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For IT admins, the maintenance of networking, storage and compute is an overwhelming task -- especially as data center technology becomes more complex. Fortunately, automation can help ease the burden of tedious tasks, but how exactly? Our expert explains 5 ways IT infrastructure automation lessens the load for data center teams.
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March 20, 2019
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Mar'19
Dell EMC VxBlock 1000 mixes in Unity hybrid, Data Domain
Ten years later, VCE is gone, EMC is part of Dell and Vblocks have become VxBlocks. But the early converged infrastructure stack is still going, with new products coming online.
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August 07, 2018
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Aug'18
Bank opts for AI-infused data storage platform over cloud
A storage vendor that bills itself as a software company is baking AI management into its all-flash arrays. Read why IT execs like Dan King sees the innovation as a game changer.
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January 08, 2018
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Jan'18
Microsoft advances Azure hybrid strategy with Avere deal
Microsoft's acquisition of Avere Systems addresses a shortcoming in Azure storage services and could help steal some business from AWS and GCP.
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December 11, 2017
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Dec'17
Micro data centers garner macro hype and little latency
As Gartner stresses edge and micro data centers, IT pros explore potential use cases. But a saturated market and other concerns can make the decision to adopt a difficult one.
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information technology (IT)
Information technology (IT) is the use of any computers, storage, networking and other physical devices, infrastructure and processes to create, process, store, secure and exchange all forms of electronic data. Continue Reading
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Big data processing could be the way all data is processed
Some organizations take their time with new technologies to let first adopters suffer the growing pains. But there's no treading water in the big data stream; the current won't wait. Continue Reading
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Test yourself on new data center storage architecture
Data center storage architecture is getting faster and more resilient. Before you jump straight into adoption, it's important to know the key technology trends in the space. Continue Reading
Evaluate Enterprise data storage strategies Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Where is QLC NAND the most useful in the enterprise?
Quad-level NAND has its benefits, but is it right for enterprise-level companies? While it can be plagued by performance and durability issues, the technology still has its uses. Continue Reading
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Accelerated processing units advance data center performance
As you come across more complex data center workflows, you can begin exploring options for accelerated processing, such as GPUs or TPUs. Continue Reading
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Evaluate read-intensive and write-intensive SSD use cases
Consider write wear, performance and other factors when choosing between read-intensive, write-intensive and mixed-use solid-state drives. Continue Reading
Manage Enterprise data storage strategies
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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4 Windows Server 2019 storage features to ease management
Microsoft includes storage features in Windows Server 2019 to ease migration and create highly available and scalable software-defined storage in data centers. Continue Reading
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Which data center KPIs are the most useful?
As admins evaluate data center performance, they need ways to look at both short-term and long-term data. KPIs offer one way to evaluate components, such as storage. Continue Reading
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Five debunked myths about SSD issues
Solid-state drives are mature now, and the technology has eclipsed hard disk drives with superior performance, manageability and pricing for enterprise storage. Continue Reading
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Key QLC NAND challenges in the enterprise and how to tackle them
Limited durability and degrading performance are issues with QLC NAND. These challenges limit where the technology can be used, making it best for read-intensive workloads. Continue Reading
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Mitigate data center storage capacity miscalculations
You can use cloud storage and deduplication to expand storage capacity, prevent application failure and maintain data center performance. Continue Reading
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The evolution of data center storage architecture
At the forefront of how IT infrastructure evolves to tackle new applications and emerging workloads are the changes in data center storage architecture. Continue Reading