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.

July 15, 2021 15 Jul'21
Edge-to-cloud architecture turns key for digital initiatives

Enterprises pursuing digital transformation initiatives may need to reexamine their infrastructure architecture to bring compute and storage closer to data generated at the edge.
June 30, 2021 30 Jun'21
Nvidia finalizes GPUDirect Storage 1.0 to accelerate AI, HPC

Nvidia GPUDirect Storage's driver hit 1.0 status to enable direct memory access between GPU and storage and boost the performance of data-intensive AI, HPC and analytics workloads.
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.

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File Transfer Access and Management (FTAM)

File Transfer Access and Management (FTAM) is an OSI application Layer 7 protocol that standardizes how files are accessed and managed in a distributed network file system. Continue Reading
metered services (pay-per-use)

Metered services (also called pay-per-use) are any type of payment structure in which a customer has access to potentially unlimited resources but only pays for what they actually use. Continue Reading
port

A port in computing has three main uses, each as a type of receptacle in networking, computer hardware and software. 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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Using Diskpart to create, delete, clean or extend disk partitions

The diskpart is one of the oldest tools in the Windows operating system that handles a wide range of disk management jobs, such as assigning drive letters and deleting partitions. 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
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

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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