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Unsure About an Acronym or Term? Search the ServerWatch Glossary   The latest version of Ubuntu server edition comes with both server and desktop kernels.

We didn't quite finish up our server kernel vs. desktop kernel comparison, so today we'll wrap that up, plus we'll dig into the included services in

Ubuntu Server: Debian-based Linux distro that comes with security updates and the LAMP stack. Does the rich feature set in Ubuntu Server 7.10 make up for

GNU ddrescue is a must-have rescue utility for all system and network administrators. GNU ddrescue operates like dd_rhelp, which is a clever and useful

You might not think of Apple when you think of servers, but Apple's server line is worth a look. Like its Mac OS X desktop computers, Apple's Xserve line

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Solaris continues to deliver sophisticated diagnostic and testing utilities. It's latest tool is a significantly-overhauled FileBench. FileBench is a

The traditional Unix file and ownership permissions have weathered the test of decades of use and are simple to understand and use. But they're showing

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I've never been comfortable with Windows-based e-mail scanners because they run on the same porous, malware friendly platform they're supposed to protect.

As nice as Nagios is, configuring the beast has driven many a network administrator to drink and premature hair loss. If you're in the mood for something

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