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Key rules for Linux sysadmins

Network World

It’s not just knowing how to set up and maintain your servers and understanding how system commands work that makes you a good system administrator. It’s knowing these things and holding yourself to a set of cardinal rules that can help you keep your systems running smoothly and your users happy. Pursue other interests.

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How to use a Bash script for-loop for system administration in Linux

Tech Republic Data Center

Bash scripting is every Linux administrator's Swiss Army knife. Learn how using a for-loop in conjunction with Bash scripts can produce powerful results.

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Eleven-year-old root flaw found and patched in the Linux kernel

Network World

Linux system administrators should be on the watch for kernel updates because they fix a local privilege escalation flaw that could lead to a full system compromise.

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Modernizing the mainframe for the digital era

CIO Business Intelligence

After all, entry-level pricing for mainframes in the z15 family running IBM Z operating systems is $250,000. IBM LinuxONE III systems run only Linux at prices starting at $135,000. We have seen the largest growth where clients augment [core] systems with open source — Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenShift,” Baker says.

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Open source software: Ways for CISOs to quell the fear

CIO Business Intelligence

Since the 1990s, when open source platforms like Linux and the Apache Web Server first made their way into enterprise production environments, debate has raged about whether open source software is as secure as closed-source alternatives. He is also a longtime Linux geek, and he has held roles in Linux system administration.

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16 best entry-level IT certifications to launch your career

CIO Business Intelligence

It’s designed for those new to cybersecurity, non-IT security managers, and anyone working closely with IT security, such as IT managers and systems administrators. The exam covers the basic concepts of Linux hardware, software, processes, and programs as well as system security, file permissions, and public and private directories.

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What’s Free At Linux Academy June 2019

Linux Academy

By adding free cloud training to our Community Membership, students have the opportunity to develop their Linux and Cloud skills further. Each month we will kick off our community content with a live study group allowing members of the Linux Academy community to come together and share their insights in order to learn from one another.

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