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Analyze Linux network connectivity issues with the ping utility
Linux administrators can narrow down network connectivity problems by deploying the ping utility. Continue Reading
white box server
A white box server is a generic server made from commercially available retail computer parts. The phrase "white box" merely indicates that the equipment is generic or brand-agnostic -- the server can be any color. Continue Reading
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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Data center experts predict 2016 IT trends
Software-defined everything, security, IoT, APIs and other technologies top our experts' predictions for 2016 data center trends. Continue Reading
Budgets prompt data center vs. colocation discussion
Rather than spending another budget cycle struggling to fund the data center, start outsourcing selectively -- and improve at the same time. Continue Reading
Eight emerging data center trends to follow in 2016
Data center facilities are undergoing tremendous change, with trends such as open standards and DCIM catching on, and emerging technologies pushing the limits of density and power.Continue Reading
A data center design guide to get it right the first time
Corporate moves, rapid IT refreshes, virtualization initiatives and other factors affect your data center design. Use this data center planning guide for a facility that lasts.Continue Reading
Should I make a storage LUN for each server?
In some scenarios, more than one LUN per server makes sense. In others, it's better to maintain a one-to-one ratio. So which is better?Continue Reading
converged data center
A converged data center pre-integrates server, storage and networking hardware with management, hypervisor and operating system platforms, as well as applications and services.Continue Reading
Enterprise server architectures headed for a shake up
After a few humdrum years, server architectures are in for big changes to close out the decade.Continue Reading
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SUSE Manager handles more than just SLES
SUSE Manager maintains control over server patching on SUSE and Red Hat OSes, but what happens with Red Hat's shift away from Spacewalk?Continue Reading
Today's top IT skills extend far beyond the data center
Microservices, virtualization, cloud, and other shifts in IT mean traditional deep technical skills are fading from importance. Broad expertise and communication are now the top IT skills.Continue Reading
A clear vision of the future data center in 2020
By 2020, what will the future data center look like? Take a peek at how networking, servers and storage will evolve in the next five years.Continue Reading
twin server (0.5 U server)
A twin server has two compute nodes housed side-by-side in 1U of data center rack space. Because each server node fills half of 1U, a twin server may also be referred to as a 0.5U server.Continue Reading
Data center metrics and standards guide
From energy use to server performance, data center metrics form a foundation for improving IT operations.Continue Reading