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Virtualization solutions on Linux systems - KVM and VirtualBox

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 10:24:31 GMT

Looking at the trends in the IT industry, virtualization has seen quite a boom in the last few years, because it fits the concepts of utility computing and/or software as a service. Virtualization can be useful to you if you are an enterprise architect, developer, a home user or basically everything in between. We will begin with a short introduction about virtualization in general, then we will specifically treat VirtualBox and KVM as they seem to be most popular open source full virtualization solutions.

Using and configuring Samba under Linux/Unix

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 04:45:06 GMT

If you are working in a heterogeneous environment, that is Windows and Linux/Unix, chances are sooner or later you will have to deal with Samba. Samba's name comes from Microsoft's SMB (Server Message Block), which is the protocol used for Microsoft's standard network file system. We will show you how to install, configure and use Samba, and what advantages it can bring to your network, be it at home or at work.

In-depth HOWTO on Linux kernel configuration

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 23:24:57 GMT

While we talked before about kernel compilation and configuration, we focused on the general idea. This time we want to dig deeper into the configuration part, giving you useful advice you will need when tailoring a kernel to perfectly match your hardware. The main idea behind this is that you will need to know your hardware extremely well in order to have a kernel built exactly for it. At the beginning we will cover what you will need in order to compile your kernel and after that we move into Linux kernel configuration, compilation and installation. Please note that this time it's not very important if you compile a vanilla kernel or a distribution kernel. We will however, recommend a "modus operandi", which of course does not mean that you have to follow. After reading this guide you will be able to decide what suits you best. We expect some moderate knowledge about Linux system internals and development tools.

Taking PC-BSD 9.0 BETA for a spin

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:44:18 GMT

You may have heard about BSD systems, especially if you've been using Linux and/or other related systems like Solaris or AIX for some time. You also might have heard that "BSD is dead" or some other fantastic stories. Our article here, besides taking PC-BSD for a ride, also serves the purpose of shedding some light on BSD systems and debunking some myths as well. If you have some experience using BSD, the better, but this is not mandatory, we'll try to help you get used to using BSD in general and, of course, PC-BSD in special.

This is a last post on LinuxConfig.org !

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 01:11:14 GMT

This is a LinuxConfig.org's last post ! Over 4 years I have been working on this project with a single aim and that is to deliver Linux Tutorials and Linux guidance to anyone who possess an Internet connection and thus promoting GNU/Linux as an Operating System of choice. I can say that my effort was quite successful as over this short time LinuxConfig.org served literally millions unique visitors. For this success my big thanks goes to you as a reader for your encouraging comments, to all GNU/Linux developers who made GNU/Linux possible, GNU project, lxer.com and tuxmachines.org.

Distro review : Dragora GNU/Linux

Wed, 14 Sep 2011 04:13:28 GMT

It's time for a review here at Linux Career and we will focus for today's article on a relative newcomer : Dragora GNU/Linux. It is a Argentina-based distribution, started in 2007 by Matias A. Fonzo, a Linux enthusiast, along with just a few contributors. It is one of the few Linux distributions comprised of 100% Free/Libre Software, and endorsed by the Free Software Foundation. If you expect bells and whistles, think again : it's a distribution that focuses on simplicity, one application per task and it's aimed at people who want to learn about how a Linux system works. If this scares you, there's no need : we installed Dragora GNU/Linux 2.1 64-bit, tinkered with it, liked it, so we'll be able to get you started. Being a small community distro, at the moment Dragora GNU/Linux doesn't have much documentation online, but the manual pages are well written and if you ask on their identi.ca group you will likely get an answer. But before we start, we think it would be best if we offer you a few more information to get you prepared.

How To backup data with rsync under Linux

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:21:54 GMT

As a system administrator or just a backup-conscious home user, sooner or later (usually sooner) you will have to deal with backups. Disasters do happen, ranging from electrical storms to drive failures, and one needs to be prepared. We cannot stress enough the importance of having copies of important data. While the whole concept of backup is too long for this article, we will focus on rsync for what's called incremental backups.

A beginners howto to compiling from source on Linux systems

Fri, 09 Sep 2011 04:12:37 GMT

When dealing with Linux/Unix systems, you will, sooner or later have to deal with source compilation. Some call it jokingly a rite of passage, others call it necessary knowledge. Whatever way you look at it, it's good-to-have. We will presume that you have little to no knowledge of how to use the command line or what a compiler is. So before we begin we will help you by listing a handful of tools you will use when living with the command line, plus the specific tools necessary when compiling source code. This tutorial is intended to be as practical as possible, so if you want to read about compiler theory or the steps necessary to get from the source code to a binary, use the documentation proposed below.

The Great Linux Migration: who’s made the move, why, and what’s in store for the future growth of Linux?

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:42:43 GMT

Many organisations are navel gazing and assessing ways of increasing productivity and decreasing costs in order to stay afloat in the current business climate. As a company’s IT spend is one of the larger costs of running a business, it makes sense to look closely at how you run your IT shop. Linux may just answer both prayers: offering increased productivity at decreased cost. So why is Linux such a successful solution, which companies have made the switch, and how will the Linux jobs landscape change in the future?

