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How to balance three-phase power to maximize UPS capacity
Apply these techniques to balance the three-phase power load and avoid unnecessarily buying a costly new UPS. Continue Reading
Best practices for a data center economizer system
A free cooling economizer system can be a cost-effective means of cutting energy use and costs for maintenance of mechanical cooling systems. Continue Reading
Will SSD performance benefit your data center?
SSD performance alone may not give you the results you expect following a hardware upgrade. Continue Reading
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Tracking the evolution of data center virtualization
Business initiatives spur development of data center virtualization and consolidation thanks to added promise and efficiency of cloud technologies. Continue Reading
Work from the ground up with a data center raised floor
A raised-floor design is costly, so proper planning and installation is the key to maximize your investment. Continue Reading
How to finesse a data center service-level agreement
Doing your homework before you sign a service-level agreement will pay off in the event of an emergency.Continue Reading
Microservers carve out niche in data centers
Energy-efficient petite server systems can be a cost-effective solution for basic tasks or hyper-scaling applications in an enterprise data center.Continue Reading
Get more from your data center by following iSCSI best practices
Following these iSCSI best practices can enhance the performance and reliability of iSCSI deployments in enterprise data centers.Continue Reading
Expert Q&A: Five questions on FCoE
FCoE technology is maturing and products are available, but proper deployment still takes careful consideration and infrastructure support.Continue Reading
Changing vendors: Avoiding pitfalls, IT vendor contract negotiations
Negotiating IT vendor contract terms is crucial for protecting business continuity, physical property and intellectual assets when contracts end.Continue Reading
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Server refresh options: When to rent a server vs. when to buy
Companies looking to replace old hardware must consider long-term goals and evaluate financing options when deciding whether to buy or rent a server.Continue Reading
Getting the most out of a server upgrade
Improving data center performance often means expensive investments in new systems, but money spent on a server upgrade can have big returns.Continue Reading
Using low-latency network switches to improve traffic
Today's mixed traffic networks generate high traffic volume that can overburden network switches.Continue Reading
Using Zabbix for open source network management
Proactive monitoring and other advanced features have contributed to the growing popularity of Zabbix as an open source network-management tool.Continue Reading
Virtualization management for VMs, networks optimization
Increasing server consolidation levels coupled with advancements in memory technology means virtualization management is more important than ever.Continue Reading