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IT Management Linux News for Jul 24, 2008
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The Mess That is Linux Volume Management (Jul 24, 2008, 21:05)
LXer: "The GNU/Linux operating system is
blessed to have sound partition management tools like GParted which
are very easy to use. However, when it comes to the management of
'virtual partitions' known as volumes, things are quite different.
There is Linx Volume Management, or LVM in short, however, it can
almost only be used from the command line. Also, it doesn't
integrate software RAID - except for striping. I was quite
optimistic when I started using volume management some four years
ago, but not anymore. Let me explain why I'm disappointed."
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Ubuntu to get Open-source Java Heart Implant (Jul 24, 2008, 16:30)
the Register: "Ubuntu's proving popular in one-
and two-U rackable servers and blades running file, database, mail
and web servers. Enterprise Java, though, would help Ubuntu power
applications like online banking. Ultimately, Canonical wants big
application providers SAP and Oracle to certify on Ubuntu."
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Survey: Vista Adoption Weakens, as IT Pros Eye Apple (Jul 24, 2008, 14:00)
Redmondmag: "Some respondents (42 percent) said
they were considering alternative operating systems to Windows
Vista. The Macintosh operating system was the favored alternative
by 29 percent of respondents. Linux-based operating systems were
also in the running, but trailed. More IT professionals reported
challenges managing non-Windows operating systems in this survey,
with 65 percent citing a need for expertise vs. 49 percent in
2007."
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Confirmed: Canonical Ubuntu Server Blitz at LinuxWorld Expo (Jul 24, 2008, 07:30)
The VAR Guy: "Canonical is preparing an Ubuntu
Server blitz at LinuxWorld Expo in August. Alfresco, IBM,
Openbravo, Zimbra and others are expected to rally around Ubuntu
Server at the conference, The VAR Guy learned during meetings at
OSCON. Here’s the scoop, and the implications for Ubuntu
partners."
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Setting up DRBD in an Open Source SAN (Jul 24, 2008, 01:30)
SearchEnterpriseLinux: "As we established in
part one of this series on open storage area networks (SANs),
building an open source SAN provides a cost-effective alternative
for companies with a tight budget. Now that we've established the
merits and some of the important considerations in creating open
source SANs, we'll explain how to set up the Distributed Replicated
Block Device (DRBD) service, which allows for replicated storage in
a SAN."
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