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Converged infrastructure (CI)

A rundown of server hardware vendors and the server options

There is no shortage of server options available on the market today. Discover the leading vendors in these in-depth overviews of the blade, rack and mainframe computers available. Continue Reading
Buy server hardware with these key functions in mind

Find the right server hardware for your data center by evaluating what leading vendors offer in terms of processors, memory, storage, connectivity, hot swapping and security features. Continue Reading
Learn the major types of server hardware and their pros and cons

Servers protect data, centralize resources and enable remote worker productivity, but buyers must understand which server types works best for their data center. Continue Reading
Some hyper-converged infrastructure use cases pose pitfalls

Hyper-converged infrastructure adoption is skyrocketing, but that doesn't mean that the technology is the best choice for every data center workload. Continue Reading
Top data center industry news stories of 2017

It's essential to stay ahead of the data center industry news, as the market moves quickly. See which product launches and acquisitions made headlines in 2017. Continue Reading

Composable infrastructure creates new path to SDDC nirvana

Shiny new products like composable infrastructure and on-premises cloud platforms could offer a way to achieve software-defined infrastructure -- but beware the pitfalls. Continue Reading
Words to go: HCI platforms

Implementing HCI systems in the data center is a big undertaking for IT. Learn the basics of this emerging technology and its components before you make the leap. Continue Reading
Top data center industry news stories so far in 2017

The data center market moves quickly, so it's important to stay abreast of the latest news. See which product launches and emerging IT strategies made headlines so far this year. Continue Reading
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
To reap the benefits of hyper-convergence, manage it right

Use a policy-based approach to manage hyper-converged infrastructure. Continue Reading
A hyper-converged data center offers SDDC opportunity, IT scalability

Hyper-convergence can increase scalability and pave the way toward software-defined infrastructure. Use these five tips to learn how and to see if the technology is right for you. Continue Reading

Stand-alone servers on treacherous ground in data center

Stand-alone servers are getting phased out of data centers in favor of converged and hyper-converged systems. But not all legacy IT infrastructure is on its way out the door. Continue Reading
Words to go: SDDC planning

Administrators are pursuing software-defined data centers to take their IT strategy to new heights. But before getting started, learn these 10 essential terms. Continue Reading
Full SDDC architecture adoption remains in the distant future

Why are most organizations not adopting full SDDCs yet? Find out what's blocking their road to an SDDC architecture and how some companies are overcoming those challenges. Continue Reading
CI and disaggregated server tech can converge after all

Converged IT and disaggregated servers are trends that work together. Learn how you can use both to optimize the performance and cost-efficiency of data center infrastructure. Continue Reading