Enterprise Linux applications and databases

Linux computing is entrenched in many organizations' data centers, and this section on applications and databases for Enterprise Linux helps your select, install, configure and ... More about Enterprise Linux applications and databases

Recent Definitions

• Apache HTTP server project

  - The Apache HTTP server project is a collaborative open source Web server development initiative. The project is spearheaded by the Apache ...

• Android OS

  - Android OS is a Linux-based open source platform for mobile cellular handsets developed by Google and the Open Handset Alliance. (Continued....)

• Subversion

  - Subversion is a version control system that keeps track of changes made to files and folders (directories), facilitating data recovery and providing a history of ...

Highlights

• Setting up a Zabbix monitoring environment

• How traditional IT shops can be more like public cloud providers

• Bug report reveals Mozilla Marketplace won't support Linux at launch

More Enterprise Linux applications and databases Topics

• Open source databases

• Open source Web and application servers

• Enterprise applications for Linux

Linux administration issues

Administering your Linux environment requires understanding how to manage system resources, use Linux commands and tools, deal with interoperability problems, and pay attention ... More about Linux administration issues

Recent Definitions

• Zabbix

  - Zabbix is an open-source tool designed to monitor networks, servers, appliances and other hardware through a Linux-based server, which communicates to the native agents...

• Puppet (configuration management)

  - Puppet is an open source systems management tool for centralizing and automating configuration management. 

• rsync

  - Rsync is a free software utility for Unix- and Linux-like systems that copies files and directories from one host to another. Rsync is available on most Linux distributi...

Highlights

• Rounding up the top 5 Linux tips and tricks of 2012

• Using Zabbix with embedded devices via SNMP monitoring

• Use Kickstart to automate a Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS installation

More Linux administration issues Topics

• Linux administration tools

• Linux management and configuration

• Linux interoperability

• Linux licensing and support

• Linux monitoring and troubleshooting

• Introduction to Linux system administration

Linux enterprise desktops

Keep your enterprise on the cutting edge of open source by ensuring a full understanding of the best Linux desktop distributions and applications. Educate yourself on the availa... More about Linux enterprise desktops

Recent Definitions

• Goobuntu

  - Goobuntu (Google Ubuntu) is the operating system (OS) that Google uses for its employee computer desktop workstations.

• Moblin

  - Moblin is a Linux-based platform that is optimized for small computing devices. The Moblin project is Intel's open source initiative created to develop software for sma...

• Linux Foundation

  - The Linux Foundation is a consortium dedicated to fostering the growth of Linux, an open source alternative to the Unix operating system... (Continued)

Highlights

• Red Hat thinks big data with MongoDB collaboration

• Microsoft breaks into list of top Linux code contributors

• New openSUSE, Linux leaders call for secure boot fix: News in brief

More Linux enterprise desktops Topics

• Linux enterprise desktop distributions

• Linux enterprise desktop applications

Linux in the data center

Using Linux in the data center includes hardware, backup and storage, networking, and virtualization. Knowing what tools are available to Linux systems can help you design an ef... More about Linux in the data center

Recent Definitions

• kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM)

  - Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) is a free, open source virtualization architecture for Linux distributions.

• open source

  - In general, open source refers to any program whose source code is made available for use or modification as users or other developers see fit.

• embedded system

  - An embedded system is some combination of computer hardware and software, either fixed in capability or programmable, that is specifically designed for a ...

Highlights

• How do I check disk seeks per second on a Linux server?

• How traditional IT shops can be more like public cloud providers

• SUSE Linux jumps on the open private cloud deployment train

More Linux in the data center Topics

• Cloud computing on Linux

• Linux high-performance computing and supercomputing

• Linux server hardware

• Linux virtualization

• Linux backup and storage

• Linux network administration

• Open source projects in the cloud

Linux migration

If your IT shop has considered a Linux migration, this section is for you. Here we discuss the processes, pros and cons and return on investment (ROI) of migrating to Linux, whe... More about Linux migration

Recent Definitions

• Unix

  - Unix (often spelled "UNIX," especially as an official trademark) is an operating system that originated at Bell Labs in 1969 as an interactive time-sharing system.

• Linux

  - Linux is a Unix-like operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually...

Highlights

• Download Technology Priorities for 2012

• SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 Service Pack 2 targets Solaris shops

• A complete guide to Unix-to-Linux migration

More Linux migration Topics

• Unix-to-Linux migration

• Windows-to-Linux migration

• Linux to Linux migration

Linux security

Understanding Linux security threats and risk, the complexities of Linux security tools and best security practices for your Linux environment will keep your Linux systems secur... More about Linux security

Highlights

• Issues with SELinux preventing virtual machine from accessing files

• Securing an Apache Web server with SELinux

• Signing Linux RPM files using a Gnu Privacy Guard key

More Linux security Topics

• Linux security risks and threats

• Linux system security best practices

• Linux security tools

Linux server distributions

By understanding the pros and cons of the various Linux server distributions, you can choose the best Linux distro suited to your system specifications and needs. Whether your c... More about Linux server distributions

Recent Definitions

• Fedora

  - Fedora is a popular open source Linux-based operating system.

• 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. ...

• Linux

  - Linux is a Unix-like operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually...

Highlights

• Rounding up the top 5 Linux tips and tricks of 2012

• Use Kickstart to automate a Red Hat Enterprise Linux OS installation

• Use Security Enhanced Linux on SUSE for solid business security

More Linux server distributions Topics

• Linux news and updates

• Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server

• SUSE Linux Enterprise Server

• Ubuntu Server

• Noncommercial Linux distributions

• Oracle Enterprise Linux