Guide to bug submitting and bug tracking in Linux

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:28:11 GMT

Linux distributions and Open Source software in general are, before anything, community efforts. Every distribution lists somewhere on its' website ways to contribute and help to the effort. And it's quite an effort too, which programmers provide for free, working in their spare time. One recurrent theme on each of those "how to contribute" documents is "Submit bugs when found" although the exact wording may differ. Of course, if you can contribute in other ways back to the community that offers you a free, functional operating system, (like writing code, advocacy and so on), even better. This article however focuses on submitting bugs in some of the most popular distributions : Ubuntu, Mint, Fedora, Debian and OpenSUSE. If you have any prior development experience, fine, but that's not mandatory. If you are willing to offer some of your free time that's quite enough. The usual communication channels are mailing lists (subscriptions recommended), IRC and bug tracking software, as we will see.

How to customize your Fedora packages

Fri, 02 Sep 2011 09:19:07 GMT

Last time, we talked about custom kernels in Debian-based systems. This time we go to "the other side" and will also talk about customizations, namely how to customize packages on Fedora systems. For this you are not required to have any prior experience on the matter in order to build packages, but a will to learn and read manual pages or other resources is always welcome.

Our article will focus on Apache as packaged by Fedora, and what we will do is modify some of its build options in order to better fit our needs. After all, Linux and Open Source are all about customization, so why not get exactly what we want? With that being said, let's start with our tutorial.

Custom kernels in Ubuntu/Debian - how, when and why

Fri, 26 Aug 2011 13:27:50 GMT

So, you've decided to try out this thing you heard others talk about, called 'compiling a custom kernel'. If you are trying this as a hobby, or because you want to learn a new skill, very well – read on.

However, before we start, we will try to explain situations when this need arises and how to deal with it. Note that this is an extensive subject which needs much more in terms of space than we will provide here. You will learn the basics, what you need, what to do and what you'll achieve.

Future of Python programming language on a Linux platform

Fri, 19 Aug 2011 09:15:08 GMT

Don’t believe the naysayer’s hype about Python! With increasing popularity among Linux communities and used by major corporations such as Google, Python is here to stay!

Some sceptics have published articles and blogs over the last few years that have doubted the future of Python. However Python has been around since 1991 and the growth in popularity of this stable and comprehensive high level programming language, especially in the Linux user domain, would indicate that it is here to stay.

Does Linux Certification cut the mustard?

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 09:54:09 GMT

For those pursuing a Linux career, is Linux certification a must have or an indication that you lack the real world experience that employers demand?

In the ever fast-paced and dynamic context of information technology, IT professionals need to be on their toes, constantly staying abreast of changes in the technology platforms on which they work. Operating systems are refined and improved in newer versions of technology, mandating systems administrators to constantly be on a learning curve to keep up with the changes.

What is DHCP and how to configure DHCP server in Linux

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 02:40:44 GMT

Standard DHCP server implementation available in various Linux distributions is an Open source version maintained by ISC ( Internet System Consortium ). There are currently 3 major versions 2, 3, 4 where version 3 supports backup servers, and version 4 supports IPv6. This article deals only with ISC DHCP v3.

IceCat 5 installation on Debian 6 Squeeze

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 04:31:09 GMT

This guide describes step-by-step installation of GNU/IceCat web browser on Debian 6.0 "Squeeze". At the moment there are no pre-compiled packages for a Debian so we are going to do this nicely from command line by compiling GNU IceCat 5 from a sources code.

Has Google been in touch yet?

Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:33:47 GMT

If you’re an IT person in today’s world, you are living in charmed times. The job market is finally picking up after the lull of the recession induced by the global financial crisis. Big corporations and the small business sector alike are back in expansion mode and are seeking, in fact vying, to attract quality skilled human resources to make growth possible. With unemployment low, the job seekers pool is limited, forcing organisations to be more resourceful and proactive in their recruitment strategies in order to be competitive in attracting the right skills sets. Of course, this resourcefulness comes more easily to large organisations such as Google and Facebook, who have gargantuan HR budgets, and places small business at a distinct disadvantage.

Linux job portal launched: LinuxCareer.com

Tue, 17 May 2011 11:34:36 GMT

As a demand for Linux-related jobs has jumped unexpectedly high in the last couple of years. LinuxCareer.com as a new Linux related job portal attempts to compensate for this sudden surge in demand for Linux skilled professionals and will surely accommodate both employers and job seekers. LinuxCareer.com is not affiliated with any local or international company, nor is it a recruitment or employment agency and it is specialising only in Linux based careers and closely related Information Technology fields.
LinuxCareer.com offers tools such as application tracking, job alerts, login and syncing resumes with facebook.com and linkedin.com accounts as well as screening questionnaires for employers and resume uploads for job seekers.

Easy way to create a Debian package and local package repository

Fri, 08 Apr 2011 06:04:19 GMT

This article describes a simple way on how to create a home made debian package and include it into a local package repository. Although we could use a existing Debian/Ubuntu package, we will start from scratch by creating our own minimalistic unofficial debian package. Once our package is ready, we will include it into our local package repository. This article illustrates very simplistic approach of creating debian package, however it may serve as a template in many different scenarios.

Enabling Ubuntu compiz 3D cube Desktop Effect

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 03:44:18 GMT

If you ever get bored of your ordinary default Ubuntu desktop or you feel that you do not utilize your Graphic card the way you should, you can try to enable Ubuntu compiz 3D cube Desktop Effect the give your desktop an extra spark. This article will provide you with a step-by-step configuration on how to enable Ubuntu compiz 3D cube Desktop Effect.