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What to expect from application performance monitoring tools
Performance monitoring tools preemptively thwart run-the-business application problems, but only when you have the right APM tool for the job. Continue Reading
Find the right data center support for any IT organization
Most of the IT budget goes to maintaining the data center hardware and software. Consider outsourcing for better support. Continue Reading
Nano server innovation extends beyond the data center
What's the difference between a nano server and a PC? Timing. Continue Reading
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What is the result of a CPU bottleneck on the I/O process?
What's the impact on I/O when you run in a CPU-constrained mainframe environment? Continue Reading
Words to go: Data center design standards bodies
Need a handy reference sheet of the various data center standards organizations? Keep this list by your desk as a reference. Continue Reading
moves, adds and changes (MAC)
Moves, adds and changes (MAC) keep computing equipment in line with user needs and up-to-date, with disciplined process management.Continue Reading
Identify risky data center providers before it's too late
These tips from a data center design expert will keep you from partnering with an inadequate cloud hosting or colocation provider.Continue Reading
Take data center efficiency to the max on three-phase power
Three-phase circuits provide considerably more power efficiency to data center equipment, but phase balancing can trip up deployments.Continue Reading
Prepare for these system administrator interview questions
To land any IT job, you need to master the interview. Here are seven questions to expect in your next sysadmin interview and how to ace the answers.Continue Reading
Master Linux service management on System V and systemd
Managing services on Linux is an essential task for administrators. Learn to work with either System V or systemd.Continue Reading
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baffle (data center hot aisle containment)
Baffle paneling covers unwanted space between racks, under the raised floor and above dropped ceilings in the data center, reducing energy consumption and power use.Continue Reading
Pair up NFV and SDN with physical networking for standardization
For an adaptable, modern network, combine SDN and NFV to tackle traditional flaws. Together, they fully integrate network components.Continue Reading
Must-know x86 processor features of 2015
Processor design philosophies are changing, and new instruction sets are adding speed and security so long as the software on top knows to take advantage.Continue Reading
hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) clean agent
Data centers and telecom rooms use hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) clean agent systems for fire protection to avoid damaging electrical and electronic equipment.Continue Reading
Eight data center technologies to test in the new year
As the hype from 2014 dissipates, the new year rings in hot new technologies. IoE, hybrid clouds and other tech innovations make the data center run more efficiently.Continue Reading