Articles from ADMIN Issue 12
RAID technologies are ubiquitous, but how do they fit in centralized storage devices for workgroups, branch offices, or small businesses? We compared six models.
Along with regular backups, a RAID system should be a matter of course in any good server. This workshop shows how to convert an existing Linux installation to a RAID system and avoid the pitfalls on the way.
HTML5 offers a range of new features, such as audio and video support, without needing plugins like Flash or Java. This opens up completely new options in terms of content delivery via the web – and also for mobile access to applications on the LAN.
Apache web servers generally use the mod_php module to run PHP programs, but the official PHP package also contains a little-acclaimed alternative by the name of PHP-FPM, which uses the FastCGI interface and has some very interesting properties.
The OpenStack developers have released the new 2012.2 version of their protégé, code-named "Folsom." What potential does OpenStack offer, and what distinguishes it from other clouds? We provide an introduction.
Cisco and Juniper have implemented routing protocols to help your router find the optimum path. On Linux, you can use software like Quagga, with its Zebra daemon, to help automate this process.
Windows Firewall with Advanced Security was introduced in Vista/Windows Server 2008. Compared with the old Windows Firewall, it offers many new features and possibilities.
