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Evaluate

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

• Building a disaster recovery architecture with cloud and colocation

  Creating a robust disaster recovery plan is no small task for IT teams. Explore how cloud and colocation can bolster an enterprise DR strategy and help IT prepare for the worst. Continue Reading

• Three new colocation market trends for IT pros to tap into

  Competition is surging in the colocation market, and providers are adding new features to differentiate. IT pros should look for new services around cloud connections, green energy and more. Continue Reading

• Workload optimization tips for hyper-converged technologies

  When using hyper-converged systems, workload optimization isn't in the cards for all enterprise apps. Start with ROBO configurations and VDI, and assess from there. Continue Reading

• How a transition to the cloud reshapes capacity planning, DR and more

  Before transitioning to the cloud, admins often need to address many questions related to everything from SaaS apps to DR and capacity planning. Here are some tips to get started. Continue Reading

• The CICS mainframe program leans toward cloud, DevOps with TS 5.3

  The latest update for the CICS mainframe program comes via Transaction Server 5.3, with a focus on increased agility, efficiency, and cloud and DevOps support. Continue Reading

• In a colocation provider, look for security, a solid SLA

  As colocation providers expand their services, look for companies that offer features you need not just for today, but years down the road. Then, get ready for the big move.Continue Reading

• Evolving DCIM market shows automation, convergence top IT's wish list

  Growth continues in the DCIM market, but shows signs of slowing down, as IT teams look for a new generation of tools that can help them consolidate management tasks.Continue Reading

• 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

• IT career advice to wow future employers

  There are many ways to land your dream IT job, but knowing what interviewers are going to ask, what new roles are emerging and how to talk business are especially important.Continue Reading

• Test your knowledge of fiber optic cables

  When it comes to data center networking, fiber optic cables are becoming the standard rather than copper. Take this quiz to see how much you know about fiber optic technology.Continue Reading

• Manage Btrfs snapshots with the SUSE Snapper utility

  Learn how to use Btrfs snapshots with Linux utilities, such as Snapper and GRUB2, to revert back to previous states in the event of a configuration mishap.Continue Reading

• Navigate noisy neighbor challenges in cloud vs. colocation

  In any multi-tenant IT environment, noisy neighbors can be an issue. Here's a closer look at how the challenges differ in the public cloud versus colocation.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

• Use SLA monitoring to detect service provider shadiness

  Whether for colocation or cloud, service-level agreements can be filled with jargon. Use this FAQ to wade through the confusion and know what to expect when you sign up for a service.Continue Reading

• Open source technology gains steam in data center, but challenges loom

  Despite new developments with the Open Compute Project and other groups, challenges remain when it comes to open source implementation in the data center. Explore them with these FAQs.Continue Reading