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5 Steps to Successful IT Consolidation CIOs are making the strategic choice to consolidate remote site IT infrastructure into one central location. But consolidation projects are fraught with technical, organi...

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	How do I... Wrap text around an image in Scribus? For many businesses the creation of various printed materials is a must. Especially when outsourcing is not an option, you are going to have to create you own professi... Tags: Business Operations, Software, Scribus, Outsourcing & Subcontracting, Outsourcing Company: Jack Wallen Date: May 2008	Jack Wallen
	Use runit to supervise Linux services Gerrit Pape's runit is similar to djb's daemontools and allows you to run supervised services, like daemontools, and also allows you to replace SysV init completely if yo... Tags: Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Service, Software Company: Vincent Danen Date: May 2008	Vincent Danen
	Using the openssl command-line program OpenSSL can be used to create, request, sign, and revoke certificates and can also be used to perform other cryptographic operations such as creating hashes for files, te... Tags: Authentication/Encryption, Network Security, Networking, OpenSSL, Security Company: Vincent Danen Date: April 2008	Vincent Danen
	10 ways to sell corporate on Linux Your systems are all way overdue for an operating system upgrade, but your IT department is going over budget. The easiest path to reining in your costs would be to migra... Tags: Jack Wallen, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software Company: Jack Wallen Date: April 2008	Jack Wallen
	10 common mistakes to avoid when you're installing Linux software Installing software in Linux is nothing like it used to be, but there are still some pitfalls to watch out for. Jack Wallen explains how to sidestep some of the typical i... Tags: Jack Wallen, Linux, Linux Software, Management, Open Source Company: Jack Wallen Date: April 2008	Jack Wallen
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	10 things to consider when choosing a Linux distribution Many users would argue that one Linux distribution is pretty much like another, at least on fundamentals. But when it comes down to everyday use, each distribution is dif... Tags: Jack Wallen, Linux, Linux Distribution, Open Source, Operating Systems Company: Jack Wallen Date: April 2008	Jack Wallen
	How do I... Create a 3D logo in GIMP? One thing the GNU Image Manipulation Program (GIMP) does very simply is create 3D logos. The application does this with the help of what is called "Script-Fu," which i... Tags: 3D, GIMP, GNU, Jack Wallen, Open Source Company: Jack Wallen Date: March 2008	Jack Wallen
	How do I... Connect a Mac OS X machine to a Samba share? Working (or living) within a Linux-based network is become more and more commonplace. And with the popularity of Mac OS X rising, Apple-based computers have to play we... Tags: Apple Mac OS, Samba, Operating Systems, Linux, Jack Wallen Company: Jack Wallen Date: February 2008	Jack Wallen
	How do I... Install plugins for Firefox in Linux? For many, one of the biggest obstacles in Linux is installing applications. Because the computing world has grown so accustomed to click and install, the idea of havin... Tags: Internet, Linux, Mozilla Firefox, Open Source, Operating Systems Company: Jack Wallen Date: February 2008	Jack Wallen
	How do I... Create desktop icons in KDE and GNOME? Most Linux installs include thousands of applications, but not all those applications get an icon on either the KDE or GNOME desktop. If you want to launch one of thos... Tags: Desktops, GNOME, Hardware, KDE, Most Linux Company: Jack Wallen Date: January 2008	Jack Wallen
	How do I... Use add-ons and extensions in Mozilla Thunderbird? Add-ons and extensions can greatly enhance the already feature-rich Mozilla Thunderbird. Whether you need to do business in a foreign language or just want to customiz... Tags: Add-on, E-mail Clients, Mozilla Corp., Mozilla Thunderbird, Nicole Bremer Nash Company: Nicole Bremer Nash Date: December 2007	Nicole Bremer Nash
	SolutionSeries: Linux on the desktop (Shattering Microsoft's hold on your PCs) Where do you turn if you want to break free from running Microsoft Windows, want a viable alternative OS, and don't want to be locked into a particular hardware vendor? ... Tags: Desktops, Software, PC, Operating Systems, Open Source Company: TechRepublic Pro Date: November 2007	TechRepublic Pro
	Explore the Ubuntu Linux desktop GNOME, Ubuntu Linux's default desktop environment, takes its inspiration from both Windows and Mac OS X, prioritizing simplicity and ease of use. But unlike other ope... Tags: Desktops, Ubuntu Linux, Ubuntu, Software, Prentice Hall Inc. Company: Prentice Hall PTR Date: October 2007	Prentice Hall PTR
