I'm replacing a Dell PentiumIII box running Debian linux that I don't use the GUI on (SSH command line only) used for an FTP server and a Samba server. It's worked well in this role, the only issue is ...

Many small businesses think the servers they use all run Windows operating systems, but many file server appliances are Linux-based systems using Samba for interoperability with their Windows or Mac ...

With so many Linux distributions out there to choose from, there’s nothing like a good survey to offer fresh insight as to who’s using which ones. Focusing on the server realm, I already reported ...

I need a server to network some SCSI drives. These drives will be hooked up to the same bus as a musical keyboard. I want to be able to read/write to the drives using the keyboard, as well as from the ...

Setting up a file server doesn't need to be complicated. With three desktop machines (Kubuntu, Win XP and a testbed, which is currently running ReactOS) and a laptop (Xubuntu) in use at home, our IT ...

Linux servers are everywhere. There's a good chance a number of your favorite websites are running on infrastructure that's powered by Linux, not to mention streaming services, social media platforms, ...

The way the Linux file system is laid out makes perfect sense. I've been using Linux for so many years that I can't imagine another file system making more sense. When I consider how the Windows file ...

How to monitor a Linux log file in real time Your email has been sent This must-know Linux command will make troubleshooting considerably easier. Quick: What’s the first thing you do when you need to ...

Linux 101: What does “sourcing a file” mean in Linux? Your email has been sent Jack Wallen explains the Linux source command by way of an example. Sourcing a file in Linux is a very important concept, ...