One of the tasks nearly any sysadmin frequently encounters is the care and feeding of the MySQL database server. You can build an entire career around nothing but this topic—making you a DB admin, not ...

When I write my column, I try to stick to specific hacks or tips you can use to make life with Linux a little easier. Usually, I describe with pretty specific detail how to accomplish a particular ...

In today’s digital age, managing and centralizing your data and services is becoming increasingly important. Whether you're looking to store your media files, run your own personal cloud, or host ...

Running your own server can sound intimidating at first, but with Linux, it's much easier than you might think. If you're new to servers—or Linux in general—don't worry. You don't have to be a tech ...

Linux on the desktop PC is not a new idea, but it has relatively low penetration among home users. The situation is quite different when you look at servers and hardware devices. Linux has a strong ...

patchVantage, an Oracle management software supplier, has added patching functionality for MySQL, and Microsoft’s SQL Server on Linux. According patchVantage, since Oracle’s RDBMS, MySQL, Microsoft’s ...