ADMIN Magazine #35 - Digital Issue

News
An old Microsoft IE bug is patched; a serious iOS vulnerability is discovered; Linux exploit endangers Android devices; Adept project releases tool suite for optimizing HPC systems.

NVDIMM
Non-volatile dual in-line memory modules will provide storage as fast as RAM and keep its content through a reboot. The Linux kernel is ready to handle the new technology.

Dell OS10
This Linux-based operating system for network hardware is designed to free network admins from the stranglehold of established manufacturers.

ONOS
This open source SDN solution offers a strong community, good documentation, and a professional focus.

Windows PKI
A rarely used feature for improving security in Windows environments relies on certificates issued for various applications, services, and procedures and is based on a public key infrastructure.

Embedded Malware
With the resurgence of sophisticated macro virus attacks, new countermeasures are in order. 34 Meet Red Hat’s Jim Whitehurst We interview Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst.

Meet Red Hat's Jim Whitehurst
We interview Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst.

New Features in jQuery 3
The latest version of the jQuery JavaScript library comes with new animation features and a better way of handling exceptions.

HTTP/ 2 and Web Servers
HTTP/ 2 offers reduced website load times and other performance benefits, along with the promise of server push.

Bro Security Monitoring
A new approach to security monitoring, with the emphasis on trends and longterm analysis.

Trove: DBaaS with OpenStack
DBaaS moves the database service to the cloud, promising a new database instance at the click of a mouse.

Riemann
Instead of reactive monitoring as usual, this proactive monitoring solution lets you detect problems in advance.

Windows Config with Chef
Chef teamed with PowerShell creates a powerful Windows client management system with automated Windows configuration.

Drupal 8 Migrate API
The Migrate API in Drupal 8 provides a suite of modules designed to help move your data between Drupal versions or into Drupal 8 from outside sources.

CLI and GUI Editors
Editors, particularly command-line editors, are an important tool for systems administrators.

Determining CPU Utilization
CPU utilization metrics tell you how well your applications are using your processing resources.

OpenSwitch
A complete open source operating system for switches that offers Linux users easy entry to data center networking.

Network Automation
Manage your network infrastructure automatically and effectively in a DevOps environment.