Issue 39: Container Security

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In this issue, Secure your VMs and containers, set up SDS with LizardFS, and the discover the various Spanning Tree protocols.
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Of Earthworms and System Administrators

Welcome

I'm fascinated by the stories of disasters and near disasters related to me by my IT peers, especially those involving backups – or the lack of backups, as is so often the case.
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ClearOS 7 Community Edition and Kali Linux

On the DVD

ClearOS provides a simple and easy-to-use platform for all layers of the IT environment. Offensive Security bills Kali Linux 2017.1 as their “most
advanced penetration testing distribution, ever”.
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News for admins

Tech News

News for system administrators around the world.
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The view from DockerCon 2017

ContainerCon

Docker unveiled some exciting new initiatives at their annual event, including a new program for containerizing legacy applications.
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Harden your OpenStack configuration

Fortress in the Clouds

Any OpenStack installation that hosts services and VMs for several customers poses a challenge for the security-conscious admin. Hardening the overall system can turn the porous walls into a fortress – but you'll need more than a little mortar.
cloud , OpenStack , security , security
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Security issues when dealing with Docker images

The Crux with Leaks

Although developers appreciate Docker's ease of use and flexibility, many admins are worried about vulnerabilities. We look at various approaches to securing container images and the price to be paid.
graphical , security
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Avoiding KVM configuration errors

Active Separation

Virtualization solutions isolate their VM systems far more effectively than a container host isolates its guests. However, implementation weaknesses in the hypervisor and configuration errors can lead to residual risk, as we show, using KVM as an example.
security , VMware
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Software-defined storage with LizardFS

Designer Store

Standard hardware plus LizardFS equals a resilient, flexible, and configurable POSIX-compliant storage pool.
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Understanding the Spanning Tree protocol family

Switch Keeper

Several versions of the venerable Spanning Tree protocol have appeared through the years. We'll help you sort through the acronyms and show you which version is right for your network.
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Configuration management and automation

Launched

As automation of IT landscapes continues, a plethora of new tools reach the market to help admins with this task. Rundeck offers a web-based GUI and job delegation.
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