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Chapter excerpt: 'Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook' an encyclopedia for systems admins
Preview a chapter from the fourth edition of the 'Unix and System Administration Handbook,' a practical guide for both new and seasoned systems administrators that covers topics such as software configuration management. Chapter Excerpt
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The future of Linux in the data center: More than just Red Hat?
Red Hat is the dominant vendor in the Linux server space, while the second biggest Linux distro, Novell SUSE Linux, struggles financially and is an acquisition target. Linux experts make the case in this column for multiple Linux distributions in the... Column
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The data center purchasing intentions survey report
The Data Center Decisions 2008 Purchasing Intentions Survey outlines trends in server and software purchasing, data center infrastructure and more. This year's survey also includes salary and career info. Special Report
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Oracle Enterprise Unbreakable Linux forks over Red Hat
New Oracle Linux distro, optimized for Oracle software and hardware, may include Solaris features like dtrace. Article | 20 Sep 2010
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Microsoft's HPC server hybrid option for Linux
Microsoft is trying to push into the supercomputing market with the Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Beta 2's hybrid option for Linux, but will that be enough to lure Linux faithful? News | 13 Apr 2010
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Microsoft Windows drops Intel Itanium
First Red Hat dropped support for Intel's Itanium chip, and now Microsoft has done the same. But does the second shoe to drop really matter? Article | 12 Apr 2010
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Is IBM considering an OS/2 redo?
IBM insiders want to relaunch the venerable OS/2 operating system, sources say. The question is whether it's a solution in search of a problem. Article | 12 Apr 2010
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Microsoft makes Windows HPC Server more Linux friendly
Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Beta 2 will work with Linux, but is this capability enough for Microsoft to gain ground in supercomputing? Article | 12 Apr 2010
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Windows, Red Hat Linux dominate operating systems in the data center
Data center administrators will need to keep their eyes on only two non-mainframe server operating systems: Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Windows. RHEL and Windows have a stranglehold on the market, and Red Hat is capitalizing on Novell's decline in r... Article | 12 Apr 2010
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OpenSolaris on System z mainframe hangs in the balance
The future of OpenSolaris on the IBM System z mainframe, a perennially niche platform, is tentative given Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems. Article | 07 Apr 2010
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Xen vs. KVM: Verdict still out on dueling hypervisors
Red Hat has charged ahead with KVM virtualization, but analysts say the hypervisor must still prove itself in the marketplace. Article | 17 Sep 2009
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Vendors pledge joint support for Cisco's Unified Computing System
Cisco and Red Hat's partnership includes a deal to put RHEL on the Unified Computing System as well as new blade architecture definitions and Linux drivers. Article | 14 Sep 2009
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Server users ponder Sun's hardware future
With reports that Sun Microsystems' next-generation processor has been axed, what does the fate of UltraSparc mean for the rest of Sun's server hardware? Article | 17 Jun 2009
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Safeguarding Linux HA server integrity with STONITH
Designing an approach to automatically shut down a failing node is an important step in protecting data and system integrity in a Linux HA cluster. Tip
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What will a buyout mean for Novell users and product support?
With rumors that a deal has been reached on the sale of Novell, who are the most likely buyers of its various product lines, and what should Novell users consider about product support? Tip
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Determining the true value of a server operating system
One of the most critical decisions a network manager can make is which server operating system to deploy. Making that choice is fraught with budget limitations, corporate politics and a numerous other factors. Here, an expert discusses how to determi... Tip
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Novell drops NetWare support: What do millions of users do?
Novell's NetWare support is ending and millions of users must choose a new OS with comparable services. This tip outlines possible strategies for replacing NetWare. Tip
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Will Solaris on x86 survive the Oracle-Sun acquisition and Linux?
Will Solaris on x86 survive the Oracle-Sun acquisition? With minimal market share and limited ISV support, combined with Oracle's investments in Linux, one expert says it's not likely. Tip
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How will KVM virtualization affect RHEL Xen users?
