Top 5 Strategies for Managing Linux: Practical Advice From the Field

Overview

Despite continuous and rapid evolution in the manageability of Linux, a 2006 survey1 cited manageability concerns as one of the top three reasons why organizations are hesitating to adopt Linux. Having been in the business of Linux management and support since 1998, Levanta strongly feels that Linux can be as manageable, if not more so, than other operating systems by following a few key strategies. These strategic recommendations were developed from experiences in numerous customer environments, both large and small.