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-----------IN THIS ISSUE----------- - Red Hat, Oracle, and Dell Announce Enterprise-ready Linux - Questions Answered: Red Hat Linux Security - Red Hat Network Demo Now Available - Security and Red Hat Training - Red Hat Consultancy Services Now Available in EMEA - Get the Latest Government-Related News - Considering Migrating to Red Hat Linux Advanced Server? - Upgrade to Red Hat Linux 7.3 and Save -----------IN EVERY ISSUE----------- - Ask Shadowman - This Month's Webcasts - Upcoming Events - Red Hat in the News - Under the Brim Contest 32: Star Wars Sys Admin - Under the Brim Contest 33: World Cup Culture ------------------------------------ ANNOUNCING ENTERPRISE-READY LINUX Applications by Oracle. Hardware by Dell. Powered by Red Hat. Last week Oracle, Dell, and Red Hat have announced their collective commitments to Linux for the enterprise. Each company brings distinct products and capabilities that deliver highly reliable, enterprise-class Linux solutions on low-cost, industry-standard hardware infrastructures and open-standards operating systems. The partnership will result in enterprise-ready Linux solutions based on Dell PowerEdge Servers and Dell|EMC and PowerVault storage systems, Release 2 of Oracle9i Database with Real Application Clusters, and the Red Hat Linux Advanced Server operating system. More info: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VR Get a free infokit: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VS Keep checking the urls below for details on the following two upcoming events: RADIO ORACLE To learn how Oracle and Red Hat are collaborating to bring Linux into the enterprise, tune in to Radio Oracle on June 18th at 1 p.m. PST. To join the live event: - Go to Radio Oracle (at the url below) - Click on "Oracle and Red Hat Offer Unbreakable Linux" You don't need to register in advance. However, if you don't have an account on the Oracle website, you need to register for one at least 24 hours before the event. http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VT TECHNICAL ISEMINAR Interested in developing or deploying your application on Oracle9i on Red Hat Linux Advanced Server? Tune-in to a technical iSeminar, "Developing and Deploying Applications on Oracle9i on Red Hat Linux Advanced Server," June 18th at 10 a.m. PST. Register to attend: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VU ------------------------------------ QUESTIONS ANSWERED: RED HAT LINUX SECURITY Every system administrator is concerned with security. But how many do you know who'll crawl to the top of a building to check the locks on roof access? Or sit in the parking lot with a wireless modem testing the security of the network? Or get excited when they find a security hole that needs patching? For Red Hat security experts Mark Cox and Thomas Rude, security is fun. This month, UTB sat down and interviewed each of these Red Hat Security czars on life, Linux, and their strange fascination with security. Mark Cox: Senior Director of Engineering, the man behind Apache Week, founding member of the OpenSSL group, designer of the first non-US version of Stronghold Secure Web Server, and a member of the core development team for Apache since 1995. http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VW Access the recording of a free webcast featuring Mark on Stronghold Enterprise: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VY Thomas Rude: Professional Services Enterprise Engineer, Security. An expert in penetration testing, hardening, countermeasures, and forensics. He is the foremost Red Hat consultant on security in the field. http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VA Read "Data Forensics and Linux," a whitepaper written by Thomas (registration required): http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VB ------------------------------------ NEW RED HAT NETWORK DEMO AVAILABLE If you are one of the few Red Hat Linux users who has not tried Red Hat Network for your systems management (you know who you are...), now is your chance. A new online demo takes you through the Red Hat Network experience--complete with audio explanation of each step--from registering systems to complex systems management. Red Hat Network Demo: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VC Register for the June 19th webcast on managing enterprise systems: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VD ------------------------------------ ASK SHADOWMAN: RED HAT LINUX SECURITY He sets up secure web servers with a bottle cap and a piece of glass! He writes love letters in LaTeX! He braided some of his body hair and will show you where for a dollar! He's the Shadowman... And last month we asked you to send him your questions about Red Hat Linux security. To read Shadowman's answers in all their glory and eloquence, click on the link below... http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSR NEXT MONTH: Ask Shadowman your questions about Red Hat Linux applications--what works best, what's supported, what's best for the enterprise, what's best at home. Ask away! Send your question right now to: askshadowman@redhat.com ------------------------------------ SECURITY AND RED HAT TRAINING Knowing how to secure systems is a key part of the IT professional's responsibilities. As one moves up through the RHCE curriculum, security takes on an increasingly prominent role. Participants receive hands-on training in powerful tools like PAM, iptables, OpenSSL, gpg, tcp_wrappers, and more. Red Hat's courses begin with the premise that security is one of the central areas of skills and knowledge possessed by competent system administrators. Red Hat offers additional advanced courses beyond the RHCE curriculum on securing network services, firewalls, and VPN technologies. Learn more about Red Hat Training courses: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSS ------------------------------------ THIS MONTH'S WEBCASTS --> Enterprise Systems Management Learn how to simplify complex enterprise systems management using Red Hat Network. Topics will cover security and setting up groups with similar workloads. Also get detailed descriptions of new Red Hat Network enterprise offerings: Proxy Server and Satellite. Participants in this webcast will receive two Red Hat Network whitepapers. Date: Wednesday, June 19 Time: 2 p.m. EST Speakers: Jay Turner, Quality Assurance Manager Greg DeKoenigsberg, Red Hat Network Web Engineering Manager Register Now: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VD --> Content Management and Enterprise Collaboration Content Management and Enterprise Collaboration is the most recent addition to Red Hat's portfolio of software. This feature-rich and flexible solution for enterprise, government, and