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Apache HTTP Server Overview: Features, Use Cases, and Alternatives

Apache HTTP Server is a free, open source, and feature-rich web server that is widely used across the world. Get an overview of Apache HTTP Server features, use cases, and alternatives in this blog.
Web Infrastructure
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Overview of Apache Tomcat

In this blog, we give an overview of Apache Tomcat, how it works, why it's used, it's history, versions, and compare it to alternative web server environments.
Tomcat, Java
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What's New in Apache Kafka 3.5: Features to Watch

Our expert explains what’s new in Kafka 3.5, touching on new and deprecated features, as well as what may be coming in future 3.x releases and what to consider before upgrading.
Apache Kafka
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Unpacking Open Source Compliance

A primer on both common internal compliance requirements for open source software, external OSS compliance regulations, and best practices for maintaining compliance with both.
Security
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When to Choose Kafka vs. Hadoop

In this blog, our expert discusses why teams might select Kafka vs. Hadoop for data management infrastructure as part of their Big Data strategy.
Apache Kafka, Hadoop
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Debunking Open Source Software Security Myths

In this blog, we debunk common myths regarding open source software security, including open source risks in longevity, testing, validation, and enterprise viability.
Security, Open Source
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RHEL Source Code Restriction: What It Means for Rocky Linux and AlmaLinux

On June 21, 2023, Red Hat announced changes in access to RHEL source code, impacting downstream rebuilds like AlmaLinux and Rocky Linux. Read about what this means for those Linux distributions in this blog.
Operating Systems
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Best Practices for Web Server Security

In this overview of web server security, learn best practices and steps for securing your web server and what the most common types of attacks are.
Web Infrastructure, Security
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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
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Exploring ActiveMQ Artemis

This blog gives an overview of ActiveMQ Artemis features, how it compares to vanilla ActiveMQ, and considerations for use in production.
ActiveMQ, Middleware, Web Infrastructure
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Software Bill of Materials (SBOM) Overview and Open Source SBOM Tools

An overview of SBOMs -- what they are, how they relate to the software supply chain, and how to generate them with open source tools.
Security, Open Source
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Patching CentOS: What You Need to Know

Get tips on how to patch CentOS (supported and EOL versions) and patching best practices to ensure CentOS is protected against CVEs.
Operating Systems, Security