Introduction to Virtual Machines and Hypervisors

Organizations of all sizes have identified the benefits of cloud-based computing, whether it’s implementing a private or hybrid cloud on their own or accessing a public cloud through a service provider. Virtualization, a key component for building secure cloud environments, offers many advantages, including higher machine efficiency due to increased utilization, energy savings, and the flexibility to build or destroy virtual machines (VMs) on demand to meet changing organizational needs.

Choosing open source virtualization over proprietary alternatives can significantly increase savings. However, an open source Linux Kernel-based virtual machine (KVM) offers several benefits to organizations beyond just cost savings. These benefits include security, reliability, availability, performance, and scalability. In this white paper, we’ll look at the relationship between open source virtualization and the cloud, and explore the security aspects of KVM hypervisor technology, especially in relation to how it leverages SELinux and related capabilities for secure public, private, and hybrid cloud performance.

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CallPilot Manager Server Settings Link

One of the most underused links within CallPilot Manager is the Server Settings link. With this link you can view the number of channels installed on the system, the features that are enabled, the number of mailbox seats purchased, and a wealth of other information about the CallPilot system that you are using.

This information is not covered in any of the CallPilot training courses, so here we will assist you in locating the link and show you examples of the screens that can be viewed using the Server Settings link.

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Become a Rock Star Hadoop Developer

So you want to learn how to become a Hadoop Developer? A little bit of Java, a little bit of Linux, you definitely need skills that span multiple disciplines. It’s certainly not an easy task but here are some tips and tricks that I’ve learned as a Cloudera instructor to help you on your way to becoming a Hadoop rock star!

Hadoop is written in Java, and if you’re a Java Developer already, you’ll be very comfortable getting around in the codebase. If you’re like me, however, and Java is not the primary language you write code in, you may find the following quick refresher valuable.

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