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Comparing system rescue distros
Rescue systems play a particularly important role for desktops because they cannot simply be reinstalled on the fly. We look at venerable but outdated Knoppix and three still in development: Grml, SystemRescue, and Finnix.
File access optimization discovery and visualization
File I/O is a limiting factor for many applications and can become a bottleneck for data-intensive computing. We analyze different file access functions and present a script that visualizes and optimizes inefficient file I/O.
Designing a secure Active Directory
Many experienced administrators find that Active Directory is particularly problematic in terms of security. We reflect on the secure design, rigorous hardening, and security-conscious management of this service.
Processing the new sudo logging format
We present an example that shows how syslog-ng uses the new logging format of the sudo tool to process sudo messages.
Passwords, passphrases, and passkeys
Many rules for secure passwords pose major obstacles for unsuspecting users. We investigate how meaningful rigid guidelines are, restate how important passphrases and passkeys are becoming, and offer two recommendations for team-capable password management.
Centrally manage configuration files
The GNU Stow tool in combination with Ansible can help you manage configuration files.
Remote access with Tactical RMM
The Tactical RMM open source tool offers a combination of remote monitoring and management, with agents to support Linux, macOS, and Windows.
More TUI Tools for HPC Users
Text-based user interfaces serve up valuable information about your GPUs and CPUs with a minimal effect on your operations.
ratarmount Archive Mount Tool
The ratarmount archive mounting tool offers fast, random access to archived resources.
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