	35+ keyboard shortcuts that save you time in Mozilla Thunderbird Keyboard and mouse shortcuts for your Mozilla Thunderbird e-mail client can cut down on writing time and increase productivity. But in order for shortcuts to make your... Tags: E-mail Clients, Hardware, Keyboard Shortcut, Keyboards, Mozilla Corp. Company: Nicole Bremer Nash Date: October 2007	Nicole Bremer Nash
	How do I... Install VMware Server 1.04 onto an Ubuntu Linux system? It is indeed possible to run VMware Server on a personal computer running the Ubuntu Linux operating system. Steven Warren outlines the steps you need to take to make ... Tags: Linux, UNIX, Ubuntu Linux, Ubuntu, TechRepublic Inc. Company: Steven Warren Date: October 2007	Steven Warren
	Investigate attacks against your network with these open-source forensic tools Even if you do everything right to secure your network, including implement security measures properly and maintain them vigilantly, no network is 100% secure. So, wh... Tags: Attack, Chapter Coverage, Network, Networking, Open Source Company: Prentice Hall PTR Date: October 2007	Prentice Hall PTR
	Use network sniffers to defend your network against intrusion Even properly secured and hardened systems that have been tested for security vulnerabilities will eventually come under attack or experience other security issues.... Tags: Chapter Coverage, Intrusion, Network, Networking, Prentice Hall Inc. Company: Prentice Hall PTR Date: October 2007	Prentice Hall PTR
	Detect and defend against network attacks with fwsnort System administrators need to stay ahead of new security vulnerabilities that leave their networks exposed every day. A firewall and an intrusion detection systems (I... Tags: Attack, Security, Operating Systems, Networking, Network Security Company: No Starch Press Date: October 2007	No Starch Press
	Manage storage in Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Gain an understanding of the many storage configuration schemes (some of which can be combined) in Red Hat Enterprise Linux in this chapter download from Red Hat E... Tags: Chapter Coverage, Storage, Software, Servers, Sams Publishing Company: Sams Publishing Date: September 2007	Sams Publishing
	How do I... Create e-mail templates and signatures in Thunderbird? Users can create e-mail templates in Mozilla's Thunderbird that will allow them to add any formatting they want when composing an e-mail. Thunderbird can also be set t... Tags: E-mail, E-mail Clients, Mozilla Thunderbird, Online Communications, Software Company: Nicole Bremer Nash Date: September 2007	Nicole Bremer Nash
	How do I...Migrate from Outlook Express to Mozilla's Thunderbird? With the launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft replaced Outlook Express with Window's Mail. Window's Mail does not work in quite the same way Outlook Express does, and ma... Tags: Enterprise Software, Software, Office Suites, Mozilla Thunderbird, Mozilla Corp. Company: Nicole Bremer Nash Date: August 2007	Nicole Bremer Nash
	Windows Administrator's Guide to Open Source Software TechRepublic's Windows Administrator's Guide to Open Source Software in the Enterprise takes a look at some of the most popular open source options available from a Windo... Tags: Open Source, Open-source Software, Software, Windows Administrator Company: TechRepublic Pro Date: August 2007	TechRepublic Pro
	Demystify the boot and shutdown processes in SUSE Linux Deconstruct the boot process employed by SUSE Linux in this chapter download from Linux Starter Kit, Second Edition. Study the steps involved when a user log... Tags: Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Sams Publishing, Software Company: Sams Publishing Date: August 2007	Sams Publishing
	Use display and capture filters in Wireshark to find the network information you want and screen out what you don't If you're trying to pinpoint a network problem or understand how a particular network operation works, the amount of extraneous traffic on the network can be overwh... Tags: Network, Networking Company: Syngress Date: August 2007	Syngress
	Troubleshoot these typical Ubuntu Linux problems Ubuntu developers work constantly to improve the Ubuntu user experience, but there will always be bugs, glitches, and errors in any software. In this chapter downlo... Tags: Linux, Operating Systems, Prentice Hall Inc., Software, Ubuntu Company: Prentice Hall PTR Date: August 2007	Prentice Hall PTR
	Secure your network for free with Snort In this chapter download from How to Cheat at Configuring Open Source Security Tools, gain a practical understanding of the open-source IDS known as Snort and ... Tags: Chapter Coverage, Network, Networking, Security, Snort Company: Syngress Date: August 2007	Syngress
