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Top Ten Linux Configuration Tools?

Posted by Cliff on from the what-no-admin-should-be-without dept.

jman251 asks: "I am presenting at a conference in September on a couple of Linux-centric topics. One of these is a collection of tips, tricks, and tools for configuring, securing, and maintaining a Linux-based server. I have a short list of tools I use, but would like some community input on the subject. What tools do you use that make your admin responsibilities easier or more automated on the Linux platform?"

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  1. Has to be said... by Alphanos · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    Portage;).

    (For any who don't know, portage is Gentoo's awesome application distribution system, which makes it very easy to keep software up to date.)

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  2. Shouldn't you be asking by MattGWU · · Score: 1, Offtopic

    "What's your favorite text editor?" Seems more accurate, but you definately do not want to re-open that can of worms.

    P.S.: Jed.

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  3. One acronym.. by slayer99 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    apt

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