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The easiest way to set up Samba for file-sharing
Sep 2010
Samba is directly compatible with Windows and allows for a lot of configuration, but if you just want a stand-alone Samba server on your network, it's an easy setup. Vincent Danen shows you how.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Learn and use regular expressions with Kodos
Feb 2010
Kodos is a Python program that helps you learn and create regular expressions via a GUI interface. Vincent Danen offers this introduction to using regular expressions.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Learn to use extended file attributes in Linux to boost security
Dec 2009
ACLs and extended attributes for files are simple and easy to use in Linux, and can go a long way in securing files. Vincent Danen goes over some of the basic file protection enhancements provided...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Get a stable and secure server setup with CentOS, RPMForge, and Utter Ramblings
Mar 2009
CentOS is a great server operating system that is completely compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Vincent Danen tells you how to optimize CentOS setup with RPMForge and Utter Ramblings...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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DIY pfSense firewall system beats others for features, reliability, and security
Dec 2009
Vincent Danen lists the benefits of using the do-it-yourself pfSense firewall system over some of the readily available firewall appliances from Linksys and D-Link. For features, security,...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Quick Reference: Linux Commands
Jun 2006
Reduce stress and speed up resolutions with the easiest command references right at your fingertips. TechRepublic editors have updated and expanded our popular Linux Commands chart and made it...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Price comparison: Zimbra vs. Exchange
Jun 2007
Get a detailed look at how the cost of implementing Zimbra compares to the cost of using Exchange. This worksheet looks at base OS cost, base application cost, total user cost, total upfront cost,...
Provided by Justin James
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SolutionBase: Setting up a VPN server with OpenSWAN
Apr 2007
If you want to set up a VPN, you don't need to buy an expensive VPN appliance or invest in Windows Server 2003. Here's how you can set up a Linux-based VPN using OpenSWAN.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Book chapters
Use syslog to monitor and troubleshooting Cisco devices
Oct 2005
This sample chapter, taken from Cisco Press' Network Administrators Survival Guide, presents an overview of the syslog protocol and shows you how to deploy an end-to-end syslog system. Learn...
Provided by Cisco Press
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System monitoring with Zenoss takes complexity out of configuration
Apr 2010
While Nagios is a powerful and stable system monitor, it can be very complex to configure. Vincent Danen offers you another option with a slick UI, nice graphs, and easy-to-read host data.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Get network versatility with SSH tunneling and netcat
Sep 2009
Vincent Danen explains how to use netcat with SSH tunneling when you need to create a secure connection to a server from a remote location.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How to set up WebDAV hosting on Apache
Sep 2010
Vincent Danen tells you how to set up WebDAV on Apache with a minimum of fuss. There's plenty of room for error but these steps should help you avoid the pitfalls.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Managing MySQL with MySQL Workbench
May 2010
Vincent Danen gives an overview of a graphical tool for working with MySQL databases, available for Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Snoop on your own network with ntop
Nov 2009
Vincent Danen recommends ntop if you want to know more about the traffic passing in and out of your network. This powerful network monitoring tool will keep you informed about network load...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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SolutionBase: Configure a firewall in Linux using SuSe's YaST
May 2007
Configuring a firewall in Linux used to mean making many changes to text files on the command line. The chore was tedious and time consuming. In this article, Jack Wallen shows how to configure a...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Get quick control over your Linux server with server commands
Apr 2007
Linux has many useful GUI administration tools, but often it's just easier to enter commands from the command line. Here is a list of helpful Linux server commands, how they're used, and what they do.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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SolutionBase: Moving Linux from one disk to another
Apr 2007
Sometimes you want to put a new hard drive in your system, whether because you want more space or because you're afraid a system is going to fail. Jack Wallen shows how to transfer a Linux...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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SolutionBase: Configure a Samba server in Linux with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
Even if Windows rules the desktop in your organization, you can still use Linux as a file server in the background. All it takes is installing Samba. Rather than fighting with samba.conf text...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Replace a failed drive in Linux RAID
Mar 2010
Vincent Danen outlines the steps he took recently to identify a failing drive and then replace it with the least disruption possible.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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SolutionBase: Linux wireless networking made possible with ndiswrapper
Apr 2007
In most modern Linux distributions, wireless networking is relatively easy to set up. There are some chipsets and distributions that take a little bit of extra work. That's where ndiswrapper comes...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Setting up a dynamic DNS service part 1: named
Jul 2009
Vincent Danen shows you how to configure the BIND side of a dynamic DNS service. (In part 2, he will configure DHCPd and put them both together.)
