How does LDAP works , What is LDAP , Practical use of LDAP

April 20th, 2009 by Giridhar | No Comments | Filed in Linux

what is LDAP

what is ldap LDAP stands for Lightweight Directory Access Protocol. As it says LDAP is Lightweight protocol used to access directory service.
So what is a directory service?
Directory service is something similar to a database but with some major differences as follows (more…)

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What is umask and how is umask set | all about umask

April 16th, 2009 by Giridhar | 5 Comments | Filed in Linux

what is umask and how is it setwhat is umask (unix)

umask is nothing but user file-creation mask, which will decide the file permission for a newly created file in Unix.
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Red Hat Certified Engineer Exam preparation | RHCE dumps | Exam questions, guide | RHCE free resource | Verify RHCE certificate

April 13th, 2009 by Giridhar | 4 Comments | Filed in Linux

rhce | free resource | exam structure | exam guideThis article is a pointer for those who are planning to take a Red Hat certification. This includes , books to refer , Jobs for Red Hat Certified Engineer ,  Prerequisites, Exam structure, Free resource, Paid brain dumps to make your exam easy. (more…)

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Basic unix commands for day to day use

April 13th, 2009 by Giridhar | 6 Comments | Filed in Linux

man cmd #display how to for a commandlinux-penguin

grep pattern  filename #searches a text file for a pattern
grep onwer *jil #search all jil files for owner

ps -auxwww | grep j2se #display if process is running

echo $SHELL #dispplay your current shell
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How to secure and harden Linux | 7 topics to take care while hardening unix

March 31st, 2009 by Giridhar | 2 Comments | Filed in Linux

How to secure and harden Linux

linux hardening and securing stepsOnce Linux installation is over and planing to move it to a production environment, following are the quick checks which we may need to perform to harden and secure your linux boxes.This article is been written for newbies and also to  remind experienced administrators about the simple steps which may be left unnoticed. (more…)

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Qimo – Operating System for kids based on Ubuntu

March 23rd, 2009 by Giridhar | 2 Comments | Filed in Linux

Qimo - operating system for kidsQimo is an operating system for KIDS developed based on Ubuntu. Qimo is designed in such a way that it can be easily used by KIDS and Interface is so fancy and KIDS friendly.
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Linutop – mini PC with Linux OS

March 3rd, 2009 by Giridhar | 2 Comments | Filed in Linux, Reviews

linutop mini pcA Linux Powered mini PC

Did you ever dreamed about a PC which can be hidden in your hands , placed behind your monitor or carry it in your pocket. If so your dream came true now.  Linutop is a tiny or mini PC with Ubuntu OS , 512 MB Memory , 500+ gr in weight. Amazing part of it is; Its been preloaded with GAIM Instant messenger, Firefox Browser, (more…)

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5 Great Linux Tutorials

March 3rd, 2009 by Giridhar | 2 Comments | Filed in Linux, Reviews

In continuation to my effort of bringing new users closer to Linux , here are the few good websites which you may need to refer for quick Linux help.
Are you still confused why you need to switch to Linux then you may need to read this
http://www.linuxfromscratch.org/lfs
For a experienced user , it would be a great resource where it explains about step-by-step instructions for building your custom Linux system. (more…)

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7 reasons for switching to Ubuntu

March 2nd, 2009 by Giridhar | 7 Comments | Filed in Linux

This time I am trying to convince you with some reasons for switching to Ubuntu.

1.Support – You would be provided with a long term support (3 Years) for Desktop from Ubuntu. We have a very wide supporting community for your each and every problems.

2. Install Ubuntu within Windows - The BIG pain is no more .. It was always a pain to have a separate partition for Linux, and that (more…)

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Karmic Koala ; Ubuntu 9.10 release

February 27th, 2009 by Giridhar | 5 Comments | Filed in Howtos, Linux

After Ubuntu , yet another cranky name for its 9.10 release – Its called Karmic Koala,

Why Ubuntu 9.10 is named as Karmic Koala

karmic koala ubuntuThe koala is a small bear-like  creature living on trees which  is about 9kg (20lb) in weight. Its fur is thick and usually ash grey. The koala gets its name from an ancient word meaning “no drink” because it receives most of its water required from the Eucalyptus leaves (also known as gum leaves) it eats, and only drinks when ill or times when there is not enough moisture in the leaves. (more…)

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