July 03, 2009

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High Availability for MySQL: Considering the Options

Charlie SchlutingProviding redundancy to your MySQL setup can be a confusing challenge. Here are three key approaches to the problem.

An IT Manager's Strategy Guide to Solaris

Charlie SchlutingOpenSolaris 2008.11 has arrived, loaded with improvements. Is it ready for the enterprise?

Will OpenSolaris 2008.11 Attract Linux Users?

Charlie SchlutingOpenSolaris' second release introduces a number of new features along with UI refinements that may entice Linux users to give the new offering a try.

Sun Downplays MySQL 5.1 Complaints

Sun says the recently released MySQL 5.1 has been well received despite complaints from the project's founder.

New Releases Expand Splunk and Zenoss

Charlie SchlutingTwo key open source monitoring apps add support for deeper security insight and virtualization.

Can Your Vendor Weather Hard Times?

Charlie SchlutingTough financial times can wipe out unstable vendors, leaving you stuck with worthless support contracts and unsupported gear. How do you judge which businesses are most likely to last through a downturn?

The Case for Matching Sun & EMC

Should Sun be saved from the ignominy of being sold for parts? Might EMC be the company to do that?

Install Bacula for Open Source Backups

Bacula is a well-maintained, open source backup solution. This week: learn the basics of Bacula setup and configuration.

Time to Take OpenSolaris Seriously?

Charlie SchlutingSun's backing OpenSolaris with support contracts, so maybe it's time to give Sun's open source OS a second look in the enterprise.

Prep for a Windows DNS Deployment

There's a lot to consider when you decide to deploy DNS with Windows network. This overview will get you started, and next week we'll look at securing your setup.

A Survival Guide for Enterprise Macs

Charlie SchlutingGetting support for your Mac in an enterprise environment can feel like pulling teeth. Read up for some tips on how to find those elusive network drives, connect to a VPN or live without PowerPoint.

Touchstone's VoIP Monitoring Is an Affordable Performer

Mark A. Miller Touchstone's software-only toolset is designed to handle the VoIP testing/management needs of the largest organizations.

Ubuntu's Enterprising Ibex Springs Into Release

Paul RubensVirtualization and netbooks lead the list of new features in Ubuntu's latest release.

Sabre Holdings: Red Hat Thrives in Place of Unix

Paul RubensThe company behind Travelocity, Lastminute.com and other travel properties says it hasn't looked back since shucking Solaris for Red Hat Enterprise Linux on Intel hardware.

Shimo Makes OS X VPN Connections Bearable

Charlie SchlutingNot very fond of Cisco's unpleasant VPN client? Neither are we. Fortunately there's Shimo, which lets you kick clunky VPN clients to the curb in style.

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