Scott Lowe

AUGUST 27, 2021

I have a fairly diverse set of links for readers this time around, covering topics from microchips to improving your writing, with stops along the way in topics like Kubernetes, virtualization, Linux, and the popular JSON-parsing tool jq along the way. Michael Kashin shares the journey of containerizing NVIDIA Cumulus Linux.

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The Verge

JULY 31, 2020

At first, Parallels Desktop will boot a full copy of Windows, allowing Microsoft’s operating system to sit side by side with Chrome OS and Android apps. They’ve done it with Mac and they’ve done it with Linux,” says Mistry. “We It’s exactly what they’ve been wanting, a really easy to manage, secure endpoint,” says Mistry. “At

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 11, 2023

Security Backdoors in SSH public keys ? Here’s one individual’s initial thoughts on the HashiCorp license change. (No Operating Systems/Applications There’s been a ton of coverage about the Red Hat changes around RHEL sources and such, so I won’t bother going into any detail on that.

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Scott Lowe

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Michael Kashin has a good post on source IP address selection in Linux. Security Michael Tsai weighs in on the Microsoft signing key that was stolen, sharing several links with commentary on this matter. Here’s another take on the future of Terraform following the license switch.

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ForAllSecure

APRIL 19, 2023

It’s time to evolve beyond the UNIX operating system. So while I was editing this podcast on self-healing operating systems, I was reminded of an article that I never finished for Fobes.com. It’s a radical rethinking of how we even view our current choices of UNIX-derived operating systems.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 8, 2016

Cue the round of folks claiming that this is why proprietary network operating systems [NOSes] are the route the networking industry should be taking.). Cumulus Networks recently shifted their pricing and licensing model toward perpetual licenses; this article has more information and a comparison of the old vs. new models.

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Scott Lowe

JULY 21, 2016

First up, there’s a great article on using IPVLAN with Docker and Cumulus Linux (with a tie back to sFlow, naturally!). Here’s a walkthrough by Cody Bunch on setting up BGP on Linux with Cumulus Quagga. Via an article by Jason Scanga , I found out that a STIG (security technical implementation guide) has been released for VMware NSX.

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The Verge

JUNE 2, 2020

The Android Flash Tool works with all the major operating systems, including Linux, macOS, ChromeOS, and Windows 10, though browser compatibility may vary depending on your OS. This will lock the bootloader after this process is complete, leaving you with a more secure device than if it remained unlocked.

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Kitaboo

JULY 2, 2020

It boasts of multiple functionalities, including fully-trained technical support, free regular updates, robust customer support, and a full-fledged free trial before you make the final decision and purchase the regular license. Works well with different operating systems including Windows, macOS, and Linux. Quick output.

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Scott Lowe

DECEMBER 6, 2013

Operating Systems/Applications. While written for OS X, most of these tips apply to Linux or other Unix-like operating systems as well. Mike Preston has a great series going on tuning Debian Linux running under vSphere. Linux Macintosh Networking Storage Virtualization ESXi NSX OpenStack VMware'

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Vmware Storage Linux Network 60

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 14, 2017

Operating Systems/Applications. Brendan Gregg has a pretty detailed write-up on migrating from Solaris to Linux (pertinent given the recent layoff of the majority of the Solaris developers). Romain Decker has an “under the hood” look at the VMware NSX load balancer. Servers/Hardware. Nothing this time (sorry!).

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Load Balancer Vmware Hardware Open Source 60

Scott Lowe

APRIL 24, 2015

If you’re interested in an update on how Docker security is evolving, this article on Docker security enhancements by Daniel Walsh is a good read. Logging is an important part of security, so ensuring that the right devices are logging (and logging to the right location) is important. Operating Systems/Applications.

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CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 11, 2022

Incompatibility and unreliability caused by configuration differences such as versions of compilers, loaders, runtime libraries, middleware, and operating systems in new environments contributed to increased project effort, cost, and timelines. A great benefit of isolating applications into containers is the inherent security provided.

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SecureWorld News

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Vulnerability management comprises the entirety of workflows geared toward maintaining an up-to-date inventory of a company's digital assets, checking them for imperfections, and addressing the detected security loopholes. The latter aims to enhance corporate security, in general, and incident response, in particular.

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ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

Years ago, I was the lead security software reviewer at ZDNet and then at CNET. That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. And I was able to repeat the process over and over.

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Open Source Operating Systems Software Software 52

ForAllSecure

MARCH 24, 2021

Years ago, I was the lead security software reviewer at ZDNet and then at CNET. That meant I tested the release candidates -- not the final product you’d buy in the stores - for consumer-grade antivirus programs, desktop firewalls, and desktop Intrusion detection systems. And I was able to repeat the process over and over.

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ForAllSecure

DECEMBER 17, 2021

As a developer you can go to GitHub, see the license agreements, and then add the code to your next build. Knudsen: My name is Jonathan Knutson, and I am a security researcher at synopsis. In software security, a broker is something that gathers and reports information. Vamosi: The idea behind Open Source is great.

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Kitaboo

MAY 6, 2024

For instance, the digital textbook publishing tool KITABOO allows learners to download educational eBooks across platforms and operating systems, and enjoy an interactive reading experience. This product supports platforms such as Chrome OS, Linux, Android, Windows, iOS and Mac OS.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 25, 2015

In this post, I’ve gathered links to posts about networking, virtualization, Docker, containers, Linux, configuration management, and all kinds of other cool stuff. Operating Systems/Applications. Welcome to Technology Short Take #53. Here’s hoping you find something useful! Networking. Servers/Hardware. Simple, but effective.

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Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 10, 2015

This time around, the content is a bit heavier on cloud management and applications/operating systems, but still lots of good content all the way around (I hope, anyway). A quick perusal of the ONF web site does not indicate that the OpenFlow materials are available anywhere under any open source license. Networking.

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