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Tim Carroll

Director of Product Development

Tim Carroll is a senior leader at Perforce Software, influencing software and product development across the portfolio, including OpenLogic, Zend, SourcePro, IMSL, Akana, and Gliffy. He’s motivated by providing software solutions that enable people to look beyond solving problems and mobilizing resources to overcome new interesting obstacles. Tim has 25 years of experience in software development with heavy involvement in open source software, including service on the Board of Directors for JA-SIG and the Apereo Foundation.

Latest Content from Tim Carroll

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Cracking the Complexity of Hadoop Administration

Hadoop administration is complicated, but armed with the right tools and strategies, teams can manage Hadoop effectively and harness the power of their Big Data.
Hadoop
Blog

Hadoop Security: Essential Best Practices

In this blog, find out how to secure Hadoop clusters and get best practices for Hadoop security so you can protect your Big Data infrastructure.
Hadoop, Security
Blog

Software Dependency Management: Navigating Dependencies in Open Source Packages

In this blog, our expert dives into the challenges of managing software dependencies and shares methods and tools for dependency and open source inventory management.
Open Source, Security
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Community Open Source, Open Core, and Commercial Open Source: Understanding the Key Differences

Get an overview of community open source software and how it compares to open core and commercial open source software.
Open Source
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Weighing the Value of Apache Hadoop vs. Cloudera

Our expert compares open source Apache Hadoop to the Cloudera Data Platform, a commercial Hadoop-based data solution, to help teams assess whether Cloudera is worth the cost.
Hadoop, Databases
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How to Plan a Successful Linux Migration

In this blog, our expert explains the steps involved in planning a successful migration from one Linux OS to another, from auditing your current system and creating a roadmap to the four phases of the migration itself.
Operating Systems
Blog

Lightweight Linux: Benefits, Use Cases, and Enterprise Considerations

In this blog, our expert explains the difference between lightweight Linux distributions and other Linux distros, assessing pros and cons, use cases, and considerations for deployment.
Operating Systems
Blog

What Is Apache HBase? HBase Features, Use Cases, and Alternatives

Apache HBase is a NoSQL open source distributed database built on top of Hadoop. Learn about HBase architecture, use cases and HBase alternatives in this blog.
Hadoop
Blog

AngularJS CVE 2022-25844: Impact and Mitigation Steps

Learn about CVE 2022-25844, a high severity vulnerability that impacts AngularJS 1.7 and higher, and how to protect your applications from an exploit.
AngularJS, Security