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An Introduction to PostgreSQL - Part 4
In the first two articles we examined vacuums, clusters and freeze. In this third and final piece we look at indexes and backups.
What are indexes and backups?
An index, like in a book, is a separate set of information that tells us what is where and saves having to re-read the whole book to find something. PostgreSQL uses indexes for a similar reason and broadly in a similar way.
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Your Guide to Migrating OpenLDAP Without the Headaches
Smooth Sailing: Your Guide to Migrating OpenLDAP Without the Headaches (and a Peek Behind Our Curtain)
OpenLDAP, a powerful and flexible directory service, is a cornerstone of many enterprise infrastructures. But as technology evolves and your organization grows, the need to migrate to a newer version or even a different directory service might arise. Migrating OpenLDAP can seem daunting, but with careful planning and execution, it can be a smooth and efficient process.
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Q&A session with Marie Wallace, IBM
Sirius Interview with Marie Wallace, IBM
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The Release of Samba 4.0 - First Free Software Active Directory Compatible
On Tuesday 11th December 2012 the Samba team announced the release of Samba 4.0 containing the first compatible Free Software implementation of Microsoft’s Active Directory protocols. This is great news as it is sure to be the beginnings of bridging the gap between the Open Source world and the Microsoft World. Containing an admirable quote from Director of Development at Microsoft; Thomas Pfenning this could be a remarkable start to further development in other areas. Sirius has implemented Samba for many of their projects and long term clients, including Specsavers.
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A Day At The Canonical Enterprise Summit
Running alongside the bi-annual Ubuntu Developer Summit in Denmark this autumn, Canonical organised a one day Enterprise Summit.
