Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 10, 2017

Kevin Lynch of the Squarespace Engineering team has a great write-up on Linux container scheduling ; this post provides some in-depth information on the various components and considerations involved. Virtualization. Host Resources Deep Dive book is now available as a free e-book, courtesy of Rubrik. Larry Smith Jr.

Vmware 60

Vmware Storage Engineering Network 60

Scott Lowe

MARCH 2, 2017

I just noticed this article about using Nova flavor extra-specs to pass QoS data down to the virtualization layer. Here’s a walkthrough to install Arch Linux on VirtualBox. Alan Renouf shows you how to retrieve NVMe storage device details using PowerCLI. Virtualization. Thinking of virtualizing Linux on Hyper-V?

Linux 60

Linux Devops Open Source Virtualization 60

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 7, 2013

Reinforce base Linux knowledge. I’ll be focusing on Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) and RHEL variants, since that seems to be what’s most commonly found in enterprise deployments today. As with my base Linux knowledge, my primary goal here is to be able to do most anything that I need to do with Puppet.

Linux 91

Linux Data Center Network Open Source 91

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 16, 2017

This is my irregularly-published collection of links and articles from around the Internet related to the major data center technologies: networking, hardware, security, cloud computing, applications/OSes, storage, and virtualization. J Metz offered to send me a few links for storage, so I happily took him up on that offer.

Vmware 60

Vmware Storage Network Windows 60

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 16, 2017

Sjors Robroek describes his nested NSX-T lab that also includes some virtualized network equipment (virtualized Arista switches). Here’s an interesting article on the role that virtualization is playing in the network functions virtualization (NFV) space now that ARM hardware is growing increasingly powerful.

Windows 60

Windows Virtualization Devops Vmware 60

Scott Lowe

APRIL 17, 2013

Next, the presenter shows us a picture of Clayton Christiansen, who wrote (among other books) “The Innovator’s Dilemma.” ” The conclusion drawn in the book is that there are two types of innovation: sustaining innovation and disruptive innovation. ” If that’s not the right way, then what is?

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Enterprise Enterprise HP Linux 98

Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 6, 2014

After all, I’ve written books and have been blogging for 9 years, so I should be able to add some value via documentation contributions. Using a Linux Environment. It wasn’t until just recently that I realized: why not just use a Linux VM? I felt that documentation might be a way to achieve that goal.

Tools 64

Tools Linux Open Source Cloud 64

Scott Lowe

MARCH 30, 2018

Thomas Maurer has a “first impressions” post on the Microsoft Surface Book 2. (I Hmmm…maybe I could install Windows 10 on my quad-proc Mac Pro, then run macOS virtualized on it…that might be something to try one day (as if I’ll ever have time for that!). Virtualization. Servers/Hardware.

Linux 60

Linux Vmware Windows Applications 60

Cloud Musings

OCTOBER 9, 2018

With over 1300 modules, Ansible simplifies several aspects of IT infrastructure, including web, database, network, cloud, cluster, monitoring, and storage. It effortlessly integrates with any area of the IT infrastructure, be it provisioning virtual machines (VMs) or creating firewall rules.

Tools 94

Tools Applications Network Firewall 94

Scott Lowe

JANUARY 7, 2016

His journey started in June 2014 as a result of the Microsoft announcement regarding support for Linux and Kubernetes on Azure—this really indicated a shift in the industry. Safari Books Online ( link ) a great resource, highly recommended. Safari Books Online. Ansible (not Chef, Puppet, or Salt). Cassandra and Neo4j.

Devops 60

Devops Engineering Conference Operating Systems 60

Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 10, 2014

I was able to hit two technical sessions yesterday and liveblogged both of them: Virtualizing the Network to Enable a Software-Defined Infrastructure. Bare Metal, Containers, and Virtualization: The Growing Choices for Cloud Applications. Any work that Intel can do to make that easier/faster/cheaper is all positive in my book.

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Intel Hardware Linux Virtualization 60

Scott Lowe

MARCH 1, 2019

VyOS is an open source Linux-based network operating system.). Virtualization. Readers may find this list of recommended books from Jessie Frazelle of interest. I’m not sure how I missed that part 2 was published only 2 days later, so I’m rectifying that now. Go check out part 2. OK, that’s all for now.

