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Startup Amutable plotting Linux security overhaul to counter hacking threats

As attacks on the operating system grow more serious, the company is teasing a plan to bring “verifiable integrity” to Linux.

By John E. Dunn

Jan 30, 2026 5 mins

Cybercrime Hacking Operating Systems

The state of Enterprise Linux for networking

As the networking stack shifts toward automation and the edge, we examine the key players and features driving enterprise Linux in 2026

By Sean Michael Kerner

Jan 8, 2026 7 mins

Operating Systems

The state of open-source networking: Foundations and technologies driving today’s networks

A guide to the open-source foundations, projects, and use cases that provide network professionals with a map for vendor independence and advanced automation.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Dec 17, 2025 6 mins

Networking Operating Systems

Kubernetes 1.35 enables zero-downtime resource scaling for production cloud workloads

Kubernetes 1.35, dubbed 'Timbernetes,' delivers in-place pod resource adjustments, a capability that benefits AI training workloads and edge computing deployments.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Dec 17, 2025 6 mins

Data Center Operating Systems Virtualization

Aviz Networks launches enterprise-grade community SONiC distribution

A new pre‑tested, multi‑ASIC distribution from Aviz Networks is aimed at helping enterprises get started with an open-source SONiC option that works across multiple hardware vendors and offers production-grade support.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Dec 9, 2025 5 mins

Network Management Software Networking Operating Systems

OpenStack Flamingo pays down technical debt as adoption continues to climb

Security improvements and confidential computing enhancements are also part of OpenStack 2025.2, known as Flamingo.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Oct 1, 2025 6 mins

Cloud Computing Operating Systems

9 Linux certifications to boost your career

Certifications from Red Hat, Oracle and SUSE are tailored to environments where those Linux distributions are prevalent. Vendor-neutral certifications emphasize core Linux principles applicable across distributions, making them versatile for beginner

By Sean Michael Kerner

Sep 22, 2025 10 mins

Careers Certifications Operating Systems

Kubernetes v1.34 brings networking refinements for cloud-native infrastructure

A key enhancement in Kubernetes 1.34 provides network operators with fine-grained control over traffic routing decisions within clusters.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Aug 29, 2025 6 mins

Cloud Computing Networking Operating Systems

Linux Foundation launches Essedum 1.0 to simplify AI integration in network operations

The open-source project from LF Networking allows organizations to leverage their current AI/ML platform investments while gaining networking-specific capabilities that general-purpose platforms cannot provide effectively.

By Sean Michael Kerner

Aug 27, 2025 6 mins

Networking Operating Systems

Debian shifts to 64-bit time storage to head off Epochalypse

Dates and times stored in 32 bits on Unix-like systems will “overflow” in early 2038 — but the problems, and the patches, start now.

By Lynn Greiner

Jul 29, 2025 5 mins

Operating Systems