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Chef users faced with a license change might find solace in a new open source distribution, Cinc.

Trap and Release

For the past two years, Chef software used commercially has required a separate license. Cinc enters the scene as a free and completely compatible Chef distribution that makes it a genuine alternative.
Administration , automation , Open Source
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Secure email communication

Trustworthy

DMARC combines the abilities of SPF and DKIM to safeguard and protect against spam and phishing and allows targeted configuration according to company policy.
Administration , email , IT , Security , Server
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eSIMs in the enterprise

Card Change

In this overview, we look at the opportunities eSIM technology offers for the mobile workplace and what IT managers need to watch out for in deployment and management.
Administration , management , mobile
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Workspace ONE for endpoint management

Empowered

VMware Workspace ONE provides a secure and user-friendly digital workplace. We look at the features, components, and architecture of Workspace ONE, as well as application management and simplification of the integration of end devices through user self-enrollment.
Administration , IT , VMware , workstation
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Zero Trust as a security strategy

Beyond the Patch

Acceptance of zero trust models like BeyondCorp by Google or LISA by Netflix lags in Europe, where endpoint security is king. We examine why this situation must change by looking into the principles of modern zero trust concepts.
Administration , Google , IT , security
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Secure SSH connections the right way

Certified

Admins use SSH, the proverbial Swiss army knife of system management, for many of their daily tasks, but no matter how powerful the tool might be, it typically does not offer adequate protection. We look at ways to tighten SSH security.
Administration , Security , SSH , System Management
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QUMBU backup and maintenance tool for Microsoft SQL Server

According to Plan

QUMBU lets database administrators – even those with less experience – perform straightforward SQL Server backups and maintenance checks.
Administration , Server , Windows
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Save sudo logs on a remote computer

Collection Point

One of the new features implemented in the current 1.9 version of the sudo tool is the ability to save sudo logs locally and on a remote computer.
Administration , Logging , network , tools
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Shadow admin permissions and your AWS account

Shadow Boxing

Malicious attackers are trying to conquer your AWS castle in the cloud. To mount a strong defense, you'll need a deeper understanding of privilege escalation and shadow admin permissions.
Administration , cloud , Security
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Preload Trick

By using  the LD_PRELOAD environment variable ,  you  can improve performance without making changes to applications.

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