Opinion

Opinion

Data center capacity planning

• Real pros and cons in the COTS server decision

  Weed out the truth about COTS servers and legacy hardware and see why fear of change in the data center is a major hurdle to overcome.  Continue Reading

• Cross-cutting concerns may be the next big step for IT

  The term "cross-cutting concerns" has been around for a long time in the computing world, and it may be on its way back into IT infrastructure.  Continue Reading

• Battle over the future of desktops raging in the data center

  Microsoft's OS business is under pressure from Apple and mobile platforms, so data center staff must also adapt to the changing future of desktops.  Continue Reading

• Big data platforms may not play well under current IT rules

  IT must learn to juggle current systems and new big data platforms or face the chaos of disparate systems.  Continue Reading

• Data center design: How to avoid a $5 million mistake

  Designing a new data center isn’t just the purview of IT. Getting input from all angles can avoid costly mistakes.  Continue Reading