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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
Dell HPC and AI work spawn deployment-easing Omnia software

Dell Technologies spotlighted its open source Omnia software as part of its latest initiatives to ease the deployment and management of HPC, AI and data analytics workloads.
June 29, 2021 29 Jun'21
Nvidia partners with Google Cloud to boost AI for 5G app dev

Nvidia continues its aggressive push into both the AI and 5G markets, partnering with Google Cloud to aid in development of AI apps for the data center to the edge.
June 22, 2021 22 Jun'21
HPE buys Determined AI to speed AI model training with HPC

Hewlett Packard Enterprise scoops up San Francisco-based startup to give customers out-of-the-box AI training models for use with high-performance computing systems.

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MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage)

MVS (Multiple Virtual Storage) is IBM's best-known operating system for mainframe and large servers. Released in 1974, MVS successor systems include OS/390 and z/OS. Continue Reading
How to implement Linux security best practices

When setting up security for a company's infrastructure, admins need to focus on backups, patch management and regular vulnerability scans. Continue Reading
bare-metal cloud

Bare-metal cloud is a public cloud service that offers dedicated hardware resources without any installed operating systems or virtualization infrastructure. Continue Reading

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SCCM peer caching matters more now than ever

The three peer-to-peer technologies in System Center Configuration Manager smooth out traffic over the network, but one might be a better fit for your organization than the others. Continue Reading
SCCM vs. Intune: A closer look at the capabilities of each

Microsoft Endpoint Manager packages the two well-known administration tools, which have grown closer in functionality but still have some unique capabilities. Continue Reading
Data processing units accelerate infrastructure performance

DPUs often run on networking packets to move information in the data center, instead of supporting processing workflows. Get an overview of the technology and the main vendors. Continue Reading

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Data center contactless tech beyond the pandemic

No-touch tech like haptics and LiDAR became commonplace during the coronavirus pandemic, but such technology can increase demands on the data centers supporting it. Continue Reading
Does your data center need a smart PDU?

A smart PDU can help you monitor and manage power flow more efficiently than a traditional PDU. Here's what you should consider before deciding whether to adopt. Continue Reading
4 key ways to prevent server sprawl

Take steps to cut back on costly and hard-to-manage server sprawl: consolidate your hardware, virtualize your servers, consider software-defined infrastructure and stay organized. Continue Reading

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Server failure, Linux comprise 2020 data center management tips

When you work in IT, you should consistently try to expand your knowledge base. This tip roundup explores recent content about Linux, IT budgeting and server troubleshooting. Continue Reading
Avoid colocation and cloud noisy neighbor issues

In any multi-tenant IT environment, noisy neighbors can be an issue. Here's a closer look at how the challenges differ in the public cloud versus colocation. Continue Reading
2 ways to craft a server consolidation project plan

Server consolidation enables admins to boost server utilization and decrease power consumption, which can also reduce costs and improve performance. Continue Reading