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Quickly Install a LAMP Server on Ubuntu

Most people believe setting up a local Web Server is costly and difficult. But that is simply not true. With Linux, Apache, MySQL, and PHP technologies anyone can set up your own Web Server easily and cheaply. Ubuntu consolidates this process to make LAMP set up efficient and fast.

Published by Josef Nankivell (4324 pts) on Jul 15, 2009 to
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How to Build a Linux Server: Anti-malware and Anti-spam Protection

In addition to the standard security measures, you need to supply an anti-virus and anti-malware protection for your Linux server. This also needs to be integrated with your e-mail server in order to stop threats from the Internet.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23398 pts) on Jul 9, 2009 to
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How to Build a Linux Server: E-mail Server

In a continuation of our series looking at building a Linux server, we discuss communications and building e-mail server architecture.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23398 pts) on Jul 9, 2009 to
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How to Build a Linux Server: Network, File, Print and Proxy Servers

Linux is the leading server operating system in the world. It’s inherently secure, stable, and has very high uptime rates. There is no reason why you wouldn’t prefer Linux servers in your home/workplace.

Published by Tolga BALCI (23398 pts) on Jul 9, 2009 to
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Enable IP Forwarding in Linux

Want to turn your Linux computer into a router or an Internet gateway? You will have to enable IP forwarding inside your Linux kernel. Follow the instructions in this guide to learn how to turn on IP forwarding in Linux

Published by Pranav Thadeshwar (4598 pts) on Jun 22, 2009 to
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Setting Up a Linux Samba Server

When you have Windows and Linux machines coexisting on the same network, file sharing becomes an issue because each Operating System has its own file system. This is where Samba comes in. Samba runs on Linux and happily shares files and printers between Linux, Windows and Mac.

Published by Kristen Grubb (1930 pts) on Jun 4, 2009 to
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Encrypted Flash Drives In Linux

Security is a major concern with flash drives - small and easy to lose, they can be the cause of serious headaches. However, there are several free, open source solutions out there for encrypting your USB flash drive to protect your information.

Published by allychevalier (14652 pts) on May 23, 2009 to
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Free Red Hat Certification Study Tips

With Linux gaining in the marketplace, Linux certifications are becoming more important in the job market. And Red Hat's professional level certifications like RHCT and RHCE are one of the most respected in the market. We take a look at ways in which you can study for them without spending anything!

Published by Pranav Thadeshwar (4598 pts) on Apr 30, 2009 to
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Accessing Windows Files From a Linux Server Using Samba

If you're just adding a Linux server to a Windows network, you will be surprised to know that networking and file-sharing between the Linux server and the Windows network will work out-of-the-box. This is through the wonderful Samba suite of tools. In this article, we take a look at the Samba Suite.

Published by Pranav Thadeshwar (4598 pts) on Apr 29, 2009 to
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Linux Admin Do's and Don'ts

Even the all knowing system admin needs a reminder from time to time on how to be ready for anything. Check out this list of Do's and Don'ts for Linux system admins. After all, it is much better to be reminded now then it is to forget at a critical moment.

Published by KateG (19097 pts) on Feb 22, 2009 to
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