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Converged infrastructure (CI)

Are hyper-converged infrastructure appliances my only HCI option?

Preconfigured hyper-converged appliances aren't your only option anymore. Software-only and build-your-own hyper-converged infrastructure have unique pros and cons. Continue Reading
What's the best way to get a server benchmark?

What is the best way to access large multicore servers for benchmarking? How do I know what needs to be benchmarked? Continue Reading

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Administrators should prioritize patching systems affected by four public disclosures resolved by the Patch Tuesday updates.

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VM templates in vSphere enable IT administrators to manage large environments by rapidly deploying fully configured VMs using the...

Creating a VM template is a fairly straightforward process. Even so, it's a good idea to familiarize yourself with Microsoft's ...

Despite the enhanced separation that hyper-converged infrastructure can offer, it's better to mix environments and use rules to ...

Infrastructure-as-code tools come in two flavors: third-party and those native to a certain cloud provider. Keep these factors in...

To effectively monitor hybrid cloud infrastructure -- without being overloaded with data and alerts -- IT teams need to rethink ...

Azure Cloud Shell's browser-based model frees IT teams from installation headaches but presents some formatting and timeout ...