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• Essential private cloud migration steps

  Executive buy-in, application evaluation and tool configuration are all important parts of cloud selection. With these steps, admins can ensure a smooth move to private cloud. Continue Reading

• parallel processing

  Parallel processing is a method in computing of running two or more processors (CPUs) to handle separate parts of an overall task. Continue Reading

• Elevate software-defined technology's role in the data center

  SDS and SDN aren't a cure-all for infrastructure management ails. Proper implementation requires research and a suitable hardware setup. Here's a look at what this tech can do. Continue Reading

• blade server

  A blade server, sometimes referred to as a high-density server, is a compact device containing a computer used to manage and distribute data in a collection of computers and systems, called a network. Continue Reading

• shell script

  A shell script is a text file that contains a sequence of commands for a UNIX-based operating system. Continue Reading

• Definitions to Get Started

  • parallel processing
  • blade server
  • shell script
  • ambient temperature

  • OLTP (online transaction processing)
  • statistical mean, median, mode and range
  • free cooling
  • uninterruptible power supply (UPS)

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• 4 steps for a smooth SDN installation

  Software-defined infrastructure can be tricky to implement. Automation, vendor-supported hardware and skilled developers are essential for smooth updates.Continue Reading

• ambient temperature

  Ambient temperature is the air temperature of any object or environment where equipment is stored.Continue Reading

• Should admins learn about serverless computing?

  Serverless architecture is beneficial to organizations that use virtualization and function-as-a-service models. Here's what admins should know about it.Continue Reading

• Expand your edge data center vocabulary

  Data, devices and distributed computing are all important parts of edge setups. Learn about edge computing components and how you might see them in your organization.Continue Reading

• Tailor data center colocation services to your IT needs

  Securing the right colocation contract takes time and research. When it comes to colocation options, evaluate facility location and provider services to get the right fit.Continue Reading

• OLTP (online transaction processing)

  OLTP (online transaction processing) is a class of software programs capable of supporting transaction-oriented applications on the Internet.Continue Reading

• A quick guide to data center commissioning

  Service provider selection, design documentation and thorough testing are all necessary for commissioning. Learn the process's nuances to get your facilities online.Continue Reading

• statistical mean, median, mode and range

  Calculating the mean, median, mode and range of a set of numbers allows you to track changes over time and set acceptable ranges and variance. Here's how to find your data's mean, median, mode or range, and what it tells you.Continue Reading

• Drill down to basics with these server hardware terms

  Even with software-based data center options, it's still important to know the physical components of a server. Check out these four terms to refresh your memory.Continue Reading

• free cooling

  Free cooling is an approach to lowering the air temperature in a building or data center by using naturally cool air or water instead of mechanical refrigeration.Continue Reading