Explore a 47-minute conference talk from USENIX LISA14 on simplifying remote management of Linux servers. Learn how OpenLMI (Linux Management Infrastructure) enables efficient management of hundreds or thousands of Linux systems, from enterprise servers to virtual machines. Discover how this approach improves upon traditional methods of using standalone tools and custom scripts. Gain insights into managing complex network and storage configurations, manipulating hardware, and monitoring virtual machine guests. Understand how system administrators can leverage these new tools to enhance their existing workflows and expertise. Presented by Russell Doty, a Technology Strategist and Product Manager at Red Hat, this talk addresses both technical and usability challenges in systems manageability and security.