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Build Linux from scratch to improve admin skills
There's a sure-fire way to increase your knowledge about the Linux kernel and how to troubleshoot Linux servers: Build one yourself. Continue Reading
Data center design best practices from a pro
From Colorado to Illinois, Tehran to New York, Robert McFarlane has innovated in data center design, power and cooling. Here are his tips for data center operators. Continue Reading
Five COBOL interview questions to land a new job
Time for a new job on the mainframe? Brush up on your COBOL basics and prepare for these strategic interview questions. Continue Reading
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total benefit of ownership (TBO)
Total benefit of ownership is the sum of measurable and intangible returns that a company receives from investing in assets and/or personnel. Continue Reading
Intel E7 v3 designed for scale-up BI workloads
The Intel E7 v3 processor entered the ring against IBM Power and other systems. But will the new BI features be enough to take over scale-up workloads? Continue Reading
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express (PCIe, PCI-E)
PCIe is a high-speed serial interconnection standard for connecting peripheral devices to a computer's motherboard.Continue Reading
TCO (total cost of ownership)
Total cost of ownership is a calculation to assess direct and indirect expenses and benefits related to the purchase of a product or infrastructure component.Continue Reading
Pop quiz: Know the ABCs of data center spending
There are a lot of acronyms that define data center spending, but which letters will save you money? See how well you know IT budget vocab.Continue Reading
The FPGA server promises flexible app acceleration
FPGAs offload tasks from server processors more flexibly than other accelerator options. Hyperscale data centers are keen to deploy the technology.Continue Reading
New eco UPS systems save energy, minimize operational risks
Eco UPS installations promise higher energy efficiency in the data center, with new designs that respond quickly to an outage.Continue Reading
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What are the best ways to prep for CompTIA exams?
I took the CompTIA Security+ online exam once and wasn't able to clear it. How can I prepare to pass the test next time?Continue Reading
Second guessing the third platform of IT
The third platform is a broad term for social, mobile, cloud and other applications, united in the need for a scalable IT back end.Continue Reading
Is geothermal cooling a viable data center option?
We are looking at a building surrounded by several acres of land for a new data center. Should we consider geothermal horizontal loops for cooling?Continue Reading
Small updates meet big data center requirements
Not all IT infrastructure projects require a large budget and lengthy schedule. These relatively inexpensive updates boost performance and reliability.Continue Reading
What kind of VM management tools help plan growth?
What tools can I use to manage capacity to accommodate further VM growth in a complex IT environment?Continue Reading