Data center storage and networking

The data center storage and networking topic area includes information for every step involved to design, deploy, manage and troubleshoot data center storage resources and data center networks. Data center storage and networking connect workloads on servers to important business data, as well as end users and external customers. New architectures and software-defined options improve data center networks and storage.

February 14, 2021 14 Feb'21
The best enterprise storage products of 2020
February 01, 2021 01 Feb'21
Experts predict hot trends in cloud architecture, infrastructure

Top CTOs and analysts predict hyperscale architecture, hybrid cloud, IT as a service, containers and AI infrastructure will be hot trends for IT organizations in 2021.
October 22, 2020 22 Oct'20
Dell: VMware spinoff would have 'no change for customers'

Dell CEO Michael Dell says customers aren't concerned about his company's plan to possibly spin off VMware shares; VMware's CEO says the companies will continue to 'R&D together.'
October 08, 2020 08 Oct'20
Dell EMC PowerEdge XE7100 seeks to corral unstructured data

Dell looks to snap server sales slump with two new PowerEdge XE servers. The dense models have flexible configurations of compute, storage and networking, and joint code development with Splunk.

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maximum transmission unit (MTU)

The maximum transmission unit (MTU) is the largest size frame or packet -- in bytes or octets (eight-bit bytes) -- that can be transmitted across a data link. Continue Reading
10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE)

10 Gigabit Ethernet (10 GbE) is a telecommunication technology that offers data speeds up to 10 billion bits per second. Continue Reading
HDLC (High-level Data Link Control)

HDLC (High-level Data Link Control) is a group of protocols or rules for transmitting data between network points (sometimes called nodes). Continue Reading

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Evaluate edge computing software for device management

Managing a variety of devices at the edge can create a complex challenge for organizations, but software-based edge management platforms can help. Continue Reading
What to expect at Cisco Live 2021: Future of work, networks

At Cisco Live 2021, attendees will hear about the future of work and what that means for the future of networks and network technologies, like SASE, 5G and cloud networks. Continue Reading
Pay-per-use pricing model can boost digital initiatives

Consumption IT shifts the burden of infrastructure support to vendors and expenditures from Capex to Opex. Can pay-per-use pricing keep pace with your digital business roadmap? Continue Reading

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Cost-effective snapshot management tips and strategies

Snapshots may be an optimal way to copy and protect data, but they can lead to some unexpected consequences. Find out what those are and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
Efficient data storage tips to achieve a green data center

This illustrated guide to energy-efficient data storage offers tips on offloading data to the cloud and areas to review when estimating storage costs. Continue Reading
These 5 IT buzzwords for 2021 reflect data storage priorities

As a mature IT discipline, the pace of change in storage has slowed, but there is still plenty of buzz about underlying technologies you'll need to know about in 2021. Continue Reading

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Your guide to avoiding server rack setup issues

Not all data center servers are created equal. Before you attempt a server racking project, double-check size specifications and account for fastening hardware and cabling needs. Continue Reading
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
3 ways to ease the green data storage transition

Energy-efficient storage promises several benefits. Finding the right approach requires carefully assessing available technology, where you keep your data and costs. Continue Reading