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The Top Open Source Databases and Big Data Technologies of 2025

Compare top open source databases and data technologies from the State of Open Source Report and read about challenges teams encounter.
Databases, Hadoop, Apache Kafka
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Better Together: The Symbiotic Relationship of Big Data and AI

Open Source
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Tomcat 11 Overview: Updates and New Features

Our expert gives an overview of Tomcat 11, touching on new features and updates, comparisons to earlier versions, upgrade considerations, and what may be coming in future Tomcat releases.
Tomcat
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Introducing the Kafka Service Bundle

Apache Kafka
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Highlights from the 2025 State of Open Source Report

Get key open source insights from the latest State of Open Source Report, which explores trends around open source software adoption and deployment challenges.
Open Source
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How to Plan a CentOS to AlmaLinux Migration

Planning a migration from CentOS to AlmaLinux can be trickier than it seems. Our expert explains the necessary steps in this blog.
Operating Systems
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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
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Exploring Kafka 4: Changes and Upgrade Considerations

Kafka 4 is here. Get details on the major changes, removals, and what to consider as you plan your Kafka upgrade.
Apache Kafka
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Apache Kafka vs. Confluent Kafka: What's Best For Your Organization?

Choosing between open source Apache Kafka and Confluent's commercial Kafka platform? Read this blog to understand the key differences so you can make the right choice for your business's streaming data.
Apache Kafka
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Running Kafka Without ZooKeeper in KRaft Mode

Get an overview of Kafka Raft (KRaft) metadata mode and find how it differs from ZooKeeper, which will no longer be supported in Kafka 4.X releases.
Apache Kafka
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Planning a CentOS to Rocky Linux Migration

Migrating from CentOS to Rocky Linux can be less straightforward than it seems. Explore potential migration paths and get a step-by-step walkthrough of a CentOS 7 to Rocky Linux 9 migration in this blog.
Operating Systems
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How to Find the Best Linux Distro for Your Organization

Finding the best Linux distro for your organization can be a challenge. In this blog, we consider the best Linux distros for common organizational needs.
Operating Systems, Open Source