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Zabbix delivers effective, no-frills network monitoring
Open-source Zabbix monitoring software has the granularity enterprises need but requires a lot of manual configuration and has some limits on exportable reports.
Nagios Core monitoring software: lots of plugins, steep learning curve
Nagios Core is open source, free and has good documentation, but it could use a streamlined install process, updated Web interface, and better configuration options.
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Enterprise open source database comparison white paper
Many organizations are implementing open source mandates and/or strategic initiatives to evaluate open source software and limit the use of proprietary software to reduces costs and enables enterprises to benefit from community
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Matei Zaharia, creator of the Apache Spark project, on the big data framework | True Technologist Ep 2
In this episode of True Technologist, host Eric Knorr talks with Matei Zaharia, chief technologist at Databricks and an assistant professor of computer science at Stanford, about the Apache Spark and Apache Mesos projects
Linux kernel 4.18: Better security, leaner code
The latest version of the Linux kernel cleans out nearly 100K lines of code, adds file encryption and the Berkeley Packet Filter, plus makes a nod to gamers and mobile devices.
Microsoft, Salesforce plan to open source major enterprise software products
Both firms will give away software that gave them a competitive edge, a reflection of changing times.
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JavaScript creator Brendan Eich, on the genesis of the popular programming language | True Technologist Ep 1
In this episode of True Technologist, Brendan Eich, creator of the JavaScript language and cofounder of Mozilla, describes the hectic and challenging early days of bringing JavaScript to market, as well as his new company, Brave...
Linux control sequence tricks
There are a lot of control sequences available on Linux systems -- maybe even some you've never used.
Facebook releases its load balancer as open-source code
Facebook wrote the load-balancing software, Katran, because existing load balancers can't handle the size of the social media giant's systems.
Study shows admins are doing a terrible job of patching servers
Three-quarters of examined open-source servers have unpatched exploits.
22 essential Linux security commands
If you're looking after the security of Linux systems, these are the commands you must know.
Review: Icinga enterprise-grade, open-source network monitoring that scales
Icinga's management software is well-documented, easy to install and has plenty of plug-ins, but could benefit from an easier install
Review: Observium open-source network monitoring won’t run on Windows but has a great user interface, price
Observium’s network monitoring software is mature platform with good documentation, but won’t export data from its Web interface.
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What is Kubernetes?
In this 90-second video, learn about Kubernetes, the open-source system for automating containerized applications, from one of the technology's inventors, Joe Beda, founder and CTO at Heptio.
What is the Open Compute Project?
Hardware designed to Open Compute Project specification accounts for well over $1 billion in hardware sales.
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Managing open-source mobile security and privacy for activists worldwide | Salted Hash Ep 18
Nathan Freitas, who heads The Guardian Project, talks with host Steve Ragan and senior writer J.M. Porup about the group's easy-to-use secure apps, open-source software libraries, and customized mobile devices being used around the...
Linux then, and why you should learn it now
Whether it’s being used to progress technology like self-driving cars, big data or automation, Linus Torvalds’ project that began as a hobby has proved endlessly beneficial. Linux is very valuable and constantly evolving, and it’s...
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The Rust language: Developing safer software
Get up to speed quickly on newcomer Rust, designed to create fast, system-level software. This two-minute animated explainer shows how Rust bypasses the vexing programming issues of memory and management.
Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth: IoT, Ubuntu and the yogurt of the future
Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth discusses his company, IoT and entrepreneurship with Network World.
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