Operating systems are the backbone of modern computing and play a crucial role in managing the resources of a computer. The design and implementation of an operating system involve a wide range of ...

For example, if you choose a shared hosting plan, you’re likely stuck with whatever operating system the web host uses by default—typically Linux. Generally, you must sign up for the more expensive ...

What are open-source operating systems? Underpinning an operating system, for example Windows on your PC or Android on your phone, is many, many lines of code. Allowing anyone to inspect the source ...

Mac OS X Server is Apple’s Unix server operating system. At its core, OS X Server shares a number of components with FreeBSD, and most Linux or xBSD apps can be recompiled fairly easily to run on OS X ...

Running a headless server optimizes performance by ditching the GUI for a command line interface. A headless server encourages Linux command line use, building skills applicable across various ...

What is the state of play when it comes to the development and management of server operating systems, and how is the landscape likely to change in the future? According to a survey carried out by ...

Microsoft Windows has become the platform of choice for many businesses today. And with the recent release of Windows Server 2008, many organizations are making the upgrade to this next generation of ...

Microsoft’s stripped-down Windows Server 2016 deployment option reduces the ops burden, but supports only a limited number of server roles Like every previous Windows Server release, Windows Server ...

Securing Windows Server operating system requires a proactive and comprehensive approach. Let us start with a simple, yet vital requirement: Patch, patch, and then patch again. One of the most ...

Microsoft Windows Server 2019 brings a number of new capabilities plus updates and performance improvements to its server operating system. The question for most IT administrators will be whether to ...