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Top 4 ways to reduce data center power consumption
Infrastructure power requirements can drive up operating costs. Data center managers can cut their utility bills if they address power needs for CPUs, storage and cooling systems.
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IBM cloud revenues climb as hardware continues to decline
IBM cloud revenues continue to increase as hardware sales drop, sharpening the company's strategy to focus on hybrid cloud.
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Figure out the differences of asset management vs. CMDB
There is no shortage of software options for change management tools. Operational goals can help IT teams decide if ITAM or CMDB is the right choice for the organization.
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IBM partners with HBCUs to promote quantum computing
IBM is partnering with a group of historically Black colleges and universities to set up a quantum computing center in hopes of attracting Black students to the field.
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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Dell EMC consolidates data silos with PowerEdge XE7100
Dell looks to snap server sales slump with two new PowerEdge XE servers. The dense models have flexible configurations of compute, storage and networking, and joint code development with Splunk.
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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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Learn SELinux commands for management and troubleshooting
SELinux provides a more secure way to run Linux servers. Key commands for status, file management and troubleshooting can help you run SELinux smoothly on your infrastructure.
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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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The value of an IoT implementation in the data center
IoT can help with data center management and optimization. Before you embark on an implementation, evaluate use cases, software options and security concerns.
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What is edge computing? Everything you need to know
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A look at the main differences of Bourne shell vs. Bash
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Liquid cooling vs. air cooling in the data center
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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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Learn SELinux commands for management and troubleshooting
SELinux provides a more secure way to run Linux servers. Key commands for status, file management and troubleshooting can help you run SELinux smoothly on your infrastructure.
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6 tools to know for private cloud monitoring and reporting
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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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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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E-Handbook | April 2020
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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Figure out the differences of asset management vs. CMDB
There is no shortage of software options for change management tools. Operational goals can help IT teams decide if ITAM or CMDB is the right choice for the organization.
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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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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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IBM cloud revenues continue to increase as hardware sales drop, sharpening the company's strategy to focus on hybrid cloud.
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IBM partners with HBCUs to promote quantum computing
IBM is partnering with a group of historically Black colleges and universities to set up a quantum computing center in hopes of attracting Black students to the field.
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IT infrastructure management and planning
IBM to spin off IT services to focus on hybrid cloud, AI
IBM will spin off its Managed Infrastructure Services unit as a public company to focus on hybrid cloud and AI.