May 2007
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Red Hat to develop cheap Linux for developing nations, U.S. market
Red Hat announced today that it will be releasing a desktop Linux distribution, named Global Desktop that is designed for small businesses and local governments in developing nations. The ... Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Channel news: Microsoft patches DNS, zero-day; VMWare workstation shows VM future
Microsoft issues critical updates, patches DNS zero-day flaw Microsoft issued patches to plug 19 holes, including a critical zero-day DNS Server Service flaw as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday ... Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC: Debugging node eviction issues
Oracle RAC's node eviction root cause analysis (RCA) is common and complex. This excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Applications Clusters Handbook" shows you how to recover from a communication failure in Oracle 10g. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC troubleshooting
Oracle RAC shared disk method of clustering databases increases scalability and lowers costs. However, it can be challenging to find and fix bugs in Oracle 10g. This chapter excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters Handbook" ... Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC: Database performance issues
Oracle's RAC databases share resources with other applications which are also in demand. Sometimes resource management runs into a deadlock. This excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Applications Clusters Handbook" examines what happens to a ... Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC: Log directory structure in cluster ready services
When diagnosing Oracle 10g problems in cluster ready services do what Oracle support does -- examine installation log files and respective directories. Learn more in this book excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters Handbook." Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Storage area network scaling top five tips
When adding a fabric to a storage area network (SAN), VARs can make the job easier by considering their goal while making the addition to the network. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Storage area network (SAN) scaling requires forethought
Storage area network (SAN) scaling must take into account disaster recovery, storage growth and storage management considerations. From ensuring strong SAN security to regular SAN backups, find out what steps you must take to successfully build out ... Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC and the Lamport algorithm
In Oracle's RAC, the Lamport algorithm works with system change numbers (SCN) and the distributed lock manager (DLM) to control and lock management and conflict resolution; read more in this excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application ... Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC: Cluster reconfiguration steps
Oracle RACs cluster reconfiguration process entails seven steps. Learn what they are in this excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters Handbook." Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC: ON and OFF
Disabling Oracle's RAC options may be necessary when testing the Oracle Database 10g. Steps are outlined in this excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters Handbook." Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC: Debugging CRS and GSD using DTRACING
Oracle RAC tracing facility can be enabled to provide additional screen output in Oracle 10g. The steps are outlined in this excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters Handbook." Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
M5 Networks Partner Program Checklist
This checklist provides an overview of VoIP equipment and maintenance vendor M5's channel partner program. Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC: Member voting
Use Oracle RAC's member voting to check member validity in Oracle database 10g. Learn how in this excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters Handbook." Continue Reading
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May 09, 2007
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May'07
Oracle RAC: Log directory structure in Oracle RDBMS
Oracle 10g RAC installations include log files that provide diagnostic and bug-repairing tools. Learn more in this excerpt from "Oracle Database 10g: Real Application Clusters Handbook." Continue Reading
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May 08, 2007
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May'07
Dell and Ubuntu: how important is it?
Last week's announcement that Dell will ship laptops and desktops with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed may hint that the days of desktop Linux are finally coming closer, but some Linux consultants said ... Continue Reading
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May 08, 2007
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May'07
Channel news: Sun plans Java for cellphones; Sun beeft up NetBeans
Sun plans version of Java for Web-linked cellphones Sun Microsystems will revamp its Java software to compete more effectively in the market for Internet-connected mobile phones. [NYT] Sun beefs up ... Continue Reading
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May 08, 2007
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May'07
Microsoft Windows Vista firewall enhancements
This tip helps value-added resellers (VARs) and security consultants navigate the redesigned Microsoft Windows Vista firewall, from pointing out improvements to group policy management best practices. Continue Reading
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May 08, 2007
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May'07
Consolidating data storage: Three key storage considerations
Consolidating data storage in client shops can greatly improve application performance. This quick tip offers three key considerations to help you craft a storage consolidation sales pitch. Continue Reading
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May 08, 2007
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May'07
ILM vs. DLM: The importance of data management
Knowing the differences between information lifecycle management (ILM) and data lifecycle management (DLM) will ultimately determine which storage offerings you bring to a client's table. Continue Reading