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.
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Data center storage and networking News
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April 09, 2020
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Apr'20
Coronavirus decks storage and server enterprise spending
Revised IDC market forecast predicts a rise in cloud and infrastructure as a service, as organizations reallocate budgets from physical servers and storage hardware.
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November 14, 2019
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Nov'19
Michael Dell on Dell cloud strategy: On-premises cloud rules
Dell's CEO lays out his company's cloud plan, which is to connect on-premises with public, edge and 5G clouds though integrated infrastructure and subscription pricing.
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August 21, 2019
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Aug'19
Big Switch updates its Cloud-First Networking portfolio
Big Switch Networks' new products and features aim to help solve issues such as lack of operational consistency, visibility and management in hybrid environments, and shadow IT.
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June 05, 2019
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Jun'19
Broadcast service provider cues up flash HPE 3PAR storage
Skyview Networks counts on HPE with 3PAR storage and Synergy compute to support regional sports radio broadcasts for Major League Baseball and other networks.
Data center storage and networking Get Started
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Get to know NVMe protocol basics with these related terms
NVMe is a storage protocol that has made a difference in the enterprise. When looking into NVMe and its related technologies, it can help to have these basic terms on hand. Continue Reading
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Flash memory standards and interfaces every IT admin should know
Flash memory standards can be confusing for even seasoned IT pros. TLC, QLC, MLC, SLC flash and so on. SAS vs. NVMe, NVMe-oF among others. Let's make sense of this acronym soup. Continue Reading
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Build up your knowledge of leaf-spine network technology
As organizations deal with challenges of single tree path networks, many admins are considering leaf-spine architectures. Learn the ways its topology helps latency and data flow. Continue Reading
Evaluate Data center storage and networking Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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6 converged infrastructure vendors' product options compared
Converged infrastructure systems help reduce hardware deployment risks by providing a preconfigured software stack, which greatly reduces the risk of configuration errors. Continue Reading
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Storage class memory makes its way into the enterprise
The number of SCM products and use cases is growing. Find out which vendors have SSD and memory offerings and how they're being used in various products. Continue Reading
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5 storage class memory queries answered
Find out if emerging SCM technology is right for your organization with this look at the benefits, uses and products, as well as what to assess when considering it. Continue Reading
Manage Data center storage and networking
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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5 areas to assess when rethinking storage at the edge
Does your organization have the right edge storage resources? Here's what you need to focus on to ensure your organization keeps pace with changes at the edge. Continue Reading
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A look at software-defined networking upgrade guidelines
SDN brings the benefit of a mostly software-based update process. However, admins still must consider which updates are necessary and if a hardware refresh is required. Continue Reading
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The best enterprise storage products of 2019
Problem Solve Data center storage and networking Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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How to connect VMware Workstation virtual machines to the Internet
Learn how to configure VMware Workstation virtual networks, including connecting guest virtual machines to the Internet, use the Virtual Network Editor and more. Continue Reading
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10 steps to creating an effective data backup strategy
A common denominator in well-functioning backup infrastructures is effective process and control. This checklist highlights 10 areas to help build a better backup practice. Continue Reading
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NVMe performance challenges expose the CPU chokepoint
NVMe systems have diminishing marginal performance gains when hardware is added and storage software consumes more CPU resources. Discover how to address this problem. Continue Reading