linux system

The default algorithm for storing password hashes in /etc/shadow is MD5. I was told to use SHA-512 hashing algorithm. How do I set password hashing using the SHA-256 and SHA-512 under CentOS or Redhat Enterprise Linux 5.4?

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Linux Hotplug a CPU

by Vivek Gite on April 2, 2009 · 16 comments

How do I hotplug a CPU on a running Linux system? I would like to dynamically enable or disable a CPU on a running system?

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Solaris Buffer Overflow Protection

by Vivek Gite on March 16, 2009 · 2 comments

One of the most common ways for hackers to break into a Solaris system is to exploit buffer overflows. How do I turn on buffer overflow protection under Solaris UNIX operating system just like CentOS/Redhat Linux system?

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How do I install GNU/GCC compiler tools collection under Debian Linux system using command line options?

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How do I know when I need to update my Linux system? How do I know new patches are available for CentOS Linux (Red Hat) / Debian Linux server system?

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