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Cloud Dreams  

EnterpriseDB wants to deliver cloud "just works" functionality – with the ability to tweak – even if the software is running on-premises.

The Horse's Mouth  

Windows is no longer the system for mouse pushers. In the latest server version, the default installation installs without a GUI, and management via PowerShell is a part of everyday life for Windows administrators.

Turbocharger for VMs  

I/O throughput is a classic bottleneck, especially in virtualized environments. A flash cache card with matching software from OCZ promises to open up wide. We tested it.

Twin Studies  

What can tinkerers save on storage, and what do you gain if you opt to spend more and buy a turnkey solution? We compared a do-it-yourself solution with a preconfigured appliance from the same source.

On My Mark  

PowerShell offers the perfect client management solution using DIY scripts and a simple storage solution.

Central Register  

The management of DNS entries works fundamentally differently for clouds than for classic setups; OpenStack Designate is a meaningful and well-functioning DNS as a Service implementation.

Cloud Director  

Once you start putting services in Azure cloud, you might want to add an Active Directory domain controller.

Easy Livin'  

PowerCLI in the current version 6 R3 supports access to nearly all VMware data center and cloud products with around 500 cmdlets, including numerous additional features, APIs, and interfaces. In this article, we show you the most important innovations.

Safely Stored  

Passwords should be safe, but easy to remember – a contradiction that can be difficult to resolve. One remedy is a password manager that stores all passwords centrally. The open source tip this month shows a different approach: FreeIPA.

Cosmopolitan  

One of the biggest hurdles for prospective Linux administrators is a lack of standards for configuring systems based on different Linux distributions. The Open Linux Management Infrastructure – OpenLMI – is looking to establish and define a standard approach to configuring such systems.
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