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Linux servers News
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August 31, 2017
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Aug'17
PowerShell Core's march ahead gives pause for IT admins
As Microsoft's PowerShell Core open source project progresses, some question the future of Windows PowerShell in the company's cloud-focused strategy.
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March 14, 2017
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Mar'17
Startup introduces switch silicon with 12.8 Tbps processing speed
Innovium, led by former execs at Cavium and Broadcom, is targeting its switch silicon to hyperscale data centers as more workloads move to the cloud.
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June 29, 2016
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Jun'16
RHEL 8 promises relief from dependency hell, more integration
With RHEL hitting platform maturity, Red Hat's future includes Microsoft integration, expanded management and a smaller footprint.
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May 20, 2016
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May'16
Steady as it goes, RHEL 6.8 brings new archiving and VPN tool
The most common data center operating system gets its final 6.x updates with the addition of a local backup archiving tool before transitioning to just security and stability updates.
Linux servers Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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How to start using Ansible for Windows management
Ansible is a configuration management offering that runs on Linux but controls Windows systems with PowerShell. Find out how to get the tool running in your data center. Continue Reading
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kernel
The kernel is the essential center of a computer operating system (OS). Continue Reading
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Apache HTTP Server
Apache HTTP Server is a freely-available Web server software package that is distributed under an open source license. Continue Reading
Evaluate Linux servers Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Taking stock of Windows Server management tools
Microsoft provides a mix of server management tools that administrators can choose from to control the machines that run the business. This comparison can help steer your decision. Continue Reading
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What Linux storage benchmarking tools are best?
Several tools and commands can come in handy to storage admins looking to benchmark I/O performance on Linux systems. But not all benchmarking tools are created equal. Continue Reading
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Install XenServer and use XenCenter for configuration
In the open source arena, there are many options for Xen, but XenServer includes the XenCenter management console. Read these expert tips before installing it. Continue Reading
Manage Linux servers
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Ten Linux process management commands that simplify admin workflows
If you work in Linux, chances are you have to do some process management. Here are some commands to simplify that workflow. Continue Reading
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Watch a PuTTY tutorial on key-based host access
Passwords only get so secure, which is where randomized SSH keys come in. Set up Linux host server access with PuTTY and a public-private key set. Continue Reading
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Mind the feature gaps in the PowerShell open source project
Administrators who switch to the cross-platform version of PowerShell might find it challenging to use, but there are several ways to cope with a transition from Windows PowerShell. 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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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
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Steps to install Docker on Ubuntu 16.04 servers
If IT wants to maximize Docker's potential on Ubuntu 16.04 servers, know these steps and commands to ensure a smooth installation. Continue Reading
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How can I prevent data loss during a Linux distribution upgrade?
It's important to prevent data loss during a Linux OS upgrade. How can partitions or disk drives help IT teams meet that goal? Continue Reading