Operating Systems Reports

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how data is accelerating the UK's energy transition to net zero. With Windows 10 support ending next year, we examine the issues around preparing to upgrade to Windows 11. And we explore the key considerations when deploying AI infrastructure to harness its full potential. Read the issue now.

Posted: 07 Jun 2024 | Published: 11 Jun 2024

INFOGRAPHIC: The new Windows 11 was launched last year and have some features that might be worth considering. Even though support for Windows 10 won't end anytime soon, some of the new features can be an advantage depending on your needs. To help you decide if upgrading is right for you, here are some of the differences between Windows 11 and Windows 10.

Posted: 25 Jan 2022 | Published: 25 Jan 2022

EZINE: Antivirus software plays an important part in protecting users and networks from malware, so installing and keeping it up-to-date is essential in securing computing devices. Yet Linux users believe this OS can only be marginally affected by malicious software. In this Royal Holloway article, we evaluate the effectiveness of some antivirus products.

Posted: 25 Mar 2021 | Published: 25 Mar 2021

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, Windows is still the most-used operating system in enterprises – we look at where Microsoft aims to take it next. We examine some of the key questions for CIOs for their 2021 IT strategy. And we analyse the best practice in preventing distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 08 Dec 2020

EGUIDE: A discussion about strategies for Windows 10 really boils down to the organisation's desktop IT strategy. Windows PCs account for the bulk of the personal computing market and the Windows client remains the dominant target platform for developers of client-side applications. In this e-guide, we look at the evolution of desktop IT.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 26 Nov 2020

EGUIDE: The definitions and articles in this Jargon Buster will help you understand the business benefits of using containers as well as the potential security pitfalls and most importantly, how to avoid them using the correct tools and approaches.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 19 Feb 2019

EGUIDE: In this e-guide we take a look at how operating systems are evolving with the help of continuous updates. Learn about how the Spectre and Meltdown microprocessor flaws have led to improved, more secure processors being released and how Microsoft is evolving its Windows desktop operating system.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 16 Jan 2018

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how data scientists at online grocer Ocado are using machine learning technology to deliver better customer service. Manufacturing giant GE is making a play to become a top 10 software supplier. And we examine the future of server operating systems as workloads move to the cloud. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 29 Nov 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, we find out how consumer goods giant Unilever has changed its thinking about IT to support a global digital transformation. The UK boss of Hewlett Packard Enterprise assesses progress after the first year since HP split in two. And we examine how software development is changing in the enterprise. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 22 Nov 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, the cyber security of banks is under scrutiny after an attack on Tesco Bank leads to millions lost in fraudulent transactions. Our latest buyer's guide, on server operating systems, looks at Windows Server 2016. And Coca-Cola explains how a move to the cloud is helping to motivate staff. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 15 Nov 2016

EZINE: In this week's Computer Weekly, 25 years after Linus Torvalds released the Linux kernel, we look at how the open source operating system has influenced modern-day IT. Our new buyer's guide covers the fast-growing technology of object storage. And we examine the rise of corporate wireless networking. Read the issue now.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 25 Oct 2016

ESSENTIAL GUIDE: This article in our Royal Holloway Security Series identifies serious flaws due to architectural limitations of the Linux kernel which cast doubts on its ability to provide forensically sound audit records and discusses possible mitigation techniques.

Posted: 08 Feb 2021 | Published: 01 Sep 2016

CASE STUDY: Managing close to 80 physical servers with limited technical resources can quickly become a challenge for any organization. learn how USM's IT team turned to Red Hat's 'Satellite' to provide a reliable, advanced, open source systems management solution to ease their systems management challenges.

Posted: 28 Jul 2009 | Published: 28 Jul 2009

CASE STUDY: In 2000, Discount Tire Company decided to bring management of its e-commerce infrastructure in-house after having outsourced it for several years. Learn how they turned to the rock-solid reliability of Red Hat's Enterprise Linux platform to handle the task of supporting their new e-commerce environment.

Posted: 28 Jul 2009 | Published: 28 Jul 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In recent months, IT companies have been talking about putting a bare-metal hypervisor on a laptop. In this presentation transcript, independent industry expert, Brian Madden, takes a step back and discusses why you would want to put a hypervisor on a laptop. Learn about the real-world benefits and what's just hype.

Posted: 24 Jul 2009 | Published: 24 Jul 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: This presentation transcript is on the Cray CX1 personal supercomputer with ANSYS simulation software. Presenters are Barb Hutchings from ANSYS and Ian Miller from Cray. ANSYS is working with Cray on a joint solution, and the motivation today is the really huge value proposition that high performance computing brings to ANSYS customers.

Posted: 10 Jul 2009 | Published: 01 Jul 2009

WEBCAST: Learn how Dell has designed and integrated the Dell EqualLogic Virtual SAN with VMware® vSphere 4.0 with to help you save money and get more virtual.

Posted: 24 Jun 2009 | Premiered: Jun 9, 2009

WHITE PAPER: VMware® vSphere™ is the industry's first private cloud operating system that provides a comprehensive framework from which Dell can help deliver enhanced virtualization capabilities to clients.

Posted: 24 Jun 2009 | Published: 24 Jun 2009

WHITE PAPER: Open source is recognized for its ease of use, high performance, and affordability, especially amidst turbulent economic conditions. The high value of open source, coupled with economic and organizational pressure, represents a "perfect storm" for CIOs, giving them the opportunity to deploy high-performing, cost-effective open source solutions.

Posted: 19 Jun 2009 | Published: 01 Jun 2009

CASE STUDY: Learn how leading provider of global technology operations management services, Cybernet-SlashSupport (CSS), migrated to Red Hat Enterprise Linux® from Microsoft Windows and dramatically improved application performance and improved productivity while freeing up IT resources.

Posted: 18 May 2009 | Published: 15 May 2009

WHITE PAPER: This document is intended as a quick reference guide for developers and system administrators that want to optimize the Solaris OS on the Intel Xeon processor 5500 series platform.

Posted: 24 Apr 2009 | Published: 24 Apr 2009

SOFTWARE DEMO: Complex microprocessors lie at the heart of every electronic device and embedded system in use today - from mobile phones to brain scanners. Such products demand sophisticated software to get the job done, and that's where operating systems come in.

Posted: 14 Apr 2009 | Premiered: 14 Apr 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper examines the impact of application virtualization technology on overall system performance. It documents a simple performance evaluation of application virtualization using AppZero virtual application appliance (VAA) compared to a VMware ESXbased system using virtual machines (VM).

Posted: 04 Mar 2009 | Published: 04 Mar 2009

WHITE PAPER: This paper explains what you can do to help protect your organization, and it discusses an approach for improving your organization's Web application security.

Posted: 13 Feb 2009 | Published: 13 Feb 2009

PRESENTATION TRANSCRIPT: In this document Barb Goldworm, President, Founder and Chief Analyst of Focus, explains the benefits for desktop and application virtualization.

Posted: 03 Feb 2009 | Published: 30 Jan 2009