Fortunately, it has gotten easier over time. It’s not a job though for an average Linux administrator or a Windows Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) who’s still wet behind the ears.

Always install Linux after Windows If you do want to dual-boot, the most important time-honored piece of advice is to install Linux on your system after Windows is already installed.

Perfect for entry-level Linux system administrators, as well as system administrators familiar with Windows, Mac, NetWare, or other UNIX systems, it's a must-read guide to manage Linux servers.

I'm not saying that Linux is perfect, but there are a lot of things about Linux that just makes it easier to administer. As a good System Administrator, you want to get the job done right, but as a ...

In spite of the huge differences between Linux and Windows, sharing files between the systems is surprisingly easy. Here’s a look at two very different ways to make this happen.