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April 27, 2021 27 Apr'21
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.4 doubles down on edge computing

The latest version of RHEL gives users additional management features and includes capabilities that will serve as the foundation of Red Hat's edge computing initiative.
October 29, 2020 29 Oct'20
RHEL 8.3 updates target digital transformation

Red Hat has released RHEL 8.3 with features for users engaged in digital transformation projects. New System Roles improve security and stability.
August 13, 2020 13 Aug'20
IBM Z mainframes revived by Red Hat, AI and security

It's not quite the glory days of the 1960s, but IBM mainframes are getting by with a little help from open source friends. IBM discusses the boost and plans for security and AI.
August 07, 2020 07 Aug'20
Big Blue ties its IBM Z Series tighter to hybrid clouds

In its ongoing mission to keep mainframes relevant, IBM rolled out a raft of hardware and software offerings that move it closer to the heart of IT shops' hybrid cloud strategies.

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CICS (Customer Information Control System)

CICS (Customer Information Control System) is middleware that sits between the z/OS IBM mainframe operating system and business applications. Continue Reading
single point of failure (SPOF)

A single point of failure (SPOF) is a potential risk posed by a flaw in the design, implementation or configuration of a circuit or system. Continue Reading
How to check your CPU in a Linux system

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Common Kubernetes terminology you should know

What are pods and nodes? How do namespaces differ from volumes? This list of common Kubernetes terms can give you a basic understanding of the container management platform. Continue Reading
Red Hat vs. SUSE: How do these Linux distributions stack up?

See how two leading Linux open source software products -- RHEL and SLES -- compare when it comes to supported architectures, ease of use, support and pricing. Continue Reading
A look at the main differences of Bourne shell vs. Bash

Shells help admins run commands from the keyboard to the OS. Though Bourne shell and Bash are similar, there are differences in layout and code compatibility. Continue Reading

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An introduction to using diff and patch together

Use the diff command in Linux to discover subtle differences between code files. Then, use the patch command to update those code files to match. Continue Reading
Learn SELinux commands for management and troubleshooting

SELinux provides a more secure way to run Linux servers. Key commands for status, file management and troubleshooting can help you run SELinux smoothly on your infrastructure. Continue Reading
4 FAQs to help master KVM management

When it comes to managing KVM, admins should do their homework and research common questions to better understand the technology and ensure peak performance. Continue Reading

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Top Unix commands: 50 must-know commands with examples

Use these 50 Unix commands to manage and modify files, navigate directories, monitor your network and users, gather data, and automate system tasks and processes. Continue Reading
Troubleshoot Linux kernel panic with the kdump crash tool

Kernel panic renders your system useless. With an NFS server and kdump crash tool, you can easily perform a root cause analysis and figure out how to bring a system back online. Continue Reading
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