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May 01, 2020
01
May'20
Red Hat Enterprise Linux still central to Red Hat's strategy
While it may be overshadowed by OpenShift and Kubernetes, Red Hat Summit attendees were reminded that Red Hat Enterprise Linux still has a strategic role to play.
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April 16, 2020
16
Apr'20
Lower-cost IBM z15 mainframes add security for multi-clouds
Two new low-end IBM z15 mainframes and security software aim to help users better prevent internal attacks, as well as monitor workloads across on-premises and multi-cloud environments.
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August 08, 2019
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Aug'19
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.7 tailored for hybrid, multi-clouds
Red Hat released RHEL version 7.7 with features that make it easier to marry its legacy systems with the latest cloud-native applications, while urging users to move to RHEL 8.
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May 07, 2019
07
May'19
RHEL 8 launches with AI, container and hybrid cloud focus
Red Hat rolled out its long-awaited Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, designed to work across corporate data centers and multiple clouds and anchor its container and AI strategies.
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Easily spin up a Docker Ubuntu container
Docker and Ubuntu make it possible for admins to use containers for Windows applications in the data center. Watch what's involved to get started with containerization. Continue Reading
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Improve your Linux skills with a Bash tutorial
Bash is a great language for scripting and Linux use. Get a walk-through of its capabilities, such as directory creation, variable definition and file set up. Continue Reading
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Docker
Docker is an open source software platform to create, deploy and manage virtualized application containers on a common operating system (OS), with an ecosystem of allied tools. Continue Reading
Evaluate Linux servers Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Comparing Linux distributions: Red Hat vs. Ubuntu
Before selecting a Linux distribution, compare Red Hat Enterprise Linux and Ubuntu when it comes to features, ease of use, licensing and documentation. Continue Reading
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Top 4 open source automation tools for admins
Open source offerings are an easy way to bring automation into your organization. When selecting software, evaluate the user experience, main features offered and Linux support. Continue Reading
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The future of PowerShell begins to sharpen in focus
PowerShell's promise as a cross-platform management tool has come a long way, but much work still needs to be done for both Linux and Windows admins to pick up adoption. Continue Reading
Manage Linux servers
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Use GRUB to fix Linux boot problems
GRUB is a handy tool to help admins solve any Linux booting issues. Reinstalling or manually implementing GRUB are two main approaches to getting your system back up and running. Continue Reading
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83 useful Linux commands
Enterprise administrators and managers who use this guide of essential Linux commands, utilities and tools will find ways to manage files, get process status updates and more. Continue Reading
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Linux features beyond server management
Due to its open source nature, Linux is constantly gaining new capabilities. Here's a look at some common use cases and features. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Linux servers Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Top 5 Linux performance commands for system administrators
Figuring out Linux host performance issues is time-consuming without the right tools. The top, vmstat, iostat, free and sar commands can help get CPU, device and memory data. Continue Reading
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Choosing the best OS: Linux server vs. Windows Server
When determining the best server OS for a data center, you have Windows Server and multiple Linux options. For both, you'll want to look at vendor support, cost and functionality. Continue Reading
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Linux, Windows Server coexist with cross-skilled management and support
Enterprise IT shops use the best server OS for a given workload, which means Linux boxes in Windows shops, Windows Server in Linux shops and a whole mix in the cloud. Continue Reading