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Portable home directory with state-of-the-art security
The systemd Homed service makes it easy to move your home directory, and FIDO2 or PKCS#11 can secure the stored files.
Keeping container updates under control
Some application developers try to handle containerized applications as if they were conventional monoliths, but managing updates and security patches in containers needs a totally different approach.
Obtain certificates with acme.sh
We take a close look at acme.sh, a lightweight client for the ACME protocol that facilitates digital certificates for secure TLS communication channels.
Linux infrastructure servers for small and midsize businesses
Specialized Linux distributions are available for small and midsize businesses that promise economical and easy management of server applications and entire IT infrastructures. We looked at four of the best known candidates: ClearOS, NethServer, Zentyal, and Univention Corporate Server.
Linking Kubernetes clusters
When Kubernetes needs to scale applications, it searches for free nodes that meet a container's CPU and main memory requirements; however, when the existing hardware is at full capacity, the Kubernetes Cluster Federation project (KubeFed) takes the pain out of adding clusters.
Create secure simple containers with the systemd tools Nspawnd and Portabled
Systemd comes with two functions for container management that allow many programs to run more securely through isolation.
Collecting application logfiles with Kubernetes
Modern scale-out environments with containers make log collection difficult. We present concepts and methods for collecting application logfiles with a sidecar container in Kubernetes environments.
Incident Analysis with The Hive and Cortex
Deployed together, The Hive platform and Cortex automation tool optimize the workflow for your incident response team.
High-performance backup strategies
A sound backup strategy with appropriate hardware and software ensures you can backup and restore your data rapidly and reliably.
Harden services with systemd
Systemd comes with a metric for determining the security of your system, letting you track how any service can be secured step-by-step in a sandbox.
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