Features

Features

• Why Facebook and the NSA love graph databases

  Graph databases play six degrees of separation to find real connections. See how IT teams can use the database approach for businesses.  Continue Reading

• How many VMs per host is too many?

  The ultimate host server welcomes hundreds of virtual machines. But that doesn't mean consolidation should outrank performance.  Continue Reading

• What should you do with old servers and outdated data center equipment?

  Complications arise when replacing nonfunctional data center equipment. Decide what to do with the old equipment and how to handle retrofits.  Continue Reading

• Data center network design moves from tree to leaf

  Leaf-spine designs are pushing out the hierarchical tree data center networking model, thanks to the popularity of Ethernet fabric networks.  Continue Reading

• Case studies show the benefits of virtualization

  These case studies demonstrate how businesses have deployed virtual machines to improve efficiency and add computing power, while also saving money.  Continue Reading

• Changes in data center jobs and economy: Advisory board Q&A

  The outlook for data center jobs is cautiously optimistic for those with the right mix of skills.  Continue Reading

• Server Month: A guide to server features and functionality

  This server purchasing guide explores various server form factors as well as rackmount versus blade servers. We look under the hood at various form factors and evaluate their standout features.  Continue Reading

• Data center 2010 spending slideshow

  In 2010, companies resuscitated data center spending but also prioritized purchases designed to reduce costs, increase efficiency and automation, and handle increased capacity.  Continue Reading

• Override a SYSIN DD DSN in the proc from the JCL?

  Override the SYSIN DD Domain Name Source (DNS) in proc using the Job Control Language (JCL) this code syntax.  Continue Reading

• COBOL, VS-COBOL-II and MFCOBOL: What's the difference?

  The original COBOL compiler grew into greater addressability with VS- COBOL-II MFCOBOL and increased functionality in MFCOBOL.  Continue Reading

• How to solve abend code 4038

  A user faces the abnormal ending abend code 4038 in the process of migrating from VS COBOL runtimes to LE.  Continue Reading

• Do dual-corded servers connected to separate uninterruptible power supplies draw power from both?

  Dual-corded servers are intended to share the load from UPS systems for overload protection. But do they really work? Expert Robert Macfarlane discusses dual-corded equipment and why data center managers need to be careful when shopping for them.  Continue Reading

• What is the minimum ceiling height in a data center?

  Assessing appropriate ceiling height in the data center can be tricky. It depends on, obviously, how much space you have to work with and factors such as your fire suppression system and cabling. Expert Robert Macfarlane offers some advice.  Continue Reading