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Malware Analysis
We show you how to dig deep to find hidden and covert processes, clandestine communications, and signs of misconduct on your network.
Kickstack: OpenStack with Puppet
Kickstack uses Puppet modules to automate the installation of OpenStack and facilitate maintenance.
Monitoring with collectd 4.3
Collectd 4.3 is a comprehensive monitoring tool with a removable plugin architecture.
Container Virtualization Comeback with Docker
Docker helps the Linux container achieve an appealing comeback and integrates some features missing from earlier container solutions.
SmartOS: Cool Cloud Platform Rises from the Ashes of Solaris
SmartOS brings together the best of Linux and Solaris to implement a virtualization platform with ZFS and KVM.
Acquiring a Memory Image
Be ready before disaster strikes. In this article we describe some tools you should have on hand to obtain a memory image of an infected system.
OpenStack: Shooting star in the cloud
OpenStack is attracting lots of publicity. Is the solution actually qualified as a cloud prime mover? We take a close look at the OpenStack cloud environment and how it works.
New versions of the Endian and Sophos UTM solutions
UTM systems combat all kinds of dangers under the policy of Unified Threat Management. The demands and expectations of customers fuel competition. Two of the most popular manufacturers – Endian and Sophos – have now released new versions of their solutions.
Documentation Tools for Admins
Scattered documents lying on the file server are an inconvenient resource when admins need to solve problems at the help desk. Free knowledgebase components combine knowledge and structure, providing a better overview.
Filesystem Encryption
The revelation of wide-spread government snooping has sparked a renewed interest in data storage security via encryption. In this article, we review some options for encrypting files, directories, and filesystems on Linux.
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