Compellent this week introduced software that makes it easier for storage administrators to set up their servers to boot from storage-area networks. Called Server Instant Replay, the software consists ...

The Raspberry Pi is a great computer, even if it doesn’t have SATA. For those of us who have lost a few SD cards to the inevitable corruption that comes from not shutting a Pi down properly, here’s ...

UEFI secure boot was designed to block malicious code from sneaking into your PC's BIOS boot-up process. However, a newly ...

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You will agree that an operating system’s primary function is to provide a safe execution environment where different applications can run safely. This necessitates the requirement of a basic ...

This BGKI acronym provides a high-level overview of the Linux boot process. Each step builds upon the previous one, gradually bringing the system to a fully operational state. Of course, there are ...

The Raspberry Pi 5 now features the capability to install operating systems directly from the internet, a functionality introduced in April 2024. This is particularly beneficial for setups where the ...

Okay, I killed my ISP (roadrunner) last month. Ever since I've unplugged from the network, I've noticed that I have a long, like > 2minute startup process on boot, compared to < 1 minute previous. I ...

If you’ve scrolled through the list of boot options offered on any PC’s BIOS, it reads like a history of storage technology. Up top we have the options to boot from disk, often a solid-state drive, ...