	Create professional-quality photographic and text effects for free with the GIMP The GIMP, an image editor whose power and ease of use rivals that of Adobe Photoshop, is one of the world's most popular free software applications. In this chapter... Tags: GIMP, Productivity, Technique Company: No Starch Press Date: August 2007	No Starch Press
	Beef up your Ubuntu Linux system admin toolkit with these essential system monitoring tools To keep systems in optimum shape, administrators need to be able to monitor them closely. Fortunately, Ubuntu provides a wealth of utilities designed to give you as... Tags: It Services, Ubuntu, Tool, System Monitoring, Software Company: Sams Publishing Date: August 2007	Sams Publishing
	Tour the Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) desktop Ubuntu for Non-Geeks, 2nd Edition is the essential newbie guide to Ubuntu, recently updated for Ubuntu 7.04 (Feisty Fawn) and packed with tips, tricks, and h... Tags: Chapter Coverage, Desktops, GNOME, Hardware, Open Source Company: No Starch Press Date: July 2007	No Starch Press
	Introducing Zimbra Collaboration Suite The collaboration server space is getting crowded these days, with various products offering Exchange-like functionality and a few enticing extras. Among the available so... Tags: Collaboration, Enterprise Software, Groupware, Software, Zimbra Company: Justin James Date: June 2007	Justin James
	A couple of MySQL stored procedures myths get busted Two often repeated myths about MySQL stored procedures include (1) MySQL does not support stored procedures and (2) MySQL stored procedures are too difficult to work w... Tags: Data Management, Databases, Enterprise Software, MySQL, Open Source Company: Edmond Woychowsky Date: June 2007	Edmond Woychowsky
	Use Metasploit Framework to develop functional exploits faster and with less effort The security tool Metasploit Framework (MSF) was the first open-source and freely available exploit development framework, and since 2003, it has grown to be one of t... Tags: Exploit, Productivity, Security, Tool Company: Syngress Date: June 2007	Syngress
	Design an infrared remote control for Linux appliances Remotes have become our most natural means of controlling certain appliances, so much so that in the future, we can expect to see more appliances forfeiting the fro... Tags: Appliance, Chapter Coverage, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems Company: No Starch Press Date: May 2007	No Starch Press
	500 Things Every Technology Professional Needs to Know Did you know... Did you know Microsoft's RegClean does not work with XP but you can use shareware to clean your registry? Did you know most wireless access points ... Tags: E-books, Personal Technology, TechRepublic Inc., Wireless Company: TechRepublic Pro Date: May 2007	TechRepublic Pro
	Linux cheat sheet: KDE and Konquerer keyboard shortcuts Using the keyboard is often the fastest way to accomplish certain tasks. Vincent Danen put together this quick-glance list of shortcuts that can help speed up navigation,... Tags: Hardware, KDE, Keyboard Shortcut, Keyboards, Linux Company: Vincent Danen Date: May 2007	Vincent Danen
	SolutionBase: Setting up Apache as a Web server under Linux via GUI Doing things in Linux can present a large learning curve to a Windows-savvy network administrator. Jack Wallen shows the easy way to setup an Apache Web server under Linu... Tags: Apache Software Foundation, Web Server, UNIX, Software, Server Company: Jack Wallen Date: May 2007	Jack Wallen
	Become a stronger Linux programmer by using documentation more effectively The Linux Programmer's Toolbox helps intermediate to advanced Linux programmers become more productive and effective by tapping into the vast collection of o... Tags: Documentation, Tool, Software, Productivity, Prentice Hall Inc. Company: Prentice Hall PTR Date: May 2007	Prentice Hall PTR
	SolutionBase: Puppy Linux teaches an old dog new tricks There are many different Linux distributions available. If you want a distribution small enough to run from an USB drive but with all the power of a full distribution, th... Tags: Distribution, Linux, Open Source, Operating Systems, Software Company: Jack Wallen Date: May 2007	Jack Wallen
	Create a full-featured, database-driven Web application using free and open source software Practical PHP and MySQL: Building Eight Dynamic Web Applications demonstrates that it's easy to build commercial-quality Web applications using free and open... Tags: Data Management, Databases, Enterprise Software, F/OSS, Open Source Company: Prentice Hall PTR Date: May 2007	Prentice Hall PTR
	Make text-browsing a snap with 20 keyboard shortcuts for Lynx Lynx is a full-featured text-mode browser, licensed as open source under the GNU General Public License (GPL). It is also extremely keyboard-friendly -- almost everyth... Tags: Hardware, Keyboard Shortcut, Keyboards, Lynx, Peripherals Company: Melonfire Date: May 2007	Melonfire

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