educational institutions makes the creation and management of complete, accurate Web content fast and easy. It can also build vibrant workspaces for virtual team collaboration. Join us to learn more. Date: Thursday June 20 Time: 2 p.m. EST Speaker: Ed Boyajian, Content & Collaboration Marketing Register Now: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VST --> Application Performance and Scalability with Red Hat Linux Advanced Server Join Nick Carr, Red Hat Enterprise Marketing, as he gives a technical overview of the features available in Red Hat Linux Advanced Server. Attendees of this webcast will receive a complimentary whitepaper. Date: Tuesday, June 25 Time: 2:00 p.m. EST (US) Speaker: Nick Carr, Red Hat Enterprise Marketing Register Now: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSU --> Red Hat Training: Now covers 7.3 Peter Childers, Red Hat's Vice President of Global Learning Services, will cover the incorporation of Red Hat Linux 7.3 in Red Hat training courses. You'll also learn about our new Red Hat developer course, Red Hat Linux Application Development and Porting. Date: Wednesday, June 26 Time: 2 p.m. EST (US) Speaker: Peter Childers, Red Hat VP of Global Learning Services Register Now: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSW ------------------------------------ RED HAT CONSULTANCY SERVICES NOW AVAILABLE IN EMEA Want to know how open source can fit in your organization? EMEA Consultancy Services can help you find the answer. Their consultancy offerings include discovery, development, custom engineering, support, training and documentation capabilities. They can assist and manage your project from concept to implementation. http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSY ------------------------------------ GET THE LATEST GOVERNMENT-RELATED NEWS FROM RED HAT Are you a Red Hat Linux user and work in U.S. Federal government? Want to get the latest news, promotions, and announcements affecting government users? Topic coverage includes: - Track Red Hat's progress on U.S. Federal policies and certifications - Learn about new government success stories and solutions - Participate in optional surveys and focus groups Get connected: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSA Get informed: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSB ------------------------------------ RED HAT IN THE NEWS CNET Survey: Red Hat ranks ahead of IBM and Sun in list of most relevant technology companies http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSC Linux Journal: Oracle event cements Red Hat's place in corporate world http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VSD eweek.com: Oracle moves deeper into Linux http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VTR Business Week: Linux goes mainstream http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VTS vnunet.com: Greenpeace cans Windows http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VTT ------------------------------------ CONSIDERING MIGRATING TO RED HAT LINUX ADVANCED SERVER? If you're running a 7.x version of Red Hat Linux, you may be considering a migration to Red Hat Linux Advanced Server for portions of your IT infrastructure. Learn more about the business and technical benefits of migrating to Red Hat Linux Advanced Server, as well as key infrastructure areas prime for an Advanced Server migration, in a whitepaper from Red Hat's Global Professional Services team. Read the whitepaper "Red Hat Linux Advanced Server: Migration programs" at (registration required): http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VTU ------------------------------------ UPGRADE TO RED HAT LINUX 7.3 AND SAVE A special mail-in rebate is now available for upgrading to Red Hat Linux 7.3. Get $20 off Red Hat Linux 7.3 Professional or $10 off Red Hat Linux 7.3 Personal from this mail-in upgrade or competitive rebate. Get the details: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VTW ------------------------------------ UPCOMING EVENTS LinuxWorld San Francisco, CA August 13-15 http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VTY FREE PASS: http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VTA Linuxtag 2002 Messe & Kongresszentrum Karlsruhe Karlsruhe, Germany 6-9 June 2002 http://redhat.rsc03.net/servlet/cc5?joQSWBCVlpgHoKLLxlHuiHIHPQjjQJhuV2VTB ------------------------------------ UNDER THE BRIM CONTEST 32: STAR WARS SYS ADMIN So we must have hit a nerve. More people submitted their picks for the Star Wars character that would make the best Linux system administrator than almost any other contest we have ever done. One of the most popular answers was Chewbacca, and most people said something like the following, from Brett M. who said, "Chewbacca: if it doesn't work he can just beat the crap out of it." Okay. Settle down Brett. The next most popular answer was R2-D2, but Peter H. thought that while R2-D2 was a good choice, Yoda was an even better one: "Would you rather hear "Beep-beep-whir-beeep!" when you talk to the SysAdmin or "Help you I can. Yes, mmmm. ... Stay and help you, I will." But this month's winner, and the proud owner of a brand spanking new copy of Red Hat Linux 7.3, is Brian K. from Niskayuna, NY, who cast his vote for the hairy wookie, saying Chewbacca is "always fixing his friend's stuff without getting paid for it, and never has a girlfriend after three movies!" Congratulations Brian, and thanks to everyone who entered. ------------------------------------ UNDER THE BRIM CONTEST 33: WORLD CUP CULTURE You just can't beat the World Cup. Whether you're watching Brazilian star Rivaldo simulate facial injuries after getting hit in the leg with a ball, or watching soccer-superpower France fail to score a goal in three first-round matches--nothing brings cultures together quite like it. Except maybe for Linux. You heard us, Linux. Where else can you see a global community coming together in real time to develop software with people they've never met? Help us prove the point. For this month's contest, send us your personal example of how Linux has helped you relate to another culture. Have you met someone from another part of the world through using or talking about Linux? Used Linux to learn a foreign language? Used Linux and your Web browser to discover sites that really let you learn about another culture...Like the Korea Clean Toilet Association website: www.toilet.or.kr? For bonus points, give us your pick for the country you think will win the Cup. Please keep your entries short and witty. The answer that pleases us most will receive a copy of Red Hat Linux 7.3 Personal. Send them to: feedback@redhat.com If you like, please send your name and place in the world when you send your entry. 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