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Linux networking: Using ip tool instead of ifconfig
If your server was configured manually, make sure the Linux network is set up with the correct IP configurations and the ip tool is being used to monitor your systems.
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Killing Hyper-V high-availability cluster services
Killing Hyper-V high-availability cluster services is never an easy decision. This tip covers when and how to pull the plug on clusters and how to solve network issues.
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Managing VMs in RHEL 5.4
There are two tools for managing virtual machines in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.4: virt-manager and virsh. Find out how to use both to keep your virtual environment running.
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Finding password weaknesses in your Linux systems
Getting through the security of your Linux systems might be easier than you think. Prevent unauthorised access by searching out unexpected password weaknesses.
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Top-rated virtualisation tools and priorities
Read up on current top virtualisation priorities and management tools. In the lead: performance management, data protection and storage management; VMware's own tools and Microsoft Systems Center O...
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Virtualisation benefits from integrated IT management
Integrated IT management principles can help combat heterogeneous virtualisation environment problems and bring measurable benefits.
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The best free virtualisation tools guide
This best free virtualisation tools guide separates the wheat from the chaff of virtualisation freeware, from free command-line tools to free VM performance monitoring tools.
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The best hardware for virtualisation guide
This best virtualisation hardware guide explains the key hardware to consider whether you're implementing first-time virtualisation or existing upgrading data centre infrastructure.
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Fixing Hyper-V virtual machine clustering problems
Disabling automatic server recovery and managing firmware, patches and drive updates may be the key to fixing your Microsoft Hyper-V virtual machine clustering problems.
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I/O virtualisation: Green, flexible and virtual
Emerging I/O technologies hold the key to the future of virtualisation, according to an industry expert.
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Avoid data centre outsourcing pitfalls
In this tip, an expert discusses the elements of successful data centre outsourcing as well as mistakes that can derail your IT outsourcing experience.
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Troubleshooting Linux networking problems
Analyse and repair network problems related to your Linux system in three steps: determine if the network card is there, and then check the hardware configuration and drivers. Some hardware also ne...
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Using BackTrack to check for Linux vulnerabilities
Through common security methodologies and a full array of security testing tools, BackTrack identifies and exposes flaws within your Linux systems.
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A Sun VirtualBox P2V server conversion walkthrough
Sun VirtualBox physical-to-virtual conversions can be daunting because the offering lacks native support for a P2V conversion. But fear not; VirtualBox P2V is possible.
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VMware products and features: An overview
Perplexed by the steady stream of VMware products? This overview dissects VMware features and product bundles and helps identify if VMware suits your virtualisation environment.
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Will Solaris on x86 survive Oracle and Linux?
Will Solaris on x86 survive the Oracle-Sun acquisition? With minimal market share and limited ISV support, combined with Oracle's investments in Linux, one expert says it's not likely.
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Creating virtual appliances with Novell SUSE Studio
Virtual appliances make testing operating systems and applications simple, but building them can difficult. Tools like Novell SUSE Studio, however, are here to help.
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Four less-known mistakes in a Hyper-V environment
With each Hyper-V release, virtualisation best practices evolve. Here are four lesser-known mistakes that can kill virtual machine performance in Hyper-V environments.
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Migrating off the mainframe: Tuning your apps
After migrating off the mainframe, applications don't always run the same on Linux, Unix or Windows as they did on z/OS. In this tip, an expert talks about how to tune migrated apps for performance...
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Top four Hyper-V server virtualisation problems
While Microsoft's Hyper-V R2 has made great strides, some problems still plague admins. Here are four issues with Hyper-V that continue to plague virtualisation administrators.
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Improving performance during antivirus scans
Antivirus scans are notorious for ruining virtual environment performance. Here are some ways to avoid that problem without forgoing antivirus scans altogether.
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Unix to Linux migration implementation
Testing the new OS before completing the migration from Unix to Linux is advised. More details such as code and compiler choices and upgrades also need attention, and then it's time to test system ...
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Managing Virtual Hard Disk data with encapsulation
Encapsulating Virtual Hard Disk data may seem like the best way to manage Hyper-V storage. Pass-through disks, however, offer backup and restoration advantages over huge VHD files.
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Protecting non-employees in your enterprise
Many businesses rely on independent contractors and other self-employed workers. Microsoft Security Essentials can provide antimalware protection to these users.