Cara Ferguson, Author at SUSE Communities

December 22, 2025 7:09 pm

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EOL vs EOS: Key Differences and What They Mean for Your IT Strategy

End of life (EOL) and end of support (EOS) are terms that IT decision-makers encounter regularly, yet many organizations still struggle to understand their distinct implications for enterprise technology strategy. Understanding these terms is critical for managing lifecycle planning, compliance and security in today's complex IT environments. SUSE's expertise in open-source innovation and IT infrastructure […]

By: Cara Ferguson

December 9, 2025 12:17 am

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How to Explain Linux to Your Family Over the Holidays: A Survival Guide

The potatoes are passed, the meal is served and then it comes: the annual, inevitable question from Aunt Carol: "So, what do you actually do?" If you work in Linux, you know the struggle. You could launch into an explanation of kernels, distributions and system architecture, but you've learned that leads to glazed […]

By: Cara Ferguson

November 7, 2025 4:30 am

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Linux for IoT: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Operating System

Key takeaways: Linux for IoT is a lightweight, purpose-built operating system designed for edge and embedded devices with limited resources IoT Linux distributions prioritize minimal footprint, security and resilience over traditional desktop or server features Open source Linux prevents vendor lock-in and allows customization for specific hardware and application needs Enterprise Linux distributions like SUSE […]

Categories: Corporate, SUSE Blog, SUSE Linux Micro

By: Cara Ferguson

November 7, 2025 4:26 am

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Immutable Linux: Resilience for Business Continuity

Key Takeaways: Immutable Linux uses a read-only root filesystem and atomic updates that either succeed completely or roll back automatically, eliminating partially failed updates Organizations managing hundreds or thousands of distributed devices benefit most from immutability because it prevents configuration drift and enables reliable remote updates at scale The immutable approach strengthens security by preventing […]

Categories: Corporate, SUSE Blog, SUSE Linux Micro

By: Cara Ferguson

October 30, 2025 5:04 pm

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If Linux Went Dark: A Halloween Horror Story

To celebrate Halloween, we’re exploring a spooky hypothetical… What if, at the stroke of midnight, Linux simply vanished? In a world without Linux, checkout lanes would freeze. Factory floors grind to a halt. Your Android phone would become quite an expensive paperweight. These (hypothetical) failures show just how integral Linux is to the modern […]

Tags: Halloween, Linux, SUSE Linux

Categories: Corporate, SUSE Blog

By: Cara Ferguson

October 29, 2025 1:51 am

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Linux for AI: The Right Foundation for AI Workloads

Your AI pilots delivered results, and it’s time to scale. As you shift from proof-of-concept to production, familiar obstacles will surface. Compliance frameworks are getting even more rigorous, and they demand signed artifacts and provenance trails. A closer look at GPU costs shows the possibility of unpredictable spikes across multi-cloud environments. There’s a […]

Categories: Corporate, SUSE AI, SUSE Blog

By: Cara Ferguson

October 27, 2025 1:25 am

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Linux Hardening: The Complete Guide to Securing Your Systems

Linux hardening is the process of reducing vulnerabilities, strengthening configurations and making sure you comply with security standards in Linux systems. With thousands of organizations relying on enterprise Linux solutions for critical workloads, using solid hardening practices has become essential for protecting against cyber threats and maintaining regulatory compliance. What is Linux hardening? […]

By: Cara Ferguson

October 17, 2025 3:46 pm

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Navigating the Multi-Linux Landscape: Common Challenges and How to Solve Them

Enterprise IT environments have evolved beyond single-platform solutions to embrace diverse Linux distributions — each meeting specific workload requirements. While this approach offers flexibility and prevents vendor lock-in, it introduces complex management challenges that require strategic solutions. Organizations can harness the full potential of their multi-Linux infrastructure by understanding these challenges and implementing effective management […]

By: Cara Ferguson

October 17, 2025 3:42 pm

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What Is SELinux And Why It Matters For Linux Security

Security breaches happen even on fully patched systems with proper firewalls. Traditional Linux permissions aren't always enough to stop determined attackers. Security-Enhanced Linux is a powerful security framework that adds an extra layer of protection to your Linux systems by using mandatory access controls. Built by the National Security Agency and integrated into enterprise Linux […]

Author: Cara Ferguson

EOL vs EOS: Key Differences and What They Mean for Your IT Strategy

How to Explain Linux to Your Family Over the Holidays: A Survival Guide

Linux for IoT: The Complete Guide to Choosing the Right Operating System

Immutable Linux: Resilience for Business Continuity

If Linux Went Dark: A Halloween Horror Story

Linux for AI: The Right Foundation for AI Workloads

Linux Hardening: The Complete Guide to Securing Your Systems

Navigating the Multi-Linux Landscape: Common Challenges and How to Solve Them

What Is SELinux And Why It Matters For Linux Security

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