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Data center capacity planning
Hadoop cluster capacity planning best practices
Trying to calculate Hadoop cluster capacities isn't always straightforward. It's important for organizations to include IOPS and compression rates in their predictions. Continue Reading
Learn efficiency lessons from hyperscale cloud providers
Enterprise data center teams can learn important lessons from hyperscale cloud providers. Rethink redundancy strategies and consider technologies like SDN to increase efficiency. Continue Reading
Reduce data center complexity with policy-based management
Policies allow IT teams to manage VM availability, security and other components more efficiently. Use these tips to establish and implement them in your data center. Continue Reading
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Upgrade considerations for a blade server vs. rack server
Blade servers and rack servers aren't designed the same, which means the refresh process varies for each. Explore the different upgrade considerations for memory, storage and more. Continue Reading
Data center monitoring tools and tips to keep IT in the know
It's important to monitor your data center to ensure the highest security, performance and scalability. Learn how to make the process as efficient as possible with these five tips. Continue Reading
IT lifecycle management drives smarter refresh decisions
IT teams need to strike a balance between keeping up with the latest technology and being cost-effective. Proper IT lifecycle management techniques can help.Continue Reading
Storage for big data and IoT is no small detail
Capturing and capitalizing on vast amounts of data about customers and products can help a business adapt and even thrive. But implementing big data or IoT means creating or adjusting IT resources to handle the burden. With these emerging IT ...Continue Reading
How do I convert CPU hours to MIPS for mainframe capacity planning?
For better mainframe capacity planning, how do I convert CPU hours to MIPS? And is there a way to calculate the relationship between MIPS and MSUs?Continue Reading
Mainframe capacity planning takes on unpredictable workloads
An extension of Capacity Provisioning Manager into the hardware eases mainframe capacity planning headaches.Continue Reading
Ten server deployment checklist considerations
Use this server deployment checklist to make sure you've covered all your bases. From power distribution outlets to available network connectivity, server deployment can be an arduous process.Continue Reading
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A plan for preparing the infrastructure necessary for big data and IoT
An organization that's serious about implementing big data or IoT projects will need to consider what demands those undertakings will place on data center infrastructure. Given the value of predictive analytics, for example, corporate leaders may be...Continue Reading
How implementing big data or IoT affects the data center
Data centers may need to build (or adapt) infrastructure that's flexible enough to accommodate challenging workloads, such as a big data initiative, distributed applications, or even the Internet of Things. How do data centers prepare for the ...Continue Reading
Growing cloud capabilities influence IT capacity planning
IT capacity planning must take into account the decrease hardware space requirements, ramping up densities and the potential to interface with cloud services.Continue Reading
Two key aspects to consolidating data centers after an acquisition
When consolidating data centers after a corporate merger, scrutinize custom software applications and security. You may improve IT operations.Continue Reading
Adopt this battle-tested IT implementation plan
New business initiatives live or die by the quality of their IT implementation plan. Experienced IT teams share their methodology.Continue Reading