Microsoft's Linux server distribution is now available as an ISO to install on your own server or virtual machine.

I was proudly wearing one of my Salt Stack shirts the other day when my daughter asked me, "What is Salt Stack?" I began by explaining the problem it solved. If you have multiple servers and want to ...

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When I write my column, I try to stick to specific hacks or tips you can use to make life with Linux a little easier. Usually, I describe with pretty specific detail how to accomplish a particular ...

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When systems engineers build or repair computer software or hardware, they need consistent processes in place to keep it running smoothly. Configuration management is the name for this set of ...

New automated server configuration management software promises to lessen your staff’s workload in the data center while boosting server security, configuration consistency and availability. Network ...

Follow these steps to get the basics of how to configure a Linux gateway. A gateway computer provides a local network with access to another network or the Internet. Linux is easily configured for use ...