Features

Features

• 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

• The background of DCIM tools and their role in the enterprise

  DCIM tools now play a critical role in keeping data center operations running reliably and efficiently, so buyers should pay close attention to their deployment.  Continue Reading

• Software-based networking brings new automation perks, challenges

  More data center teams have moved to software-defined networks. And while the technology brings new benefits around automation, it also brings a host of implementation challenges.  Continue Reading

• Secure a colocation agreement you can live with

  To land a colocation deal that you'll be happy with, know what a good SLA covers -- and what it doesn't -- and how to negotiate one for your business.  Continue Reading

• Data center storage architecture moves toward software-defined memory

  New IT developments converge storage and memory into a hybrid approach. Consequently, the idea of software-defined memory starts to become more of a reality.  Continue Reading

• Words to go: Data center colocation services

  Don't jump feet first into the colocation pool. First, make sure you understand the different options for colocation services and agreements, using these key terms below.  Continue Reading

• Mainframe tools for better monitoring, capacity planning and more

  There are a variety of tools and strategies to optimize mainframe performance, from capacity planning to more efficient virtual storage management and more.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Update your data backup policy with new options

  The server backup market first evolved to protect VMs, but now it's undergoing another transformation. Find out how it's evolved and what you need to know for the future.  Continue Reading

• To reap the benefits of hyper-convergence, manage it right

  Use a policy-based approach to manage hyper-converged infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• 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