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Exploring OpenStack's Trove DBaaS
DBaaS moves the database service to the cloud, promising a new database instance at the click of a mouse.
Proactive Monitoring
System administrators usually take action after monitoring software indicates the failure of a service or server. In contrast to this reactive approach, a proactive monitoring solution with Riemann allows admins to detect problems in advance.
Countering embedded malware attacks
With the resurgence of sophisticated macro virus attacks, new countermeasures are in order. We offer a few recommendations.
New features in jQuery 3
The functions and objects of the jQuery JavaScript library make the work of web developers much easier. Although jQuery 3 remains largely compatible with version 2, some changes might prevent its use.
Windows security with public key infrastructures
A rarely used feature for improving security in Windows environments relies on certificates issued for various applications, services, and procedures that is based on a public key infrastructure.
Build storage pools with GlusterFS
GlusterFS stores data across the network and can be used as a storage back end in cloud environments.
Implementing custom security frameworks with Bro
The Bro security framework takes a new approach to security monitoring, with the emphasis on trends and long-term analysis.
Activate HTTP/2 on web servers
HTTP/2 offers reduced website load times and other performance benefits, along with the promise of server push.
SDN and the future of networking
Networking is a central focus of IT. With all the virtual machines running on today's networks, it stands to reason that the experts would someday find a way to virtualize the network itself. Software-Defined Networking (SDN) is an architecture that promises to cope with new demands.
Storage innovations in Windows Server 2016
The upcoming release of Windows Server 2016 introduces major innovations in the field of storage. With built-in storage replication, Storage Spaces Direct, and traffic shaping for storage access via QoS, Windows Server looks like a good candidate for employee of the month.
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