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What's the best Linux OS for your enterprise data center?
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Only the best Linux distribution for your servers
RHEL, SLES, Ubuntu LTS and Oracle: Deciding which Linux OS to run on your servers is difficult. When it comes to what's best for your data center, expert advice is key. Read Now
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What's new with RHEL
Are your enterprise applications ready for Docker containers? RHEL 7 points enterprise servers on a path to cloud and easier application deployment and scaling, with many changes from RHEL 6.x. Read Now
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Where is RHEL going?
Don't get too comfortable with Gnome 2. Red Hat is introducing a classic mode to Fedora 19. Installation, file systems and the interface will never be the same. Read Now
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An in-depth look at RHEL 7 and Fedora 19
Mark Sobel, author of A Practical Guide to Fedora and Red Hat Enterprise Linux, discloses how major changes to RHEL 7 and Fedora 19 will affect system administrators. Read Now
Editor's note
Data center administrators have a choice among various supported enterprise editions of Linux, as well as free open-source distributions.
Identifying the right Linux OS for enterprise servers means comparing the major Linux vendors -- Red Hat, SUSE, Canonical and Oracle -- head to head. Look at the roadmaps of each major distribution to determine whether the features, support and pricing will pay off for your infrastructure and workloads.
Linux OSes also target coexistence with Windows, as many data centers are adding Linux servers to all-Windows shops. For new Linux administrators, there are some universal lessons that will ease the transition.
1Linux vs. the world
When converting to a new OS, do your research. Know which factors of an OS -- installation, ease of management, support -- mean the most to your enterprise data center.
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Is Linux or Windows the best OS?
An OS choice should consider factors like server function, security and stability. Read Now
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From Windows to Linux
Two industry experts face off about switching from Windows to Linux. See what they have to say about why business are, and should be, making the change. Read Now
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Compare OSes: Solaris vs. Linux
Solaris or Linux? What about OpenSolaris? Read about the advantages of each OS and learn how each works in the enterprise. Read Now
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Unix vs. Linux platform war
Unix shops worry about Linux's capabilities and scalability, but increasing numbers are migrating to Linux because these features changed their minds. Read Now
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Which apps to use in a Linux shop
These five applications emphasize expanding business IT infrastructure and functionality while decreasing the total cost of maintaining a business -- all on Linux servers. Read Now
2Linux for beginners
The more you know about Linux, the better. But don't get overwhelmed; start with the basic commands and management methods to become a "bilingual" Windows and Linux administrator.
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Linux pros welcome
Linux administrator careers are in hot demand, but not everyone with a Linux desktop at home makes the cut. Find out which special skills unlock data center doors. Read Now
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Windows admins: Start here
Linux server distros might all be different, but they all share common components and management methods. The first step is learning how to log in. Read Now
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Linux commands newbies need to know
For administrators to view and start processes on Linux servers, they need an array of general commands. Here's the must-know list. Read Now
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Vi or vim with vim and vigor
Mastering vi and vim text editor commands is essential for new Linux admins. Read Now
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Killing commands with kindness
Go in for the kill -- but only when a process fails. Learn which signals to use and which to avoid when you kill a process. Read Now
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Protect Linux
Keep Linux safe. This chapter excerpt explains how system administrators configure and run commands with root privileges, work with system operations, set up a secure server and more. Read Now
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Wherefore art thou, Mozilla?
Explore the difference between Mozilla on Linux and Mozilla on Windows. Linux might be easier and less confusing, but does Windows offer any benefits? Read Now
3Definitions to guide you
Need more information on some of the Linux concepts? These definitions will lead you to success.
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Linux operating system
Linux is a Unix-like, open source and community-developed operating system for computers, servers, mainframes, mobile devices and embedded devices. Read Now
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) is a distribution of the Linux operating system developed for the business market... (Continued) Read Now
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Ubuntu
Ubuntu (pronounced oo-BOON-too) is an open source Debian-based Linux distribution. Sponsored by Canonical Ltd., Ubuntu is considered a good distribution for beginners. The operating system is intended primarily for personal computers (PCs) but can also be used on servers. The word "ubuntu" is from the African Zulu language and translates as "humanity to others." (Continued...) Read Now
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Solaris
Solaris is the computer operating system that Sun Microsystems provides for its family of Scalable Processor Architecture-based processors as well as for Intel-based processors. Read Now
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Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Windows Server 2012 R2 is the second iteration of Windows Server 2012. Read Now