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Determining the true value of a server operating system
One of the most critical decisions a network manager can make is which server operating system to deploy. Making that choice is fraught with budget limitations, corporate politics and a numerous other factors. Here, an expert discusses how to determi... Tip
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How to approach IT staffing in today's data center
Virtualization and tight budgets have changed IT staffing in modern data centers. Find out how to blend skills and technology for the best mix. Tip
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Handling weaknesses in remote server management
Necessity and convenience have made remote server management commonplace, but there are times when this hands-off form of server administration requires a hands-on approach. This tip delves into how to handle the pitfalls of remote management. Tip
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How to find a job in the data center: IT job hunt tips
In this economy, keeping an updated tech resume is essential whether you're employed or not. Mark Holt shares IT job hunting expertise that will help keep you in control of the job search and ensure you stand out to employers. Tip
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Bring in facilities and finance groups for data center projects
With today's financial obstacles, important IT initiatives may be cut because the business doesn't understand their potential to save costs or generate profits. By working closely with the finance and facilities groups, IT can promote an understandin... Tip
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Key aspects of designing a data center for maintainability
Designing your data center for maintainability is key to successful operations and maintenance. Learn best practices to implement during the data center design and construction phases that will pay dividends on your facility's uptime for years. Tip
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Avoid a mainframe skills shortage: Educate recent graduates
The mainframe skills shortage doesn't have to mean the end of the platform. We can still teach recent college graduates the mainframe basics they weren't taught in school. With a bit of schooling in mainframe-specific data management and systems prog... Tip
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ITIL certification builds IT workers' skills in economic downturn
While the economic recession has hit the IT job market, IT Infrastructure Library certifications can shore up IT workers' business-oriented skill sets and improve operating efficiency at companies with fewer resources. ITIL training helps workers dev... Tip
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How important are disaster recovery professional certifications to an enterprise data center?
The value of disaster recovery certification for your business is affected by the qualities of the certified person. Without the necessary skills, the certification may just be an acronym at the end of a name and title. But for a good leader, certifi... Tip
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Sys admin recommended reading: Improve your skill set
If your bookshelf is crowded with technical manuals, it might be time to make room for books that will help you develop as an IT professional. From social networking to statistics, valuable reading awaits. Tip
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