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Save on bandwidth with the Squid proxy server
Sep 2010
Vincent Danen explains how to set up Squid as a caching proxy, which can help you save on bandwidth.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Convert CVS repositories to Git
Mar 2010
Vincent Danen shows you how to use the git-cvs plugin to convert CVS repositories to Git and reap the rewards of speed and efficiency that come with it.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Set up Dropbox on a GUI-less Linux server
May 2010
Vincent Danen simplifies the steps to setting up Dropbox to work even with a GUI-less Linux computer. Dropbox allows you to synchronize files across multiple machines.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Explore the possibilities of Linux networking with this primer
May 2005
Networking is one of the places Linux shines among operating systems. With Linux it is possible to easily configure the network for unusual situations. This primer shows you the basics of Linux...
Provided by TechRepublic
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DNS querying with dig
Jun 2010
Vincent Danen explains how to get the information you need from a DNS query using the command line-tool dig.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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SolutionBase: Configuring a DNS server with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
Linux can be intimidating for a Windows administrator because a lot of configuration for network services must be done from the command line. Jack Wallen shows how to configure a DNS server using...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Monitor your system for threats with rsec alerts
Aug 2009
Vincent Danen gives an overview of the monitoring and reporting tool rsec, which can help you keep a close eye on your system's security without having to pore over log files.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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SolutionBase: Backup Linux reliably with rsync and tar
Apr 2007
If you want to have a successful disaster recovery plan in place, you've got to start with backups. There are several utilities you can use to back up Linux servers, but one of the most basic ways...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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How to use Virtual Machine Manager on Fedora 11
Aug 2009
Vincent Danen covers the basics of virt-manager, a user interface for managing virtual machines in Linux. KVM and virt-manager will be the default virtualization solution in Red Hat Enterprise...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Book chapters
Linux Quick Fix Notebook
Mar 2005
No matter how many times you configure a network or a Web site under the Linux operating system, there will be features you forget to implement if you don't have some form of reference handy. In...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Linux: Set it and forget it
Jun 2007
Microsoft Windows may rule the network on most small and medium businesses, but it's not your only choice. Once an OS for hobbyists, Linux has become a significant threat to Windows' dominance....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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SolutionBase: Using fwbuilder to create a Linux firewall
Apr 2007
Trying to build a Linux firewall using iptables can be pretty confusing. Jack Wallen shows quickly how to construct firewall scripts for Linux using Firewall Builder.
Provided by Jack Wallen
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TechRepublic Pro Podcast: Novell's continuing Linux march, Zotob, Mac OS X security
Aug 2005
In this installment of the TechProGuild Podcast, Commentator Michael Jackman covers Novell's continuing move to Linux, impacts from the Zotob and RBot worms, and security updates for Mac OS X, as...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Setting up a dynamic DNS service part 2: dhcpd
Jul 2009
Vincent Danen follows up his tip on configuring BIND for a dynamic DNS service with part 2 on configuring the DHCPd service, which will serve the DHCP-based IP addresses to clients and update the...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 questions to ask before migrating to Linux
Oct 2008
If you're thinking about making the switch to Linux, Jack Wallen is all for it -- but only if you approach the migration with your eyes open. He recommends that you evaluate a number of key issues...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Work on remote Subversion repositories locally with Git
Apr 2010
Vincent Danen explains how you can use Git version control on a converted Subversion repository and push your changes back to Subversion.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Book chapters
Point & Click Linux!: Dipping a toe into the command-line waters
Nov 2004
Linux has come a long way with regard to ease of installation and use. In this chapter download from the book Point & Click Linux! Your Guide to Hassle-Free Computing, you will see how even the...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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SolutionBase: GUI replacements for Linux command line tools
May 2007
Just as with Windows, there are many things you can do from the command line in Linux, but most people prefer to use a GUI. Here are some of the common GUI tools you'll find working with Linux and...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Linux 101: Manage user accounts in a multi-user Linux environment with disk quotas
May 2006
Disk quotas in Linux make use of software managed constraints on how much disk space can be used by specific user accounts. This brief tutorial explains how to set up them up on your system. One...
