Learn Solaris Network configuration for static , dhcp & wifi in Solaris 11 using netadm and ipadmp. Earlier versions are covered towards the end of this document. Continue reading for Solaris 11 & for prior versions, please turn to Page 5 or click here
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Linux Download : Top 10 Free Linux Distributions for Desktop and Servers
All the Linux distributions are either derivative of GNU/Linux ( OS made up of Linux Kernel developed by Linus Torvalds and GNU software repository) or derived from other Linux derivatives.
Desktop distributions comes with Graphical user interface enabled by default & aimed at individual users and most of the administration work can be done using GUI. Good for new users and running Linux-based graphical applications.
Server Distribution are for more advanced users who are familiar with Linux command line as Graphical Interface is not enabled by default in most of the server distributions. Server distributions comes with web servers like apache and networking packages like DNS and useful for running backend services , work as web server or DNS Server.
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Top 10 Must have Books for Unix and Linux
Here is the top 10 must have books for Unix and Linux , these are great books for any one working in Unix and Linux from beginner to advance users improve skills and go deeper to understand, learn, program and manage Unix and Linux systems. Continue reading “Top 10 Must have Books for Unix and Linux”
10 Must Have O’Reilly Linux and Unix Books
Published several years ago these O’Reilly books are still useful & relevant for the current and new system administrators. Although these books may not cover latest version of operating systems yet these explains very well the underlying technical details and process which have not changed over the years. Continue reading “10 Must Have O’Reilly Linux and Unix Books”
MongoDB Ransom Attacks Hit 27000 Systems
MongoDB Ransom Attacks has hit 27,000 Systems in few hours from 12000 impacted servers .
Most of the mongoDB installations are exposed to exploites due to poor default access controls for super users .
Hackers are accessing MongoDB databaases and then copy and delete data from database running in default, unsecure configuration. In return of data administrators are being asked to pay ransom money by bitcoins. Continue reading “MongoDB Ransom Attacks Hit 27000 Systems”
What is Cloud Computing in Simplest Terms
Cloud Computing is the computing using resources – infrastructure or Software hosted on the internet either by a public cloud provider or hosted privately by local IT group of an organization. Continue reading “What is Cloud Computing in Simplest Terms”
awk Commands, Examples & Meaning
Learn to use awk for text and data extraction, data processing, validation, generate reports for analysis, automation with with the help of examples of if else , compare & arrays plus regular expressions & built in operational variables, meaning, examples &command syntax.
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Application Monitoring
Application monitoring is a very important aspect of a project but unfortunately not much attention is paid to develop the effective monitoring while the projects are still movingh to completions. Once project is complete & live lack of proper monitoring costs in terms of downtime when support persons are not aware if application is having some problems or application not working at all. Continue reading “Application Monitoring”
Fedora 22 End of Life
Fedora 22 has reached its end of life for updates and support today on July 19, 2016.
No more updates or security fixes, will be provided for Fedora 22. Fedora 23 will be maintained with updated packages until approximately one month after the release of Fedora 25 ( expected on Nov8 ).
Whats new in IOS 9.3.3, OS X El Capitan v10.11.6
Security issues fixed in IOS 9.3.3 & MAC OS X El Capitan v10.11.6 are released on July 18, 2016. These releases are mostly bug fixes in kernel and and other supporting areas to close loop hole for unauthorized access and running code , cause Denial of service and potential memory corruptions issues. Continue reading “Whats new in IOS 9.3.3, OS X El Capitan v10.11.6”