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• 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

• Use data fabrics for storage management across on-premises, cloud

  As a form of software-defined storage, a data fabric helps admins manage data from disparate storage systems, including in the cloud. Weigh options from NetApp, ClearSky and more. Continue Reading

• IBM Machine Learning for z/OS deepens mainframe data analysis

  New IBM machine learning capabilities let data center teams pull insights from their z/OS mainframes. But concerns about data management and cost will likely arise. Continue Reading

• Learn the basics of PowerShell for Linux

  Microsoft recently expanded PowerShell to support the Linux OS. Discover key differences in the open source version of PowerShell, ranging from commands to script creation. 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

• Prepare your server fleet for a private cloud implementation

  To make a move toward private cloud services, IT teams first need to evaluate their current data center infrastructure, starting with server processor, memory and storage support.Continue Reading

• Scale hyper-converged systems with server, storage and network changes

  Looking to scale a hyper-converged appliance? Consider the differences between a scale out, scale up and scale through approach for servers, storage and networks.Continue Reading

• IoT certifications land on data center admins' to-do list

  IoT is still an emerging field, but data center admins should at least consider certification options to make their resume stand out in the long haul.Continue Reading

• Manage and optimize IBM z Systems software costs

  Some mainframe users find it tough to navigate IBM's sub-capacity pricing model. Consider tools like SCRT to more efficiently manage your z Systems software costs.Continue Reading

• How hyper-converged systems change IT management

  Implementing a hyper-converged infrastructure product is a big decision and one that needs to include a discussion about how you'd manage it after it arrives in the data center.Continue Reading

• Data center storage architecture moves toward software-defined memory

  New IT developments converge storage and memory into a hybrid approach. Consequently, the idea of software-defined memory starts to become more of a reality.Continue Reading

• Break down the challenges, benefits of hyper-converged infrastructure

  Hyper-converged infrastructure can eliminate IT silos and simplify management. But it's not right for all situations. Use this guide to learn more about HCI before taking the leap.Continue Reading

• Three ways for admins to use a VM snapshot

  An effective virtualization backup strategy is crucial for IT. Snapshots offer admins the opportunity to roll back VM settings to those used before an outage or unintended change.Continue Reading

• SDDC architecture brings host of new management, staffing hurdles

  There are many advantages to SDDC adoption, but concerns over management tools and evolving IT skill sets have hampered deployment -- at least so far.Continue Reading

• GPU-accelerated computing makes its way into the data center

  Once viewed narrowly as a gaming technology, GPUs have made their way into enterprise data centers, fueling initiatives around machine learning, artificial intelligence and more.Continue Reading