Provided by TechRepublic
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The easiest way to set up Samba for file-sharing
Sep 2010
Samba is directly compatible with Windows and allows for a lot of configuration, but if you just want a stand-alone Samba server on your network, it's an easy setup. Vincent Danen shows you how.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How to set up WebDAV hosting on Apache
Sep 2010
Vincent Danen tells you how to set up WebDAV on Apache with a minimum of fuss. There's plenty of room for error but these steps should help you avoid the pitfalls.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Save on bandwidth with the Squid proxy server
Sep 2010
Vincent Danen explains how to set up Squid as a caching proxy, which can help you save on bandwidth.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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DNS querying with dig
Jun 2010
Vincent Danen explains how to get the information you need from a DNS query using the command line-tool dig.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Set up Dropbox on a GUI-less Linux server
May 2010
Vincent Danen simplifies the steps to setting up Dropbox to work even with a GUI-less Linux computer. Dropbox allows you to synchronize files across multiple machines.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Managing MySQL with MySQL Workbench
May 2010
Vincent Danen gives an overview of a graphical tool for working with MySQL databases, available for Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Work on remote Subversion repositories locally with Git
Apr 2010
Vincent Danen explains how you can use Git version control on a converted Subversion repository and push your changes back to Subversion.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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System monitoring with Zenoss takes complexity out of configuration
Apr 2010
While Nagios is a powerful and stable system monitor, it can be very complex to configure. Vincent Danen offers you another option with a slick UI, nice graphs, and easy-to-read host data.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Replace a failed drive in Linux RAID
Mar 2010
Vincent Danen outlines the steps he took recently to identify a failing drive and then replace it with the least disruption possible.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Convert CVS repositories to Git
Mar 2010
Vincent Danen shows you how to use the git-cvs plugin to convert CVS repositories to Git and reap the rewards of speed and efficiency that come with it.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Learn and use regular expressions with Kodos
Feb 2010
Kodos is a Python program that helps you learn and create regular expressions via a GUI interface. Vincent Danen offers this introduction to using regular expressions.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Set up rsyslog to store syslog messages in MySQL
Jan 2010
Vincent Danen tells you how to use rsyslog with phpLogCon, which allows you to store your syslog messages in MySQL and view them as a Web page.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Learn to use extended file attributes in Linux to boost security
Dec 2009
ACLs and extended attributes for files are simple and easy to use in Linux, and can go a long way in securing files. Vincent Danen goes over some of the basic file protection enhancements provided...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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DIY pfSense firewall system beats others for features, reliability, and security
Dec 2009
Vincent Danen lists the benefits of using the do-it-yourself pfSense firewall system over some of the readily available firewall appliances from Linksys and D-Link. For features, security,...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Learn to use Git version control for added flexibility
Nov 2009
Vincent Danen introduces Git, a distributed version control system that gains extra flexibility from being free of a central server, like Subversion or CVS. Here are some of the features that set...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Snoop on your own network with ntop
Nov 2009
Vincent Danen recommends ntop if you want to know more about the traffic passing in and out of your network. This powerful network monitoring tool will keep you informed about network load...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Using Corkscrew to tunnel SSH over HTTP
Oct 2009
If you are in an environment that disallows the use of SSH and forces the use of an HTTP proxy, it is possible to use that HTTP proxy as a transport for SSH. Vincent Danen explains how to use the...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Get network versatility with SSH tunneling and netcat
Sep 2009
Vincent Danen explains how to use netcat with SSH tunneling when you need to create a secure connection to a server from a remote location.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Monitor your system for threats with rsec alerts
Aug 2009
Vincent Danen gives an overview of the monitoring and reporting tool rsec, which can help you keep a close eye on your system's security without having to pore over log files.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How to use Virtual Machine Manager on Fedora 11
Aug 2009
Vincent Danen covers the basics of virt-manager, a user interface for managing virtual machines in Linux. KVM and virt-manager will be the default virtualization solution in Red Hat Enterprise...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Setting up a dynamic DNS service part 2: dhcpd
Jul 2009
Vincent Danen follows up his tip on configuring BIND for a dynamic DNS service with part 2 on configuring the DHCPd service, which will serve the DHCP-based IP addresses to clients and update the...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Setting up a dynamic DNS service part 1: named
Jul 2009
Vincent Danen shows you how to configure the BIND side of a dynamic DNS service. (In part 2, he will configure DHCPd and put them both together.)
