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Server hardware strategy
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IBM Strategic Imperatives mark a transition into software and services
IBM's Strategic Imperatives are slowly morphing the server hardware stalwart into a software and services company. But IBM still needs hardware to complete the transformation. Continue Reading
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HCI appliances embrace containers, more flexible pricing
As the hyper-converged market develops, container support, more flexible pricing schemes and other enhancements come to the enterprise. Continue Reading
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Distributed data centers boost resiliency, but IT hurdles remain
Distributed data center architectures increase IT resiliency compared to traditional single-site models, with networking, data integrity and other factors all playing critical roles. Continue Reading
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Learn efficiency lessons from hyperscale cloud providers
Enterprise data center teams can learn important lessons from hyperscale cloud providers. Rethink redundancy strategies and consider technologies like SDN to increase efficiency. Continue Reading
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Sharpen your server management and monitoring strategy
Effective server management requires monitoring, documentation and, sometimes, a move off premises. Discover top server management tips and how to apply them to your data center. Continue Reading
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Develop an IT budget plan to maximize lifespan and not break the bank
Proper IT budget planning and cost optimization can extend the life of your infrastructure, help guide refresh decisions and prepare you for software-defined architectures. Continue Reading
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Top data center market news stories of 2016
Outages, acquisitions and server innovations piqued the interest of enterprise IT shops in 2016. Here's a look back at five of the biggest data center news stories from this year. Continue Reading
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Advisory Board Q&A: Three edge data center predictions
With the rise of IoT, more organizations are considering an edge data center. The SearchDataCenter Advisory Board predicts the biggest benefits and challenges IT teams will face. Continue Reading
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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
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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
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Don't overlook these crucial enterprise CPU updates
Despite its critical role in cloud application performance, the enterprise CPU is often overlooked. Learn about next generation hardware, and why it's important to cloud. Continue Reading
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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
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The 10 biggest data center news stories of 2015
Data center teams modernized and adapted throughout 2015, with help -- and hindrance -- from major changes in the IT industry, which ranged from new job demands to transitions among providers. Continue Reading
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The best server hardware to maximize IT performance
Get the latest tips on compute, networking and storage to choose the best server hardware to tackle IT workloads. Continue Reading
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Six steps to better data center skills
Head into 2016 with a positive outlook, a plan for new projects, and a well-rounded set of data center skills. Continue Reading