Operating Systems 60

Operating Systems Authentication Network Open Source 60

Scott Lowe

MAY 11, 2018

Matt Oswalt, one of the co-authors of our recently-released network automation book from O’Reilly, recently tackled the topic of running Kubernetes with Tungsten Fabric (formerly known as OpenContrail). Mike Foley talks about new support for Virtualization Based Security (VBS) and Credential Guard in vSphere 6.7. Virtualization.

Network 60

Network Virtualization Open Source Vmware 60

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 9, 2016

That prompted Cody Bunch to write this article on setting up a topology with BGP on Linux using the topology converter , which I’m now mentioning in this Technology Short Take. PowerShell on Cumulus Linux on a network switch? Virtualization. Does your head hurt yet?). Pete Lumbis shows you how. followed by a quick 2.4.1

Vmware 60

Vmware Case Study Linux Network 60

Scott Lowe

APRIL 19, 2019

Milind Gunjan shares some tips for troubleshooting Linux bridged networking on a KVM host. Virtualization. Cal’s book is in the “To Read” pile on my desk; guess I need to hurry up and get to it! Via Ivan Pepelnjak’s site, Albert Siersema shares some information on using Ansible to automate 802.1x

Open Source 60

Open Source Tools Policies Cloud 60

Fountainhead

MAY 5, 2009

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. With the explosive growth of virtualization, this segment of technology is hotter than ever. In the way virtualization abstracts & configures the software world (O/S, applications, etc.), skip to main | skip to sidebar. Fountainhead.

Data Center 100

Data Center Virtualization Disaster Recovery Storage 100

Sean Daniel

JUNE 12, 2012

Book Give-away : Win free copy of the Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2011 Standard, Configuring (70-169) Certification Guide , just by commenting! Using this book readers will learn to manage messaging collaboration and develop management of users, computers and printers. Photo Blog | E-Mail Me. Tuesday, June 12, 2012.

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Small Business Windows SMB Microsoft 95

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 17, 2015

If you’d like to play around with Cumulus Linux but don’t have a compatible hardware switch, Cumulus VX is the answer. This article listing 20 Linux server hardening tips contains some basic tips but is nevertheless a very good resource for someone looking for Linux security recommendations. Virtualization.

Vmware 60

Vmware Linux Architecture Hardware 60

Scott Lowe

AUGUST 30, 2013

Basically, the statement was that it was possible to create do-it-yourself network virtualization. What are the core components of a network virtualization solution? Programmable edge virtual switches in the hypervisor. Visit the site for more information on virtualization, servers, storage, and other enterprise technologies.

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Virtualization Network Linux Open Source 60

The Verge

MARCH 29, 2022

It’s a Linux gaming PC that runs many but not all Windows games, on the go like a Nintendo Switch, only with way more horsepower, shorter battery life, and a seriously noisy fan. At least there’s nothing pointy on the Steam Deck, unlike some of the book corners I’ve brained myself with over the years. Consider this our Steam Deck FAQ.

Linux 75

Linux Windows Virtualization Storage 75

Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 10, 2015

This article provides a good introductory overview of Linux iptables commands for configuring host-based firewall rules on your Linux systems. The Windows architecture is so dramatically different from UNIX/Linux that trying to adapt per-process containers is quite naturally going to be more than a little bit challenging.

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Firewall Windows Linux Architecture 60

ForAllSecure

MARCH 30, 2022

To access these sections of the building, there have to be doors, too, and behind these doors are the various companies, the various cloud clients with all their various virtual machines that can be spun up or spun down. You simply send an HTTP request and retrieve unique information per Virtual Machine (VM). You don't have to.

Firewall 52

Firewall Virtualization Authentication Linux 52

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

tech preview of virtual networks for Docker. First, here’s a workaround to the fact that vCA doesn’t (yet) do cloud-init, which makes injecting SSH keys into Linux instances a bit difficult. Virtualization. Oh, and if you’re looking for a good book on vRealize Operations, look no further.).

Open Source 60

Open Source Vmware Network IBM 60

Sean Daniel

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Moreover, it’s SHARED with both Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials, and Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. I can’t easily extend my storage when I have a disk that’s running out of space. With a plan, you can easily map out your storage needs, and growth. What does that mean?

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Windows Backup Storage Microsoft 87

The Verge

JUNE 17, 2020

You’ll probably want clients for Mac and Windows, iOS and Android, the open web, and — if you’re showing off — Linux. This is true even though Apple runs its own email platform, which is free but charges for extra storage, and gets to keep all that revenue for itself. Watch Sundar Pichai’s commencement address to the class of 2020.

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Apple Policies Google Advertising 75