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Technical Analysis: OpenSSH on Linux using Windows/Kerberos for Authentication

by jcannon on June 06, 2008

Abstract: Secure remote access to UNIX and Linux systems is generally accomplished through SSH. The most frequent implementation of that protocol is OpenSSH, originally written for the OpenBSD project but now ported to a wide variety of platforms. This... more

• Friday, June 06, 2008
• in: Server Center
• jcannon

Dominic Sartorio on SpikeSource and Open Source Interoperability

by Community Contributor on February 27, 2008

First, many thanks to Microsoft’s Port 25 Team for the opportunity to post today! Today SpikeSource announced the availability of five additional PHP-based applications on the Windows Server 2008 platform. Gallery, Mantis, Moodle, PhpBB and WebCalendar... more

• Wednesday, February 27, 2008
• in: Server Center
• Community Contributor

How open source has influenced Windows Server 2008

by Sam Ramji on February 27, 2008

When I think about what works really well in open source development and technology, the following things stand out: Modular architectures You can find these wherever you see participation at scale – and often a rearchitecture to a more modular system... more

• Wednesday, February 27, 2008
• in: Server Center
• Sam Ramji

Technical Analysis: Installing Apache with SSL on Windows

by jcannon on January 04, 2008

Often SSL or TLS is required to secure data from web applications. Sometimes this is just prudent to prevent confidential or sensitive data from being confiscated. Sometimes this is required by regulations like HIPAA, or industry bodies, such as the Payment Card Industry. This guide will show how to install Apache with SSL on Windows.... more

• Friday, January 04, 2008
• in: Server Center
• jcannon

Windows Unified Data Storage Server

by MichaelF on December 05, 2006

Today Microsoft announced the availability of the Windows Unified Data Storage Server 2003 (WUDSS). We sent Hank to talk with Tres Hill, Sr Product Manager, to find out why this announcement is significant for IT professionals running heterogeneous environments... ... more

• Tuesday, December 05, 2006
• in: Media
• MichaelF

Windows and Linux Integration: Printer Sharing between Windows and Linux

by MichaelF on October 16, 2006

Last Thursday we posted an interview with Jeremy Moskowitz in which we mentioned the book he authored: Windows and Linux Integration. As promised, today we have posted a complete chapter from the book... more

• Monday, October 16, 2006
• in: Server Center
• MichaelF