Essential guide to Linux in the enterprise

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  Graphical monitoring and management with RHEL

  Use the learn gnome-system-monitor command on Red Hat Enterprise Linux to monitor and manage processes on your server in a graphical environment. Read Now

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  Exploring an open source monitoring system for Linux

  Alan Robertson discusses how his Assimilation Monitoring Project may bring about the demise of the "Monitoring Sucks" movement. Read Now

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  SELinux management for 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. Read Now

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  How to set up Zabbix for Linux monitoring

  Systems administrators who need to monitor nodes can use the open source monitoring tool Zabbix to gauge the network's health. Read Now

1Lifting Linux workloads off-premises

Considering a switch to a cloud-based data center? Public cloud providers support Linux, which is a relatively low-cost option compared to other OSes. The flexibility of Linux also appeals to many enterprise IT shops looking to make their environments more agile. It's not all positive, however. There are some cons to using Linux in the cloud.

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  Windows Azure, Hyper-V support Linux-based databases

  Oracle databases could only be virtualized with VMware until now. Windows Azure and Hyper-V shops can now run Oracle databases in their cloud or virtual environments.  Read Now

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  Linux network OS provides cloud-friendly foundation

  Cumulus Networks uses Linux as an operating system for bare-metal switches that are cheaper and easier to automate than traditional switching. Read Now

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  For cloud computing, Linux is a good fit

  Linux has gained some enterprise traction as an open source OS option, but Microsoft Windows holds the lead. Could cloud be the key to Linux acceptance? Read Now

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  Canonical, Red Hat on the list of top open source cloud platforms

  Success of several open source cloud providers hinges on whether OpenStack cloud is production-ready. How do Eucalyptus, Red Hat and others stack up? Read Now

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  Cloud's control issues may spell trouble for older Linux versions

  To construct increasingly portable cloud applications, more appropriate application architectures and open cloud standards are a necessity. Read Now

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  Not all cloud licensing is the same, but Linux is cheaper

  Cloud licensing models can be complex, limiting and aggravating. Don't get trapped with the wrong license. Read Now

2Breathing new life into big iron

Mainframes are still viable in the data center, thanks in part to added Linux operating system support and other open source software options. Follow these tips for making a mainframe more nimble with Linux and updating legacy applications for modern development.

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  Linux processors belong on the mainframe

  Thinking about Linux on distributed servers? Think again. Put Linux on the mainframe and you'll see fast, secure, and cheap results. Read Now

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  Faceoff: Linux on z vs. other server distributions.

  Should you deploy Linux on the mainframe? See what the pros say about Linux mainframe and decide if it's right for your IT shop. Read Now

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  No z/Linux, no problem

  Despite the pros of Linux on System z mainframes, the cons might steer you team towards other server distributions.  Read Now

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  Tips for Linux and z/VM on mainframes

  Mainframe expert and z/VM systems programmer sees continued growth for Linux in evolving mainframe environments. Read Now

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  Open source software and Linux for mainframes

  Administers struggling to keep costs down can turn to emulators or open source software for mainframes to curtail some expenses. Read Now

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  Agile development with Linux on the mainframe

  Cutting the time to fix bugs and release new versions with agile development on mainframes offers a variety of benefits. Read Now

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  IBM zEC12 mainframe supports Linux, leaves room for the cloud

  Through improved processing speed and reduced costs, IBM's new zEnterprise mainframe hopes to turn hybrid cloud customers' heads. Read Now

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  Modernize legacy mainframe applications with Linux

  Mainframe application modernization, re-engineering or distributed integration can maintain support for business-critical applications.  Read Now

3Test your Linux skills with this quiz

Admins new and old can learn some new Linux tricks. Find out what you know when it comes to Linux installation, monitoring and management.

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  Putting your Linux server tricks to the test

  How many Linux server tricks are up your administrative sleeve? Learning some new ones could help you in the data center. Read Now