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Use Makefiles for more than handling source code
Jun 2009
The make command is not just for programmers. Vincent Danen shows you other handy tasks that you can perform with this versatile command.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Gain fine control in OpenVZ with resource management
May 2009
Vincent Danen explains how to get the most out of OpenVZ by using all the settings that allow you to control resources that are made available to the OpenVZ containers.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Creating an OpenVZ container
May 2009
OpenVZ is an OS-level virtualization system that allows you to virtualize Linux-on-Linux, but OpenVZ works on the principle of containers, not virtual machines. Vincent Danen explains how to...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Get a stable and secure server setup with CentOS, RPMForge, and Utter Ramblings
Mar 2009
CentOS is a great server operating system that is completely compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Vincent Danen tells you how to optimize CentOS setup with RPMForge and Utter Ramblings...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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How does Ubuntu's Upstart system initialization compare with runit?
Mar 2009
Vincent Danen takes a look at Ubuntu's Upstart system, which is an event-based replacement for SysV init that handles the starting of tasks and services during boot. He looks at how it supervises...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Get started with the security tool OSSEC
Jan 2009
Of the many open source security tools out there, Vincent Danen singles out OSSEC as a solid, cross-platform tool that provides intrusion detection techniques such as log analysis, rootkit...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Improve MySQL performance with MySQLTuner
Oct 2008
Vincent Danen covers the basics of the MySQL Tuner tool, which analyzes your configuration and suggests changes that will boost the performance of your MySQL installation.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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10 questions to ask before migrating to Linux
Oct 2008
If you're thinking about making the switch to Linux, Jack Wallen is all for it -- but only if you approach the migration with your eyes open. He recommends that you evaluate a number of key issues...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Control Apache with the apachectl command
Sep 2008
The apachectl command is an often overlooked program that allows you a great deal of control over Apache processes. Vincent Danen explains the basics of this command, which you can use to debug or...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Send messages and alerts from the command line
Aug 2008
Vincent Danen introduces two command-line programs, wall and mail, that allow you to send simple alerts and e-mail messages to users.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Get Up To Speed: Linux
Jun 2008
If you are asked what an operating system is, you may not know the answer. If you are asked what Windows is (in reference to your computer) you probably have an idea. But what about Linux?...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Windows Administrator's Guide to Open Source Software
Aug 2007
TechRepublic's Windows Administrator's Guide to Open Source Software in the Enterprise takes a look at some of the most popular open source options available from a Windows administrator...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Price comparison: Zimbra vs. Exchange
Jun 2007
Get a detailed look at how the cost of implementing Zimbra compares to the cost of using Exchange. This worksheet looks at base OS cost, base application cost, total user cost, total upfront cost,...
Provided by Justin James
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Make an informed decision about outsourcing your small business IT needs
Jun 2007
Deciding whether to install, configure, and maintain your own data center, e-mail server, and/or Web server or to opt for an outsourced or hosted solution is a dilemma for most small businesses....
Provided by Josh Hoskins
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Book chapters
Investigate server chipsets
Jun 2007
As the price of servers comes down to the level of desktop PCs, many small- and medium-sized businesses are forced to provide their own server setup, maintenance and support, without the...
Provided by Que Publishing
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Linux: Set it and forget it
Jun 2007
Microsoft Windows may rule the network on most small and medium businesses, but it's not your only choice. Once an OS for hobbyists, Linux has become a significant threat to Windows' dominance....
Provided by Jack Wallen
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SolutionBase: Get a handle on GNOME settings with Gconf-edit
May 2007
Managing and making desktop settings in a large organization consistent can be difficult. Jack Wallen shows you how you can use Gconf to tweak settings in GNOME that allow you to enforce rules and...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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SolutionBase: Deploy Dynamic DNS with ease using Webmin
May 2007
As if deploying a DNS server isn't complicated enough, deploying DDNS can be an even bigger chore. Having to deal with manually editing configuration files makes it worse. Jack Wallen shows how to...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Using Corkscrew to tunnel SSH over HTTP
Oct 2009
If you are in an environment that disallows the use of SSH and forces the use of an HTTP proxy, it is possible to use that HTTP proxy as a transport for SSH. Vincent Danen explains how to use the...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Book chapters
Learn to build a high availability server pair using the Linux Heartbeat package
Aug 2005
This sample chapter explains how the Heartbeat package enables you to build an inexpensive system that will fail over a resource from one server to another. No Starch Press recently released The...
