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Key rules for Linux sysadmins

Network World

I spent more than 30 years managing Linux servers. Rule 1: Never do anything you can’t back out of Always be fully aware of the impact of the changes you are making on a Linux system, and know how to back out the changes if something goes wrong. Pursue other interests. Stay happy.

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5 alternatives to VMware vSphere virtualization platform

Network World

HiveIO Hive Fabric HiveIO is a Linux Kernel-based VM (KVM) that features an intelligent message bus, pool orchestration, user profile management, and shared storage. Software features offered at no additional charge include high-availability clustering, built-in disaster recovery, replication and software-defined storage.

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Enterprises reevaluate virtualization strategies amid Broadcom uncertainty

Network World

Equally, it is a focus of IT operational duties including workload provisioning, backup and disaster recovery. Standalone hypervisor There are a number of standalone hypervisors on the market, including Microsoft Hyper-V, Oracle Linux Virtualization Manager, and open-source KVM.

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Realizing the promise of multi-cloud

CIO Business Intelligence

VMware Cloud Universal provided RCIT with the flexibility to integrate a new on-premises environment with VMware Cloud on AWS public cloud, which offered the desired disaster recovery and ability to support workload migration across RCIT’s entire IT infrastructure.

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14 in-demand cloud roles companies are hiring for

CIO Business Intelligence

Skills: Relevant skills for a DevOps engineer include automation, Linux, QA testing, security, containerization, and knowledge of programming languages such as Java and Ruby. Role growth: 21% of companies have added DevOps engineer roles as part of their cloud investments.

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Protecting your business from unforeseen outages: Lessons from the recent CrowdStrike incident

CIO Business Intelligence

In the CrowdStrike incident, Linux and Mac endpoints were not affected. Vendor risk management Assess vendor capabilities: Regularly evaluate the risk management and disaster recovery capabilities of key vendors. Implement redundant systems: Establishing redundant systems and data backups is essential for maintaining continuity.

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Linux Academy Monthly Update – October

Linux Academy

Hi, I’m Anna, COO of Linux Academy. Anthony is out on some much-needed vacation, but that’s not going to stop us from updating you on everything new in this Linux Academy Monthly Update. CompTIA Linux Plus XK0-004. CompTIA Linux+ XK0-004 Certification Exam . Platform Updates. Hands-On Labs. Refreshed/Updated Courses.

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