Cloud Musings

DECEMBER 19, 2017

The enterprise data storage marketplace is poised to become a battlefield. No longer the quiet backwater of cloud computing services, the focus of this global transition is now going from compute to storage. An overview of recent storage market history is needed to understand why this transition is important.

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Linux Academy

JUNE 25, 2019

By adding free cloud training to our Community Membership, students can develop their Linux and Cloud skills even further. Members of the Linux Academy community come together and share their insights and questions. Principal Systems Engineer from Symantec Corporation and Ell Marquez for a Threat Report Rundown. Become a Master.

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 26, 2023

” It’s called the Amazon WorkSpaces Thin Client, using the industry lingo for a basic type of hardware that relies on cloud-based storage and processing rather than a beefy CPU and hard drive on a traditional computer. Customers can choose to pay either fixed monthly subscription fees or usage-based costs based on hourly metering.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 12, 2022

DNS, BGP, hardware-based security, Kubernetes, Linux—they’re all in here. Alex Neihaus provides readers with a walkthrough for adding BGP routes to AWS security groups. Via Russ White , RFC 9199 was drawn to my attention (“Considerations for Large Authoritative DNS Server Operators”). Networking.

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Linux Storage Virtualization Hardware 90

Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 8, 2021

There’s some networking stuff, a few security links, and even a hardware-related article. Jimmy Mankowitz talks in some detail about using NSX-T in vSphere with Tanzu to secure applications. Operating Systems/Applications. Welcome to Technology Short Take #146! Networking. ” Who will be correct?

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Scott Lowe

APRIL 29, 2022

My link of links and articles from around the Internet is a bit light on networking and virtualization this time around, but heftier in the security, cloud, and OS/application sections. Daniel Holback talks about the addition of fuzzing to the Flux controllers , to improve the security posture of the Flux project. Enjoy the content!

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GeekWire

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

It opened pre-orders last summer on a first-come, first-served basis, and anyone who secured a place in that line should still have it despite the delay. Ghz CPU, 16GB of RAM, and a MicroSD card slot for expanded storage. .” Valve said that all that’s changed about the pre-order process for the Steam Deck is the date.

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Linux Academy

JANUARY 1, 2020

How to Get a Linux Job. This course helps prepare you for applying for and successfully obtaining a Linux Job. This course dives into LXC (Linux Containers) and its container manager, LXD. Students will learn by doing through installing and configuring containers and thoughtfully selecting a persistent storage strategy.

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Linux Academy

JANUARY 30, 2020

How to Get a Linux Job. This course helps prepare you for applying for and successfully obtaining a Linux Job. This course dives into LXC (Linux Containers) and its container manager, LXD. Students will learn by doing through installing and configuring containers and thoughtfully selecting a persistent storage strategy.

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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. Michael Kashin shares the journey of containerizing NVIDIA Cumulus Linux. Networking. So useful.).

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Scott Lowe

OCTOBER 8, 2021

There’s some networking stuff, a few security links, and even a hardware-related article. Jimmy Mankowitz talks in some detail about using NSX-T in vSphere with Tanzu to secure applications. Operating Systems/Applications. Welcome to Technology Short Take #146! Networking. ” Who will be correct?

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IPv6 Storage Hardware Vmware 60

Scott Lowe

APRIL 6, 2017

Humair Ahmed of VMware shares some details on a new control plane resiliency feature recently added to VMware NSX: Controller Disconnected Operation (CDO) mode. Here’s a handy list of deprecated Linux network commands and their replacements. Konstantin Ryabitsev has a series going on securing a SysAdmin Linux workstation.

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Vmware Linux Storage Network 60

Scott Lowe

JUNE 24, 2022

BPFDoor, as it is known, is a passive backdoor that allows threat actors to remotely connect to a Linux shell. Tetragon is Isovalent’s newly open-sourced security framework. I think the headline (“defeats ’the last line of security’”) is a bit sensationalist, but I guess that’s the world we live in.

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Vmware Linux Storage Virtualization 74

Linux Academy

DECEMBER 1, 2019

To continually support your mission to learn and grow, we are always adding new, free courses and resources for developing Linux and Cloud skills. Members of the Linux Academy community come together and share their insights and questions. Microsoft SQL Server on Linux Quick Start. How to Get a Linux Job. AWS Concepts.

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CIO Business Intelligence

JANUARY 4, 2024

In the fast-evolving world of finance, data security is of paramount importance. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial framework to which financial institutions must adhere. The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS) is a crucial framework to which financial institutions must adhere.

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Linux Academy

JULY 30, 2019

Our free cloud training allows students to begin developing their Linux and Cloud skills. Visit the Linux Academy Booth at Black Hat or find Ell at any of the other Hacker Summer Camp events! AWS Security Essentials – This course prepares learners to be more security-minded with their architecture in AWS.

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CTOvision

JANUARY 31, 2017

Most aren’t the laptops, tablets, and phones we think of as using the internet: they’re appliances like routers, fridges, cameras, and a million others, each of which is equipped with storage space, an operating system, and a connection to the internet.

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Scott Lowe

APRIL 15, 2022

Although Linux is often considered to be superior to Windows and macOS with regard to security, it is not without its own security flaws. I, personally, would posit that Linux can be more secure than other platforms, but it requires proper configuration and can still be undone by a loose nut behind the keyboard.

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Linux Load Balancer IPv6 Licensing 74

Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 16, 2017

The rise of the disaggregated network operating system (NOS) marches on: this time, it’s Big Switch Networks announcing expanded hardware support in Open Network Linux (ONL) , upon which its own NOS is based. I use OTR with Adium on OS X, and OTR with Pidgin on my Fedora Linux laptop.). Operating Systems/Applications.

