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6 tools to know for private cloud monitoring and reporting
Cloud reporting helps admins address capacity issues and reduce outages. Effective tools should include role-based dashboards and track virtual and physical hardware.
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Set your strategy to get the right liquid-cooled data center
As data center rack densities increase, liquid cooling's benefits are becoming more apparent. Before purchasing, IT teams must consider technology type, cost and upkeep.
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Liquid cooling vs. air cooling in the data center
The quest to maintain operating temperatures for increasing computing densities has firms transitioning from air cooling to liquid cooling. We assess both methods.
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6 data center infrastructure management vendors compared
DCIM tools can improve data center management and operation. Learn how six prominent products can help organizations control costs, manage energy and track assets.
Data Center Disaster Recovery Plan Template
Utilize this data center disaster recovery plan template and development checklist to assess how your data center facility and its infrastructure would perform during a disaster.
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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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IBM roadmap promises a 1,121-qubit quantum computer by 2023
IBM outlined plans to deliver a series of quantum computers over the next three years culminating with IBM Quantum Condor, a 1,121-qubit system capable of solving complex problems.
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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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A look at the main differences of Bourne shell vs. Bash
Shells help admins run commands from the keyboard to the OS. Though Bourne shell and Bash are similar, there are differences in layout and code compatibility.
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Tips to get colocation contract renewal right
During your team's colocation contract renewal process, be sure to reevaluate power requirements, spending flexibility and one-time cross-connect fees to gain better services.
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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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A look at the main differences of Bourne shell vs. Bash
Shells help admins run commands from the keyboard to the OS. Though Bourne shell and Bash are similar, there are differences in layout and code compatibility.
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Liquid cooling vs. air cooling in the data center
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6 data center infrastructure management vendors compared
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Discover the main differences between COTS vs. GOTS
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Considerations for data center backup power planning
Backup power is essential to reduce -- or eliminate -- downtime. Admins can refer to industry standards, UPSes and generators to build out systems that support critical components.
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Adjust these 4 server BIOS settings to improve performance
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Troubleshoot Linux kernel panic with the kdump crash tool
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IoT data center tech aims to improve operational efficiency
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6 tools to know for private cloud monitoring and reporting
Cloud reporting helps admins address capacity issues and reduce outages. Effective tools should include role-based dashboards and track virtual and physical hardware.
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Set your strategy to get the right liquid-cooled data center
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COVID-19 puts IT infrastructure spending in flux
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Learn the top 5 Linux memory management commands
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Set your strategy to get the right liquid-cooled data center
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Build an effective IT asset disposal process
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Advances in server hardware components speed up data centers
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HPC services bring computational power to more organizations
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How to maintain your hyper-converged data center
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6 steps for effective real-time monitoring across hybrid IT
Infrastructure monitoring can span multiple stakeholders, data center sites and metrics. Use the five W's to establish a comprehensive monitoring strategy.
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Ubuntu Core tutorial: Run IoT devices on Linux
Linux OSes offer flexible IoT device management and have no upfront costs. Get Ubuntu Core up and connect your devices with the steps in this video tutorial.
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A quick primer on the ANSI/TIA-942 standard
Industry standards help organizations minimize downtime and ensure operational quality. With ANSI/TIA-942, IT teams can certify their infrastructure for mission-critical sites.
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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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IBM roadmap promises a 1,121-qubit quantum computer by 2023
IBM outlined plans to deliver a series of quantum computers over the next three years culminating with IBM Quantum Condor, a 1,121-qubit system capable of solving complex problems.
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Mega Hopex update focuses on aligning IT to business goals
Mega's Hopex upgrade adds IT Business Management, Information Architecture and Risk Management features designed to help users keep their technology in line with business goals.
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IBM quantum system reaches a quantum volume of 64
IBM's quantum technology continued its march forward, announcing one of its quantum computers achieved a quantum volume of 64, double that of its quantum systems from last year.