Vendor Management Strategies for the CIO-
Creating, viewing and installing Oracle Solaris 10 into a domain
Check out the proper commands to create a guest domain, view its devices and install Oracle Solaris 10 into it while monitoring the domain's activity. Chapter Excerpt
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Logical Domains migration tips for VARs in Oracle Solaris 10
Read the differences between Logical Domains’ warm and cold migration to CMT servers and how to use the Logical Domains Physical to Virtual (P2V) tool and Configuration Assistant. Chapter Excerpt
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Configuring, implementing Logical Domains in Oracle Solaris 10
Learn what separates Logical Domains from other hypervisors and use this excerpt to find out all the relevant information for VARs on domain implementation and configuration. Chapter Excerpt
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Using nsswitch.conf to find Linux system information
Find information in your customers' Linux systems by using nsswitch.conf to search for information types, including netgroups or networks, and method searches such as dns or nis. Chapter Excerpt
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Linux DHCP server and client: Configuration and deployment
Learn the best practices for configuring and deploying a DHCP server and DHCP client in your customers' Linux environments. Chapter Excerpt
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Secure your Linux server with a chroot jail or TCP wrappers
Decide whether to secure a customer's Linux system servers using chroot jail or with TCP wrappers, and learn how to run commands with each method. Chapter Excerpt
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Using hard disk partitions to ease Linux tasks
Using Linux hard disk partitions and partition commands require extreme care, but they can help maximize efficiency in your customer's environment. Chapter Excerpt
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Choosing between Red Hat Enterprise Linux backup utilities
Determining a backup schedule and which Linux utilities, such as tar or dump/restore, to use in your customer's environment can be crucial decisions in case of a disaster. Chapter Excerpt
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Enabling User Manager in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
User Manager in Red Hat Enterprise Linux helps solution providers add, delete and modify system users and groups. Find out what the useradd and groupadd utilities can offer. Chapter Excerpt
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Systems products to pay attention to
Discover what experts, readers and TechTarget editors deemed the most noteworthy systems products of 2007. Feature
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IBM, Microsoft and Zend partner for PHP cloud API
Zend Technologies has gathered an impressive list of industry leaders to help develop its PHP cloud interface. Article | 02 Oct 2009
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Red Hat, Synnex form Open Source Channel Alliance
News Roundup: Red Hat, Synnex partner on open source; Cisco reveals more info on Unified Computing System; other systems channel news. Article | 20 Apr 2009
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VAR, ISV partners see opportunity in SugarCRM model
Some ISVs and VARs see growth and profit potential supporting commercial open source applications. Article | 08 Feb 2008
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Citrix recruits OEMs, VARs to fuel open source virtualization growth
Citrix will compete against VMware using OEMs and service providers to push open source virtualization in the midmarket. Article | 09 Oct 2007
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Red Hat offers third-party Linux apps via Red Hat Exchange (RHX) Web portal
Red Hat execs call the new Red Hat Exchange (RHX) Web portal, which now includes third-party Linux apps from 14 ISVs, an opportunity to help integrators handle open-source support. Article | 11 May 2007
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Oracle Unbreakable Linux tool makes remote Linux system support simpler
The Oracle Management Pack for Linux lets administrators monitor and manage servers running the company's Linux distribution. Article | 26 Jan 2007
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Linux vendor battle has little impact on the channel
Red Hat, Novell and now Oracle are struggling to be the big dog in enterprise Linux, but it makes little differnce to the channel who comes out on top. Article | 11 Jan 2007
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Oracle's Unbreakable Linux threatens Red Hat
A survey of large companies shows that many are looking at Red Hat's support costs as they decide whether to stay with it or switch to another Linux distribution. Article | 02 Jan 2007
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ROI calculations underestimate the value of open source software
Report guides customers through cost analysis of open source vs. commercial software, but customers often focus on license fees, ignore flexibility of resulting applications. Article | 21 Nov 2006
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Open source software client concerns
These open source software FAQs may come in handy when helping customers select and integrate open source technologies. We present the top 10 questions about open source software posed by members of our sister site SearchOpenSource.com. Interview | 06 Nov 2006
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Making the case for enterprise Linux
An unpaid for Linux distribution can cost your customers a lot, despite the free price tag. Learn how to sell clients on enterprise Linux and find out what benefits you can reap. Tip
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Finding a niche in open source ERP
Companies that fit a certain profile are good candidates for open source ERP. Learn how to ID those companies and find a quality vendor to partner with. Tip
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Novell SUSE Linux partner program
Learn more about Novell's SUSE Linux partner program. Tip
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Linux partner programs: Making the decision
