Its severity is rated "low," but patches are out for the second flaw in DNSSEC to be discovered in three months. DNS experts say some exploits are to be expected as the transition continues.
Tags: open source, security, DNSSEC, vulnerability

Is a cloud-based WebOS in your network's future? Here are five you can try out from your own servers or from public hosting.
Tags: virtualization, open source, cloud computing, operating systems

LinuxCon 2009 represented the Linux Foundation's first big-tent technical conference. Did it deliver on its promise to innovate, or will OSCON remain at the top of the open source conference heap?
Tags: Linux, open source, Linux Foundation, conference

A panel at LinuxCon says interest in open source software at large enterprises is at an all-time high, with cost driving a lot of the uptake.
Tags: Linux, open source, software, Cost Cutting

Have your storage needs gone beyond a few lines of rsync scripting? With a combination of Amazon's cloud services, DRDB and Linux you can craft a resilient storage solution.
Tags: Linux, open source, Storage, Cloud Storage, DRDB

Setting up your own Asterisk installation isn't for the faint of heart, but the savings you can reap from combining the powerful, open source PBX with Linux are worth the effort. Here's a quick guide to getting your own Asterisk install up and running.
Tags: open source, Linux, telephony, Asterisk, Voice & Messaging

It's Free Software, it runs on Linux, and it's the most widely used RADIUS server on the planet. Here's how to deploy FreeRADIUS for Wi-Fi authentication on your network using CentOS.
Tags: wireless, Linux, open source, security, FreeRADIUS

Portland, OR open source advocates took the loss of OSCON in stride: They launched their own open source conference. How did it stack up against the heavyweight, top-down competition?
Tags: open source, networking, conference

Ease of use is the name of the game for eBox, which repackages Ubuntu as an admin-friendly, easy-to-configure suite of common network services.
Tags: services, Linux, open source

Two software suites make it relatively easy to build your own cloud for testing or selling.
Tags: services, Linux, open source, cloud computing

Open source vendors are largely optimistic about the Sun/Oracle deal, though questions linger over some projects heavily supported by Sun.
Tags: Sun Microsystems, open source, Oracle

IBM may have walked away from the table, but it's clear Sun is on the block. What's your next step, and where will open source software fit in?
Tags: Sun Microsystems, Linux, open source, IBM, Oracle

Flush with success, Linux stakeholders still need to sort out some basic questions.
Tags: Linux, open source

Bacula is a popular, robust and open source backup solution. Learn the basics of Bacula configuration with our simple guide.
Tags: open source, Storage, backup

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

Underneath the unassuming exterior, best-of-breed open source software helps Astaro's security appliances police your network.
Tags: open source, appliances, Astaro

New tools from the search company and researchers provide users a way to see just how neutral the Internet is.
Tags: Google, policy, open source, server, broadband

Part One: OpenVPN provides open source, on-the-go security for users on Windows, Mac and Linux/Unix.
Tags: wireless, open source, VPN, OpenVPN

Linux distributor says support subscription renewals are up 22 percent over last year.
Tags: services, Linux, open source, Red Hat, economy

OpenSolaris 2008.11 has arrived, loaded with improvements. Is it ready for the enterprise?
Tags: Sun Microsystems, open source, OpenSolaris