ADMIN #09 - Digital Issue

Windows Libraries – Find the directories and files you need quickly with logical views from diverse storage locations in Windows 7, Server 2008 R2, and SBS 2011.

Fencing in HA Clusters – Let nodes compete with and eliminate each other in the Darwinian world of high-availability clusters.

Tools: Save time and simplify your workday with these useful tools for real-world systems administration.

NAP with 802.1X – Enforce security standards for mobile devices before they access the network.

RADOS and Ceph – Build scalable storage in the cloud with a RADOS object store and the Ceph filesystem, with a HA option.

Tomoyo Linux – Jail processes with the Tomoyo kernel module for Linux.

Lua for Apache – The Lua scripting language reaches Apache 2.4 with mod_lua.

Five HPC Hazards – Avoid these pitfalls when building your high-performance computing installation.

Virtualization: Virtual environments are becoming faster, more secure, and easier to set up and use. Check out these tools.

vSphere Image Builder – Get the latest drivers for ESXi install images with VMware Image Builder.

Management: Use these practical apps to extend, simplify, and automate routine admin tasks.

Shell-Based VM Management – Clone and manage virtual servers that are immediately accessible on the network.

Red Hat Satellite Server – Satellite Server offers an enterprise-ready solution for automating software updates and patch management.

Interoperability: Make sure the components of your mixed operating system environment “play nice” together.

MobaXterm: Unix for Windows – Use a *nix command line on the Windows desktop.

AppLocker – Control Windows users’ access to applications, scripts, and files.

Nuts and Bolts: Timely tutorials on fundamental techniques for systems administrators.

collectl – Granular cluster monitoring down to a single node.

Performance Tuning Dojo – Optimizing swap space for efficient processing.

Metasploit Tips – Sometimes you have to be the bad guy to protect yourself against intruders.

PowerShell – Learn how PowerShell cmdlets can ease your administration burden.

Admin Story: SSSD – Evaluate sudo rules centrally with SSSD, even when the server is down.

News: Find out about the latest ploys and toys in the world of information technology.

News – News on security problems: with PHP websites in CGI mode, at ICANN, and for users still using DNSChanger. Year-to-date report on malware.

New Products – New releases for ClearCenter ClearOS, Pentaho Business Analytics, Whiptail Invicta and Accela, and Opsview V4.