When it comes to choosing a Linux partner program, both Novell and Red Hat offer plenty to the dealer channel. Learn the pros and cons of each program, so you can assess which is right for your customer base. Tip
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Red Hat Enterprise Linux partner program
Learn more about the Red Hat Enterprise Linux partner program in this tip. Tip
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How Red Hat and SUSE Linux partner programs compare
Although a number of vendors offer Linux partner programs, larger customers often choose either Red Hat Enterprise Linux or Novell's SUSE Linux Enterprise. These tips explain the key differences between the two vendors. Tip
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Windows reseller tips for offering open source managed services
Windows resellers may want to maximize opportunities by also offering open source managed services. Jon Hassell offers some tips for selling both Windows and Linux services. Tip
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Linux server migration service opportunities
Linux server migration may be more appealing to your customers than upgrading to Windows Vista. The right Linux server migration services can keep customers working on the open source platform. Tip
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Partner with mixed-stack solution providers
Offer your customers both open source and proprietary software options to address their application needs -- and partner with the right mixed-stack solution providers to deploy the solution properly. Tip
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LAMP not so practical for production shops
LAMP is a collection of open source systems that is said to work as well as proprietary 'enterprise' solutions -- but that doesn't make it right for all production environments. Tip
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Linux on POWER5 integration
Linux on POWER5 allows VARs to partition customer's boxes to run both Linux and IBM on the same machine, which can reduce the need for full scale migrations from one platform to another. Ask the Expert
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Configuring Linux servers for remote support
Configuring secure shell (SSH) on a Linux box may be the best way to provide remote server support. Ask the Expert
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What is a kernel-based virtual machine for Linux, and how can VARs sell and support it?
Kernel-based virtual machines for Linux give VARs the opportunity to help a product find its place while benefiting their customers. Ask the Expert
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Virtualization vendors
Microsoft, VMware and others are the key players in the server virtualization field. Expert Harley Stagner breaks down what each vendor offers and how it can help VARs support their customers. Ask the Expert
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Making the case for enterprise Linux
An unpaid for Linux distribution can cost your customers a lot, despite the free price tag. Learn how to sell clients on enterprise Linux and find out what benefits you can reap. Tip
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Creating, viewing and installing Oracle Solaris 10 into a domain
Check out the proper commands to create a guest domain, view its devices and install Oracle Solaris 10 into it while monitoring the domain's activity. Chapter Excerpt
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Logical Domains migration tips for VARs in Oracle Solaris 10
Read the differences between Logical Domains’ warm and cold migration to CMT servers and how to use the Logical Domains Physical to Virtual (P2V) tool and Configuration Assistant. Chapter Excerpt
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Configuring, implementing Logical Domains in Oracle Solaris 10
Learn what separates Logical Domains from other hypervisors and use this excerpt to find out all the relevant information for VARs on domain implementation and configuration. Chapter Excerpt
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Using nsswitch.conf to find Linux system information
Find information in your customers' Linux systems by using nsswitch.conf to search for information types, including netgroups or networks, and method searches such as dns or nis. Chapter Excerpt
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Linux DHCP server and client: Configuration and deployment
Learn the best practices for configuring and deploying a DHCP server and DHCP client in your customers' Linux environments. Chapter Excerpt
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Secure your Linux server with a chroot jail or TCP wrappers
Decide whether to secure a customer's Linux system servers using chroot jail or with TCP wrappers, and learn how to run commands with each method. Chapter Excerpt
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Using hard disk partitions to ease Linux tasks
Using Linux hard disk partitions and partition commands require extreme care, but they can help maximize efficiency in your customer's environment. Chapter Excerpt
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Choosing between Red Hat Enterprise Linux backup utilities
Determining a backup schedule and which Linux utilities, such as tar or dump/restore, to use in your customer's environment can be crucial decisions in case of a disaster. Chapter Excerpt
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Enabling User Manager in Red Hat Enterprise Linux
User Manager in Red Hat Enterprise Linux helps solution providers add, delete and modify system users and groups. Find out what the useradd and groupadd utilities can offer. Chapter Excerpt
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Open source server management news and expert advice for value-added resellers (VARs), systems integrators and consultants helping clients select, configure and manage open source servers. You'll find tips, tutorials and best practices to help you support open source servers, including information on open source content management, open source project management, server installation and server upgrades, server migrations, server scalability, server interoperability, server provisioning, and other open source server management and deployment issues.