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Jungle Camp  

Windows 2012 sees Microsoft release the latest version of its server operating system. With multiple editions, and different access licenses, licensing can be difficult to understand. This article attempts to let a little light into the jungle.

Core Strength  

As core counts increase in both CPUs and GPUs, the HPC lifestyle could become a bit more difficult.

Nagios Calling  

Out of the box, Nagios can only alert you by email when a service fails, but these email messages can be easily overlooked. A call is more sustainable.

Inside View  

Computing hardware is constantly changing, with new CPUs and accelerators, and the integration of both. How do you know which processors are right for your code?

Out of Babylon  

If your operating system and database work with different character sets, migrating to the common denominator, Unicode, is often the solution. In this article, we consider what to watch out for in migrations with Oracle.

New Clothes  

Exchange Server 2013 sees Microsoft complete the latest version of its groupware solution. In this article, we introduce new features in the server and reveal which features have been eliminated.

Safely Behind Bars  

With IT security playing an increasingly important role, one feature in FreeBSD deserves special attention: jails. In this article, we shed some light on the extra level of security that jails promise.

Treasure Trove  

Users of Windows Server 2012 will benefit from numerous innovations, especially in the areas of virtualization, high availability, and storage. In this article, we show you some tricks that make handling the new system much easier.