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Why everything fits in a converged data center infrastructure

In this essential guide, discover how a converged infrastructure eliminates challenges that come with hardware, virtualization, and management software, along with service and support, all in one product.

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Converged infrastructure (CI) News

December 29, 2020 29 Dec'20
VMware sues new Nutanix CEO Ramaswami for breach of contract

VMware said Nutanix CEO Ramaswami broke his contractual obligations when he interviewed for top job at its HCI rival while still working as VMware's chief operating officer.
November 02, 2020 02 Nov'20
Honeywell's quantum computer makes a quantum volume leap

Honeywell rolled out a quantum computer with a quantum volume of 128, accompanied by the company's first subscription program that assures users get the latest upgrades quickly.
July 29, 2020 29 Jul'20
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.3 beta released

The latest beta of Red Hat Enterprise Linux has new System Roles for logging and environmental metrics, along with improvements to help developers create more stable applications.
May 01, 2020 01 May'20
Red Hat Enterprise Linux still central to Red Hat's strategy

While it may be overshadowed by OpenShift and Kubernetes, Red Hat Summit attendees were reminded that Red Hat Enterprise Linux still has a strategic role to play.

Converged infrastructure (CI) Get Started

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infrastructure (IT infrastructure)

Infrastructure is the foundation or framework that supports a system or organization. Continue Reading
How to make the right HCI deployment decisions

Hyper-converged infrastructures pose different challenges depending on the deployment method. Software might not offer as much support, while choosing hardware risks vendor lock-in. Continue Reading
An intro to Nutanix Flow software-defined networking for HCI

Learn how Flow SDN brings network policy and management services to Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure through the automation and streamlining of common networking operations. Continue Reading

Evaluate Converged infrastructure (CI) Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

Top hyper-converged systems and composable infrastructure of 2020

Dell EMC, Scale Computing and SmartX win praise for multifaceted, edge-friendly and high-performance applications, respectively, to lead the way in the hyper-convergence category. Continue Reading
Deep dive into NetApp Converged Systems Advisor for FlexPod

Converged Systems Advisor from NetApp helps FlexPod customers better manage their converged infrastructure deployments. Dive into its features to see if it is right for you. Continue Reading
Composable disaggregated infrastructure right for advanced workloads

Composability provides the agility, speed and efficient resource utilization required to support advanced workloads that continue to grow ever-more sophisticated and comprehensive. Continue Reading

Manage Converged infrastructure (CI)

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

How HPE OneView composes, manages Synergy infrastructure

HPE OneView enables Synergy composable infrastructure to do its job. Learn how OneView enables users to manage compute, storage and network for composing virtual servers on-demand. Continue Reading
Hyper-converged edge infrastructure targets carriers, ROBOs

Hyper-converged systems provide a way to locally process IoT data and deliver streaming content at the network's edge while maintaining service and application performance. Continue Reading
Adjust these 4 server BIOS settings to improve performance

You can configure BIOS settings to get more productivity out of servers, but some high-performance settings could increase power consumption or put reliability at risk. Continue Reading

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Microsegmentation networking: Nutanix Flow vs. VMware NSX HCI

Explore how microsegmentation improves network security and the differences in how Nutanix and VMware bring the technology to their software-defined hyper-converged infrastructures. Continue Reading
Composable, an IoT infrastructure paradigm with potential

Composable infrastructure can stand up and down virtual servers depending on the varying needs of workloads. Learn why composability is a good for IoT. Continue Reading
Work-from-home infrastructure HCI tips for VDI, remote desktops

Best practices, tips for designing a hyper-converged infrastructure to support virtual desktops for remote workers in today's coronavirus-accentuated, work-from-home environment. Continue Reading