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ALSO CALLED: Enterprise Linux, SuSE Linux, Linux Distributions, Linux in the Enterprise
DEFINITION: Linux (often pronounced LIH-nuhks with a short "i") is a Unix-like operating system that was designed to provide personal computer users a free or very low-cost operating system comparable to traditional and usually more expensive Unix systems. Linux has a reputation as a very efficient and fast-performing system. Linux's kernel (the central part of the operating system) was developed by Linus Torvalds  … 
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Migrating from Solaris toSUSE® Linux Enterprise Server
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to discover real-world examples of top businesses that have benefitted from Linux migration. Learn more about this ever-growing migration trend.
Posted: 04 May 2012 | Published: 04 May 2012

SUSE

Meeting the Requirements of I/O Intensive Workloads with the Mainframe
sponsored by CA Technologies.
WHITE PAPER: Too often, organizations choose x86-based platforms over more cost-effective mainframe alternatives. This white paper reviews the key benefits of the mainframe and discusses the savings you can expect by using these systems to support heavy I/O applications in your Linux environment.
Posted: 03 May 2012 | Published: 03 May 2012

CA Technologies.

Next Generation Mainframe Computing
sponsored by CA Technologies.
WHITE PAPER: The mainframe can enable substantial cost savings and efficiency gains, but only if effective management tactics are in place. This white paper examines the key advantages of the mainframe and offers exclusive advice for incorporating it into your overarching IT strategy.
Posted: 01 May 2012 | Published: 01 May 2012

CA Technologies.

DB2 10: What's new in DB2 10 for Linux, UNIX, and Windows
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: Organizations are buzzing about the upcoming release of the latest version of IBM's DB2. The added features and functionalities offered in the new platform offer cost-savings, improved application performance and better productivity. Read this white paper to learn more about the exciting enhancements and how they can benefit your enterprise.
Posted: 25 Apr 2012 | Published: 25 Apr 2012

IBM

Look at Linux, the operating system and universal platform
sponsored by IBM
WHITE PAPER: When it comes to IT, Linux is everywhere. From smart phones to powerful computer systems, this flexible operating system addresses a significant number of usage models. Read this white paper to learn more about the universal platform and discover all the computer segments that it plays a role in.
Posted: 24 Apr 2012 | Published: 24 Apr 2012

IBM

How IG Group Made 500% Performance Gain, Reduced Costs
sponsored by Red Hat and HP
WHITE PAPER: Learn how one organization migrated to a high performance Linux operating system to see benefits like greater server capacity, increased scalability, reduced costs and more.
Posted: 12 Apr 2012 | Published: 12 Apr 2012

Red Hat and HP

Success Story: The New South Wales Fire Brigades
sponsored by SUSE
WHITE PAPER: In this resource, learn how one organization moved its SAP applications to a virtualized SUSE Linux Enterprise Server to improve the availability and performance of mission-critical services while significantly reducing infrastructure costs.
Posted: 31 Mar 2012 | Published: 31 Mar 2012

SUSE

How Cox Enterprises Cut Costs, Improved Performance in One Week
sponsored by Red Hat and HP
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn how one organization migrated to the Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform to improve performance, achieve cost savings and increase flexibility for its critical architecture.
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 | Published: 29 Mar 2012

Red Hat and HP

How a Leading Cancer Hospital Cut Costs 40%, Improved User Experience
sponsored by Red Hat and HP
WHITE PAPER: Access this resource to learn how one organization was able to cut costs and improve application stability by moving from proprietary hardware to a mainstream operating system such as Red Hat Enterprise Linux for running mission-critical applications.
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 | Published: 29 Mar 2012

Red Hat and HP

How Travelers Insurance Doubled Performance and Saved 25%
sponsored by Red Hat and HP
WHITE PAPER: This resource explains how the Red Hat Enterprise Linux platform can maximize your organization’s performance while reducing total hardware and operating system licensing costs by 25 percent.
Posted: 29 Mar 2012 | Published: 29 Mar 2012

Red Hat and HP

Price. Performance. Advantage. Red Hat Enterprise Linux on the HP ProLiant DL980 Server
sponsored by Red Hat and HP
WHITE PAPER: Inside, learn more about a larger x86 platform designed for Linux and enterprise applications that can help address many of your top IT challenges including high availability and scalability demands, the reliability to handle high-density virtualization, lower operating costs, and reduced server sprawl.
Posted: 28 Mar 2012 | Published: 28 Mar 2012

Red Hat and HP

CW Buyer's Guide: Server Virtualisation
sponsored by ComputerWeekly.com
ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This Computer Weekly buyer’s guide to server virtualisation looks at the potential barriers to successful virtualisation and how they can be overcome.
Posted: 09 Mar 2012 | Published: 09 Mar 2012

