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Navigate downtime in colocated data centers
Navigating data center malfunctions when hardware is off premises can be tricky. Organizations must have strong SLAs with their colo provider to ensure appropriate response times.
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Sizing mismatches aggravate server rack installation
Not all data center servers are created equal. Before you attempt a server racking project, double-check size specifications and account for fastening hardware and cabling needs.
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Extend your power lifecycle with Li-ion data center batteries
Backup system batteries are critical in any infrastructure. Developments in Li-ion technology can bring more power, lower TCO and a longer component lifespan.
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Japan named HPC leader as world races to exascale
Exascale computers are due to arrive in 2021 in the U.S. and China. Developers are being urged to make these systems user-friendly and accessible.
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4 hyper-converged infrastructure drawbacks
Problems with scalability and cloud compatibility can create major issues for organizations that want to deploy hyper-converged infrastructure systems.
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Sizing mismatches aggravate server rack installation
Not all data center servers are created equal. Before you attempt a server racking project, double-check size specifications and account for fastening hardware and cabling needs.
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Expand your SDDC knowledge with these 14 certifications
If you decide to grow your knowledge of software-defined data center technologies, VMware, Nuage Networks and Microsoft offer courses and certifications to get you up to speed.
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RHEL 8.3 updates target digital transformation
Red Hat has released RHEL 8.3 with features for users engaged in digital transformation projects. New System Roles improve security and stability.
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5 ways a remote hands data center ensures colocation success
Off-site hardware upkeep can be tricky and time-consuming. With remote hands options, your admins can delegate routine maintenance and monitoring to trained, on-site service staff.
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COVID-19 puts IT infrastructure spending in flux
As the pandemic continues, research firms state that organizations must realign IT budgets to support projects that maintain operations and put nonessential initiatives on hold.
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Extend your power lifecycle with Li-ion data center batteries
Backup system batteries are critical in any infrastructure. Developments in Li-ion technology can bring more power, lower TCO and a longer component lifespan.
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Transform your infrastructure to support parallel processing
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7 must-have cloud infrastructure automation tools
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Red Hat vs. SUSE: How do these Linux distributions stack up?
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5 ways a remote hands data center ensures colocation success
Off-site hardware upkeep can be tricky and time-consuming. With remote hands options, your admins can delegate routine maintenance and monitoring to trained, on-site service staff.
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Navigate downtime in colocated data centers
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Sizing mismatches aggravate server rack installation
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Top 4 ways to reduce data center power consumption
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CMDB (configuration management database)
A configuration management database (CMDB) is a file -- usually, in the form of a standardized database -- that contains all relevant information about the hardware and software components used in an organization's IT (information technology) ...
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Admins eye on-premises and cloud hybrid IT management
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4 ways data center operations must adapt to the cloud era
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Learn SELinux commands for management and troubleshooting
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E-Handbook | September 2020
Set your strategy to get the right liquid-cooled data center
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E-Handbook | July 2020
Build an effective IT asset disposal process
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E-Handbook | April 2020
Advances in server hardware components speed up data centers
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E-Handbook | March 2020
HPC services bring computational power to more organizations
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E-Handbook | October 2019
How to maintain your hyper-converged data center
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Data Center Basics
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CMDB (configuration management database)
A configuration management database (CMDB) is a file -- usually, in the form of a standardized database -- that contains all relevant information about the hardware and software components used in an organization's IT (information technology) ...
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Infrastructure is the foundation or framework that supports a system or organization.
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Uptime Institute’s data center tier standards
The Uptime Institute’s data center tier standards are a standardized methodology used to determine availability in a facility.
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Blog: Data Center Apparatus
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Pivotal's IPO highlights concerns about Dell's debt resolution
Pivotal Software's intention to go public once again draws attention to Dell Technologies' ongoing efforts to pay down the mountain of debt incurred with its whopping $67 billion acquisition of EMC ...Continue Reading
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Hungry data center vendors may be good for buyers
Data center hardware spending remain soft, but that could empower enterprise buyers who see the benefits of better performance and control of their own gear. The overall server market remains ...Continue Reading
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Japan named HPC leader as world races to exascale
Exascale computers are due to arrive in 2021 in the U.S. and China. Developers are being urged to make these systems user-friendly and accessible.
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Server hardware strategy
Honeywell's quantum computer makes a quantum volume leap
Honeywell rolled out a quantum computer with a quantum volume of 128, accompanied by the company's first subscription program that assures users get the latest upgrades quickly.
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Linux servers
RHEL 8.3 updates target digital transformation
Red Hat has released RHEL 8.3 with features for users engaged in digital transformation projects. New System Roles improve security and stability.
