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Linux infrastructure servers for small and midsize businesses

All Inclusive

Specialized Linux distributions are available for small and midsize businesses that promise economical and easy management of server applications and entire IT infrastructures. We looked at four of the best known candidates: ClearOS, NethServer, Zentyal, and Univention Corporate Server.
application per... , IT , network , Server
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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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Linux apps on Windows 10 and Chrome OS

Penguin Travel

Microsoft and Google have upgraded their in-house operating systems, Windows 10 and Chrome OS, with subsystems to run Linux. We look into their highly different approaches.
Linux , Raspberry Pi , Server , Windows
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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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Harden your Apache web server

Batten the Hatches

Cyberattacks don't stop at the time-honored Apache HTTP server, but a smart configuration, timely updates, and carefully considered security strategies can keep it from going under.
Apache , Perl , Python , Server , Webserver
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DNS filtering with authentication

Optimized Throughput

Filtering HTTP connections and employing traditional proxy servers can protect users from web threats but also increase latency. DNS filters would be a better option, but they lacked authentication – until NxFilter came along.
DNS , Server , Webserver
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A versatile proxy for microservice architectures

Traffic Control

The nimble Envoy proxy server addresses modern container environments, but does it outperform its rival Istio, which has Envoy at its core?
container , Open Source , Server
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Server administration with Cockpit

Fly by Sight

Administer a small server farm, virtual machines, and the Docker alternative Podman with just a web browser.
Administration , network , Server
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11 Tricks for Windows servers

Knowledge

A number of techniques applied in PowerShell or other management tools can run Windows servers more effectively, harden them, and improve their performance.
Performance , Powershell , Server , Windows
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Elephant Shed PostgreSQL appliance

Elephant in the Room

The Elephant Shed PostgreSQL appliance bundles and integrates the components needed to manage a PostgreSQL server.
Administration , Databases , PostgreSQL , Server
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