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Vmware Linux Storage Load Balancer 60

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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Linux Load Balancer Malware Virtualization 60

Scott Lowe

MAY 27, 2022

Researchers have uncovered a potential security flaw in Apple Silicon CPUs; more details in this 9to5Mac article. I’m not sure how I feel about security researchers calling this flaw “not that bad.” Via Teri Radichel , I saw this article from Google Project Zero about zero-click security vulnerabilities in Zoom.

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Scott Lowe

JANUARY 27, 2023

I’ve got another collection of links to articles on networking, security, cloud, programming, and career development—hopefully you find something useful! Security Adrian Mouat reviews some of the security-focused changes in Go 1.20. Welcome to Technology Short Take #164!

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Scott Lowe

MAY 7, 2021

In this Technology Short Take, I’ve gathered some links for you covering topics like Azure and AWS networking, moving from macOS to Linux (and back again), and more. Marco Lancini discusses security logging in AWS environments. Operating Systems/Applications. Let’s jump right into the content! Networking.

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Linux Academy

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

To continually support your mission to learn and grow, we are always adding new, free courses and resources for developing Linux and Cloud skills. Members of the Linux Academy community come together and share their insights and questions. How to Get a Linux Job. Build Your Own Linux From Scratch. Free Mastery Courses.

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Scott Lowe

AUGUST 21, 2020

Everyone’s favorite three-letter agency recently released some VPN security guidance, as reported by this InfoSecurity Magazine article. Matt Hamilton takes a closer look at a recent security vulnerability in the Harbor container registry. Ivan Pepelnjak discusses the security implications of so-called “Smart NICs.”

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Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

Operating Systems/Applications. You may have heard of eBPF, the Linux technology that is reshaping Linux applications (and in some ways reshaping Linux itself). You may have heard of eBPF, the Linux technology that is reshaping Linux applications (and in some ways reshaping Linux itself).

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Linux Academy

AUGUST 29, 2019

To continually support you in your mission to learn and grow we are always adding new courses and free resources to begin developing your Linux and Cloud skills. Courses Free in September: Microsoft SQL Server On Linux Quick Start. Linux Networking and Trouble Shooting. How to Get a Linux Job. Git Quick Start.

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Scott Lowe

NOVEMBER 17, 2016

Cumulus Networks recently introduced the Cumulus Linux Network Command Line Utility (NCLU) , which provides a more unified front-end to configuring switches running Cumulus Linux. Kevin Houston discusses workload acceleration options—specifically, storage acceleration via NVMe or PCIe SSDs—for blade servers. Virtualization.

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Scott Lowe

MARCH 2, 2020

Redpill Linpro talks to readers about their new routers running Cumulus Linux. There’s a security vulnerability , so don’t let your smart home get hacked. I recently found this page , and thought it was a great idea—trying to bring improved security to the masses. Operating Systems/Applications.

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Linux Academy

NOVEMBER 1, 2019

To continually support your mission to learn and grow, we are always adding new, free courses and resources for developing Linux and Cloud skills. Members of the Linux Academy community come together and share their insights and questions. Microsoft SQL Server on Linux Quick Start. How to Get a Linux Job. AWS Concepts.

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Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been collecting articles I wanted to share with readers on major areas in technology: networking, security, storage, virtualization, cloud computing, and OSes/applications. Welcome to Technology Short Take #165! Denis Mulyalin shows how to use Nornir, Salt, and NetBox to template your network tests.

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The Verge

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

The Linux-based system will also be available to third-party developers who may want to create apps and other features for GM customers. By then, GM will have many vehicles running Google’s embedded Android Automotive operating system , which Miller says will work “alongside” its new Ultifi software platform in certain vehicles.

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Linux Academy

SEPTEMBER 5, 2019

Implement and manage storage. This exam measures your ability to do the following: Implement data storage solutions. Microsoft SQL Server on Linux Quick Start : This course teaches learners how to install and configure an SQL Server on Linux, whether using a traditional machine, containers, or an Azure SQL VM.

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Dataconomy

APRIL 13, 2023

The VNC protocol also supports encryption of the VNC traffic, which is done using a secure variant of the VNC protocol known as VNC over Secure Shell (VNC over SSH). This protocol uses port 22, the standard port for SSH, for establishing a secure connection between the VNC server and client.

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Scott Lowe

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

I recently mentioned on Twitter that I was considering building out a new Linux PC to replace my aging Mac Pro (it’s a 2012 model, so going on 9 years old). Kaizhe Huang examines Falco versus AuditD from a host intrusion detection system (HIDS) perspective. Eclypsium discusses ways of protecting system firmware storage.

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Vmware Storage Study Network 60

Scott Lowe

MAY 29, 2020

Bruce Schneier weighs in on the security and privacy implications of Zoom. Some security vulnerabilities with Thunderbolt were recently discovered and disclosed. Looking for some security tools? Jason Price shares a fully fleshed-out example of Kubernetes Pod Security Policies. Operating Systems/Applications.

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Linux Virtualization Security Backup 60

Scott Lowe

MAY 17, 2019

Courtesy of Tigera, Alex Pollitt shares some guidelines on when Linux conntrack is no longer your friend. Apparently Dell’s new docking stations support firmware updates via Linux. Since we’re on a bit of a security kick this time around, then the recent announcement by HyTrust of HyTrust CloudControl 6.0 Networking.

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