Linux by Jonathan Coupal
As an open source platform, Linux is seen by many as their ticket to reduced IT infrastructure costs. Others see it as a more secure and reliable alternative to Microsoft. But Linux is not the right choice for everyone, or for all applications. So when does Linux make sense for your enterprise? ... Excellent open source application servers for Linux are also available, such as the popular Java Server Pages/servlet engine Apache Tomcat and the J2EE server JBoss, but deployment and configuration with other tools can be a challenge for the novice.

Installing Linux – 5 Things To Consider First by Dennis DEntremont
Is Linux the way to go? Well that’s a question that does not have a simple answer. Some people, mostly hardcore gurus, will say “Yes it sure is!” but believe it or not there are people who still like Windows. When it comes to deciding between installing Linux instead of Windows (or any other... There are many types of servers that you can run with Linux such as DHCP (BOOTP in Linux terms), directory services (LDAP), and many more. ... – Linux has been primarily used in the mainstream server world as web and ftp servers.

Getting The Linux Server Information You Need by Leon Chaddock
Linux-server information that you need is hard to find. You know that the operating system is something that you want to have or maybe even have, but you need to know about it. Whether you have encountered a problem or need help with implementation, you need a good resource to turn to, to... If you have a problem with using the Linux-server, then this is probably caused by a number of things. ... There are a few great databases on the web that can provide you with all the information that you may need about the Linux-server.

Linux Network Monitoring Software by Jennifer Bailey
Are you looking for an all-in-one solution for monitoring your network? The answer to your question is using Linux networking monitoring software products to check the performance of the other computers in your organization. Software like Nagios offers simplicity and effectiveness to help you... Linux networking software that helps you sniff out the Internet traffic is more advantageous than any other server used for networking monitoring purposes. ... Good Linux networking software not only helps keep the functionality of the network up, but also ensures that files can be sent and...

Why Should Windows XP Users Learn Linux? by George Chamoun
If you want to get more flexibility, more power, more control, and save money using your computer, you will find Linux Operating system is an excellent choice to install on your Computer. The question that might ask: I have been using Windows XP and getting all my programs and applications... Here are some: 1-Linux is a free operating system, you can get it free from anyone who can copy it for you Or, you can get it free when you buy a book about Linux. ... 7-The only advantage Windows XP has over Linux is that it has more applications in the market, but as Linux gain popularity, more...

The Advantages Of Choosing Linux Web Hosting by Evert Du Toit
Linux web hosting refers to web hosting services that are based on a server that is running the Linux operating system. It is probably the most widely used type of web hosting, especially for individuals and small to medium sized businesses, simply because Linux web hosting is cheaper than other... The Linux operating system is also very stable, so you can expect high uptime from a Linux web hosting service. ... Linux supports most scripting languages and types of web files, and you can use files with all the following extensions: .html, .htm, .pl, .php, .shtml, .asp, .xml and others.

IBM Lotus Domino or Microsoft Exchange? by Rafael Osipov
IBM Lotus Domino or Microsoft Exchange? The severe competition continues for many years between two main leaders in collaboration solutions - IBM and Microsoft. Whether the choice of a platform influences the ordinary user? The both of software giants put efforts to improve working conveniences... Platforms support For Lotus Domino 6.5: Microsoft Windows family (95 SE, 98, NT SP6a, 2000 SP3, XP, 2003); Sun Solaris; Linux, United Linux. ... Now company employees can continue using their existing Outlook client for messaging, calendar and scheduling, and personal information management...

Linux Training - Linux Installation Help - How To Install the Linux OS from a New Linux Download by Clyde Boom
You can install Linux from CD or DVD onto a new computer system. This will allow you to learn how to use Linux to get real, practical Linux training and experience. In this article, we're talking about a new system that doesn't already have an operating system (like Windows) on it. ... Let the Linux OS Install on Your Hard Disk After you specify the Linux installation settings and create one or more new Linux users, the installation routine will copy the Linux OS and Linux software programs onto the hard disk in the system, and then reboot.

How Platespin Server Consolidation Works by Jennifer Hanson
It is no secret that servers can take up a lot of floor space, and power. As a result, they can sometimes seem inconvenient. One way to save space and power is to consolidate servers. Server consolidation is very important in order to ease some of the frustrations of overdue consolidation... These servers include VMware GSX Server, Microsoft Virtual Server 2005, or simply a Platespin Flexible Image file. ... This is accomplished by remotely gathering information about the server. ... Platespin server consolidation works on Windows NT, 2000, and 2003 systems.

Linux or Windows - Which is it? by J. Brian Keith
Computer users and programmers have become so accustomed to using Windows, even for the changing capabilities and the appearances of the graphical interface of the versions, therefore it has remained Microsoft's product. Although, Lycoris, Red Hat, Mandrake, Suse, Knoppix, Slackware and Lindows... Windows GUI is an integral component of the OS; speed, efficiency and reliability, while the Linux GUI is optional, are increased by running a server instance of Linux without a GUI, something that server versions of Windows simply can't do.