Finally, an automation framework that thinks like a sysadmin. Ansible, you're hired.

Generate enterprise-grade SSH keys and load them into an agent for control of all kinds of Linux hosts. Script the agent with the Parallel Distributed Shell (pdsh) to effect rapid changes over your server farm.

Why stress over losing that expensive personal or work laptop? Buy a cheap one for risky situations. In a previous article, I wrote about how to prepare for a vacation so you aren't disturbed by a work emergency. As part of that article, I described how to prepare your computer:

Introducing an app that allows DSLR cameras to function as an image or video capture device in Linux.

How to use curses functions to read the keyboard and manipulate the screen.

What's new in kernel development: complexifying printk().