Why Linux users should worry about malware and what they can do about it
Don’t drop your guard just because you’re running Linux. Preventing the spread of malware and/or dealing with the consequences of infection are a fact of life when using computers. If…
Microsoft Will Bring Its SQL Database Software to Linux
Nearly one quarter of all the servers running in Microsoft’s Azure cloud service are powered by the open source operating system Linux. But you can’t actually run much Microsoft software…
Linux Machines Can Be Hacked by Pressing Backspace 28 Times
A Pair of Spanish cybersecurity researchers have discovered a Linux vulnerability that could allow anyone with physical access to a system to log in without a password and launch a…
5 Key Steps to Ensuring Database Security
Databases often contain extremely sensitive information that must be protected from security vulnerabilities and exploits. All organizations need to work on a continual basis to identify and remediate those vulnerabilities…
Linux Foundation Bundles SysAdmin Training Course, Certification Exam
Want to work as a Linux systems administrator? The Linux Foundation has added a way to gain the requisite knowledge and certification through a training course, Essentials of System Administration, that…
Top 10 most read: Xperia Z3 review, Ghost Linux bug, IBM job cut rumours
The smartphone market remains a confusing place for those seeking a new phone, with the likes of Apple, Samsung, Google, Sony and HTC all competing for attention. So it’s no…
Will 2015 be the year of the Microsoft/Linux love fest?
Microsoft has finally embraced Linux — with a bit of passion. Jack Wallen reports why he believes the makers of Windows have finally come around to sidling up to the…
A year in the life of OpenStack
What a year for OpenStack! With two shiny new releases, two excellent summits on opposite sides of the Atlantic, countless new features, and an ever-growing community of users and developers,…
2015 will be the year Linux takes over the enterprise (and other predictions)
The crystal ball has been vague and fuzzy for quite some time. Every pundit and voice has opined on what the upcoming year will mean to whatever topic it is…
Linux Continues to Grow in the Cloud Computing and Implementation of Enterprise Applications
The operating system of most famous open source is gaining ground in business particularly in cloud computing, according to a report from the Linux Foundation and Yeoman Technology Group. The…
Running mission-critical applications on Enterprise Linux servers
At the core of any organisation are important IT systems that are vital for continued successful operation. Mission-critical applications, such as ERP, CRM, business intelligence, data warehousing, and analytics, advance…
Government transformation and demand for Linux expertise
IT is changing organizations across the globe, impacting enterprises, governments and the wider public sector. Open source in particular is a driver in innovation, giving organizations a competitive edge and…