February 2017
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February 28, 2017
28
Feb'17
remote hands
Remote hands is a service offered by colocation providers that allows customers to delegate management tasks to a technician hired by the provider. Continue Reading
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February 28, 2017
28
Feb'17
How do I figure size requirements for a new UPS unit?
Your data center UPS needs are dependent on a variety of factors. Develop configurations and determine the estimated UPS capacity that will meet your current and future needs. Continue Reading
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February 27, 2017
27
Feb'17
Cloud Expo Asia Hong Kong
Date: 24-25 May, 2017
Venue: Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, Hong Kong Continue Reading
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February 24, 2017
24
Feb'17
Azure Stack appliance choices widen, as pricing questions linger
Azure Stack will have a fourth appliance option when it becomes generally available later this year, but questions about pricing continue to emerge. Continue Reading
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February 22, 2017
22
Feb'17
Optimization among the key benefits of converged infrastructure
A converged system's appeal comes from having an optimized platform that removes significant complexity from an IT environment. But when is CI the right move to make? Continue Reading
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February 22, 2017
22
Feb'17
When to consider converged infrastructure technologies
Converged and hyper-converged systems simplify an IT environment and boost performance. Here's how to decide if they are right for your business's data center. Continue Reading
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February 20, 2017
20
Feb'17
RISC processors look to hold on to the SPARC, keep up the Power
Cloud computing is built on the x86 processor, but don't forget RISC processors -- simple, yet powerful chips that still drive some of the data center's most important workloads. Continue Reading
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February 20, 2017
20
Feb'17
SDDC architecture brings host of new management, staffing hurdles
There are many advantages to SDDC adoption, but concerns over management tools and evolving IT skill sets have hampered deployment -- at least so far. Continue Reading
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February 16, 2017
16
Feb'17
GPU-accelerated computing makes its way into the data center
Once viewed narrowly as a gaming technology, GPUs have made their way into enterprise data centers, fueling initiatives around machine learning, artificial intelligence and more. Continue Reading
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February 15, 2017
15
Feb'17
Limit system downtime with automation, increased security
Even though IT teams strive for 100% uptime, system downtime remains a harsh reality. Combat that risk with the right mix of automation, orchestration and security tools. Continue Reading
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February 14, 2017
14
Feb'17
Manage SELinux policies for better troubleshooting, access controls
The three different SELinux modes -- Enforcing, Permissive and Disabled -- dictate how admins can secure and troubleshoot applications with the SELinux system. Continue Reading
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February 13, 2017
13
Feb'17
Chapter excerpt: Master the Linux boot procedure in RHEL 7
GRUB 2 and systemd are two new additions to Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7. Use this chapter excerpt to overcome common challenges when using these features during the boot procedure. Continue Reading
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February 10, 2017
10
Feb'17
Lessons learned from data center outages, but still a long trip ahead
The hits keep on coming for the airline industry, with several more IT outages that have stranded angry passengers in recent months. Are there any new lessons for IT pros? Continue Reading
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February 09, 2017
09
Feb'17
Build a remote data replication strategy
Synchronous and asynchronous remote replication provide different options for IT. Understand the differences, and the potential effects on your network, to keep enterprise data safe. Continue Reading
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February 06, 2017
06
Feb'17
automatic transfer switch (ATS)
An automatic transfer switch (ATS) is a device that automatically transfers a power supply from its primary source to a backup source when it senses a failure or outage in the primary source. Continue Reading
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February 03, 2017
03
Feb'17
Advisory board: Learn from these top data center challenges
For many, time is the ultimate teacher. Explore the top data center challenges and lessons learned from our advisory board members in 2016, and how they plan to move forward. Continue Reading
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February 02, 2017
02
Feb'17
Understand the benefits, limits of composable infrastructure
Composable infrastructure leads the next stage of data center evolution, changing the way admins manage IT resources. But lock-in and other hurdles may hinder adoption -- for now. Continue Reading
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February 01, 2017
01
Feb'17
Streamline your implementation of hyper-converged technologies
While hyper-convergence can simplify data center infrastructure and operations, it can be complicated to deploy. Consider these implementation challenges before you transition. Continue Reading