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Finally: Java 9

Java 9 tempts programmers with innovations intended to facilitate the development and operation of Java applications.

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Ubuntu 16.04 LTS as an ownCloud server

Locally hosted collaboration servers are an alternative to letting employees swap files in a public cloud. We show you how to set up an ownCloud 9 environment on Ubuntu 16.04 LTS.

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Discover ransomware with PowerShell

Simple backup strategies cannot protect files encrypted by ransomware, because they can be affected as well. A PowerShell script can ensure that your files are okay before sending them to backup.

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Application Monitoring with openITCOCKPIT

A good monitoring solution must provide information about applications and their performance. We show you how to monitor a database using openITCOCKPIT.

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Halting the ransomware blackmail wave

In the tsunami of ransomware infections this year, the Locky encryption trojan is a high-water mark. With a constant stream of novel attack patterns, this continually evolving pest makes life difficult for IT managers, users, and security vendors. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Setting up MariaDB replication with the help of XtraBackup

If your database is so important that the content must not be lost between periodic data backups, replication is a possible solution. We describe how to set up replication for MariaDB with the aid of XtraBackup.

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Keeping Docker containers safe

Docker containers introduce serious security problems, but you can employ a number of methods to deploy them securely.

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Targeted attacks on companies

Watering hole and spear phishing targeted attacks offer the greatest rewards to cybercriminals. Here's how to protect your company from these types of attacks.