Whether you opt for bare metal servers or virtual machines, you'll need a rock-solid distro. These are my four go-to favorites.

Sure, virtually all Linux distributions are free. But added features, extended support and other special powers are often well worth a small price.

Rapid growth in the market for x86 servers over the past year brought good news for both Linux and Windows, as research firm IDC reported last week. What’s not always appreciated, however, is just how ...

With so many Linux distributions out there to choose from, there’s nothing like a good survey to offer fresh insight as to who’s using which ones. Focusing on the server realm, I already reported ...

Linux servers are everywhere. There's a good chance a number of your favorite websites are running on infrastructure that's powered by Linux, not to mention streaming services, social media platforms, ...

There is no single best Linux distribution for every enterprise's servers. It all depends on what your company needs. Today, Linux is more than a free OS to mess around with -- it runs core business ...