Tag: ibmdeveloperworks

  • UNIX network analysis

    I have a new tutorial on analyzing networks, in terms of understanding your basic network configuration, the other machines and devices on the network, and the general topology. From the intro: When accessing a new UNIX system, or even understandi…

  • Solutions for tracing UNIX applications

    Tracing applications are something of a passion for me, especially with the introduction of DTrace in Solaris and Mac OS X. To support that, I have a new tutorial about the different methods available for tracing Unix applications. I tried to conc…

  • Synchronizing UNIX files

    I have a new article on different ways in which you can synchronize your Unix files. From the intro: There are many tools available that allow you to synchronize files across UNIX directories, but doing it effectively, and securely, takes a little…

  • Ten XML Schemas you should know

    A new article on Ten XML Schemas that you should be aware of is now available at IBM developerWorks. The article collects together some of the XML schemas that I think are important. In this article, look at some top XML schemas that provide solut…

  • Learn 10 good XML usage habits

    A new article on some of the best XML usage habits is now available. The article aims to look at some of the main trips and mistakes made by people when using XML as a data or processing format: Make your XML work easier with the ten tips in this …

  • Systems Administration Toolkit: Using SNMP data

    A new article on consuming and using the SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) data that is published and provided by different devices is now available: The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is built in to many devices, but often the …

  • Systems Administration Toolkit: Understanding DNS

    A new article on understanding the Domain Name System (DNS) is now available: The Domain Name System (DNS) is the service that converts hostnames and domain details into the IP addresses required for application to communicate. Under UNIX, the pri…

  • Systems Administration Toolkit: Log file basics

    A new article on some basic log file information and maintenance is available: A typical UNIX or Linux machine creates many log files during the course of its operation. Some of these contain useful information; others can be used to help you with…

  • Voice enabling XML

    There’s an overview page for my recent VoiceXML series available at Voice enabling XML. I’ve got some of these coming up, and I’m going to try and make these services available permanently through a Skype or US voice number, and I might back track…

  • Systems Administration Toolkit: Network scanning

    A new article on scanning your network for information, both in a general device/service level and at a more detailed data level is now available. Discover how to scan your network for services and how to regularly monitor your services to keep up…