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The dynamic Kubernetes security landscape has given rise to several trends shaping how organizations approach this increasingly critical area. The aim of Kubernetes security is to prevent unauthorized access, foster data privacy, and protect the integrity of a Kubernetes environment. Robust Kubernetes security requires a defense-in-depth approach, including measures such as access control , network policies, resource isolation, and security context. Let's explore best practices you can implement to secure your Kubernetes clusters and the workloads and data running within them in 2024.

In the realm of Linux system administration and development, the importance of efficient and comprehensive system monitoring cannot be overstated. Monitoring the health, performance, and reliability of Linux servers and applications is paramount for ensuring high availability, diagnosing problems, and optimizing resources. Among the plethora of tools available for this purpose, three stand out for their robustness, versatility, and the powerful insights they offer: Prometheus, Grafana, and collectd. This article delves into each of these tools, exploring their key features, benefits, and how they can be integrated to create a formidable monitoring setup.

MayQueen Technologies has unveiled the PANZER-PLUS, a fanless computing device powered by the NXP i.MX8M-Plus processor with AI capabilities. Some key features of this modular solution include two GbE ports with TSN support, 4K display resolution and wireless capabilities. Unlike their Panzer box PC released in 2018, which is built around the NXP i.MX6 UL […]

Four significant vulnerabilities have been discovered in the GNU C Library (glibc) , a fundamental component of most Linux distributions. These vulnerabilities pose a significant risk to millions of Linux systems, as they can allow attackers to gain full root access and execute remote code on affected systems.

The Banana Pi BPI-F3 is a development board powered by an 8-core RISC-V processor, capable of supporting up to 16GB of RAM memory. This open-source board stands out as the first to incorporate the RISC-V K1 chip, developed by SpacemiT Technologies Ltd., designed in accordance with the RISC-V Foundation RVA22 standards. As previously mentioned, the […]

Joomla is flexible and open-source content management for building websites and online publications. Powered by PHP, it can be used for multiple scenarios, such as forums, photo galleries, e-commerce, and various web-based applications.

CockroachDB is an open-source distributed and scalable SQL database for cloud applications. CockroachDB provides next-level consistency, a replicated SQL database, and a transactional data store.

Zabbix is a free and open-source monitoring solution for IT infrastructure such as networks, servers, virtual machines, and cloud services. In this tutorial, you will learn how to install the Zabbix Server and client on a Rocky Linux 9 server.

Data security in a modern business environment is considered one of the most critical factors for any company. The digitalization of the world has led to more and more data being generated daily, including very sensitive data, such as internal business plans, customer payment data, etc.

Linux shell scripting is a powerful tool for automating repetitive tasks, customizing system operations, and managing complex workflows. This article aims to unravel the intricacies of shell scripting, illustrating its significance in automating system tasks across various Linux distributions. We will explore different shells, such as Bash and Zsh, each offering unique features for scripting.

Just over a year ago Mozilla launched two big investments in AI — a $35 million investment in a responsible tech fund, Mozilla Ventures and a $30 million investment in a R+D Lab developing trustworthy AI, Mozilla.AI. Since those initial investments, Mozilla has accelerated our efforts to build and deploy AI that adheres to our […]

Historically it has been difficult for developers to reliably use some software profilers on Linux due to how distributions are assembled. Fedora Linux recently improved this so everyone may contribute to making Linux faster, more efficient, and reliable. This article will guide you through using performance profiling in Fedroa Linux. It will also discuss how […]

Lightweight rivals, both based on Crunchbang, OpenBox, and Debian. Crunchbang++ and Bunsen Labs each aim to continue the tradition of the very lightweight Crunchbang Linux, although both distros have thickened around the waist a bit over the years.…

Tails, an open-source, portable operating system that protects against surveillance and censorship, has released version 5.22 with various updates and security features that privacy-conscious users and admins will surely appreciate. Here's what's new in this release and how you can upgrade to Tails 5.22 to reap the benefits it offers. ·

The KDE SIG is working on final integration for Plasma 6. This version was just recently released, and will arrive soon in Fedora Linux 40. As a result, the KDE SIG and QA teams have organized a test week from Monday, January 29, 2024 to Monday, February 05, 2024. The wiki page in this article […]

Legacy OS and app holdouts get three more years of paid support, also on versions 10.0 and 11.3 Oracle has quietly extended paid support and upgrades for Solaris 11.4 to 2037 – three years past its previous deadline – and did the same for earlier versions of the OS last year.…

Both stable and rolling releases, Pi versions, and some very unusual customizations SparkyLinux is a lightweight distro based on Debian, but it offers some choices that few if any others do.…

Linuxia, a popular open-source operating system , has gained popularity recently due to its robustness, flexibility, and security. These benefits have made it an attractive choice for individuals, businesses, and even governments. We'll explore these benefits, as well as Linuxia's use in server systems, embedded systems, scientific research, and desktop computing, to help you decide if you want to give the OS a try.

Kernel 6.8-rc2 debuts after very robust discussion about 'inodes'. Linus Torvalds has dished up one of his most strongly worded Linux kernel mailing list posts in years, lashing a contributor from Google for his suggestions regarding filesystems.…

At last count, W3Techs reported that 43.1% of all websites operating on the Internet today rely on the WordPress CMS. And of those, an overwhelming majority run on Linux servers. That immense popularity makes Linux servers running WordPress a prime target of hackers and other bad actors. As a result, such servers face an estimated 90,000 attacks every minute, every day.