Posted by: Rocky
on November 04 2009
Linux continues to innovate in the area of file systems. It supports the largest variety of file systems of any operating system. It also provides cutting-edge file system technology. Two new file systems that are making their way into Linux include the NiLFS(2) log-structured file system and the exofs object-based storage system.
Discover the purpose behind these two new file systems and the advantages that they bring.
Posted by: Rocky
on October 08 2009
This article grounds you in the
basic Linux commands for manipulating files and directories. This article also helps you prepare for Objective 103.2 in Topic 103 of the Linux Professional Institute's Junior Level Administration (LPIC-1) exam 101.
Posted by: Rocky
on August 25 2009
Monitoring system logs or the status of a command that produces file or directory output are common tasks for systems administrators. Learn how to use
two popular open source tools simplify these activities for modern systems administrators: the multitail and watch commands.
Posted by: Rocky
on May 27 2009
Green IT is one of the hottest of today's technology trends, and the GNU/Linux community has risen to the challenge. Along with several corporate partners, the GNU/Linux operating system provides solutions for dealing with power consumption, carbon emissions, and e-waste. See the eco-friendly
advances of the GNU/Linux and FLOSS communities with green computing practices and how you can help the cause.
Posted by: Rocky
on May 26 2009
This article compares and contrasts some of the innovations of the latest releases of AIX 6.1, Solaris 10, and HP-UX. Learn the differences on how to work with certain tasks, such as networking and performance tuning. Also, see at a high level some of the virtualization differences among these big three. You decide what you prefer best.
Posted by: Rocky
on May 18 2009
Why is virtualization so important? The short answer is that virtualization enables businesses to lower their technology Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), while increasing their Return on Investment (ROI). What do the top UNIX vendors have to offer with respect to virtualization?
Find out what virtualization is more scalable. Here's a look at HP's Virtual Server Environment (VSE), Sun's xVM, and IBM's PowerVM.
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