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April 23, 2020
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Ubuntu 20.04 arrives with Linux 5.4 kernel and WireGuard VPN

Ubuntu 20.04 arrives with Linux 5.4 kernel and WireGuard VPN

As expected, Canonical has released the newest version of its Ubuntu Linux distribution, Ubuntu 20.04. This long-term-support (LTS) version is more than just the latest version of one of the most popular Linux distributions; it’s a major update for desktop, … Continue reading →

February 26, 2020
by sjvn01
Comments Off on AI comes to the Edge with SolidRun and Gyrfalcon’s AI inference server

AI comes to the Edge with SolidRun and Gyrfalcon’s AI inference server

Do you need AI video smarts on the edge? Then, SolidRun, a developer and manufacturer of high-performance edge computing hardware, and application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) chip manufacturer Gyrfalcon Technology has a server for you: The Arm-based, Linux-powered Janux GS31 AI inference server. AI comes to the … Continue reading →

February 25, 2020
by sjvn01
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Microsoft previews Microsoft Defender ATP for Linux

First thing is first, the new beta Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP) is not an antiviral program for Linux desktops. No, it’s an enterprise platform designed to help you prevent, detect, investigate, and respond to Linux server and network threats. Microsoft … Continue reading →

February 12, 2019
by sjvn01
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Red Hat CloudForms 4.7 released

There’s an old, wise IT statement: “Never fix what’s broken.” Of course, there’s an equally true tech management thought, which goes: “You snooze, you lose.” So, trying to satisfy both the tortoises and hares of IT, Red Hat‘s newest version of … Continue reading →

May 30, 2018
by sjvn01
Comments Off on Back to basics: What sysadmins must know about logging and monitoring

Back to basics: What sysadmins must know about logging and monitoring

With containers springing up and down in minutes and virtual machines coming and going in hours, some sysadmins have neglected their system logs. Log files still provide invaluable insight into how systems are operating! Hereâ s what you — still … Continue reading →