A lone admin recently drew attention to the power the humble system administrator wields when he made front page international news by leaking details about PRISM, an NSA electronic surveillance ...

Do as I say, not as I do: Admin mistakes often surpass the severity of those made by users. Here are 10 of the most common -- and their remedies Security isn’t merely a technical problem — it’s a ...

In case you didn't appreciate your loyal system administrator last week, there's still time to get in on the festivities Last week I was so busy ranting about Ed Snowden, Bradley Manning, and our ...

Since time immemorial, we have grown up watching our favourite superheroes battle threats and safeguard us. While some superheroes have supernatural powers, there are a few who are just like normal ...

This book explores system administrator fundamentals. These days, DevOps has made even the job title “system administrator” seem a bit archaic, much like the “systems analyst” title it replaced. These ...

Most administrators are likely to be honest, hard-working and reliable workers, although some have been known to turn to the dark side. Why? It's hard to say. Maybe they are bored. Maybe they feel ...