
Linux has moved from servers to the desktop, providing options beyond Windows 8. See how licensing, support and compatibility affect Linux desktops.05 Feb 2013
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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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Ubuntu Linux adapted for Android smartphones
The open source Ubuntu operating system, a distribution of Linux, has been adapted to run on smartphones03 Jan 2013
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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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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
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Can HP, IBM and Dell survive the cloud?
A few big server hardware vendors ruled the world of enterprise IT for years. Now, virtualization and cloud computing have changed the game and hardware is increasingly commoditized. Do HP, IBM and
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How does a Bloom Energy Server convert fuel into power?
Some enterprises have cut their electric bill by plugging commercial fuel cell systems, like Bloom Energy Servers, into their data center.01 May 2013
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Making mainframe technology hip again
IBM keeps improving mainframe technology, but what is the long-term forecast for big iron as third-party tools decline and mainframe experts retire?10 May 2013
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Cloud unearths hidden benefits of data center colocation services
There's more to data center colocation services than trimming facility costs. A colo with cloud services adds security and speed to your enterprise.26 Apr 2013
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Server vendors must innovate to stem bleeding
Tier-one server vendors are offering a few choices to stop sales from evaporating, including their own cloud-based products.09 May 2013
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Can traditional server vendors survive the cloud push?
In the era of virtualization and cloud computing, can the traditional server vendors survive extinction?09 May 2013