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Lance Dillon

Enterprise Architect

Lance has been working in the IT field for over 30 years, most of it concentrated on data centers and infrastructure. For the past 10 years he has focused on SaaS infrastructure, ensuring reliability, high availability, and scalability of systems. He has been working with CentOS and Linux distributions for the past 25 years.

Latest Content from Lance Dillon

Blog

Addressing ActiveMQ CVE 2023-46604: Risks and Mitigation Steps

CVE 2023-46604 is an RCE vulnerability that has already been exploited in ActiveMQ, leading to several major cyberattacks. Learn which versions of ActiveMQ are vulnerable and what to do to avoid an attack in this blog.
ActiveMQ, Security, Middleware
Blog

Apache vs. NGINX: Which Web Server Is Better?

In this blog, our expert compares the Apache HTTP Server and NGINX and highlights the different features and use cases for these two open source technologies.
Web Infrastructure
Blog

All About AlmaLinux 9.1

Our expert explains what’s new in AlmaLinux 9.1, touching on new features and updates, as well as what may be coming in future 9.x releases.
Operating Systems
Blog

Kafka vs. RabbitMQ: Comparing Features and Use Cases

Get an overview of Kafka vs. RabbitMQ, including key features, functionality, and use cases, in this blog.
Apache Kafka, Middleware
Blog

The Hidden (and Not So Hidden) Costs of Unsupported EOL OSS

In this blog, our expert details the hidden costs of unsupported end of life open source software — with examples that showcase how unsupported EOL OSS can impact enterprise companies.
Open Source
Blog

Rancher vs. OpenShift: Platform and Feature Comparison

In this blog, we compare Rancher vs. OpenShift, including an in-depth look at available software, features, and when to use each platform.
Containers, Open Source
Blog

What Is Rancher?

In this blog, we give an overview of Rancher Labs, including features, available software, the operating system, and when companies should consider using the Rancher platform.
Containers, Open Source
Blog

How to Install Docker on CentOS

Need to install CentOS on Docker? Read our CentOS Docker installation walkthrough for CentOS 6, 7, and 8.
Containers, Operating Systems