Running your own server can sound intimidating at first, but with Linux, it's much easier than you might think. If you're new to servers—or Linux in general—don't worry. You don't have to be a tech ...

Linux is a tried-and-true, open-source operating system released in 1991 for computers, but its use has expanded to underpin systems for cars, phones, web servers and, more recently, networking gear.

There are all kinds of Linux servers. The most complicated of these require you to be a Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE). Many of them require you to do more than ...