Linux systems administrators are responsible for maintaining, developing and supporting the open-source operating system. Job responsibilities also include patching, securing and training others on Linux operating systems, among other tasks. While this is no easy task. TechRepublic’s how-to guidebook makes it easier, with tips on how to search for files from the Linux command line, ...

Living and working in an always-connected world means the quality and reliability of your network connection is vital to practically everything you do on your computer or mobile device. Maintaining a quality network connection, and troubleshooting a connection that fails, are basic skills that everyone should, at the very least, be familiar with. It doesn’t ...

It’s time to party. Linux is 30 years old. What started as a student project by a young Linus Torvalds studying computer science at the University of Helsinki, has become an open source operating system that enterprise businesses around the globe depend on. It’s massive. It’s crucial. And without Linux, most businesses wouldn’t be nearly ...

Raspberry Pi released everything from cameras to computers in 2020, even as COVID squeezed supply chains and demand for its hardware skyrocketed. Time for a break? Not quite. This download provides the magazine version of the article as a free PDF for registered TechRepublic and ZDNet members. You can also read the online version of ...

Kubernetes is a series of open source projects for automating the deployment, scaling, and management of containerized applications. Find out why the ecosystem matters, how to use it, and more in this free PDF download from TechRepublic. In the download: Kubernetes executive summary What is Kubernetes? Why does Kubernetes matter? Who does Kubernetes affect? When ...

The age-old question has returned, one that divides a certain community faster than a penguin can devour a mouthful of krill. That question? What are the best Linux distributions for new users? When you ask the question of the Linux community, they inevitably answer with the distribution they use. Why wouldn’t they? Loyalty has always ...

Ubuntu Server open source Debian-based Linux distribution, sponsored by Canonical Ltd, offers economic and technical scalability for your data center—be it public or private. Ubuntu Linux 20.04 LTS (Focal Fossa) launched in April 2020. This free, customizable, OS is easy to install and is an enterprise-grade and secure operating system for organizations. This free PDF ...

If you’re searching for a Linux distribution to add to your data center, CentOS is a solid choice. CentOS is the “community version” of Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), which is popular with system admins, DevOps engineers, and home users. CentOS Linux is no-cost and free to redistribute. Learn more about CentOS and how to ...

Hands-on IT professionals are often found working on many jobs at once, attending meetings, and providing support to colleagues at any given time. So, that’s why learning at least one programming language is so important: The flexibility of automating tasks (particularly the repetitive ones) frees up time that is better spent addressing matters that require ...

Developed by Linux creator Linus Torvalds, Git is the most widely-used, modern version control system (VCS) in the world. This tool enables users and developers to collaborate on local machines/networks or via public servers. Developers should think of Git as their go-to collaboration tool. Also, Git works seamlessly with GitHub (the world’s leading code hosting ...