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Learn the basics of data processing units: What they are, what they do, who's making them and who's adopting them. Then decide whether your data center might use one someday.
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Nutanix Cloud Platform, AOS 6 improve networking, security
Nutanix debuted a new version of its AOS operating system along with new networking features, looking to boost its chances in the increasingly crowded hybrid cloud market.
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Pros and cons of on-site power generation for data centers
Organizations considering a move to on-site power generation should weigh drawbacks -- such as cost -- against benefits, including sustainability and increased control over power.
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Evaluate air cooling vs. liquid cooling for your data center
Air cooling and liquid cooling for data centers offer different benefits and drawbacks. To decide which best suits your organization, consider the pros and cons of each.
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Top considerations for HPC infrastructure in the data center
Determine whether HPC is right for your organization by understanding the compute, software and facilities requirements and limitations for supporting HPC infrastructure.
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IBM's first Power10 server tailored for hybrid clouds
IBM has moved closer to achieving a frictionless hybrid cloud model with its first Power10 server. The new system comes loaded with a variety of security technologies.
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Top data center software certifications for admins
Certifications prove an admin has a specific level of expertise. Assess the top training courses and certifications in software systems for data center admins.
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How to script a Bash Shell argument
This tutorial teaches you how to add arguments to your Bash scripts, which can simplify and automate a variety of Linux tasks in the data center and eliminate hassle.
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Use colocation and cloud together
Rather than deciding between cloud or colocation, consider using both cloud and colocation. Colocation can support a hybrid cloud environment and help cut down on cloud costs.
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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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What does a DPU do?
Learn the basics of data processing units: What they are, what they do, who's making them and who's adopting them. Then decide whether your data center might use one someday.
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Evaluate air cooling vs. liquid cooling for your data center
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Can green colocation help orgs meet sustainability targets?
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Rack, blade or mainframe: Which server to choose?
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8 green computing best practices
As climate change becomes a more pressing issue, these sustainability best practices can help your data center go greener, which benefits both your business and the environment.
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Server failure, Linux comprise 2020 data center management tips
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Handling a noisy neighbor in colocation vs. cloud
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5 ways a remote hands data center ensures colocation success
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Use colocation and cloud together
Rather than deciding between cloud or colocation, consider using both cloud and colocation. Colocation can support a hybrid cloud environment and help cut down on cloud costs.
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Top data center software certifications for admins
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Drill down to basics with these server hardware terms
Even with software-based data center options, it's still important to know the physical components of a server. Check out these terms to refresh your memory.
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Learn the difference between SMP vs. MPP
Learn the differences between the main modes of multiprocessing: SMP, AMP and MPP. Each has a distinct use case that makes it suited for different data centers and organizations.
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A guide to mainframe retirement
As organizations decide to retire mainframe systems, IT pros should develop a plan that addresses application migration, program replatforming, data security and hardware removal.
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Ubuntu Core tutorial: Run IoT devices on Linux
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Easily spin up a Docker Ubuntu container
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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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Nutanix Cloud Platform, AOS 6 improve networking, security
Nutanix debuted a new version of its AOS operating system along with new networking features, looking to boost its chances in the increasingly crowded hybrid cloud market.
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IBM's first Power10 server tailored for hybrid clouds
IBM has moved closer to achieving a frictionless hybrid cloud model with its first Power10 server. The new system comes loaded with a variety of security technologies.
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IBM boosts AI speed, security on next-gen mainframe processor
Hoping to make the mainframe more relevant to users implementing AI, IBM plans to introduce next year a processor that runs AI applications faster and with better security.
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