What does Red Hat's commitment to Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM) virtualization mean for Red Hat Enterprise Linux users that have already deployed Xen-based virtualization? Migrating from Xen to KVM isn't simple, but one expert says users shouldn't exp... Tip
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Novell SLES Mono Extension could put Windows on mainframe, in cloud
The Mono Extension in Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) enables Windows apps on the mainframe without code change or language conversion. This could open the door for cloud providers run customers' apps on the most cost-effective platform an... Tip
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Red Hat bolsters Linux for mainframes, tries to catch Novell
In the Linux-on-the-mainframe market, Red Hat is catching up with Novell. If your mainframe shop is considering Linux on the IBM System z, this tip offers advice on choosing between Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Mainframe Computing and Novell SUSE Lin... Tip
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Should you pay for support on all Linux servers in your data center?
Free Linux distributions are gaining popularity, but choosing whether to adopt paid or free Linux depends on your support staff's level of expertise and the workloads you expect the Linux distro will handle. Tip
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Novell vs. Red Hat: How their Linux strategies affect your data center
The leading data center Linux distributions -- Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise Server and Red Hat Enterprise Linux -- are similar, and choosing the right Linux distribution can depend more on the provider's business direction. Tip
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A few major Linux advantages
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Leveraging mainframe skills with Linux
Can I use my existing mainframe skill set with Linux on mainframe? Ask the Expert
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Can you run Linux on bare metal on the mainframe?
Running Linux on bare metal on the mainframe. Ask the Expert
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Getting started on Linux on the mainframe
Are there any good information sources that explain the basics of Linux on the mainframe? I am interested in learning more about Linux on the mainframe and its capabilities, but the concepts are very new to me. Ask the Expert
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Is there such thing as an impenetrable OS?
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Blue Gene
Blue Gene is a supercomputer development project at IBM for a series of high-performance system-on-a-chip (SoC) arcitectures with minimal power demands. The series includes Blue Gene/L, Cyclops64, (formerly Blue Gene/C), Blue Gene/P and Blue Gene/Q. Word
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Safeguarding Linux HA server integrity with STONITH
Designing an approach to automatically shut down a failing node is an important step in protecting data and system integrity in a Linux HA cluster. Tip
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What will a buyout mean for Novell users and product support?
With rumors that a deal has been reached on the sale of Novell, who are the most likely buyers of its various product lines, and what should Novell users consider about product support? Tip
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Oracle Enterprise Unbreakable Linux forks over Red Hat
New Oracle Linux distro, optimized for Oracle software and hardware, may include Solaris features like dtrace. Article
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Chapter excerpt: 'Unix and Linux System Administration Handbook' an encyclopedia for systems admins
Preview a chapter from the fourth edition of the 'Unix and System Administration Handbook,' a practical guide for both new and seasoned systems administrators that covers topics such as software configuration management. Chapter Excerpt
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Determining the true value of a server operating system
One of the most critical decisions a network manager can make is which server operating system to deploy. Making that choice is fraught with budget limitations, corporate politics and a numerous other factors. Here, an expert discusses how to determi... Tip
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The future of Linux in the data center: More than just Red Hat?
Red Hat is the dominant vendor in the Linux server space, while the second biggest Linux distro, Novell SUSE Linux, struggles financially and is an acquisition target. Linux experts make the case in this column for multiple Linux distributions in the... Column
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Microsoft's HPC server hybrid option for Linux
Microsoft is trying to push into the supercomputing market with the Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Beta 2's hybrid option for Linux, but will that be enough to lure Linux faithful? News
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Microsoft Windows drops Intel Itanium
First Red Hat dropped support for Intel's Itanium chip, and now Microsoft has done the same. But does the second shoe to drop really matter? Article
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Is IBM considering an OS/2 redo?
IBM insiders want to relaunch the venerable OS/2 operating system, sources say. The question is whether it's a solution in search of a problem. Article
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Microsoft makes Windows HPC Server more Linux friendly
Windows HPC Server 2008 R2 Beta 2 will work with Linux, but is this capability enough for Microsoft to gain ground in supercomputing? Article
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About Linux in the data center
Running Linux on servers in the data center over other operating systems is a practice that many data center managers and IT operators are following. Find news and advice on using Linux on servers in your data center in this topic.