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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.
Converged infrastructure (CI) News
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July 29, 2020
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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.
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May 01, 2020
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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.
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March 05, 2020
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Mar'20
HCI market grows as storage, servers shrink
Dell EMC and Hewlett Packard Enterprise say their storage and server revenues declined sharply last quarter, while hyper-converged infrastructure sales keep growing.
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June 18, 2019
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Jun'19
HPE GreenLake composable cloud services get a boost
HPE's latest products support hybrid cloud strategies by allowing users to tie composable and hyper-converged infrastructure technologies more tightly together.
Converged infrastructure (CI) Get Started
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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
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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
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Understanding VMware Cloud Foundation components, features
VMware Cloud Foundation enables users to implement an integrated software-defined data center. Version 4 represents a major architectural upgrade integrating Kubernetes in vSphere. Continue Reading
Evaluate Converged infrastructure (CI) Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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4 disadvantages of hyper-converged infrastructure systems
Problems with scalability and cloud compatibility can create major issues for organizations that want to deploy hyper-converged infrastructure systems. Continue Reading
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The ins and outs of Google Cloud Anthos on NetApp HCI
Combining NetApp HCI with Anthos from Google enables enterprises to more easily implement and maintain a hybrid cloud infrastructure that supports modern applications and more. Continue Reading
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Illustrated guide to converged infrastructure and vendors
Prequalified, turnkey systems from converged infrastructure vendors deliver the flexibility of traditional IT approaches with some of the support and management aspects of HCI. Continue Reading
Manage Converged infrastructure (CI)
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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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Modern HCI environment shaped by evolving IT priorities
Hyper-convergence simplified deployment and scaling of IT resources over the past decade, but modern IT is far more complex than it once was. HCI vendors evolved, but have you? Continue Reading
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WFH technologies prosper with ongoing remote access needs
The work-from-home cat is out of the bag, and many skeptical executives have now seen its benefits, boosting markets for technologies like VPN, VDI, HCI that make it all possible. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Converged infrastructure (CI) Issues
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Tips to tailor HCI design for VDI, remote desktops in WFH era
Learn best practices and tips for designing hyper-converged systems to support virtual desktops for remote workers in today's coronavirus-accentuated, work-from-home environment. Continue Reading
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3 tips to prevent VDI IP address exhaustion before it happens
For those turning to VDI to support remote workers due to the COVID-19 influx, it's best to get ahead of IP address problems before people return to the office. Continue Reading
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Two-pronged approach to scaling remote work infrastructure
Hastily supporting large numbers of workers who all of a sudden find themselves at home requires quick thinking on the part of IT. Just as important is what you do afterward. Continue Reading