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• Porting applications from Unix to Linux

  To port applications to Linux start with an in-depth discovery process, examining Unix application compatibility and determining whether they're compatible with Linux. The hardware platform and operating system distribution also need to be ...  Continue Reading

• Linux cloning over the network using netcat

  Use netcat to clone Linux images over the network onto multiple servers with a series of simple Linux commands including tar, tee, and dd. This alternative to tools like Clonezilla does not require setting up a separate server.  Continue Reading

• Linux ext4 file system: Performance and compatibility

  The ext4 file system is now shipped with the most popular Linux distributions, but when should you use it and how do you optimize performance? Learn when to use the ext4 file system and how to set up your Linux system for maximized compatibility and...  Continue Reading

• What makes a migration from Unix to Linux attractive?

  Learn about Linux's attractive qualities such as platform flexibilty, quick deployment of patches, and better compatibility and cost structures. Calculating the return on investment (ROI) of migrating from Unix to Linux is also presented.  Continue Reading

• Take control of the command line with 'A Practical Guide to Linux'

  A Practical Guide to Linux' is a comprehensive guide to core utilities, best system security practices and advanced Linux shell programming. Take a deeper look into the world of Linux in this Q&A with the author of 'A Practical Guide to Linux.'  Continue Reading

• Making the business case for migrating from Unix to Linux

  Learn how to present the business case for making a Unix to Linux migration. What are the shortcomings of Unix and what are the advantages of Linux? Vendor lock-in, cost, ease of updates or patches, and human capital are compared between Unix and ...  Continue Reading

• Configuring GRUB 2: Tweaking the boot procedure in Ubuntu Server 9.10

  Configuring the new version of GRUB in Ubuntu Server 9.10 has changed. Learn how to install, apply changes to default settings and gain insight in the configuration files in /etc/GRUB.d/*.  Continue Reading

• Getting started with OpenVAS

  OpenVAS is an open source network security scanner, and version 3.0.0 has useful features for your Linux system. Learn how to install and set-up OpenVAS in your data center from source on a Linux server.  Continue Reading

• Designing a Linux virtual network for KVM virtualization

  Determine how to configure the virtual and physical network cards for optimal performance on a Linux network with KVM hypervisor. The best use of individual network cards and virtual network cards depends on the I/O of the virtual machines on the ...  Continue Reading

• OpenSUSE 11.2: A promising future for the Linux Desktop?

  From easier driver management to command line improvements and software management, OpenSUSE 11.2 has a few features that will make Linux desktop users and admins happy.  Continue Reading

• Linux networking: Using ip tool instead of ifconfig

  If your server was configured manually, make sure the Linux network is set up with the correct IP configurations and the ip tool is being used to monitor your systems.  Continue Reading

• Finding password weaknesses in your Linux systems

  Getting through the security of your Linux systems might be easier than you think. Prevent unauthorized access by searching out unexpected password weaknesses.  Continue Reading

• Roadmap for Sun Microsystems customers after the Oracle acquisition

  As Oracle decides what to do with its newly acquired Sun Microsystems inventory, Sun customers face an uncertain future. This video and podcast interview offer Sun customers a possible roadmap.  Continue Reading

• Using kickstart and understanding packages for RHEL 5.4 hardening

  While wholesale installation of Red Hat is the easiest method, it is not the safest for an enterprise Linux server use. Using kickstart and understanding packages in RHEL 5.4 can save a Linux admin a lot of time later dealing with patches and will ...  Continue Reading

• Linux vendor offerings for cloud computing

  Find out what the major Linux vendors are offering for cloud computing, and how the Linux distributions' cloud computing tools compare to one another. From Ubuntu Enterprise Cloud to Red Hat's RHEV and deltacloud projects and Novell's cloud security...  Continue Reading