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What is SONiC and how can enterprises try the open-source NOS?

Software for Open Networking in the Cloud (SONiC) is an open-source networking operating system that has the potential to become 'the Linux of networking,' experts say.

By Michael Cooney

Jul 17, 202412 mins

NetworkingOpen Source

Articles

Google Cloud boosts open-source security, simplifies zero-trust rollouts

New Google Cloud security services aim to strengthen open-source security, simplify zero-trust adoption, and improve cloud governance.

By Michael Cooney

May 17, 2022 3 mins

GoogleOpen SourceSecurity

Red Hat debuts edge features for Linux, Kubernetes platform security

At its annual Summit event, Red Hat is rolling out new edge-computing features for the company’s well-known enterprise Linux distribution, and security features for its Advanced Cluster Security for Kubernetes platform.

By Jon Gold

May 11, 2022 3 mins

Open SourceOperating Systems

IBM z16: A mainframe designed for AI, hybrid cloud, security and open source

IBM says its latest mainframe will support AI analytics at scale and security to withstand expected quantum attacks.

By Michael Cooney

Apr 5, 2022 7 mins

Cloud SecurityHybrid CloudOpen Source

RHEL 8.5 caters to multicloud, predictive analytics, containerization

By Jon Gold

Nov 12, 2021 2 mins

Open SourceOperating Systems

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 drops in beta version

Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 9 is edge-friendly and has plenty of new features, but a surprisingly forgiving learning curve.

By Jon Gold

Nov 3, 2021 3 mins

Data CenterOpen SourceOperating Systems

Fedora Linux declared a 'digital public good'

Fedora has been recognized as a "digital public good" by an international organization focused on promoting a more equitable world.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Sep 30, 2021 2 mins

Open SourceOperating Systems

5 top open-source infrastructure projects

Open source is at the heart of many technologies pushing enterprise infrastructure forward, and here are of the five most important.

By Jon Gold

Apr 22, 2021 6 mins

Open SourceOperating Systems

Will open networking lock you in?

While open networking may sound like it’s made up of interoperating parts that make for greater flexibility, it’s more difficult to achieve than you might think.

By Tom Nolle

Apr 12, 2021 7 mins

Network AppliancesNetworkingOpen Source

IBM sharpens its hybrid cloud, AI focus with Instana buy

Instana brings AI-powered application performance management for hybrid clouds to IBM lineup.

By Michael Cooney

Nov 18, 2020 3 mins

Application Performance ManagementCloud ComputingOpen Source

How to enforce password complexity on Linux

Linux gives you lots of ways to create complexity in passwords that include a lot more than just length, such as mixing upper- and lower-case letters with numerals and punctuation marks along with other restrictions.

By Sandra Henry Stocker

Oct 19, 2020 14 mins

Endpoint ProtectionOpen SourceOperating Systems