ComputerWeekly.com

The Path to Cloud Enablement: Session 2 - Data Center Optimization
sponsored by Red Hat/Cisco/Intel
WEBCAST: The second installment of this series, our conversation expands on the use of Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 in virtualizing and consolidating data centers utilizing Cisco Unified Computing System.  Our discussion includes specific benefits derived from the joint integration and development work across Red Hat, Cisco, and Intel.
Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Premiered: 10 Feb 2012

Red Hat/Cisco/Intel

The Path to Cloud Enablement: Session 1 - Legacy Migration
sponsored by Red Hat/Cisco/Intel
WEBCAST: Cisco, Red Hat, and Intel have partnered in delivery a three-part webinar focusing on the path to cloud enablement.  We start the discussion with legacy migration touching on RISC/UNIX migrations and the economic and performance benefits of the Cisco Unified Computing System utilizing the new Intel E7 processors.
Posted: 10 Feb 2012 | Premiered: 10 Feb 2012

Red Hat/Cisco/Intel

Job Scheduling Under Linux
sponsored by ORSYP
WHITE PAPER: Wherever business applications run on Windows, Unix and Linux systems, job scheduling functionality is essential for process control requirements. This resource explores the essential features required in a job scheduling platform.
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 | Published: 06 Feb 2012

ORSYP

Top 10 Things You Need to Know About Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0
sponsored by Red Hat.
WEBCAST: This one hour webinar will focus on the top 10 things you need to know about Red Hat Enterprise Virtualisation 3.0 and why Red Hat is leading the way for virtualisation.
Posted: 06 Feb 2012 | Premiered: 06 Feb 2012

Red Hat.

The Linux Command Line
sponsored by William E. Shots, Jr
WHITE PAPER: This resource provides a complete introduction to the Linux command line. Discover what happens when you press the enter key on the command line. Explore the process of expansion, and examine several interesting and complex features of its shell.
Posted: 01 Feb 2012 | Published: 01 Feb 2012

William E. Shots, Jr

Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 as a Strategic Virtualization Alternative
sponsored by Red Hat.
WEBCAST: Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization 3.0 not only offers the performance and management features that virtualization customers require for their data center workloads, but also provides a strategic alternative to proprietary virtualization to enable organizations to accelerate their innovation, increase manageability, and reduce costs.
Posted: 08 Dec 2011 | Premiered: 08 Dec 2011

Red Hat.

Success Story: Pernod Ricard Pacific
sponsored by SUSE
CASE STUDY: Pernod Ricard Pacific consolidated its server infrastructure to virtual SUSE® Linux Enterprise Server environments, eliminating 50 servers. In addition to reduced operational costs, they are saving 625 tonnes of CO2 emissions - equivalent to planting 2,250 trees. Learn how.
Posted: 25 Oct 2011 | Published: 25 Oct 2011

SUSE

Security on a Budget
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This expert white paper establishes the ultimate IT security goal: the most reliable preventative and detective security system possible with the least amount of capital expenditure. From common sense solutions to revolutionary concepts, instructor James Michael Stewart challenges IT pros to explore his methods of saving money on company security.
Posted: 19 May 2011 | Published: 19 May 2011

Global Knowledge

Tips and Techniques for Red Hat Certification Success
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: In this Red Hat certification white paper, Justin Nevill, Red Hat Certified Architect and Global Knowledge Instructor, has put together some tips and study guides to make your exam preparation experience a positive one.
Posted: 26 Aug 2010 | Published: 26 Aug 2010

Global Knowledge

Uptime and the Value of Clustering for Linux Servers
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the need for uptime, explains the three components that contribute to uptime, reviews some of the problems with existing enterprise server management, provides a clear definition of clustering, and finally gives an honest explanation of what it can and can’t offer your organization.
Posted: 09 Aug 2010 | Published: 09 Aug 2010

Global Knowledge

Troubleshooting Made Easy In Linux
sponsored by Global Knowledge
WHITE PAPER: Troubleshooting is a necessary evil. Where does one start when the operating system does not start, the application does not load or run correctly, the network hangs or a network service does not listen or perform? Linux is noted for being rock solid, stable, and easy to manage but not as user friendly.
Posted: 27 May 2009 | Published: 27 May 2009

Global Knowledge
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LINUX DEFINITION (continued): …  at the University of Helsinki in Finland. To complete the operating system, Torvalds and other team members made use of system components developed by members of the Free Software Foundation for the GNU Project. Ask your Linux questions at ITKnowledgeExchange.comLinux is a remarkably complete operating system, including a graphical user interface, an X Window System, TCP/IP, the Emacs editor, and other components usually found in a comprehensive Unix system. Although copyrights are held by various creators of Linux's components, Linux is distributed using the Free Software Foundation's copyleft … 
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