Provided by No Starch Press
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Price comparison: Zimbra vs. Exchange
Jun 2007
Get a detailed look at how the cost of implementing Zimbra compares to the cost of using Exchange. This worksheet looks at base OS cost, base application cost, total user cost, total upfront cost,...
Provided by Justin James
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Linux 101: Configuring and managing iptables for better network security
Dec 2005
This document describes how important good iptables management is to tight security in a Linux networking environment. Strong network security is a something we all strive for no matter which...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Learn to use Git version control for added flexibility
Nov 2009
Vincent Danen introduces Git, a distributed version control system that gains extra flexibility from being free of a central server, like Subversion or CVS. Here are some of the features that set...
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Learn to use extended file attributes in Linux to boost security
Dec 2009
ACLs and extended attributes for files are simple and easy to use in Linux, and can go a long way in securing files. Vincent Danen goes over some of the basic file protection enhancements provided...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Set up rsyslog to store syslog messages in MySQL
Jan 2010
Vincent Danen tells you how to use rsyslog with phpLogCon, which allows you to store your syslog messages in MySQL and view them as a Web page.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Learn and use regular expressions with Kodos
Feb 2010
Kodos is a Python program that helps you learn and create regular expressions via a GUI interface. Vincent Danen offers this introduction to using regular expressions.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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White Papers
Five Steps to Deploying Linux in the Enterprise
Jan 2006
When an organization decides to use Linux servers to run business systems, there are a variety of considerations that must come into play. Some of these considerations are standard for any...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Work on remote Subversion repositories locally with Git
Apr 2010
Vincent Danen explains how you can use Git version control on a converted Subversion repository and push your changes back to Subversion.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Book chapters
Eliminate the CPU bottleneck in Linux with these optimization tools
Jul 2005
Linux provides a rich set of tools to track the important statistics of a process and application's performance. After your system-wide performance tools have determined which process is slowing...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Book chapters
Point & Click Linux!: Dipping a toe into the command-line waters
Nov 2004
Linux has come a long way with regard to ease of installation and use. In this chapter download from the book Point & Click Linux! Your Guide to Hassle-Free Computing, you will see how even the...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
-
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10 things you should do to a new Linux PC before connecting to the Internet
Dec 2005
No matter which Linux distribution you choose, there are at least 10 things you do to properly prepare the operating system for connection to the Internet. It is just a fact of life in the...
Provided by TechRepublic
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Managing MySQL with MySQL Workbench
May 2010
Vincent Danen gives an overview of a graphical tool for working with MySQL databases, available for Linux, Mac, and Windows.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Book chapters
Application porting: Best practices
May 2006
This sample chapter from UNIX to Linux Porting: A Comprehensive Reference presents project managers and application architects with best practices and methodologies to achieve high-quality ported...
Provided by Prentice Hall PTR
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Learn the Linux way of changing your desktop settings
Mar 2006
We've put together this handy chart that lists the common things that you do to alter the Windows appearance, along with the corresponding Linux GNOME and KDE methods. The list shows how to do...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Administrator's Guide to Linux in a Windows Enterprise
Jul 2005
Meet the challenges of incorporating Linux into your Windows environment. Learn to integrate, troubleshoot, secure, and administer Linux-powered solutions with this in-depth resource. This...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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TechProGuild Linux Report?February 2005
Feb 2005
Here's TechRepublic Pro 's exclusive report devoted to the Linux operating system. This month's topics include how to make Linux interact with Windows servers, how to set up a Linux mail server...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
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Book chapters
Share printers between Windows and Linux
Nov 2006
Printer interoperability is a main selling point in getting Windows and Linux to play nicely: it's one of those features that users just expect to work all the time. Fortunately, both Windows and...
Provided by Sybex
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SolutionBase: Moving Linux from one disk to another
Apr 2007
Sometimes you want to put a new hard drive in your system, whether because you want more space or because you're afraid a system is going to fail. Jack Wallen shows how to transfer a Linux...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
SolutionBase: Get a handle on GNOME settings with Gconf-edit
May 2007
Managing and making desktop settings in a large organization consistent can be difficult. Jack Wallen shows you how you can use Gconf to tweak settings in GNOME that allow you to enforce rules and...
