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Learn how to use Puppet IT automation software, part one

May 14, 2013 9:59am PDT

Lauren Malhoit bit the bullet and started to learn how to use Puppet automation software. Read her brief, high-level overview of the Puppet Labs Learning VM.

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Create your VMware test lab using AutoLab

April 3, 2013 11:46am PDT

AutoLab is a way to bring up a VMware environment through scripted installs to create test/lab environments. Read why Lauren Malhoit calls this tool awesome.

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Managing documents with CloudBerry S3 Explorer Pro

January 15, 2013 6:00am PST

Derek Schauland explains what he likes about using the CloudBerry Explorer Pro client to manage docs in his Amazon S3 account.

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Not all gloom and doom for antivirus: A talk with Mario Vuksan

September 4, 2012 6:39am PDT

Signs indicate antivirus apps, as we know them, are not working. In this interview with security researcher, Mario Vuksan, Michael Kassner learns that there are still ways to change that.

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Three Mail Labs features that enhance Google Mail

August 27, 2012 11:14am PDT

Explore Google Mail Labs to add new capabilities or change how Google Mail works for the better.

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A power user Gmail trick using a feature in Gmail Labs

July 8, 2012 12:35am PDT

If you are using Google Apps, you should really familiarize yourself with Gmail Labs. This power user tip for Gmail is only one of the many ways you can reap the benefits of these experimental...

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Flashback infections declining, but Mac users urged to be more vigilant

April 20, 2012 12:08pm PDT

Even as the infections from the Flashback malware decline, researchers are calling for increased vigilance among Mac users. Details emerge on the role of Wordpress-powered blogs in the outbreak.

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DIY: Employ TeamLab as your company's collaboration tool

March 3, 2012 11:14pm PST

Find out why Jack Wallen thinks the TeamLab online portal is an outstanding collaboration tool for companies on a tight budget.

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Testing just how good Next Generation Firewalls are

January 23, 2012 7:06am PST

Next Generation Firewalls are supposedly the next best thing. Are they though? Michael Kassner decided to find out.

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Tips for installing SCOM 2012 RC in the lab

December 6, 2011 12:55pm PST

Brad Bird takes a first crack at installing the release candidate of MS System Center Operation Manager 2012 in his lab. Here are some tips and resources if you're ready to try it out.

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Kaspersky disputes McAfee's Shady Rat report

August 18, 2011 1:47pm PDT

Eugene Kaspersky's rebuttal of McAfee's Shady Rat report is stirring some controversy in the security industry. Read why he thinks the report is "alarmist" and spreading unfounded claims.

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Google Labs to shut down: What message does this send?

August 1, 2011 1:55pm PDT

In this programming news roundup, read about ParaSail, the AppCentral Developer Lab, SOASTA's CloudTest Lite, Revolution R Enterprise vs. SAS, and more.

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Farewell Google Labs - we'll be poorer without you

July 22, 2011 8:09am PDT

A fond adieu for Google's home of the weird and wonderful...

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Advice from the experts to frustrated CCIE candidates

March 23, 2011 4:00am PDT

The road to achieving the CCIE cert is not an easy one and can cause a lot of frustration and disappointment. Recruiter Eman Conde gathered advice from current CCIEs to help those who may be...

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Multipart upload to Amazon Simple Storage Service with CloudBerry Lab S3 Explorer

February 22, 2011 9:50am PST

Sometimes getting data to a cloud storage provider is the biggest obstacle to embracing cloud storage. IT pro Rick Vanover shows how to use a new feature to upload data to the S3 cloud.

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Virtualization test lab tricks with SSDs

February 16, 2011 11:57am PST

The best way to learn about VMware virtualization is to set up a good test lab. vExpert Rick Vanover shares two tricks that you can use with SSDs for personal lab functions.

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No lab coat necessary to get geeky with science

February 16, 2011 11:55am PST

Learn about three simple science experiments that any geek can do at home. Let us know if you've tried any science experiments that you recommend to your fellow Geekend readers.

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Getting paid to break into things: How vulnerability assessors work at Argonne National Lab

February 14, 2011 11:30am PST

Let's face it. Deterrents such as "keep out" or "do not open" are powerful magnets to us techies. Now, imagine getting paid to ignore those warnings.

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Cybercrime: Still growing up bad, and I blame the parents

December 7, 2010 9:29am PST

Editor's Notebook: Online crime is maturing, but not going straight

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ExploitHub: NSS Labs' radical way to check for vulnerabilities

September 27, 2010 7:00am PDT

Wouldn't using actual exploit code be the best way to determine if your systems are vulnerable? NSS Labs thinks so. Learn how they are making that possible.

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