High-capacity disk drives are now widely available at prices that are incredibly cheap compared to those of only a few years ago. In addition, with so many Linux users now ripping CDs to disk, saving ...

Jack Wallen shows you how simple it is to get a powerful, reliable backup solution installed on your Linux servers. Image: ribkhan/Adobe Stock Do you have a reliable backup solution running on your ...

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 ...

I hate to admit it, but I’ve screwed up many times throughout the years when it’s come to using computers. My first big “Oh shi!” moment came when I was about 8-years-old, goofing around on my ...

Data backup is a crucial aspect of information management. Both businesses and individuals face risks such as hard drive failure, human error or cyberattacks, which ...

A dependable backup tool is not a luxury - everyone needs to have one. But that doesn't mean you need to spend a fortune to get the feature set that meets your needs. Jack Wallen introduces some great ...

Just wondering...one of our servers that runs Win2k AD in a one server dept. has been compromised with a root kit. The Server needs rebuilding, my management wants to go with Netware 6..which I dont ...

What you should back up depends on how you use your PC. As a rule, a regular backup of the home directories is sufficient. This protects against data loss—for example, if an important file is ...

Let's say you want inexpensive, open-source server applications that are under your control... but you don't have the tech chops to install Linux server programs from packages, never mind source code.