Provided by Jack Wallen
-
Downloads
Make an informed decision about outsourcing your small business IT needs
Jun 2007
Deciding whether to install, configure, and maintain your own data center, e-mail server, and/or Web server or to opt for an outsourced or hosted solution is a dilemma for most small businesses....
Provided by Josh Hoskins
-
Downloads
Windows Administrator's Guide to Open Source Software
Aug 2007
TechRepublic's Windows Administrator's Guide to Open Source Software in the Enterprise takes a look at some of the most popular open source options available from a Windows administrator...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Get Up To Speed: Linux
Jun 2008
If you are asked what an operating system is, you may not know the answer. If you are asked what Windows is (in reference to your computer) you probably have an idea. But what about Linux?...
Provided by TechRepublic Pro
-
Downloads
Send messages and alerts from the command line
Aug 2008
Vincent Danen introduces two command-line programs, wall and mail, that allow you to send simple alerts and e-mail messages to users.
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Control Apache with the apachectl command
Sep 2008
The apachectl command is an often overlooked program that allows you a great deal of control over Apache processes. Vincent Danen explains the basics of this command, which you can use to debug or...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Improve MySQL performance with MySQLTuner
Oct 2008
Vincent Danen covers the basics of the MySQL Tuner tool, which analyzes your configuration and suggests changes that will boost the performance of your MySQL installation.
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Get started with the security tool OSSEC
Jan 2009
Of the many open source security tools out there, Vincent Danen singles out OSSEC as a solid, cross-platform tool that provides intrusion detection techniques such as log analysis, rootkit...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
How does Ubuntu's Upstart system initialization compare with runit?
Mar 2009
Vincent Danen takes a look at Ubuntu's Upstart system, which is an event-based replacement for SysV init that handles the starting of tasks and services during boot. He looks at how it supervises...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Get a stable and secure server setup with CentOS, RPMForge, and Utter Ramblings
Mar 2009
CentOS is a great server operating system that is completely compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux. Vincent Danen tells you how to optimize CentOS setup with RPMForge and Utter Ramblings...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Creating an OpenVZ container
May 2009
OpenVZ is an OS-level virtualization system that allows you to virtualize Linux-on-Linux, but OpenVZ works on the principle of containers, not virtual machines. Vincent Danen explains how to...
Provided by Vincent Danen
-
Downloads
Gain fine control in OpenVZ with resource management
May 2009
Vincent Danen explains how to get the most out of OpenVZ by using all the settings that allow you to control resources that are made available to the OpenVZ containers.
Provided by Vincent Danen
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Downloads
Linux 101: A comprehensive list of Linux services available for all distributions
Jan 2006
This document lists the majority of services available for any distribution of Linux. The list includes a description of each service's purpose, and a comment regarding whether it is a required...
Provided by TechRepublic
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TechRepublic's Linux primer
Dec 2004
This primer is an introduction to Linux that provides you with a foundation of knowledge about the operating system.
Provided by TechRepublic
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SolutionBase: Configure a Samba server in Linux with SuSE's YaST
May 2007
Even if Windows rules the desktop in your organization, you can still use Linux as a file server in the background. All it takes is installing Samba. Rather than fighting with samba.conf text...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Set up Dropbox on a GUI-less Linux server
May 2010
Vincent Danen simplifies the steps to setting up Dropbox to work even with a GUI-less Linux computer. Dropbox allows you to synchronize files across multiple machines.
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How to use Virtual Machine Manager on Fedora 11
Aug 2009
Vincent Danen covers the basics of virt-manager, a user interface for managing virtual machines in Linux. KVM and virt-manager will be the default virtualization solution in Red Hat Enterprise...
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Investigate server chipsets
Jun 2007
As the price of servers comes down to the level of desktop PCs, many small- and medium-sized businesses are forced to provide their own server setup, maintenance and support, without the...
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SolutionBase: GUI replacements for Linux command line tools
May 2007
Just as with Windows, there are many things you can do from the command line in Linux, but most people prefer to use a GUI. Here are some of the common GUI tools you'll find working with Linux and...
Provided by Jack Wallen
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Linux 101: Manage user accounts in a multi-user Linux environment with disk quotas
May 2006
Disk quotas in Linux make use of software managed constraints on how much disk space can be used by specific user accounts. This brief tutorial explains how to set up them up on your system. One...
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